“Within 24 hours I’m standing taller, my shoulders have relaxed and my normally billowing waistline is starting to look positively Scarlett O’Hara-esque. Could progress really be this quick? As the week progresses I feel the stresses of modern life peeling away – no deadlines, no pressures, no expectations from anyone else.”

“Purescapes is a fitness camp like no other. The days are intense and include two circuit-training sessions, surfing or sea kayaking, consultations with the knowledgeable on-site personal trainers and a welcome massage before you drift down to a dinner of locally sourced organic produce.”

“A fitness holiday that won’t put the fear of God into you. These guys take you back to basics, insisting on functional training and rock-solid core stability-you know, like you had as a teenager. And you don’t need to be an exercise freak to enjoy it. By the end of the week even the most rebellious will leave feeling strong, lean and energized enough to run back home (steady).”

“Top 10 choice for the World’s Best Revitalizing Retreats, Harper’s Bazaar Hot for 2012″