Destination Sport Experiences takes athletes to participate in the best cycling, running and triathlon events all over the world.
For 2024 it launches a programme of training camps at seven top sports resorts to help them prepare in the perfect environment.
These work perfectly either as a family holiday incorporating a training programme while the rest of the family relaxes, or as a group trip for a cycling, running or tri club with training sessions provided by professional coaches.
World-class sports resorts in Mallorca, Sardinia, Slovakia, Tenerife, Thailand and Turkey have been hand-picked by the team, as offering the very best facilities for the active holiday.
And for the keen runner, is the England Athletics Spring Training Camp, set on the beautiful Portuguese coast, hosted by top coaches from England Athletics.
On rest days, activities (depending on the resort) include swimming, hydrotherapy or thalassotherapy pools, massage therapies, hammam, jacuzzi and sauna, or strength and conditioning in a high-quality gym.
Athletes can either put together their own training schedules or Destination Sport Experiences will create a bespoke long weekend or week-long programme that can include coaching, guided rides and runs and other sports depending on the resort. The 2024 sports resorts in full are:
X-Bionic Sphere, Slovakia
Home to The Championship (Challenge triathlon) and regularly hosting national teams preparing for upcoming competition, X-Bionic Sphere is located just 200 metres from the Danube river. This huge facility offers a plethora of sports facilities and is ideal for teams, clubs and group training camps.
Gloria Sports Arena, Turkey
The largest sports facility in Turkey is 35km outside Antalya, has indoor and outdoor training facilities and an on-site hotel. It’s perfect for groups and incorporates a sports medicine and athletic performance centre for those looking for the full array of data analysis.
Thanyapura, Thailand
World-class training in a peaceful oasis outside the main resort area of Phuket. Open all year round, it’s an ideal destination in which to recharge and rebalance using sustainable and holistic practices. A wide range of sports and coaching is offered plus a lifestyle clinic and a medical centre.
Tenerife Top Training (T3), Tenerife
One of the best sports training facilities in Europe. The range of sports on offer is superb – from swimming, triathlon and crossfit to rugby, football and cycling. Throw in padel, tennis, beach volleyball and paralympic sport and you’ve got everything covered. Choose from 3*, 4* or 5* hotels within a few minutes of T3.
Kimpton Aysla, Mallorca
A contemporary and luxurious resort providing a sanctuary of calm and wellbeing amongst lush native gardens – and the perfect base to explore the cycling mecca that is Mallorca. Facilities include a state-of-the-art gym, outdoor swimming pools and a heated indoor pool with hydro-massage pool.
Forte Village, Sardina
Forte Village sits on a long, white sand beach on Sardinia’s southern coast. As well as the 10 swimming pools to choose from, there are over 20 sports academies with professional coaches. The Bike Academy even has multiple world champion Fabian Cancellara on hand during certain weeks.
England Athletics Algarve Spring Training Camp
The glorious sunshine and sandy beaches of the Algarve are the perfect place for fine-tuning spring marathon training or just to run.
EA certified coaches guide athletes through tailored training sessions, helping with running technique, endurance, and discussing strategies to achieve their goals.
Christian Locke, Head of Product at Destination Sport Experiences, said: “These incredible sports resorts bring together inspiring locations with state-of-the-art training facilities and high-quality hotels. I’m proud to partner with them for our best programme of training camps so far.
Anyone who’s serious about performing at their best in their target event will understand the importance of creating the perfect conditions for a block of training – and with these resorts, we’ve done exactly that.”
For more information and prices, go to Sportive Breaks’ website or check out Marathon Tours & Travel.