According to American psychologist Abraham Maslow, after we have met all other “needs”, the ultimate goal is Self Actualisation – in essence, “being your best self”. This is true of travel, too – next year, transformation retreats will become a popular tool to help people achieve their full potential.

Why will it matter in 2023? After a year of travel for fun, relaxation and reunion post-pandemic, 2023 will be the year we travel for personal betterment. Whether you are seeking to overcome grief, identify your life’s mission or discover what your body is physically capable of, there will be a Transformation Retreat that caters to it. Healing Holidays is a good place to start when it comes to planning as it aggregates retreats from around the world according to the kind of experience you might want to have. For example, at Euphoria in Greece, you can sign up for an “emotional and physical” transformation retreat that includes dance therapy and self-awareness group sessions. Next year, Advivum Journeys will be hosting “Radical Sabbaticals” in Kent (England), while the Heartbreak Hotel in the British Peak District will be inviting women to its signature “Moving Beyond Betrayal” retreat in the autumn. Over in the Caribbean, the Aerial BVI will be delivering a series of themed summits (Abundance, Strength, Love, Presence and Dream) on a private island.