Lounge beds in the relaxation room at Lily of the Valley

December 27, 2025

What is the perfect wellness gift for someone who needs a break?

In our fast-paced world, stress and exhaustion have become the norm. Find the perfect wellness experience to gift to your loved one

In our fast-paced world, stress and exhaustion have become the norm. We all know someone - a partner, friend, colleague, or family member - who constantly gives their all but rarely takes time for themselves. If you're looking for a gift that truly makes a difference, something beyond material things, consider giving them the ultimate luxury: rest and rejuvenation.

Why a Wellness Retreat Is the Perfect Gift for Someone Who Needs a Break

Unlike traditional gifts, a wellness retreat offers something far more valuable - time, renewal, and a complete reset. Whether your loved one is overworked, overwhelmed, or simply overdue for some self-care, a wellness retreat provides a structured space for deep relaxation and healing.

Here’s why it’s an ideal choice:

  • Time away from daily stress: a retreat allows them to disconnect from their responsibilities and focus entirely on their well-being.
  • Guided wellness experiences: from expert-led meditation and breathwork sessions to soothing spa treatments, they’ll be in the best hands.
  • A transformative experience: unlike a weekend at a spa, a retreat offers holistic programs designed to promote long-term well-being, from stress relief to longevity.
  • Tailored to their needs: with Serenity Ways’ wellness gift cards, your recipient can choose the retreat that best suits their personal goals, whether it’s detox, sport, or simply the greatest massages.

Other Thoughtful Gift Ideas for Someone Who Needs a Break

If a full retreat isn’t what you have in mind, here are a few more thoughtful gifts that promote rest and relaxation:

A Luxury Spa Day

A high-end spa experience can be a perfect mini-break.

Leg of a guest during a detox treatment at Lily of the Valley


A Digital Detox Kit

Include a beautiful notebook, an analog clock, and a set of blue-light-blocking glasses.

A Sound Healing or Breathwork Session

These unique experiences can help them release stress and restore balance.

A High-End Sleep Kit

Think silk pillowcases, a weighted blanket, and aromatherapy oils. And there are amazing programs to restore sleep, too: Sleep program at Lefay Garda, and Sleep Modules at Chenot Palace Weggis.

A Wellness Program

Taking a step back from day-to-day, recharging the batteries, and thinking carefully on what life changes to implement. And you can do it as a couple, too, making it twice more enjoyable! At Serenity Ways, we curate the best programs for every objective, in the best clinics and resorts all over the world. If it's a first wellness experience, a program like the ones of Lily of the Valley are really good (the Sport program of Lily of the Valley is well suited for those who need a break).

Sea wading group activity : a group of guests and a coach wearing swimsuits walking in the sea with waves behind them, at Lily of the Valley


A Private Retreat

A private time away with a wellness practitioner: one or two days, or sometimes longer. Focusing exactly on what the person needs. Deep and truly life-changing. We also curate some of the best private retreats ... ask us or advice !

Make It Personal, Make It Meaningful

At the heart of a great gift is the thought behind it. When you choose to give a retreat or wellness experience, you’re not just offering relaxation: you’re giving someone permission to take care of themselves. And for someone who desperately needs a break, that can be life-changing.

If you choose a wellness program, a life-changing practitioner or a private retreat, ask us: this is where our expertise is, and we will make sure your pick is exactly what your loved needs.

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Lifechanging Wellness

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Lily of the Valley

La Croix Valmer, French Riviera, France

HotelMinimum stay · 4 nights

Lily of the Valley

Overview

Lily of the Valley is a 5-star wellness luxury hotel on the Saint-Tropez peninsula dedicated to structured weight loss, sports performance, detox, and longevity-focused stays. It's wellness which feels good, and which can be enjoyed all year round, in a luxury setting, alongside other guests which are not necessarily on a wellness program. You won't see a doctor during your program at Lily of the Valley: it's not a clinic, but all practitioners are super well trained and the programs are impeccably designed. A pure bliss in the wellness world.

The Shape Club method is built on three pillars: targeted treatments, sport, and evidence-informed weight-loss cuisine. It was developed in partnership with nutritionist Jacques Fricker. All programs employ objective assessments including bioimpedance analysis, Kinvent technology for strength and mobility evaluation, and professional skin diagnostics (Skin Instant Lab), with daily therapeutic protocols such as cryotherapy, Indiba radiofrequency, osteopathy, lymphatic drainage, Chi Nei Tsang, and LED-based facials.

The facilities support high-intensity and gentle training alike through two semi‑Olympic pools, a large fitness room, a dedicated Reformer Pilates studio, a cryotherapy chamber, complemented by outdoor activities in the protected Cap Lardier estate. Full-board nutrition follows healthy and gourmet menus (including gluten- and lactose-free options) to support measurable outcomes in weight management, recovery, and healthy aging.