ON MY ONGOING JOURNEY to manage my weight and health, I strive to choose travel destinations that incorporate elements of health and wellness. For me, a holiday is not about overindulging in buffet breakfasts or sipping poolside cocktails. Living with type 1 diabetes, I work diligently to balance my blood sugar and manage my weight. Places centred around food and alcohol present added temptations and challenges I prefer to avoid, so I opt for locations focused on wellness and relaxation.
After a long winter dedicated to lowering my blood sugar and helping my mum recover from knee replacement surgery, we both feel the need for a getaway. Italy, being Mum’s favourite country, seems the perfect choice for a mother-daughter retreat. And when it comes to wellness, rest, relaxation and restoration, Lefay Resorts are unparalleled. Ever since my visit to their spa hotel in the Dolomites last year, I had been dreaming of returning. This time, I book the weight-loss programme at their Lake Garda destination.
The two-hour flight passes in a flash. We spend a couple of
