Escape Routes

Wellness getaways to kick off your bucket list.

- Charu Sharma

01 Sleep well at SHA Wellness Clinic, Spain 

Find balance within yourself and improve the quality of your sleep with the ‘Sleep Recovery Programme’. Designed to address disorders such as insomnia, the 14-day programme uses a combination of western therapy and diagnosis techniques, a healthy diet and natural therapy to make your sleep more restful and satisfying. shawellnessclinic.com

02 Go salmon fishing in Gaula River, Norway 

The rivers in this Scandinavian nation are populated with the largest salmon in the world, and Gaula River (pictured here) tops the list. Stay at Winsnes Fly Fishing Lodge, nestled in a beautiful valley on the Gaula River, and enjoy a week of unforgettable fishing. And if you’re lucky, you might just spot a grizzly fishing for his dinner too. gaulasalmon.com

03 Take cricket lessons at Lord’s, London 

Cricket lovers take note. What if we told you that it is possible for you to spend an afternoon with cricket legend Michael Vaughan? Hone your cricket skills during a hour-long private lesson with Vaughan at the MCC Cricket Academy, get a guided tour of Lord’s Cricket Ground and then relish a sumptuous meal at Tavern, the pub. trulyexperiences.com

04 Get close to nature, Thailand 

Head to Thung Yai Naresuan Wildlife Sanctuary, the largest wildlife corridor in Southeast Asia to spot tigers, elephants and bears. And when there, make sure you take in the UNESCO-protected waterfalls of Thi Lo Su. Located on the Burmese border, the falls make for thrilling rafting adventures. www.activethailand.com

05 Enjoy an ice driving adventure, Sweden