the island experience blog

This morning at breakfast we were chatting about how our bodies were feeling after all the exercise, yoga and massages we had put ourselves through yesterday. Not surprisingly everyone was feeling pretty great. Laura mentioned that her abs were really sore though. Was it the kyaking, the swimming, the paddle ball on the beach, yoga?… [...]

It’s often said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Unfortunately in the western world it is one of the most unhealthiest meals – and the most skipped! Here at TIEX breakfast is enjoyed the way it should be – an abundance of fresh produce to set you for the day ahead. [...]

Lunch is always a real treat here at The Island Experience. Nothing works up a well earned appetite like a morning of kayaking, snorkeling and hiking! It’s an amazing feeling fueling your body with some delicious nutritious food after a fun workout. Just as we like variety in our food we like to mix up [...]

We are definitely fans of the slow food movement, but fast food can be fun too! Nothing comes faster than fresh organic fruit and vegetables as a snack! No need to read labels, or check for E-numbers or worry about what has been added, and comes with its own natural packaging! It’s always best to go for [...]

Most of you will already be big fans of healthy ingredients, but there is nothing like reminding ourselves about how nutritious some of our favourite food are. We love thinking about how foods nourish our body as we eat them. We are starting a food focus series, showcasing some of our favourite produce from The Island Experience [...]

Imagine starting your day with a morning yoga class in a beautiful glass walled studio overlooking the tranquil ocean. Then hiking in unspoiled rain forest trails, kayaking in quiet bays with warm emerald waters, snorkeling or just relaxing on a secluded tropical beach with fine white sand and palm trees. Back in the lodge, one [...]

Join us in Costa Rica this September and November and this colourful creature could be your breakfast buddy! Come and join us for a week of physical and spiritual rejuvenation. We are running The Costa Rica Experience retreats from 23-29 September and 30 September – 6 October.  Enjoy beautiful hikes to unspoiled Caribbean beaches with unbelievably clean [...]