As demand for emotional wellness travel surges, grief tourism is rapidly becoming one of the industry’s most unexpected new trends.

Euronews - From Greek spa retreats to psychedelic healing breaks in Jamaica, a growing number of travellers are booking grief-focused getaways to process loss, trauma and heartbreak away from everyday life.

Grieving used to be something people did quietly, often alone. Now, a growing number of travellers are turning loss into a shared experience through grief retreats, healing circles and even bereavement cruises designed to help people process heartbreak, trauma and death in community settings.

A Global Wellness Institute study, released in 2025, revealed that grief rituals and community support have been prevalent in civilisations for thousands of years, but have been less popular recently – until now.

These are some of the best grief getaways for those of us who need a little support – and an escape:

·        Euphoria Retreat, Mystras, Greece

·        The Therapy Haven, Ile de Ré, France

·        Kaliyoga, Granada, Spain

·        The Arrigo Programme, Somerset, UK

·        Beckley Retreats, Trelawny, Jamaica