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