For Immediate Release

Solo-friendly creative and wellbeing retreats in Greece see strong early demand

Skyros Holidays has announced that its 2026 Early Bird offer will end at midnight on Friday 27 February 2026, marking the final opportunity for travellers to secure discounted places on next year's programme.

Running from late May through September, Skyros Holidays offers structured, course-based retreats in Greece combining creative masterclasses, wellbeing practices and community living. The programme includes two distinct settings: the intimate Skyros Centre, focused on smaller, in-depth masterclasses, and Atsitsa Bay, known for its vibrant mix of creative, movement and outdoor courses.

The Early Bird offer provides £50 off one-week holidays and £100 off two-week holidays. Returning guests can combine this saving with the Friends of Skyros loyalty discount.

Growing Demand for Solo-Friendly Experiences

Skyros has long attracted a high proportion of solo travellers, with many guests choosing to travel independently while joining a shared programme of courses, meals and social activities.

Unlike traditional singles holidays, Skyros is structured around learning and shared interests. Guests choose one or two courses for the week and are part of a ready-made community through long-table dining, group sessions and informal evening gatherings. The format allows for independence while removing the social pressure often associated with travelling alone.

As interest continues to grow in purposeful, skills-based and connection-led travel, Skyros is seeing particularly strong forward bookings from solo guests seeking a supportive environment in which to explore writing, art, yoga, mindfulness, personal development and movement practices.

2026 Programme Highlights

The 2026 programme features eight facilitators per holiday at Atsitsa, offering a wide range of courses including writing, comedy, art, yoga, mindfulness, kayaking, SUP yoga, astronomy and more.

At the Skyros Centre, boutique masterclass weeks include restorative wellbeing, creative writing intensives, mindfulness, comedy writing and personal development courses led by experienced international facilitators.

With smaller group sizes at the Centre and popular weeks already filling, availability is tightening across peak dates.

Why Book Now?

With continued demand for purpose-led travel, creative retreats and solo-friendly holidays, Skyros reports strong forward bookings for 2026, particularly across peak summer weeks.

As accommodation types begin to sell out and certain masterclasses reach capacity, booking before 27 February ensures both the Early Bird saving and the widest choice of dates and room categories.

For returning guests, the combination of Early Bird and Friends of Skyros loyalty discounts represents the most advantageous booking window of the year.

About Skyros Holidays

Founded in 1979, Skyros Holidays offers structured creative and wellbeing retreats in Greece. The programme is designed to balance focused learning with rest, community and time outdoors, attracting a diverse mix of solo travellers, couples and returning guests.

Early Bird deadline: Midnight, Friday 27 February 2026
More information and booking: www.skyros.com