Category: Spas & Pampering

Cruising with Disney – 5 highlights for exhausted parents

Cruising with Disney – 5 highlights for exhausted parents

By on Nov 23, 2012 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Family Travel, Leisure Travel, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel   - Read 3914 times

When one hears the word ‘Disney’, they think of amusement parks, Mickey Mouse, or the collection of classic movies this brand has inspired. And once one has kids, a Disney vacation is almost considered a mandatory destination or a trip that parents aspire for their children to have. This, on the other hand, often conjures [...]

New luxury in the Swiss resort of Verbier

New luxury in the Swiss resort of Verbier

By on Nov 19, 2012 in Accommodation, Bars, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Western Europe   - Read 5221 times

New to the Swiss resort of Verbier is Hotel Cordée des Alpes – a luxurious hotel with innovative interiors, mixing the best of old-school ski and the latest in Swiss chic. Comprising 34 suites and guest rooms and 14 exclusive residences for ownership, Cordée des Alpes marks the latest offering from local hotel and restaurant [...]

Flair and indigenous style unveiled in Brazil

Flair and indigenous style unveiled in Brazil

By on Nov 14, 2012 in Accommodation, Brazil, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, South America, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel   - Read 3545 times

In Campos do Jordao, Brazil – midway between Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro – a fresh, new luxury retreat has made its debut. The Botanique Hotel & Spa is a visionary project developed by a group of entrepreneurs that has set the benchmark in Brazil for design, services and above all, authenticity. Conceptualised by Ricardo and Fernanda [...]

3 spa treatments with the ‘wow’ factor

3 spa treatments with the ‘wow’ factor

By on Nov 07, 2012 in Accommodation, Africa, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Caribbean, Europe, Hotels, Italy, Jamaica, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Saint Lucia, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Western Europe, Zambia   - Read 7960 times

Love spa treatments?  Looking for something a little different?  Then maybe one of these wonderful options is just what you’re looking for. Here we give a round-up on three rather different spa treatments, each with their own ‘wow’ factor, and that will each leave you feeling extra special. Bush spa treatments A relaxing holistic treatment [...]

Fiji – the ultimate his and hers holiday destination

Fiji – the ultimate his and hers holiday destination

By on Oct 26, 2012 in Adventure Travel, Fiji, Honeymoons, Leisure Travel, Oceania, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel   - Read 5645 times

Finding the perfect romantic holiday destination that will keep beach lovers and their action heroes happy is often a real challenge. She likes to kick back and relax on the beach while he wants a high-octane action packed experience. Fiji, in the heart of the South Pacific and just four hours flying time from Australia, [...]

10 of the most exclusive luxury hotel services

10 of the most exclusive luxury hotel services

By on Oct 25, 2012 in Accommodation, Arizona, Asia, Brazil, California, Caribbean, Europe, Hotels, India, Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, New York, North America, Regions, South America, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe   - Read 11926 times

If you believe that a luxurious hotel is just a place to stay for a night, you are wrong. Luxurious hotels offer much more than fashionable interior and unusual exterior to attract visitors. A wish to amaze guests has no limits. Nowadays hotels offer exclusive services for the most sophisticated visitors: from unique spa-procedures to [...]

Spa treatments for kids, in case the Maldives wasn’t already relaxing enough

Spa treatments for kids, in case the Maldives wasn’t already relaxing enough

By on Oct 08, 2012 in Accommodation, Asia, Family Travel, Featured, Maldives, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel   - Read 3048 times

Are your kids stressed?  No, I didn’t think so.  And I don’t think they’d be likely to be whilst holidaying in the Maldives.  But, if they should be, the Devarana Spa at the Dusit Thani Maldives has launched a special spa programme called “Happiness for the little one” and it’s all for kids between 6 and [...]

5 top tips for family breaks in Jersey

5 top tips for family breaks in Jersey

By on Oct 08, 2012 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Attractions, Europe, Family Travel, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe   - Read 1696 times

Just an hour’s flight away from most UK airports, Jersey’s a perfect destination for a short break over the half term. Here are a few tips on what to see and where to stay if you’re travelling with kids in tow. Go wild Take your little monkeys to see the newest addition at Durrell Wildlife [...]

Find your inner vitality with LUX* Resorts

Find your inner vitality with LUX* Resorts

By on Sep 21, 2012 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Leisure Travel, Maldives, Mauritius, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel   - Read 1175 times

LUX* Resorts has launched a new ‘Vitality Experience’ this November – a holistic, dedicated lifestyle programme focusing on fitness, spa, diet and mind at its properties in Mauritius and the Maldives. Set between three to seven nights, as part of a longer holiday or on its own, the Vitality Experience has been created to help [...]

Isle of spas: 5 superb spas in Jersey

Isle of spas: 5 superb spas in Jersey

By on Sep 18, 2012 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe   - Read 3095 times

If you’re looking to really escape from it all, how does flying off to an island for an exclusive spa retreat sound? The tiny island of Jersey has more than its fair share of award-winning spas, superb Michelin-starred restaurants and designer boutiques, and the short flight means you can go from departure lounge to your [...]

The best luxury day spas in Buenos Aires

The best luxury day spas in Buenos Aires

By on Sep 13, 2012 in Argentina, Leisure Travel, Regions, South America, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel   - Read 3737 times

In 2005, UNESCO awarded Buenos Aires with the City of Design distinction. The abundance of fashion and architectural designs throughout the city inspired this prestigious award. A study in architectural splendor, Buenos Aires instills in its residents and visitors a desire to blend with its graceful lines and coordinate with its colorful barrios. Glamor prevails. [...]

Elegance and adventure in Peru’s Colca Canyon

Elegance and adventure in Peru’s Colca Canyon

By on Aug 02, 2012 in Accommodation, Attractions, Going Out, Hotels, Peru, Regions, South America, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Vacation Rentals   - Read 1337 times

Twice the depth of Arizona’s Grand Canyon, the Colca Canyon in southern Peru measures up as one of the deepest and most spectacular canyons on the planet. It’s a journey into deep and vibrant Peru, where traditional Andean culture holds on to its roots, condors soar upward from the depths, and iconic Peruvian vicuñas and [...]

The top 3 luxury thermal resorts in Tuscany

The top 3 luxury thermal resorts in Tuscany

By on Jul 16, 2012 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Italy, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Western Europe   - Read 2415 times

Ah the wonders of Tuscany! A never-ending line of marvels that tourists get to enjoy almost everywhere in the region! One of the most prized and luxurious activities to do in Tuscany is enjoying thermal baths. This Italian region has a very long history of hot springs and thermal resorts. Since the Etruscans, passing through [...]

The top 5 luxurious wine estates in South Africa’s Western Cape

The top 5 luxurious wine estates in South Africa’s Western Cape

By on Jul 15, 2012 in Accommodation, Africa, Food and Drink, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, South Africa, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany   - Read 5431 times

The sprawling valleys of South Africa’s Western Cape are home to some of the world’s most luxurious wine estates. Discover the vintage wines of Groot Constantia or enjoy an evening of pampering at the Lanzerac Hotel & Spa. Escape from the city and have a getaway to remember at one of these top five luxury [...]

Bienvenue to W Montreal

Bienvenue to W Montreal

By on Jun 29, 2012 in Accommodation, Canada, Going Out, Hotels, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel   - Read 883 times

Close to everything, yet an experience unto itself, the W Montreal was my first foray into the W brand. I went in with unusually high expectations that ended up met or surpassed. I expected swanky and got it. The entire hotel has the vibe of a converted nightclub. Going into my room, I was stunned [...]

The best of wellbeing in British Columbia, Canada

The best of wellbeing in British Columbia, Canada

By on Jun 12, 2012 in Accommodation, Canada, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel   - Read 918 times

British Columbia may be better known for manoeuvring moguls than chilling out but this scenic Canadian province offers world-class choices for those keen to relax. Here are five of the best.

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