Category: Spas & Pampering

Banyan Tree Escape opens in Bali, Indonesia

Banyan Tree Escape opens in Bali, Indonesia

By on Jun 04, 2022 in Accommodation, Asia, Indonesia, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel
Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape, set in an off-the-beaten-track, untouched part of northern Ubud marks Banyan Tree's first official Banyan Tree Escape opening.
5 Ecuadorian yoga retreats and wellness centers offering you inner peace and serenity

5 Ecuadorian yoga retreats and wellness centers offering you inner peace and serenity

By on Apr 14, 2022 in Ecuador, Regions, South America, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel
It’s been a long year; hell, it’s been an agonizingly long two years! At this point, most of us are feeling stressed out as we try to adjust to the ever-changing “new normal.” To fully relax, make time for yourself, and let go of your everyday worries, a luxury yoga and/or wellness tour may well
Ancient northern Thai healing practices at Anantara Chiang Mai Resort

Ancient northern Thai healing practices at Anantara Chiang Mai Resort

By on Feb 20, 2022 in Accommodation, Asia, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Special Offers & Packages, Speciality Travel, Thailand, Travel Miscellany
Reviving Northern Thailand’s centuries old massage and aromatherapy techniques, Anantara Chiang Mai Resort has introduced two rare therapeutic treatments, ‘Yam Khang’ and ‘Yajoo’, both with longstanding historic roots connecting guests with the region’s rich Lanna heritage. ‘Yam Khang’ or Thai Fire Therapy is an ancient Lanna tradition, considered a sacred art where the therapist is
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The best spas in Barcelona

By on Feb 12, 2022 in Europe, Regions, Spain, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
Looking to indulge in a day of luxury, self-care and relaxation? Lucky for you, Barcelona is home to loads of great spas where you will be introduced into some heavenly sensations. Whether you’re on holiday, a work trip, or even just live locally and need some self care, there is plenty to choose from. Here are
Top 50 spas in Canada

Top 50 spas in Canada

By on Jan 26, 2022 in Canada, North America, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel
Travellers in Canada were drawn to the outdoors last year, as country, ocean, and mountain spa and wellness experiences proved the most popular. Spas of America’s annual ranking of consumer preferences found people sought out outdoor fresh air, outside of most cities, but close to home. Ontario captured the top three Canada Spas in 2021:
New USA and Canada spa openings in 2022

New USA and Canada spa openings in 2022

By on Jan 02, 2022 in California, Canada, Montana, Nevada, New York, North America, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, USA
The year ahead is full of exciting new spa openings and wellness experiences waiting to be discovered in the USA and Canada. While the fate of winter lockdown and 2022 travel plans remain unknown for the time being, the good news is that we can still dream. While it’s difficult to list them all, Spas
Short stay: The Eastbury Hotel and Spa, Sherborne, Dorset, UK

Short stay: The Eastbury Hotel and Spa, Sherborne, Dorset, UK

By on Nov 01, 2021 in Accommodation, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe
The Victorian Garden Potting Shed Suites, five gloriously indulgent creations are the latest luxurious chapter in the history of a house which dates back to 1740. Under their sedum and moss living roof the suites are stylishly contemporary and eco-friendly. The Eastbury Hotel’s mature gardens, a West in Bloom award winner, featuring shelter-giving beech and
Short stay: SO/ Sotogrande, Sotogrande, Andalucia, Spain

Short stay: SO/ Sotogrande, Sotogrande, Andalucia, Spain

By on Sep 28, 2021 in Accommodation, Attractions, Bars, Europe, Featured, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spain, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
SO/ Sotogrande is the tenth and newest addition to Accor’s SO/ hotel brand, with fifteen more scheduled to open. Set in an exclusive gated community in Sotogrande, this is a luxury brand but with a distinctly rebellious twist – each SO/ hotel has its own unique identity and flair, whilst still acknowledging its roots. In
Amazing ideas for a romantic getaway in Dubrovnik

Amazing ideas for a romantic getaway in Dubrovnik

By on May 24, 2021 in Attractions, Croatia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Eastern Europe, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Honeymoons, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany
Whether you like to celebrate an anniversary, engagement, wedding or any other occasion or simply spend some quality time with your significant other, Dubrovnik is your ideal choice. With its UNESCO-listed Old Town, dreamy coastline, and lively social scene, it’s no surprise that Dubrovnik is regarded as one of the most romantic destinations for couples.
5 amazing holistic healing retreats in Asia

5 amazing holistic healing retreats in Asia

By on Apr 27, 2021 in Accommodation, Asia, Bhutan, India, Indonesia, Japan, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Thailand
Over the last year, we’ve seen our physical and emotional selves suffer. We were isolated from family and friends, lost our health and wellness routines, and our grounding in life. As we begin to think about future travel adventures, how can we address the healing process and destress at the same time? Asia offers the
Top 5 spa and wellness hotels in Scotland

Top 5 spa and wellness hotels in Scotland

By on Apr 20, 2021 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe
In this post-Covid era most people are ready for a change of scenery after having spent so much time at home working, video conferencing, home-schooling the children, cooking, online networking and streaming. Travelling abroad or even within one’s own country has become something special. Being served again in a restaurant, beer garden, café or bar
10 immunity boosting retreats in Asia

10 immunity boosting retreats in Asia

By on Jan 09, 2021 in Asia, Bhutan, Health & Safety, India, Indonesia, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Thailand, Travel Miscellany, Vietnam
One thing the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us is that health is wealth. Taking good care of ourselves both physically and emotionally during these challenging times is essential. Yet, when travel resumes, is a simple beach holiday really going to be enough? Immune boosting retreats Immunity is the body’s innate ability to fight off disease.
Open in Siem Reap - Part 1

Open in Siem Reap - Part 1

By on Nov 28, 2020 in Accommodation, Asia, Cambodia, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel
Cambodia has managed the COVID-19 situation remarkably well with zero deaths and just a few hundred cases. Borders closed very early and community transmission has been minimal which has left the country amongst the very few not to face a health crisis as a result of the pandemic. However, with toursim being key to the
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The best spa days in Barcelona

By on Nov 11, 2020 in Europe, Regions, Spain, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
Friendly warning: due to the current Coronavirus situation and restrictions that are regularly changing, it’s best to double check before leaving that the venue you’re heading to is open and operating. Deep back massages, a dip in the heated pool with panoramic sea views, and a steam in the sauna. Sound inviting? With all the
Short stay: Congham Hall Hotel and Spa, Near Kings Lynn, Norfolk, UK

Short stay: Congham Hall Hotel and Spa, Near Kings Lynn, Norfolk, UK

By on Nov 01, 2020 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Carved kingfishers and waders, an oil painting of deer flitting through the forest, a Norfolk estuary at sunset. Congham Hall Hotel and Spa, where you hear the birdsong, is a haven, a rural celebration of one of Britain’s most restful counties. Congham Hall Hotel, built in the 1780s, is a whitewashed Georgian mansion complete with
Short stay: New Hall Hotel and Spa, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, UK

Short stay: New Hall Hotel and Spa, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, UK

By on Aug 28, 2020 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Hotels, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe
New Hall is the romantic castle, complete with water lilies floating on the moat, where you have always wanted to stay. There are more coats of arms, griffins, stone fireplaces, Norman French mottoes, crenelated towers, timber beams, cupola topped by a weather vane and mullioned-windows than you can shake a jousting lance at. Rumour has