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Short stay: RIO Serrano Hotel & Spa, Torres del Paine, Chile

Short stay: RIO Serrano Hotel & Spa, Torres del Paine, Chile

By on Mar 02, 2023 in Accommodation, Chile, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, South America, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany
When travelling to Chile, there is no way around it; visiting the Torres del Paine national park is a must. And it's here that you'll find the RIO Serrano Hotel & Spa which serves as the perfect starting point to explore this majestic and utterly beautiful area.
Short stay: Cotswold House Hotel & Spa, Chipping Campden, The Cotswolds, UK

Short stay: Cotswold House Hotel & Spa, Chipping Campden, The Cotswolds, UK

By on Jan 23, 2023 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Hotels, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Looking down on Chipping Campden’s slanting yesteryear high street, this elegant hotel is within yards of the town’s covered market. It was the tradition of the market, or the chipping as it was known in medieval times, that gave the town its name.
New to Tanzania: Emerald Zanzibar Resort & Spa

New to Tanzania: Emerald Zanzibar Resort & Spa

By on Jan 09, 2023 in Accommodation, Africa, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Tanzania
Located on the north-east coast of the island in the Muyuni area, this new resort perches between the coastline and acres of tropical jungle directly in front of Mnemba island.
Short stay: Feversham Arms Hotel & Verbena Spa, Helmsley, North Yorkshire, UK

Short stay: Feversham Arms Hotel & Verbena Spa, Helmsley, North Yorkshire, UK

By on Nov 29, 2022 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe
It had been more than a decade since we'd last stayed at the Feversham Arms Hotel & Verbena Spa so I was keen to return and see how this gem of a hotel had evolved since our last visit.
New luxury additions at SCHLOSS Roxburghe in the Scottish Borders

New luxury additions at SCHLOSS Roxburghe in the Scottish Borders

By on Nov 19, 2022 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe
With the opening of the new Estate House this month, SCHLOSS Roxburghe is undergoing a significant redevelopment that includes the addition of 58 new rooms.
What to expect from a trip to Reykjavik's Sky Lagoon, Iceland

What to expect from a trip to Reykjavik's Sky Lagoon, Iceland

By on Oct 17, 2022 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Iceland, Leisure Travel, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
Built into dark grey volcanic rock at Kópavogur, Sky Lagoon offers a 70-metre infinity-edged geothermal pool with stunning views of the North Atlantic as well as access to a unique seven-step ritual experience.
Krauma Natural Geothermal Baths & Restaurant - what to expect from one of Iceland's newest geothermal spas

Krauma Natural Geothermal Baths & Restaurant - what to expect from one of Iceland's newest geothermal spas

By on Sep 29, 2022 in Attractions, Europe, Family Travel, Going Out, Iceland, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
The journey from Reykjavik to the geothermal baths at Krauma is just under an hour and a half, so this is easily a place you could visit on a day trip out of the capital.
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
the best spas in barcelona

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
Special feature: Carnac Thalasso Spa Resort and Hotel, Carnac, Brittany, France

Special feature: Carnac Thalasso Spa Resort and Hotel, Carnac, Brittany, France

By on Oct 17, 2017 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Featured, France, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
We recently visited Carnac in Brittany – a resort famous for its Neolithic standing stones – so that our two boys could compete in a sailing competition. Carnac itself is divided into two distinct areas – Carnac-Ville (the historic, main town) and Carnac-Plage (the beach area). With the event being out of Carnac Yacht Club,
6 reasons to do yoga on your luxury travels

6 reasons to do yoga on your luxury travels

By on Jul 10, 2015 in Accommodation, Asia, Health & Safety, Hotels, Indonesia, Leisure Travel, Maldives, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Travel Miscellany, Vietnam
So your luxury travel plans have been made; you’ve booked a stunning resort or found a far flung beach to while away the hours on your luxury getaway. You might choose to drink cocktails next to a pool, ski down mountains in the frosty weather or laze around on a tropical beach, but whatever kind
The best spas in North America and the Caribbean

The best spas in North America and the Caribbean

By on May 18, 2011 in Accommodation, Canada, Caribbean, Cruises & Boat Travel, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Mexico, North America, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, USA
Now in its 21st year, the Condé Nast Traveler Spa Poll has revealed its readers’ favourite spas on the US mainland, in Canada, Hawaii, Mexico and Central America, the Atlantic and the Caribbean, and even those at sea. Here are the top 10 for each category they cover – the number indicates the average score
Monaco: motorcars and manicures!

Monaco: motorcars and manicures!

By on Apr 28, 2011 in Accommodation, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Monaco, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel
Monaco is the perfect destination for jet-setting this Spring.  With the most exciting Formula One racing in years, this year’s Monaco Grand Prix is a ‘must’ for any racing fanatic.  The exclusive and stylish event takes place May 27th – 30th Ladies – if you’re heading out to the Monaco Grand Prix with a true F1
Luxury defined: Tenerife’s Abama Golf & Spa Resort

Luxury defined: Tenerife’s Abama Golf & Spa Resort

By on Feb 14, 2011 in Accommodation, Europe, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Resorts, Restaurants, Spain, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
In recent years the Spanish Canary Island of Tenerife, situated just off the west coast of Africa, has undergone something of a transformation. It’s shaken off its reputation as a tacky, 18-30s drinking resort and emerged on to the world stage as a luxurious, classy getaway. Well, parts of it at least. The Abama Golf &