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Where to go and what to do on a spa break on the Isle of Wight

Where to go and what to do on a spa break on the Isle of Wight

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08 April 2025
The location of Queen Victoria's holiday home, and the playground of those seeking health and leisure since the 19th-century, discover what gives the Isle of Wight its enduring appeal.
Long spa weekend (and weekday) getaway inspiration

Long spa weekend (and weekday) getaway inspiration

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07 April 2025
From bank holidays to mid-week mini breaks, give yourself a getaway to look forward to this year with extra rest and relaxation.
Why the gift of aromatherapy matters

Why the gift of aromatherapy matters

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03 April 2025
April is the start of a season of celebrations, with the brighter weather bringing hen parties, weddings, baby showers, and more, to our calendars. It's also Stress Awareness Month, and the combination is the perfect opportunity to find gifts that soothe the soul and salute the special people in our lives.
The awesome power of aromatherapy

The awesome power of aromatherapy

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02 April 2025
April is Stress Awareness Month, but it is also a time of year when the air is filled with the delicious scents of spring. The smell of freshly cut grass, flowers coming into bloom, or sunshine on a cold morning, are all potent reminders of how scent can impact how we feel in an instant. That's precisely the magic that's harnessed in aromatherapy.
Relax and Read Book Club: We all live here by Jojo Moyes

Relax and Read Book Club: We all live here by Jojo Moyes

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25 March 2025
Discover this month's poolside read from our Relax and Read Book Club - We all live here by Jojo Moyes.
Discover the West Yorkshire day spa on the outskirts of Leeds

Discover the West Yorkshire day spa on the outskirts of Leeds

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21 March 2025
In Oulton, on the outskirts of Leeds, the Spa Garden at Iveridge Hall is a modern day spa designed to help you unplug and unwind. Within easy reach of local attractions and nights out in the city, it's the perfect combination of classic, contemporary, connected, and calm.
Where to go and what to do on a spa break in Keswick

Where to go and what to do on a spa break in Keswick

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10 March 2025
A market town in Cumbria, Keswick is surrounded by the Lake District National Park, including mountains, historic sites and awe-inspiring scenery. Here's where to go and where to spa.
The science of feeling good - why wellness is about enjoying yourself!

The science of feeling good - why wellness is about enjoying yourself!

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05 March 2025
Wellness doesn’t have to be hard work - in fact, wellness pioneer Anna Bjurstam, who spoke at this year's Global Wellness Summit says pleasure is linked to enhanced immunity, resilience and cognitive function and that's what a spa break should be all about.
How to make traditional Welsh pancakes

How to make traditional Welsh pancakes

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04 March 2025
The amazing chef at Lion Quays shares his recipe for the traditional Welsh pancakes, also known as crempog.
Relax and Read Book Club: Someone in the Attic by Andrea Mara

Relax and Read Book Club: Someone in the Attic by Andrea Mara

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26 February 2025
Discover this month's poolside read from our Relax and Read Book Club - Someone in the Attic by Andrea Mara. This month we're reading Someone in the Attic by Andrea Mara, a gripping new psychological thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author of No One Saw a Thing.