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Top 10 spas in the Caribbean

Top 10 spas in the Caribbean

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19 February 2018
As sunshine looms within tantalising reach, it’s a chance to daydream about lounging on the sand under the palm trees. Here are 10 of our top spas in the Caribbean…
Spotlight on Castleknock Hotel

Spotlight on Castleknock Hotel

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13 February 2018
After relaunching post a €7m expansion and renovation, amidst a fanfare of celebrations at the end of 2017, Castleknock Hotel is just 15 minutes from Dublin city centre but is surrounded by acres of greenery that give it a sense of peace and tranquillity.
Top 10 spas to escape half term

Top 10 spas to escape half term

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12 February 2018
For some, half term is about relaxing with the family. For others, it’s about adult only me time, and these are the spa hotels to escape to…
Top 10 spas for half term with the family

Top 10 spas for half term with the family

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09 February 2018
Here are 10 of our favourite spa hotels that offer families the chance for quality time and relaxation for all this half term…
Where to travel in Ireland – from Ancient East to Northern Lights

Where to travel in Ireland – from Ancient East to Northern Lights

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08 February 2018
Ireland is home to beautiful hotels, exceptional spas and optimal hospitality, but in addition to all that it is home to the romance and beauty of an extraordinary history, natural landscape and fairytales…
Spabreaks.com Director speaks up for spas supporting clients with cancer

Spabreaks.com Director speaks up for spas supporting clients with cancer

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02 February 2018
This week the Daily Mail has reported on the ongoing and historic problem of cancer and spa treatments, and Spabreaks.com’s Director, Abi Wright, spoke to them about the circumstances that lead her to devote a section of her business to spas that will treat cancer patients.
How to make the most of your Valentine’s Day spa break

How to make the most of your Valentine’s Day spa break

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01 February 2018
Google ‘romantic spa break’ and pages upon pages of spas appear in your search engine promising the very best, most romantic spa experience that money can buy. But are they truly romantic and do they offer great value?
What is the art of Aufguss – the sauna experience now at Rudding Park?

What is the art of Aufguss – the sauna experience now at Rudding Park?

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29 January 2018
Not merely an aside to treatments, the sauna is central to wellbeing in Europe, a regular weekly maintenance ritual with far more variations than we could dream, including the art of Aufguss…
Can colour really make a difference to your wellbeing?

Can colour really make a difference to your wellbeing?

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25 January 2018
Just like aromatherapy can have an impact on our wellbeing, many believe that colour does the same, so where’s the evidence?
The doctor using bioidentical hormones to support women through menopause

The doctor using bioidentical hormones to support women through menopause

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24 January 2018
Central to White Calm Retreats’ women’s wellness programmes is the experience of Dr Amalia, a doctor with specialist expertise in bioidentical hormones and co-founder of The London Hormone Clinic.