Head section
Posts by bonnie friend
Filter Post Results
1434 posts found
A Day in a Life With Mitochondrial Disease

A Day in a Life With Mitochondrial Disease

Bonnie Friend's avatar
By
23 March 2015
This month Spabreaks.com is launching our Just For Today campaign to reward five unsung heros from the Lily Foundation a day off with a spa day for two and a hamper of goodies . Here the Lily Foundation’s founder Liz Curtis explains all about Mitochondrial Disease, the illness which saw her six month old daughter […]
Why it works… Foxhills Luxury Rassoul

Why it works… Foxhills Luxury Rassoul

Bonnie Friend's avatar
By
05 March 2015
The ultimate in sociable spa treatments, Foxhills has put its own twist on the traditional rassoul making it a firm favourite amongst Spabreakers… What exactly is the treatment? The rassoul chamber at Foxhills has two heated thrones, which means couples or friends can experience the treatment together. After a consultation you choose a fragrance which is […]
Interview in The Hot Tub… Geoff Sewell

Interview in The Hot Tub… Geoff Sewell

Bonnie Friend's avatar
By
27 February 2015
From chartered accountant in New Zealand to singing sensation in London, singer and founder of Incognito Artists Geoff Sewell talks about how tragedy took him on the journey of a lifetime and explains why dreams really can come true… What are you up to at the moment? I’m flat out having fun with all kinds of gigs […]
Interview in The Hot Tub… Tim Cocker from XFM Manchester

Interview in The Hot Tub… Tim Cocker from XFM Manchester

Bonnie Friend's avatar
By
06 February 2015
Dad, radio presenter, and spa fan, The Hot Tub meets XFM Manchester’s Tim Cocker to talk work, play and the importance of building dens… What are you up to at the moment? At this precise moment I’m having a brew and a danish pastry in a Polish deli in Chorlton, my home in South Manchester. […]
I would rather be… at Epic SANA Algarve

I would rather be… at Epic SANA Algarve

Bonnie Friend's avatar
By
27 January 2015
Pleasantly warm weather, a break from the grey drizzle, I can’t think of any reasons you would rather be in Portugal at this time of the year, can you? Especially with somewhere as beautiful as Epic SANA Algarve ready and waiting at your fingertips. Just in case you fancy a bit of a look around […]
Why it works… Elemis Biotec Facials

Why it works… Elemis Biotec Facials

Bonnie Friend's avatar
By
22 January 2015
What exactly is an Elemis Biotec Facial? Elemis Biotec Facials come in two variations including the Biotec Triple Tec Anti-Wrinkle Facial and the Biotec Micro Firm and Lift Facial. Both treatments start with a thorough consultation; then the skin is cleansed, toned and prepared with an exfoliation. High potency activators are applied to the skin […]
Five reasons to visit… Ragdale Hall for a Twilight Taster

Five reasons to visit… Ragdale Hall for a Twilight Taster

Bonnie Friend's avatar
By
20 January 2015
Any excuse to visit Ragdale Hall is a good one, but for an evening of pampering, Spabreaks.com’s Senior Product Manager Sarah Hill fell in love with their Twilight Taster package… 1.After a hard day of meetings there is something amazing about slipping into a robe and slippers and heading to the steam room. We […]
Why it works … Thai Foot Massage

Why it works … Thai Foot Massage

Bonnie Friend's avatar
By
25 November 2014
A total treat for those hard working feet! The Spa at Barnham Broom explain what’s so special about their Thai foot massage… What exactly is the Thai foot massage? After being introduced to your therapist you will be offered a choice of aromatherapy oils before the treatment begins with you lying in the bed cocooned […]
Tried and Tested: MONU Massage Candle Treatment

Tried and Tested: MONU Massage Candle Treatment

Bonnie Friend's avatar
By
19 November 2014
When Spabreaks.com’s Product Manager, Sarah Hill visited The Chelsea Harbour Hotel she found a spa treatment that turned out to be a little work of magic… I have had massage candles at home before. They are lovely - the warm oil is perfect for using as a moisturiser, especially after a long day in cold weather. […]
Recipe: Chocolate Coulant with Crispy Apple and Ginger Ice Cream

Recipe: Chocolate Coulant with Crispy Apple and Ginger Ice Cream

Bonnie Friend's avatar
By
17 October 2014
It’s National Chocolate Week (our kind of week that is), so here SHA Wellness Clinic provide us with the healthy way to enjoy chocolate! The ingredients for this recipe fall predominantly under the macrobiotic diet category, so to kick off here are a few properties of the ingredients… Benefits of ginger Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties […]