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Why it Works … Mediterranean Candlelight Massage

Why it Works … Mediterranean Candlelight Massage

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06 November 2012
Having recently added Spanish brand, Germaine de Cappuccini to its seaside pampering repertoire, Lansdowne Place Hotel’s Senior Spa Therapist, Robyn Reynolds, tells us why the best way to have a massage is by candlelight …
Gok Wan’s Spicy Chicken and Prawn Parcels

Gok Wan’s Spicy Chicken and Prawn Parcels

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26 October 2012
Possibly the world’s most famous body confidence guru, this year Gok Wan has been making a name for himself as the man changing the populist face of Chinese food in the UK into one of health and happiness …
Interview in The Hot Tub … Zaraah Abrahams

Interview in The Hot Tub … Zaraah Abrahams

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24 October 2012
Best known for her appearances in Waterloo Road and Coronation Street, actress Zaraah Abrahams has also tried her hand at Dancing on Ice (reaching the semi finals) and is an active supporter of body confidence organisation Body Gossip … we caught up with her between projects to find out what makes her feel happy, healthy […]
Why it Works … Chakra Wellbeing

Why it Works … Chakra Wellbeing

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23 October 2012
If you like yoga, you are going to love Ockenden Manor’s Chakra Wellbeing treatment, where even the background music has rhythmic significance, as Head Therapist, Georgie Hales explains …
Why it works … Hammam Exfoliations

Why it works … Hammam Exfoliations

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16 October 2012
Putting a bit of a twist on a simple classic, Lingfield Park Marriott’s Head Therapist, Wynsey Heakin, explains the benefits of an exfoliation combined with their own unique brand of hammam …
Interview in The Hot Tub … Joanna Rowsell

Interview in The Hot Tub … Joanna Rowsell

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26 September 2012
Having become a household name thanks to her ever-present smile and Olympic Gold medal win this year in the Women’s Team Pursuit, Joanna Rowsell has also found herself the body confidence inspiration of alopecia sufferers and young girls across the country … we caught up with her as training begins again to talk about health, […]
Why it works … Signature 5 Senses Body Treatment

Why it works … Signature 5 Senses Body Treatment

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25 September 2012
When you combine a historic hotel with beautiful grounds and the spa retreat of royals it is only fitting you have treatments to match … Luton Hoo Hotel’s spa therapist explains …
Interview in The Hot Tub … Ellie Simmonds MBE

Interview in The Hot Tub … Ellie Simmonds MBE

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13 September 2012
Before her first race in the London 2012 Paralympics, Ellie Simmonds was already a star, having won two gold medals at the age of 14 in Beijing.  Following another year of success, we caught up with her to find out what keeps her motivated and why she thinks Spa for All is so important!
Beyond Menopause

Beyond Menopause

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12 September 2012
On a recent weekend away, a group of girls were deciding what to wear out to dinner when one commented: “Well I was going to wear that new summer dress … but now my period is due and I feel all bloated, so I can’t wear that.” … As we grow up, we girls learn […]
Why it works … Exotic Coconut Ritual Wrap

Why it works … Exotic Coconut Ritual Wrap

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11 September 2012
Treatments are always a nice way to relax … particularly when they combine lots of different elements … Hotel Rafayel’s Spa Manager Andreea Marcu talks about the multi-faceted treatment that leaves you rubbed, scrubbed and seriously moisturised!