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Beauty blogger talks self-care

Beauty blogger talks self-care

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08 September 2016
Pretty Not Included blogger Sarirah is a London based software developer and beauty and lifestyle blogger, so she knows a thing or two about taking care of yourself in a busy working world. Here’s what she’s learned about self-care…
The latest update on TpoT: changing the spa industry for cancer sufferers

The latest update on TpoT: changing the spa industry for cancer sufferers

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04 December 2015
Michelle Hammond, Founder of the Spa Business School talks about TpoT , the not for profit organisation that she and other industry leaders including Spabreaks.com are pioneering to change the spa industry for all cancer sufferers in the UK… What’s the reaction been so far to TpoT? Quite simply overwhelming! from presenting the research we […]
Five Reasons You Should Visit Lifehouse Spa and Hotel by Kelly Jackson

Five Reasons You Should Visit Lifehouse Spa and Hotel by Kelly Jackson

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19 February 2015
When Spabreaks.com asked me if I fancied visiting Lifehouse Spa & Hotel to let them know what I think, I thought ‘oh dear, what a terrible way to spend a Saturday’. This is obviously a lie, and I couldn’t wait to get down there. Here are five reasons why I think everyone should visit Lifehouse at least […]
Bumps and Yoga-mats

Bumps and Yoga-mats

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21 January 2015
There’s nothing like a prenatal yoga class for a little bonding with your baby and other mummies-to-be, as Miranda Glasser discovers… A downward-facing dog, even for this fair-weather yoga enthusiast, is a fairly standard yoga move but on this particular occasion there is something different, almost off-balance about it. It is as if there is […]
Interview in The Hot Tub … Cathleen Miller

Interview in The Hot Tub … Cathleen Miller

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13 November 2013
Described as a holistic medium, Cathleen Miller uses a combination of intuition and knowledge to reset the body, and empower and activate her clients to help with everything from physical pain to anxiety and depression.  We chatted to her to find out how it all started, and what it all really means! How did you […]
Spotlight On … Bovey Castle

Spotlight On … Bovey Castle

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02 April 2013
Qualified in Ayurvedic massage, Chavutti Thirumal (which is applied by the feet), Thai massage and Indian Head Massage, journalist, Kathryn Hudson, knows what she’s looking for when it comes to spas, so we sent her to Bovey Castle to find out her expert opinion! First Impressions The long sweeping drive through the 275 acre estate, […]
Wellness now comes in a dedicated bed

Wellness now comes in a dedicated bed

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31 May 2022
Old Thorns Hotel and Resort has built an exclusive Wellness Break around the Wellness Bed - here's why.
Your pre-wedding skincare guide from spa experts

Your pre-wedding skincare guide from spa experts

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27 June 2023
If there’s one day that you want your skin to look and feel its best, it’s your wedding day, and with the right therapist advice you can enjoy getting there as well. Here, spa experts at Whittlebury Hall explain what to do and when for a glowing wedding day complexion.
Why we love Rena Spa at Leonardo Royal St Paul’s Hotel

Why we love Rena Spa at Leonardo Royal St Paul’s Hotel

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26 May 2022
A spa break in London should be a number of things - glamorous, escapist, chic and elegant… Rena Spa at Leonardo Royal St Paul’s Hotel is all those things and more. From its enviable location to its blissfully tranquil spa, here are five of the reasons we love it.
Under the skin: what therapists say about Micro Peel Lotion

Under the skin: what therapists say about Micro Peel Lotion

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25 May 2022
When it comes to home skincare there are so many products on the market, each with an advocate, but what do the spa therapists say? In this our series Under the Skin, we ask spa therapists to talk about the products that they use and recommend. Here, Sarah Usher, Treatment Manager at Rockliffe Hall explains why she’s a fan of a micro peel lotion.