As Christmas approaches as does one of my favourite seasonal arguments. It’s not the old ‘white meat vs dark meat’ turkey tiff, nor is it ‘how much should we chip in for Secret Santa’ spat. It’s the ultimately unresolvable ‘what’s the best Christmas song’ musical shouting match. In a bid to join in the debate, […]

Bringing a new dimension to travel and wellbeing, Seaham Hall has appointed their very own art curator Julie Anne Parsons… and we couldn’t wait to meet her! What do you feel art brings to the travel experience? Art is a universal visual language that can pass beyond man made limitations such as cultural barriers; it […]

Straight from her new book Gingerbread Wonderland, recipe writer and food stylist Mima Sinclair shares her recipe for the most Christmassy of Christmas biscuits… If you want a Christmas showstopper, look no further. Far form the overly decorated gingerbread houses full of sweets, this one is for the adults. It’s glamorous and tempting - let’s […]

Head to Cheshire and in 38 acres of gardens you will find the impossibly beautiful country house hotel that is Rookery Hall. Now it probably goes without saying that they have a pretty awesome spa… otherwise we wouldn’t be talking about it… but here’s a few facts you probably didn’t know… 1.Because it was […]

When it comes to wellness and eating right, our first port of call is always SHA Wellness Clinic! We’ve been chatting to Melanie Waxman, their health and nutrition specialist about all things macrobiotic! What do you do at SHA Wellness Clinic? I am a health and nutrition specialist at SHA. I see guests when they […]

It’s not the first thing you think of when you’re planning a stag do, but going to a spa is becoming increasingly popular amongst those looking to feel great at the end of the day, rather than nursing a monumental hangover. Here, Spabreakers who are partial to a little pampering explain why… - Every 21st […]

A beautiful red brick building worthy of the most elegant period dramas, Crewe Hall in Cheshire provides the setting for a spa experience that makes you feel like a princess. Go for the yoga, go for the facilities, but most of all, go for the sheer beauty of it all… especially for a romantic winter […]

If anyone knows health it’s Grayshott Health Spa, so when we wanted to find a healthy dessert that still satisfied that sugar craving… we knew who to ask! While figs are irresistible in season and taste divine when roasted (which is why we love this recipe!), they can also be prepared the night before use […]

Champneys has been a well known name in the spa world for a long time now, so it could be forgiven for getting a little fuzzy around the edges. On our latest trip though we were 110% wowed by the facilities and service, and here’s why… From the minute we drove down the long drive […]

As a rule we accept that chlorine is a necessary part of using a swimming pool, keeping it clean and avoiding the onset of algae, which I for one am grateful for in all swimming experiences. Whether it’s one of the stories plastered across the Internet however, or simply that it irritates and dries out […]