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 […]

We’re on a permanent quest for the perfect spa treatment, and along the way we have found some pretty awesome contenders but after a highly commended mention for Best Therapist at this year’s Irish Tatler Awards, The g Hotel might just have mastered the secret, as spa manager Suzanne explains… What makes the perfect spa […]

Part of the Handpicked Hotels collection, Fawsley Hall is something of a hidden gem in Northamptonshire and close to the prestigious Blenheim Palace. So, if we haven’t sold it to you already, here are five reasons to visit… The architecture: This grand building with its high ceilings and original features make you feel like the Lady […]

With a spa package that heralds a return to penny sweets and neon cocktails, here are five unrivaled reasons to tap our inner material girl and enjoy every minute of Brooklands Spa Hotel‘s ‘80s revival the spa way… 1.There are props. From the Scene It? board game to a DVD interactive quiz, and crucially, the ghetto blaster ready […]

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 […]

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 […]

As any mum-to-be will know, a bit of pampering is a much-deserved luxury as your pregnancy progresses.  So with baby number two on the way, TV presenter and reporter Martel Maxwell heads to The Caledonian in Edinburgh with her own mum… First Impressions The sheer scale of the Waldorf Astoria hotel makes for a giddy […]

This year all fans of the Olympic superstar, Jessica Ennis-Hill, have joined her in wholehearted joy to see her become a first time mum.  In the lead up to the birth of baby Reggie however, she took a little time out to relax and pamper the prenatal way at the glorious Ragdale Hall in Leicestershire… […]

I know, I know, your body is a temple and you wouldn’t dream of having a hangover, but just in case it happens, by accident or something, here are a few spa tips to ease the pain! Grayshott Spa Hotel in Surrey says … Have reflexology to stimulate the body and help reduce the feeling of […]

Created solely for relaxation, The Woodland Spa have been so popular that they have now added overnight accommodation to the day spa … but only for the lucky few! First Impressions Up until May this year, The Woodland Spa was just a day spa.  Purpose built, contemporary, and surrounded by the scenic glory of Lancashire […]