News and Reviews

Soori Bali’s Wellbeing Journeys Await on Bali’s Less-Explored South-West Coast

By Juliet Kinsman

Modern Indonesian interiors, transformative ancient Chinese therapies and holistic spa retreats insist you relax, recalibrate and feel restored and rejuvenated. Those intimidated by more purist wellness escapes might find long weekends or short breaks at Soori the ideal compromise between indulging in a little luxury and signing up for a results-focussed good-for-you getaway. Soori’s new wellness programmes now also impart wisdom from Dr Andy Taylor, the new resident oriental medicine practitioner and licensed acupuncturist.

Myofascial Body Work at Carol Joy, London

By Tamsin Salfrais

One of our favourite London spa destinations, the lavish Dorchester Hotel, is now home to the pioneering body treatments of Carol Joy London and we’re just a little bit excited!

Private Jet Wellness Journeys – Aman Steps up to Meet the Demand for Uber-Luxe Wellness

By Lisa Brown

Aman was founded in 1988 with the vision of building a ‘collection of intimate retreats with the unassuming, warm hospitality of a gracious private residence’. The first, Amanpuri (place of peace) in Phuket, Thailand, introduced the concept, and since then, Aman has grown to encompass 31 hotels and resorts.

Healthy Brunch Recipes: Muesli by Chiva Som

We attended the Chiva Som pop up in London and sampled their famous Muesli for breakfast.  It was so tasty, we had to get the recipe to share.

The Nai Harn, Phuket Launches a Personalised Holistic Programme Targeting Individual Wellness Needs

By Lisa Brown

For those looking to de-stress and embrace the benefits of good health, Phuket’s iconic luxury resort, The Nai Harn has launched an exclusive selection of holistic wellness retreats promising to leave guests feeling fully revitalized and reconnected to feeling well.

Studying under the guidance of a third-generation Thai-Chinese Master Herbalist in Phuket, the programme has been designed by nutritionist and herbalist, Deborah Williamson. An innovative programme that offers participants a unique opportunity to purify the body and prepare the mind for complete relaxation and rejuvenation away from the stress of everyday life.

For a Life Changing Experience, Give One Day Back with It Must Be Now

By Amanda Camilleri

Holidays often fall into one of two categories: relaxing by the pool and soaking up the sun, or ‘get up and go’, immersing oneself in all the country has to offer.

If you identify more with the latter, It Must Be Now are spearheading an amazing new movement: ‘One Day Back’.

The Luxury Spa Edit Experiences the Power of the Banya

By Amanda Camilleri

The South Kensington Club is a private members’ club for both the body and mind and is laid out over 25,000 sq feet of a beautiful Georgian building, offering a stylish haven for its’ members. Once housing Ronnie Wood’s notoriously decadent Harrington Club, nowadays it’s an altogether more healthy affair, with the club ethos being that a fit body promotes a healthy outlook and an enquiring mind.

Keihatsu Enlightenment Massage at the Peninsula Tokyo

By Juliet Kinsman

Juliet Kinsman finds five-star peace in a hi-tech Japanese haven.

A Farm-to-Facial Approach to Wellness at Aleenta, Hua Hin

By Amanda Camilleri

With a philosophy of “Eat Well, Live Well, Be Well, Look Good’’ the treatments and programmes on offer at Aleenta’s Hua Hin Ayurah spa (ayurah is a Sanskrit word meaning longevity and a healthy life) cover all aspects of holistic wellbeing.

A completely unique and natural spa experience, Aleenta Hua Hin’s spa has now introduced a true Farm-to-Facial approach to its treatment offerings.

The Geo Spa at Four Seasons Resort Langkawi Introduces a Guide to Harmony

By Lisa Brown

Lack of energy and even some illnesses can indicate an imbalance in our inner elements, caused by anything from emotional distress to a hectic lifestyle. Intent on restoring wholeness and connection, The Geo Spa at Four Seasons Resort Langkawi has introduced a Guide to Harmony, an energy-assessment experience to help guests identify the lifestyle changes needed to achieve optimum wellness.

Eva Wiseman Dives Into Hydrotherapy ‘Freedom’ at The Gainsborough Spa, Bath, UK

By Eva Wiseman

They call it a ‘spa village’ – it’s more than just a spa. During construction of the 14,000-square-foot space, ancient mosaics were uncovered; they became a source of inspiration for designers.

The Clock: Guarantees Great Shape in No Time

By Juliet Kinsman

Mineral water with fresh mint, velvet sofas with chic cushions, luxury bathroom products – this is how you might describe the lobby of a boutique hotel. Now this look and feel extends to a new breed of fitness club thanks to the team behind the Library.

Lanserhof Tegernsee, the Multi-Million, Award Winning, Mega Medi-Spa

By Anna Hart

Of all the detox tribes – juicing, raw, paleo, macrobiotic – Mayr cure disciples might be the most hardcore. Named after the Austrian scientist and pioneering holistic therapist Franz Xaver Mayr, FX Mayr clinics and medispas are dotted across Germany, Austria and Switzerland, peddling a spartan, results-driven regime of fasting, chew-training and purging epsom salts.

Mind and Body Rejuvenation for Spring

By Amanda Camilleri

February, the most challenging of winter months, is over! Now is the time to brush yourself down, perk yourself up and invest in yourself, with our tips, for mind, beauty and body rejuvenation:

Zhengliao, a New-Age Chinese Treatment at Lux* Le Morne

By Juliet Kinsman

More than just a back rub: this Chinese-medicine spa treatment gets Juliet Kinsman’s yu and qi in working order.

Looking for a Game Changing Re-Boot? Check in to Kamalaya, Thailand

By Toni Jones

Kamalaya (translation Lotus Realm – a symbol for unfolding life’s potential) is a game-changer. Truly. The brainchild of John and Karina Stewart, a former traditional yogi monk and a doctor of traditional Chinese medicine, respectively, this is one hotel where you know you’ll be in great hands.

Balinese Massage at W Bali Seminyak

By Juliet Kinsman

Open 24/7, the sassy spa at W Bali Seminyak wants you to rock around the clock, detoxing and retoxing.

A Bespoke Massage for Lindsay Frankel at The Bulgari Spa, London

By Lindsay Frankel

You’ll step out of the lift and straight into a scented-candled oasis of calm and quiet. Set over two floors, the spa feels indulgently spacious, with huge changing rooms and relaxation areas. The treatment menu is impressively extensive with a heavy focus on holistic wellbeing and health – including naturopathy, acupuncture, reflexology and emotional healing with a “modern day wizard”.

An Exotic Spa Break – Leo Bear Checks in to The Selman Marrakech, Morocco

By Leo Bear

Blending Moorish architecture with splendid baroque flair (none other than Jacques Garcia designed the interiors), this red-brick pleasure palace is one of Marrakech’s swankiest yet most serene spa retreats.