Review - We Check in to the Bürgenstock Resort & Alpine Spa, Switzerland
By Lisa BrownPerched high above Lake Lucerne, the Bürgenstock Resort is a cutting-edge sanctuary of modern luxury, innovative design and holistic wellness. Surrounded by lush forests and snow-capped peaks and offering panoramic lake views, this architectural gem blends seamlessly into the landscape and provides one of Switzerland’s most exclusive spa experiences...
Review - The Cellcosmet ProCollagen Facial at The Spa at Four Seasons Park Lane
By Lisa BrownLondon’s beauty connoisseurs, take note - an exciting new treatment has arrived in town... Making its highly anticipated UK debut, the high-end Swiss skincare brand Cellcosmet has partnered with The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane.
Review - We Check in to Fivelements Retreat Bali, Indonesia
By Mark SmithFivelements Bali is a tranquil sanctuary for the soul. Set by the River Agung, guests can dine on the excellent plant-based menu with daily yoga and healing therapies while sleeping in Balinese style riverfront of pool suites set in the jungle. The concept here is inspired by the Balinese and Vedic concept of “Panca Mahabhuta” in which creation manifests through the harmony and connection of earth, water, fire, air, and ether.
Review - We Check in to The Tschuggen Grand Hotel & Spa
By Laura MillarPerched 1800m above sea level in the small ski resort town of Arosa, The Tschuggen Grand doesn’t immediately scream ‘Alpine’. In fact, it’s a rather modern multi-storey block, which was built in the 1960s after the original building unfortunately burned down. However, it couldn’t be more perfectly located for the slopes, as most of their visitors come in the winter.
Review - The Curry Sisters Retreat at COMO Castello del Nero, Italy
By Anna Melville-JamesSome places are closer to nirvana than others in life. And as that journey goes, Tuscany, with its soft rolling hills, fine food and wine and general Dolce Vita, must surely be approaching a ‘10’ on the scale of enlightenment.
Review - We Check in to Hotel Royal & evianSPA at Evian Resort
By Toni JonesThe ultimate healthy holiday looks different for everyone. But we can probably all agree that it involves returning feeling better than we left, and a general increased sense of well-being. Sometimes that means hiding away in a spa resort and intensively detoxing our body and mind. And sometimes that means taking the time to nourish our mind, body and soul...
Review - The New Sleep Treatment at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London
By Annabel KermanThere’s a new treatment in town, courtesy of the award-winning spa at The Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, combining hypnotherapy and massage in a luxurious double whammy - designed especially for troubled sleepers.
Review - Elevate Your Senses - The Chedi Andermatt’s Spa Experience
By Lysanne CurrieSwiss Alpine elegance harmonises with Asian luxury in this five-star affair with rejuvenating spa rituals, exquisite cuisine – and one of Europe’s longest pools.
Review - Mimi Spencer Checks in to Constance Halaveli, Maldives
By Mimi SpencerArriving by sea plane guarantees an A-list feel before even stepping foot on the island of Halaveli...
Review - We Check in to Mandarin Oriental Bodrum, Turkey
By Lisa BrownNestled in the idyllic setting of Paradise Bay, along the coastline of the Turkish Riviera, Mandarin Oriental Bodrum is a beacon of luxury that exceeds expectations.
Review - We Check in to Como Shambhala Estate, Ubud, Bali
By Amanda ByramOverlooking the terraced forests in the cooler central region of Ubud in Bali, Como Shambhala Estate sits within one of the most serene locations I have ever experienced. With forest noises ranging from an evening frog chorus from the lily ponds to the robust chattering of the larger variety of gecko, the 'Tokay' often found in Southeast Asia, you really do feel if not at one, then certainly close enough to nature.
Review - Lanserhof Tegernsee - A Gleaming Mayr Clinic at the Foothills of the Bavarian Mountains
By Anna HartOf all the detox tribes – juicing, raw, paleo, macrobiotic – Mayr cure disciples might be the most hardcore. Devotees swear that a 10-day stay at a Mayr clinic leaves them several kilos lighter, fresh-faced, well-rested and miraculously rid of any rashes, bodily aches or stomach rumblings, but there was a resounding complaint: the decor...
Review - Amandari Connects You to Authentic Hindu Culture in Ubud’s Jungle
By Juliet KinsmanTime spent meditating with the sweet, softly spoken priest who shared with me drops of holy water, scented flowers, incense, and offerings of traditional sweet rice cakes, while chanting mantras will stay with me. Less significant was the rub-down part lying on a massage table, it was the exchange of smiles and sense of connection.
Review - Alice Hart Davis Discovers a Transformative Retreat at Ananda in the Himalayas
By Alice Hart-DavisFirst, an apology: there may be a lot of superlatives in this review. In my defence I’d like to point out that Ananda in the Himalayas has won Conde Nast Traveller’s Global Wellness Destination award twice in the past three years...
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Review - We Check in to Four Seasons Kuda Huraa & the Island Spa, Maldives
By Lisa BrownFour Seasons Kuda Huraa offers the kind of top-notch hospitality synonymous with the Four Seasons brand, paired with an Instagrammable paradise island aesthetic.
Review - Wellness in Paradise - We Test the Tailored Wellbeing Offerings at Anantara Maldives
By Lisa BrownSet in the North Malé Atoll amidst the crystal clear waters of the Indian Ocean, the tropical island of Anantara Dhigu offers the perfect location for a stress-busting getaway...
Review - Juliet Kinsman’s Life Changing Programme at VANA Retreat
By Juliet Kinsman"Well, I’ll be, says Juliet Kinsman. I went to north India for a week’s holiday, ate to my heart’s content and spent most of my time supine. And you know what – it was the most life-changing holiday I’ve had."
Review - Buchinger Wilhelmi - The No-Nonsense Medi-Spa that Promises to Restore Body, Mind & Soul
By Anna HartThe original – and many say still the best – therapeutic fasting clinic, Buchinger Wilhelmi is a no-nonsense medi-spa that promises to restore and revive body, mind and soul.
Review - We Check in to Villa Stephanie, Baden Baden, Germany
By Rachel SullivanThe Romans knew a thing or two about spas. The thermal waters and spa towns they used are still flocked to thousands of years later by people looking for everything from a hardcore health fix to a chance to rejuvenate and relax, and Baden Baden is no exception.
Review - We Check in to Schloss Elmau, Germany
By Leo BearSchloss Elmau, located in the lesser-trodden parts of southeast Germany (45 minutes from Innsbruck airport) is one of the swishest family-friendly hotels in Europe.