Review - We Check in to Park Igls Medical Spa Resort
By Gerri GallagherFounded in 1905 as a health resort, Park Igls has continually evolved, returning in 1993 to its roots by embracing Dr Franz Xaver Mayr's principles of well-being. The Modern Mayr approach centres on nutrition, movement, and regeneration, with a focus on gut health as key to overall vitality. Park Igls offers a structured, practical framework to help guests reset habits and maintain lasting health.
Review - Engel Ayurpura: An Alpine Temple to Ayurveda
By Toni JonesHigh in the South Tyrolean Dolomites, where spruce forests tumble into wildflower meadows and bells from the village below ring out like a soundtrack to serenity, a new kind of wellness escape has quietly taken root.
Review - We Check In to the Original Mayr Medical Resort, Austria
By Gerri GallagherThere are many Mayrs, but The Original Mayr Medical Resort, also known as The Original FX Mayr, is the mothership. First opened as a residential clinic on the shores of Lake Wörthersee in 1976 by Dr. Erich Rauch, a student of the eponymous Dr. Franz Xaver Mayr, this was the global launchpad for the Mayr Cure.
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 - 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 Amanzoe, Greece
By Lisa BrownWith its stunning rocky coastline, pine forests, olive groves and vineyards the Peloponnese is as rich in natural beauty as it is in history. The wealth of archaeological sites in the area include the Sanctuary of Asklepios at Epidaurus, with its renowned amphitheatre, and the legendary citadel of Mycenae – both are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
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 - We Check in to Cap St Georges Hotel & Spa, Cyprus
By The Luxury Spa EditSet along the unspoiled western coast of Cyprus, where cerulean waters meet sun-soaked cliffs, Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort is a breath of fresh, sea-salted air. The resort blends Cypriot authenticity with a contemporary edge to create a true haven of calm. Windswept, sun-drenched and serenely Mediterranean, it’s a place where you can fully exhale...
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 - 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 - Buccal & TMJ Massage at Teresa Tarmey, London
By Juliet KinsmanTeresa Tarmey's all-white sanctuary on Kensington Park Road, tucked just behind my beloved Portobello Road, is a masterclass in calm — and this is such a beautiful space to experience a treatment with no needles, no chemicals, no gadgetry. Just expert hands — and, uniquely, fingers inside your mouth. Sounds weird. But it is so clever, and so effective.