NihiOka Spa Safari at Nihi Sumba Island
By Juliet KinsmanFar-flung wild-fitness spa adventures don’t leave you feeling better than here on an undeveloped eastern island of Indonesia. The NihiOka Spa Safari takes guests on a journey across Sumba island's dramatic west coast for a full day of locally inspired treatments amid soul-stirring nature at its wildest.
Eva Wiseman Dives Into Hydrotherapy 'Freedom' at The Gainsborough Spa, Bath, UK
By Eva WisemanThey 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.
Lanserhof Tegernsee, the Multi-Million, Award Winning, Mega Medi-Spa
By Anna HartOf 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.
Leo Bear Checks in to The Selman & Chenot Spa, Marrakech, Morocco
By Leo BearBlending 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.
Review - Nescens Better Ageing Programme at La Réserve, Geneva
By Lisa BrownDesigned by Nescens founder Professor Jacques Proust - hailed as a pioneer in cellular ageing and anti-ageing medicine - the Better Ageing Programme works on awareness and prevention of premature ageing.
Amanda Byram Finds Inner Peace at Chiva Som, Thailand
By Amanda ByramThere is something about the traditional Thai salutation I find mesmerising. Upon crossing someones' path, you smile and greet them with warm eye contact and gently bow your head with your hands pressed together as though in prayer. It acknowledges others respectfully and nudges you to abandon the million-and-one other thoughts coursing through your synapses. In many ways it’s exactly like Chiva Som.
Six Senses Lands in Europe at Douro Valley, Portugal
By Laura IvillAt last, Six Senses has arrived in Europe with its first resort and spa on the continent, and they couldn’t have chosen a more beautifully tranquil, picturesque spot. “Remote yet accessible” is the Six Senses motto, and the Douro Valley is just that.
A Different Kind of Bootcamp at The Body Camp, Ibiza
By Toni JonesWhile days at The Body Camp are taken up with fitness activities, motivational talks and super food cookery classes the evenings are yours to indulge in a more gentle kind of self-development with pampering sessions and holistic therapies like Reiki, reflexology, acupuncture or even counselling available.
Review - European Deep Cleansing Facial – The Peninsula Spa, New York
By Juliet KinsmanThere are facials (‘mmm, relaxing, lovely…’) and there are facials (‘mmm, relaxing, lovely… and wow! I actually look so much better!’). My spell at the 23nd-floor Peninsula Spa treated me to the latter oh-my-goodness-I-can-actually-see-the-results-immediately reaction. And I got to enjoy some pampering and precious downtime on a work trip to one of the world’s most full-on cities…
Review - We Check in to Kurumba, Maldives
By The Luxury Spa EditAs the Maldives’ first private island resort, Kurumba holds a special place in the country’s tourism history. Just a 10-minute speedboat ride from Malé International Airport, it’s one of the most accessible resorts in the region – especially welcome after a long-haul flight.
By Jody Thompson
Review - A Pampering Haven – Homewood Hotel & Spa
By Behiye HassanSet amid 20 secluded acres of country landscape, this Georgian country house instantly transports you from bustling city to the calm of the countryside.