News and Reviews
Four Seasons The Nam Hai Welcome Azusa Segawa as Visiting Wellness Practitioner at Heart of the Earth Spa
By The Luxury Spa EditFrom December 24, 2024 to January 10, 2025, Azusa Segawa, an experienced wellness practitioner and holistic energy healer specializing in Chi Nei Tsang Abdominal Detox Therapy, Usui Reiki Energy Healing and Therapeutic Thai Bodywork, will join the Heart of the Earth Spa at Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai as a Visiting Wellness Practitioner.
World’s Best: Five of the Best Luxury Spa and Wellness Retreats in Turkey
By Wendy GolledgeStraddling the border between eastern Europe and western Asia, Turkey has a long history of spa excellence. Hammam have been part of Turkish culture for more than 1400 years and some of Istanbul’s marble bath houses have been in use since the early 18th century.
The Tri-Body Experience at Teresa Tarmey’s Treatment Room in The Cadogan Hotel
By Juliet KinsmanIt was about so much more than toning my tummy, says Juliet Kinsman, it felt like it was massaging away unprocessed emotions and trapped tension.
World’s Best: Five of the Best Luxury Spa and Wellness Retreats in Switzerland
By Wendy GolledgeSwitzerland’s spa and wellness offerings go above and beyond. Home to world-class medical resorts, as well as exceptional luxury havens, each excels in all areas of spa, pushing boundaries and challenging conventional wellness ideas.
Ananda in the Himalayas Brings Authentic Ayurveda to the Welsh Valleys
By The Luxury Spa EditExperts from the globally-acclaimed wellness retreat, Ananda in the Himalayas, are travelling to the enchanting Celtic lands of Mid Wales for a brand new healing retreat, held in partnership with Charlotte Church, world-renowned singer and custodian of The Dreaming.
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…
Building Resilience: A Maria Sharapova Retreat at Amanzoe, Greece
By The Luxury Spa EditThis September, Maria Sharapova will host a four-day curated wellness programme at Amanzoe, Greece, designed to build mental and physical resilience.
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.
World’s Best: Seven of the Best Luxury Spa and Wellness Retreats in Italy
By Wendy GolledgeItaly may just be Europe’s ultimate wellness hub, with sensational spas and wellness retreats sprawled across the entire country. Wellness and wellbeing are embodied as cultural norms – and as picture-perfect destinations go, it’s got that nailed, too.
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.
Seven of the World’s Best Luxury Wellness Retreats for Solo Travellers
By Wendy GolledgeGoing it alone is becoming increasingly popular for wellness breaks. Here’s our edit of the best spa and wellness retreats for solo travellers.
World’s Best: Five of the Best Luxury Retreats for Detox & Gut Health
By Wendy GolledgeProbiotic, prebiotic, microbiome, alkaline… with so much jargon flying around about gut health, it can be hard to know where to start. To kick-start your journey toward optional gut health, The Luxury Spa Edit have selected the very best luxury retreats.
Six of the World’s Best Luxury Yoga Retreats
By Wendy GolledgeHere is our pick of six of the best luxury yoga retreat destinations around the globe.
Review – Transform Your Skin With a Unique Treatment Which Blends a Warming Peel and Cooling Hydration
By Laura MillarFacialist and medical aesthetician Sarah Brown hosts a monthly ‘Fire and Ice’ residency at Fortnum & Mason, using top-grade, botanical iS Clinical products
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…
Ten of the Best Hotels in the UK for a Luxury Spa Break
By Wendy GolledgeIf you’re looking for a hotel with a spa that oozes luxury and promises relaxation, from holistic hideaways to results-driven wellness centres, here is our pick of the best…
Review – Mandarin Oriental Bodrum: Unveiling Opulence and Serenity in the Turkish Riviera
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.
Seven of the Best Luxury Spa and Wellness Retreats in Spain
By Wendy GolledgeSpain is a haven for uber luxurious wellness escapes. Where better to soothe the soul and focus on your health than on a sun-soaked retreat in the Iberian Peninsula?
Clinique La Prairie Launches a Brain Enhancement Programme
By The Luxury Spa EditWorld-renowned health destination Clinique La Prairie has announced the launch of their ‘Brain Potential Programme’.
12 of the Most Luxurious Spas in Europe for a Rejuvenating Reset
By Lisa BrownEurope now boasts some of the world’s most luxurious spa retreats. With most resorts within a four-hour flight from the UK, it’s the ideal destination for a long weekend spa break. Here’s our edit of the crème de la crème of European spa retreats for rest, rejuvenation, and a mind and body reset.