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 – 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.
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?
Review – We Check in to The Montcalm Mayfair & YĀTRĀ Spa by COCON
Tucked away in a pretty Georgian crescent just behind Marble Arch, The Montcalm Mayfair – Montcalm’s flagship hotel and part of The Autograph Collection – is creating a buzz as one of the capital’s newest botanical-inspired abodes.
Review – We Check in to Buchinger Wilhelmi, Germany
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. An impressive medical pedigree elevates the Buchinger Wilhelmi above its imitators; Dr Otto Buchinger’s therapeutic fasting cure was developed some 80 years ago, the clinic – in the bucolic setting of Lake Constance in Southern Germany – is still run by the Buchinger family, and many guests have been coming here for over 40 years for their annual ‘tune-up’.
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.
Cliveden House Announces UK’s First Spa Residency With Trailblazing Skin Expert Teresa Tarmey
By The Luxury Spa EditLuxury country house hotel and spa, Cliveden House will unveil a new spa residency with renowned skin expert and facialist, Teresa Tarmey, becoming the only spa in the UK to offer Teresa’s pioneering treatments outside of her London clinic.
Seven Asian Retreats for Total Rejuvenation
By The Luxury Spa EditFrom yoga and meditation to Ayurveda and holistic rituals, Asia is one of the world’s leading destinations for all things wellbeing.
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…
By Jo Foley
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.