
Review – We Check in to Gilpin Lake House & Spa, Windermere
We were utterly blown away by the downright glorious experience of our stay at this 21-acre estate near Lake Windermere.

Review – Leo Bear Checks in to The Selman, Marrakech
Blending 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 – Anna Hart Checks in to Golden Door, Escondido
Golden Door comes with a starry spa pedigree that other destination spas can only dream of. Opened in 1958, this groundbreaking spa was soon attracting Hollywood luminaries such as Natalie Wood, Elizabeth Taylor, Zsa Zsa Gabor and Burt Lancaster, in preparation for film roles.

Review – Jo Foley Checks in to Baraza Resort & Spa, Zanzibar
For a small island, or in truth a small group of islands, Zanzibar has always punched above its weight.

Clinique La Prairie Launches a Revitalisation and Beauty Stem Cell Programme
Swiss longevity clinic, Clinique La Prairie, is now offering a Revitalisation & Beauty Stem Cell Programme, an exclusive experience which combines two unique elements – the iconic longevity-focused Revitalisation offering, complimented by the cosmetic beauty protocol which uses stem cells to rejuvenate the face.

Seven of the World’s Most Luxurious Detox & Wellbeing Retreats
From stress-busting yoga retreats to gut-cleansing detoxes, a beauty overhaul to a mind and body MOT, The Luxury Spa Edit shares the world’s best luxury retreats to refuel your mind and body.

Review – We Check in to Bawah Reserve & the Aura Spa, Indonesia
The journey to Bawah Reserve alone is enough to send the mini-break meter soaring. After a VIP-style transfer, arriving by seaplane from nearby Batam, the excitement reaches a crescendo. As the plane descends, a vision of paradise unfolds through the pilot’s window: lush greenery, pristine white sands, and the most dazzling turquoise waters.

Review – We Check in to Cempedak & the Rock Spa, Indonesia
Two speedboats and a limousine transfer from Singapore lead us to Indonesian private island Cempedak, created by friends seeking a city escape combining a culturally sensitive ethos with barefoot chic style.

Review – We Check in to Kamalaya, Koh Samui
Kamalaya (translation Lotus Realm – a symbol for unfolding life’s potential) is a game changer. Truly. The brainchild of John and Karina Stewart, a former traditional yogi monk and a doctor of traditional Chinese medicine, respectively, this is one hotel where you know you’ll be in great hands.

Review – Wellness in Dublin – Jo Foley Checks in to the Merrion Spa
For many, the very fact that you are in Dublin is sufficient to bring about a sense of wellbeing – a welcoming city, friendly people and when it stops raining, a glorious place to be.

Review – We Check in to Daios Cove and the Kēpos by GOCO Wellbeing Hub
Set in a Mirabello Bay near Aghios Nikolas, Crete, Daios Cove is a five-star retreat that provides a hub of world-class wellness in breathtaking surroundings.

Review – We Check in to Clinique La Prairie, Switzerland
Founded back in 1931 by Professor Niehans, a pioneer in the development of cell therapy, this legendary hideaway retreat on the shores of Lake Leman, Montreux has been a popular choice for elite wellness fans and A-list stars for decades.

Review – Alice Hart Davis Checks in to Rudding Park
With 300 acres of glorious parkland around it, Rudding Park is situated near Harrogate in Yorkshire in the area known to estate agents as the ‘golden triangle’.

Review – Lynn Hyland Checks in to Coworth Park
If you can measure a country hotel’s grandeur by the length of its driveway, you’ll get a strong hint of what to expect at Coworth Park long before you glimpse the graceful Georgian manor house itself.

Review – We Check in to Cliveden House Hotel and Spa
In its past glory as a private country house estate, it’s said that no one would turn down an invitation to Cliveden. In its 350-year history, Cliveden has hosted every British monarch since George I and is most famous as the home of the Astors and the setting for the scandal of the Profumo Affair.

Review – We Check in to Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech
With a backdrop of the snow-capped Atlas Mountains, villas that make you want to stay forever and verdant gardens showcasing a kaleidoscope of over 100,000 roses, Mandarin Oriental Marrakech is a showstopper in The Red City.

Review – We Check in to the Culloden Estate and Spa
Belfast is now making headlines for all the right reasons. There’s been a boom in film and TV companies shooting blockbusters here of late, and with Hollywood stars swanning about the city as a result, it’s no surprise that Belfast is increasingly being seen as a chic destination for a weekend spa break.

Review – We Check in to Preidlhof, Italy
There are some spa hotels that are all kale juice, bamboo robes, hush zones and early starts. The Preidlhof is not one of those spa hotels, as this very happy and fully recharged guest is delighted to report.

Review – We Check in to Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort
The five star Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort in the beautiful Provencal hills above France’s Cote D’Azur oozes class and is the ultimate in peace, tranquility and discreet luxury.

Daios Cove – Crete’s Hottest New Spa Destination
One of Greece’s leading resorts has unveiled a cutting-edge spa and health facility – bringing a new dimension of wellness to the island of Crete.

Review – We Check in to Amanzoe, Greece
With 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.