Four Seasons Koh Samui Unveils ‘Reasons To’ Wellness Programmes
Experience a different facet of wellbeing as Four Seasons Koh Samui propose ‘Reasons To…’ dedicate quality time to wellbeing. From deep nourishment and restful sleep, to luxurious pampering and active play, guests can indulge in a combination of Resort experiences, Spa therapies and dining through four unique programmes designed to suit individual wellness styles.
Returning for Summer, Ham Yard Hotel Hosts Its Second Live Well Series
Returning for summer Ham Yard Hotel hosts its second Live Well Series, in partnership with Sweaty Betty and Psycle London to bring together experts across the health, fitness and wellbeing world for a series of inspiring sessions for busy Londoners looking to re-charge from their busy schedules.
We Review the Connaught Hotel London and Aman’s Spa First Urban Spa
By Lisa BrownRoyalty, dignitaries, and Hollywood A-listers regularly grace the Connaught’s doors, many returning year after year, and it’s easy to see why.
Mandarin Oriental Introduces Mindful Meetings – Designed to Enhance and Energize
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has launched a new global initiative, Mindful Meetings by Mandarin Oriental, designed to enhance and energize meetings and conferences with creative solutions that are based on five key dimensions of wellness: nourishment, movement, stillness, connections and wellbeing.
Award-Winning Spa Espace Chenot at L’Albereta Introduces Cryotherapy Treatments
Award-winning Spa Espace Chenot at L’Albereta in Franciacorta is now offering cryotherapy. The unique method alleviates pain and promotes a general state of wellbeing by exposing the body to extremely low temperatures for a short and very specific amount of time. Whole body cryotherapy helps to reduce muscular pain, support the immune system, improve the mood and support overall wellness.
Five of the Best Luxury Spa & Wellness Retreats in Portugal for Summer Rejuvenation
Combining cultural hot-spots with lush green landscapes and wide-stretching beaches, Portugal is a dream destination – it also boasts some of the best spa and wellness retreats in Europe. Here’s our edit of the best:
Non-Invasive Anti-Ageing, Juliet Kinsman on Dr Dray’s Mesotherapy
By Juliet KinsmanMesotherapy presses pause on the ageing process in a non-invasive way— even turning back the clock, essentially — care of a hand-held ‘gun’ which injects calcium, vitamins and hyaluronic acid into your face to nourish skin and stimulate collagen production. If beautifying facials work on the surface, this ‘youthifier’ goes deeper to give radiant, more elastic skin.
Review – We Check in to La Réserve, Geneva, Switzerland
By Lisa BrownPerched in an idyllic location on the banks of Lake Geneva, surrounded by 10 acres of park and woodland, La Réserve feels a million miles away from the nearby city. The resort-style hotel evokes, as its name suggests, an African game lodge.
The YUVA Facial Massage – An Uplifting Experience for the Face & Mind
The YUVA facial massage is designed by Lucinda Wallop, who after a full and varied working life was looking for a new challenge that didn’t involve a computer. After treating herself to an Ayurveda-face massage, she was inspired to train at Champissage International in London and founded Yuva.
Corinthia Hotel & ESPA Life – A New Generation of Spa
By Amanda CamilleriPerched in a prime location right next to the River Thames, the grand Victorian building which houses The Corinthia has been given new lease of life and now boasts some of the most stylish suites and penthouses in the capital. Combined with a state-of-the-art spa this hotel offers complete 21st Century luxury living in the centre of the metropolis.
Champagne Region’s First Contemporary 5 Star Hotel Featuring a Fabulous Spa
The Champagne region’s first contemporary five-star hotel comprising a 16,000ft2 spa, cuisine by two-star Michelin Chef set in the hills above the area’s most famous villages, Champillon and Hautvillers of Dom Perignon fame.
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We Check in to the Berkeley Hotel & One of London’s Coolest Spas
By Lisa BrownSituated in London’s Knightsbridge, a hop and a skip from Harvey Nichols the recently revamped Berkeley Hotel is a favourite with fashionistas and the international jet set.
Get Back to Yoga Basics With the Ananda Five Night Introductory Programme
Get back to yoga basics or discover how simple changes to your diet and lifestyle can significantly impact on your wellbeing. Providing an introduction to Ayurveda, meditation and yoga – without being overwhelming – Ananda’s ‘Introduction to Wellness’ programmes combine carefully selected spa therapies to meet specific goals.
Q & A With Pure Massage Founder Beata Aleksandrowicz
By Mark SmithBeata Aleksandrowicz is an expert on massage and a passionate advocate of the power of touch, the importance of human connections and spiritual growth. The creator of the Pure Massage Spa Training Method®, she teaches massage in leading spa destinations around the world. A published author, she travelled through Africa working with Kalahari Bushmen and is a member of the Mental Wellness Initiative for The Global Wellness Institute.
We Check in to the Spa at Fullerton Hotel Singapore
By Juliet KinsmanI always find there to be something soothing about time in Singapore – everything runs so efficiently and service is always so polished. Here in this heritage hotel renowned for its nothing-is-too-much-trouble hospitality, relaxation awaits in particular at the award-winning Fullerton Hotel Singapore Spa.
Chinese Medicine at Six Senses Duxton, Singapore – Traditional Healing for Urban Adventurers
By Juliet KinsmanTraditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has always been a wellbeing winner for Juliet Kinsman — an epochs-old system of health that’s perfect for balancing today’s approach to wellness for mind, body and soul. A consultation with a traditional Chinese physician from Chinatown at the start of a stay at the brand new Six Senses Duxton means that this stylish boutique hotel fashioned from traditional shophouses can be a health-boosting experience — all in a super-stylish setting thanks to seductive interior design from Anouska Hempel.
Kamalaya Comes to Lime Wood’s Herb House Spa
Spring sees the launch of a collaboration between two of the world’s most desirable wellness destinations; Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary & Holistic Spa in Koh Samui, Thailand and Lime Wood’s Herb House Spa, tucked away in the New Forest. Together they will be bringing guests the best of east and west in the holistic and wellness sphere.
La Réserve Geneva Opens Its Doors to an Exclusive Rossano Ferretti Hair Spa
By Lisa BrownGuests of La Réserve Geneva will now have access to one of the world’s most exclusive hair salons during their stay with Rossano Ferretti unveiling his first salon in the region. The world-renowned celebrity hairdresser has a long list of a-list clients – Kate Middleton, Dakota Johnson and Reece Witherspoon have all been spotted at his salons – so it’s no surprise that an appointment with the man himself can set you back a four figure sum.
Review – The Skin Lab at Santi London – Up Close and Personal
By Juliet KinsmanOpposite South Ken Tube, Santi’s Skin Lab is my sanctuary for skin excellence, and I’ll always be grateful to founder, Tariq Karim for introducing me to seriously intelligent approach to his team’s aesthetic expertise. Book in for a session of their considered skin analysis and it will result in you knowing what the right facial treatments are for you.
The Grove Hotel & Sequoia Spa – London’s Glorious Country Estate
By Lisa BrownThis luxury mansion house is set in 300 acres of woodland and has magical gardens, an award-winning golf course (Barack Obama was famously spotted on the course recently!) and a contemporary spa.
The Spa at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London Offers a ‘Next Generation of Spa’ Experience
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London unveils a new contemporary spa, wellness and beauty facility as part of its extensive renovation programme, featuring several new and exclusive partnerships with some of the most sought-after health and wellness experts.
Review – Nichola Joss’s Inner Facial
By Jody ThompsonWhat do Meghan Markle, Margot Robbie and now lucky ol’ me have in common? Well, along with the likes of Kate Moss, Gisele Bundchen, Gwyneth Paltrow and more, we’ve all had the fabled Inner Facial.