Idyllic Italian Spa Retreats – Five of the Best

Our pick of five of the best luxury spa retreats in Italy…

Four Seasons Raises the Vibration in Bali With Crystal Bowl Therapy

By Lisa Brown

Renowned for its seven signature Chakra Ceremonies inspired by the ancient philosophy of Niskala (unseen energy), Sacred River Spa at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan has now raised the vibration with the introduction of sound therapy during each ritual.

Burj Al Arab Jumeirah Embrace Their Heritage Through Three Spa Journeys

Burj Al Arab Jumeirah has paid tribute to its own heritage and legacy through the creation of three new spa experiences.

Entitled ‘journeys’ The Sail, The Wave and The Atrium are three new custom created treatments that include a massage, a wrap and an envelopment designed to transport you to a new realm of luxury relaxation.

Review – Better Ageing – Embracing Grey Hair at Jo Hansford Salon, London

By Lisa Brown

For most of us, grey hair is inevitable. Mine started weaving its way through my locks in my early thirties. To begin with, it wasn’t too much of a problem – just a few strands here and there. Fast forward to my early forties and a monthly visit to the hairdressers wasn’t even cutting it.

“Aufguss” The Hottest New Sauna Ritual Arrives at a Henri Chenot Wellness SPA

By Lisa Brown

A session in the steam or sauna has always had wonderful therapeutic benefits – the new “Aufguss” ritual takes it up a notch or two…

Start Your Journey to Self Care With the Hayo’U Method

By Amanda Camilleri

I didn’t know much about Chinese medicine, but that was all set to change when I met Katie Brindle.

Kérastase Salon at LUX* Grand Gaube, Mauritius

By Juliet Kinsman

It would never occur to me to go on holiday and have an in-salon hair-analysis treatment. I always think that’s the stuff you need to do at home. But isn’t the point of taking time away to end up looking and feeling your best?

Niyama Private Island Brings the Aesthetic Prowess of Beverly Hills to the Shores of the Maldives

Niyama Private Island is bringing wellness to the sun-kissed shores of the Maldives, making it the perfect place to invest in a well-deserved reset. Guests will have the opportunity to explore alternative healing and holistic beauty treatments by world-renowned practitioners.

Gleneagles Hotel & Spa by ESPA – A Breathtaking Scottish Escape

By Lisa Brown

Built in the 1920s, the charming chateauesque building set in 850 acres of stunning Perthshire countryside is the perfect Scottish escape.

Review – Restoring Elemental Balance at Ayurveda Pura

By Lynne Hyland

The path to Ayurvedic enlightenment is a long and winding one. Or, in my case, an expletive-laden double-back when Google Maps sends me trotting out of North Greenwich station and into what turns out to the O2 car park. By the time I’ve fought upstream through a shoal of gig-goers, and arrived at Ayurveda Pura Health Spa, I’m pretty sure my doshas are all out whack.

SHA Wellness Clinic Recommend Fitness for Menopause

Our bodies are constantly changing, adapting to the biological and physiological changes that occur with the passing of time. For the menopause, the award-winning SHA Wellness Clinic prescribes exercise as fundamental to staying at your optimal health and avoiding premature ageing or ailments such as osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease.

A DIY, Immune Boosting ‘Nutritional Boot Camp’ by Tracie Cant

By Tracie Cant

One of the key factors to consider when looking at supporting health and wellness lies in cultivating a robust and well-functioning immune system.

The Best Luxury UK Spa Retreats for Summer

Boasting some of the best spas in Europe, the UK is the perfect choice for some summer r&r. Here are our pick of the best luxury spa deals for summer you can book right now:

Stress Busting Tips From Meditation Coach Toby Maguire

By Lisa Brown

Renowned as a corporate wellness guru and founder of the Working In Balance website, Toby has been practising the healing arts of the east for nearly twenty years. I first met Toby on a wonderful ‘Mind-Mapping’ session at The Body Holiday, St Lucia and was blown away with his knowledge and expertise on stress management.

5 Natural Beauty Tips From the Founder of Uma Oils

By Jessica Vince

With our lives getting more fast-paced, it’s easy to become dependent on synthetic beauty products and harsh over-the-counter cures. But they only provide a quick fix. Step forward Shrankhla Holecek, the lady behind Uma Oils, who is an avid advocate of natural remedies.

A Holistic Haven in the Heart of London – The Spa at Four Seasons, Ten Trinity Square

By Lisa Brown

The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square offers a sanctuary of wellness and nurturing in the heart of the City.

The Five Star Spa at Seaham Hall Launches Cancer Touch Therapy

By Lisa Brown

Launching today at the award-winning spa at Seaham Hall – a boutique hotel overlooking Durham’s glorious Heritage Coast – is Cancer Touch Therapy.

Mindfulness, Meditation and Macaroons at The Grove, Hertfordshire

By Rachel Sullivan

Rachel Sullivan savours the ultimate in body and mind relaxation at The Grove, Hertfordshire

Mantra Therapy at Hotel Tugu, Bali

By Juliet Kinsman

There was a time when talk of chakra-opening massages with healing mantras might have had me rolling my eyes. But thank you to Jenny, the warm, wonderful general manager for booking me in for a Kamar Mantra treatment at Hotel Tugu—it was one of the most special massages of my life. Confident meaningful strokes from Muriadi who’s been at Tugu for 16 years, using a technique as old as time were truly soothing.

Idyllic Greek Retreats: Daios Cove Launch Their IMMOT Detox Programme

By Lisa Brown

Located on an unspoiled hillside in North East Crete, with private pool villas and a state of the art spa Daios Cove is one of Greece’s leading retreats.

This season the resort launches an innovative four and seven-day ‘IMMOT Detox Programme’ to promote weight loss, fat burning and increased immunity.

Review – Inside The Lanesborough Club & Spa

By Laura Ivill

Like the promise of sharing a bottle of Krug, the anticipation of this new London hotel spa has been delicious. The Lanesborough Club & Spa is the cherry on the cake of the hotel’s multi-million-pound redevelopment – a grande dame Regency property at Hyde Park Corner.

Five Luxury City Spa Breaks for Spring Bank Holiday

By Lisa Brown

While Easter may be spent at home, surrounded by many of your nearest and dearest, take the May Bank Holiday for yourself – and maybe your partner, mother, or friend – and jet off to the continent. Long weekends are made for city breaks, after all! We’ve compiled a list five luxury spa getaways in Europe, perfect for a rejuvenating city break:

Hasya – ‘Laughing Yoga’ – Beams Positivity to Amankila, Bali

By Lisa Brown

Proving the adage that laughter really is the best medicine, Amankila in Bali, offers guests Hasya or laughing Yoga

Beach Ready Hair – Top Tips From A-list Stylist Tracie Cant

By Tracie Cant

Visiting or living in a hot or tropical climate can have an adverse effect on the quality and texture of your hair.

Fear not – there are certain regimes and simple protocols that we can follow to prepare and protect the hair whilst basking in the the sun. Tracie Cant hairdresser, treatment expert and stylist to stars such as Scarlett Johansson, Keira Knightley and Emily Blunt shares her top tips and products: