As Mother’s Day approaches, author, journalist, and mum-to-be, Martel Maxwell, heads to COMO Shambhala Urban Escape for a little bit of prenatal pampering. First Impressions Entering the spa gave me that feeling of shoulders lowering three inches, quite instantly. Calm. The smell hit me first. Aromatherapeutic, comforting and cleansing. The staff were friendly and engaging […]

Turning your massage into a complete sensory experience that’s tailored to the individual, Hilton at St George’s Park talks about the [Comfort Zone] massage that’s a favourite amongst men and women! What exactly is the Comfort Touch Back Massage? It starts with a welcome touch which includes placing a lavender pillow over the client’s eyes […]

At first glance she appears to be nothing short of a real life superwoman, but Claire Lomas’s journey to marathon-walking bionic woman, following a horse riding accident that left her paralysed from the chest down, has taken ongoing hard work and determination.  As she prepares for her next challenge, cycling for three weeks around the […]

Bringing a little bit of the surrounding natural world into the spa, Christchurch Harbour Hotel works with marine algae based brand, Thalgo, and explains why their Marine Wrap is everything you need to soothe the skin, boost circulation, and start the detoxification process … What exactly is the Thalgo Marine Wrap? It’s a 55-minute, full […]

First Impressions Near the market town of Farnham in Surrey, the description of Amida Spa Farnham as part of the area’s David Lloyd Club is somewhat misleading - the implication being that it has the air of a gym.  This place however, is what spa is all about, in all its contemporary, purpose-built glory. The […]

Adding a new dimension to aromatherapy, Imagine Spa at Orton Hall explains why a Babor aromatherapy wrap is the way to see your skin through the remaining winter months! What exactly is an Aromatherapy Wrap? It’s a one hour treatment which allows the client to choose an aromatherapy oil to suit their needs.  The oil […]

Who says slimming can’t be a decadent affair?  Combating cellulite while you sit back with your Hello! magazine,  Alexander House Hotel explains why the Ionithermie Slimming Treatment is still a market favourite …    What exactly is the Ionithermie Slimming Treatment? It’s a slimming treatment that specifically targets the correction of cellulite and muscle tone.  It […]

She was the first British woman on ESPN in America, and as a sports journalist has interviewed everyone from David Beckham to Kobe Bryant.  With a schedule like that, a spa break at Alexander House Hotel was just what Georgie Bingham needed! First Impressions Set just 35 miles from my base in Central London, Alexander […]

French brand Guinot's Hydradermie Lift Facial is a celebrity favourite for its lifting, rejuvenating and anti-ageing properties. Here, one spa therapist explains what it is and why it works.

When Claire Lomas visited Whittlebury Hall to find out just how accessible their facilities really are, she discovered a new favourite treatment in the form of Clarins’ Honey Hot Stones, so we just had to find out what makes it so special!