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Galentine’s Day: Spa gift ideas for friends who deserve some TLC

Galentine’s Day: Spa gift ideas for friends who deserve some TLC

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11 February 2026
Whether you’re planning a getaway with your nearest and dearest, or sending a solo spa day voucher to show you care, here are some of our favourite wellbeing ideas to inspire your Galentine’s Day gifts.
The science of relaxation: Why a spa day can improve your sleep

The science of relaxation: Why a spa day can improve your sleep

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09 February 2026
In a culture of constant notifications, late-night emails and cortisol-fuelled to-do lists, quality sleep has become one of modern life’s biggest wellness challenges.
Discover the modern wellness sanctuary offering the height of luxury and meaningful wellbeing

Discover the modern wellness sanctuary offering the height of luxury and meaningful wellbeing

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06 February 2026
In the Cheshire countryside, Aria Spa has been making a name for itself as a contemporary day spa and wellness retreat that's at once about luxury and pampering as well as meaningful wellbeing.
Couples’ spa gifts for anniversaries and milestones

Couples’ spa gifts for anniversaries and milestones

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05 February 2026
Whether you’re marking your first year together or celebrating decades of partnership, here’s how to match the perfect spa experience to your milestone.
How to plan the perfect couples spa day

How to plan the perfect couples spa day

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04 February 2026
Whether you’re celebrating an anniversary, planning a romantic treat, or simply craving shared calm, a couples spa day offers an experience that’s both rejuvenating and memorable.
The post-spa effect: Why a single spa day can improve sleep quality for up to 72 hours

The post-spa effect: Why a single spa day can improve sleep quality for up to 72 hours

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03 February 2026
Many people report that after a spa day, sleep feels deeper and more restorative, not just that night, but for several nights afterwards. We like to call that lingering calm the ‘post-spa effect’. Here’s why a single spa day can support sleep quality for up to 72 hours, and how to make the most of it.
Post-pandemic wellness: How spa breaks became part of regular self-care

Post-pandemic wellness: How spa breaks became part of regular self-care

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30 January 2026
How more facets of holistic wellbeing have been introduced to both the spa environment, and our everyday lives, since 2020.
Micro-retreats for busy people: Why spa days are becoming the new wellness trend for professionals

Micro-retreats for busy people: Why spa days are becoming the new wellness trend for professionals

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29 January 2026
In a fast-paced world, few of us have the time or the budget to go on long wellness breaks, but a micro-retreat could be just the ticket for rest, reset and recovery.
Nature, forest bathing and the rise of outdoor wellness retreats

Nature, forest bathing and the rise of outdoor wellness retreats

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28 January 2026
From forest bathing in ancient woodlands to outdoor pools fed by naturally filtered water, our craving for nature-led spa experiences is not a passing trend, but a recalibration of who we are.
Thermal therapy, cold plunges and hydrotherapy: What works and what’s hype

Thermal therapy, cold plunges and hydrotherapy: What works and what’s hype

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27 January 2026
Demystifying heat- and water-based wellness for performance, recovery and everyday resilience.