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Top things you shouldn't do after a massage (and why)

Top things you shouldn't do after a massage (and why)

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09 May 2025
Just had a massage? What you do next is (nearly) as important as the treatment itself. Discover the top things you should try to avoid after a massage to make the most of your treatment.
The rise of outdoor saunas - and the spas where you can find them

The rise of outdoor saunas - and the spas where you can find them

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07 May 2025
Discover why outdoor saunas are trending as the UK embraces the benefits of Scandinavian sauna culture.
Wild Spa Wowo: Sussex’s magical forest sauna retreat

Wild Spa Wowo: Sussex’s magical forest sauna retreat

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06 May 2025
Embrace sauna tradition and reconnect with nature, Wild Spa Wowo is the rural Sussex retreat that gets you back to your roots.
How to turn a bank holiday weekend into the perfect last-minute spa break

How to turn a bank holiday weekend into the perfect last-minute spa break

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01 May 2025
Make the most of your bank holiday with a spontaneous spa break. Discover tips for booking last-minute deals, finding the best destinations, and unwinding in style—without the stress.
Little things mean a lot - from micro stresses to micro wellness rituals that impact our health

Little things mean a lot - from micro stresses to micro wellness rituals that impact our health

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29 April 2025
Don't let life’s little annoyances get you down - look to the spa world for small actions that can make a big difference to how you feel.
How stress impacts the gut and what we can do to help

How stress impacts the gut and what we can do to help

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17 April 2025
One of the biggest areas of growth in knowledge and research when it comes to wellbeing, is nutrition, and in particular gut health. In general, the importance of the gut in our overall wellbeing is rising to the fore, looking at the role and impact of gut bacteria and the microbiome. This comes at the same time as we increase our awareness, knowledge, and understanding of stress management as well, and helpfully, the two can be heavily intertwined.
The new Secret Spa Garden at Manor House Hotel - Alsager

The new Secret Spa Garden at Manor House Hotel - Alsager

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15 April 2025
Adding to the unequivocal beauty of their adult-only spa, the Cheshire hotel introduces brand new wellbeing features in time for spring and summer.
Celebrating spas striving to support anyone with a cancer diagnosis

Celebrating spas striving to support anyone with a cancer diagnosis

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11 April 2025
It was an enormous pleasure to celebrate some of the spas leading the charge in supporting guests who have had a cancer diagnosis, by sponsoring the inaugural Best SATCC-Approved Spa award at the Luxury Spa Edit Awards 2025.
Where to go and what to do on a spa break on the Isle of Wight

Where to go and what to do on a spa break on the Isle of Wight

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08 April 2025
The location of Queen Victoria's holiday home, and the playground of those seeking health and leisure since the 19th-century, discover what gives the Isle of Wight its enduring appeal.
Long spa weekend (and weekday) getaway inspiration

Long spa weekend (and weekday) getaway inspiration

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07 April 2025
From bank holidays to mid-week mini breaks, give yourself a getaway to look forward to this year with extra rest and relaxation.