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Naked spa days

Naked spa days

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24 March 2017
Going to a spa is about personal preference and for many purists there’s no spa experience quite like a naked one.
Beginner’s guide to thermal suites

Beginner’s guide to thermal suites

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22 March 2017
A thermal experience can seem like such a regularly discussed part of the spa experience that it isn't always talked about enough in its own right. A great way to prepare for a massage or facial, but also with many therapeutic benefits in its own right, even some fairly seasoned spa goers don't always know the best way to make the most out of a thermal suite, so we asked the spa gurus at Whittlebury Hall to explain …
Top 10 group spa breaks in Ireland

Top 10 group spa breaks in Ireland

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13 March 2017
St Patrick’s Day is best celebrated in high spirits with the best of friends, so offering a spa alternative to festive traditions, these are our top 10 group spa breaks in Ireland…
Top 10 solo spas

Top 10 solo spas

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08 March 2017
There are so many great men and women to celebrate, but chief amongst them there’s you. So why not do something to be kind to yourself with a solo spa break… Your Health, Your Way at Lifehouse Spa and Hotel With two nights to detox and cleanse in peace and quiet, Lifehouse Spa and Hotel’s […]
Turning away games into a spa weekends for football fans

Turning away games into a spa weekends for football fans

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03 March 2017
Turning an away game into a spa weekend for him and her, football fan Mike Trewin and his partner Sarah visited Mercure St Paul’s Hotel and Spa in Sheffield…
Spotlight on Ramside Hall Hotel

Spotlight on Ramside Hall Hotel

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21 February 2017
Ramside Hall Hotel combines luxury and accessibility to make it an ideal escape for pretty much everybody, especially groups. So what did we love about it?
10 of the top adult-only spas to visit this half term

10 of the top adult-only spas to visit this half term

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13 February 2025
For some, half term is a chance to spend time with family, but whether you're parents wanting to separate time with the kids from a little R&R, or you're child-free and want to ensure there are no littlies in the pool, here are some of our top adult-only spa destinations.
10 of the top spa dates for a romantic escape on Valentine's Day

10 of the top spa dates for a romantic escape on Valentine's Day

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30 January 2025
Whether you fancy a few luxurious hours lounging by the pool or a weekend of indulgence at a coastal retreat, whoever you're celebrating with this Valentine's Day, don't just make it a Valentine's date, make it a spa date.
What to pack on your Valentine’s Weekend away

What to pack on your Valentine’s Weekend away

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27 January 2017
A weekend away - Lucky you! (No, honestly, we’re super-jealous).Whether your man has treated you to a mini-break that would make Bridget proud or you’re escaping daily life with your BFFs, don’t let packing ruin your out-of-office vibe.
Tried and tested: Elemental Herbology

Tried and tested: Elemental Herbology

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27 January 2017
Elemental Herbology is the brand devised for optimum skin health using plant compounds, herbal extracts, essential fatty acids and botanical oils - which all sounds like a recipe for wonderful white magic. So we put it to the test.