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Why it works … Lava Shell Massage

Why it works … Lava Shell Massage

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19 April 2012
You may have heard of hot stone massages, but what about lava shells?  All the way from the Philippines to Dragon’s Den they arrived at The Hampshire Court Hotel in Basingstoke -  Spa Therapist Chelsea Smith explains… What exactly is a lava shell massage? The treatment uses polished Tiger Clam shells in a natural and eco-friendly […]
Interview in The Hot Tub … Rachel Khoo

Interview in The Hot Tub … Rachel Khoo

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18 April 2012
From art student to fashion PR to her new programme on BBC 2 - The Little Paris Kitchen, and book of the same name; Rachel Khoo is the new darling of cooking television - bubbly, effervescent and too cute to comment, we caught up with her to find out exactly what the Parisians know about […]
Interview in The Hot Tub … Grace Vane Percy

Interview in The Hot Tub … Grace Vane Percy

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12 April 2012
For most people the idea of having their photograph taken in the nude is the stuff nightmares are made of, but photographer Grace Vane Percy is turning ordinary people into modern day works of art, and could give Gok Wan a run for his money when it comes to advising how to look good naked. […]
Why it Works … Decléor Vital Eyes

Why it Works … Decléor Vital Eyes

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27 March 2012
Staring at a computer screen all day and probably not drinking enough water doesn’t just make you feel tired, it can make you look a bit on the peaky side as well, and it’s your hard-working eyes that take most of the strain, so on a trip to MacDonald Hill Valley, Product Executive Danielle Deer […]
Interview In The Hot Tub … Macrobiotic Mum, Melanie Waxman

Interview In The Hot Tub … Macrobiotic Mum, Melanie Waxman

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14 March 2012
Melanie Waxman is the type of mum you thought only existed in the pages of Cotswold kitchen catalogues - think earth mother with a hint of free spirit and a juxtaposing soupçon of city-girl spark.  Living close to Philadelphia she writes, cooks and teaches the art of macrobiotic living; but this isn’t a woman promoting an […]
Why it works … VOYA Seaweed Massage at Wyndham Grand London Chelsea Harbour

Why it works … VOYA Seaweed Massage at Wyndham Grand London Chelsea Harbour

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06 March 2012
Extolling the virtues of seaweed, VOYA products claim to have powerful effects on the body, not to mention being at the forefront of an ever growing trend for organic products ranging from tea to massage oil.  Waterside Wyndham Grand London Chelsea Harbour have been putting the products to the test in the form of our […]
Love is in the air: aromatherapy for Valentine's Day

Love is in the air: aromatherapy for Valentine's Day

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07 February 2024
The use of herbs and oils to help heal the body has a history dating all the way back to the Neolithic period, with plenty of people attesting to their feel-good-factor and even their aphrodisiac qualities.
Why it works … Mud Rasul at Harte & Garter Hotel and Spa

Why it works … Mud Rasul at Harte & Garter Hotel and Spa

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07 February 2012
With Valentine’s Day coming up, the spa industry is awash with recommendations for mud rasuls as the ideal treatment for couples.  That is all very well but the clue isn’t really in the title as to what it is or what it does, is it?  So we asked Jemma Fidler, Spa Manager at Harte & Garter Hotel […]
Why It Works … Slimmeria Retreat at Hye House

Why It Works … Slimmeria Retreat at Hye House

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24 January 2012
The slimming market is saturated with a plethora of offerings when it comes to weight loss, from the sublime to the ridiculous, but when Galia Grainger, founder of Slimmeria Retreat at Hye House, devised a detox diet and exercise programme that helped her lose four stone, she just couldn’t help but share it! What makes Slimmeria different […]
Who are you talking to? … Sarah Hill

Who are you talking to? … Sarah Hill

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12 January 2012
Ever wondered who finds all our wonderful spa venues and luxurious packages?  Yummy Mummy and Product Manager Sarah Hill is a spa devotee  who knows exactly what it takes to provide the ultimate day of relaxation. What do you do at Spabreaks.com? I am Product Manager: I liaise with our venues in terms of business […]