A little something from CARITA to restore youthfulness; The Mere Golf Resort and Spa explain! What exactly is the Cinetic Lift Expert? The Cinetic Lift Expert machine is an alternative to cosmetic surgery.  It uses microcurrents to tone and lift the muscles.  At The Mere we offer four different types of treatment from a 45-minute […]

On first opening the little brown glass jar from [Comfort Zone], what strikes me about the Skin Regimen Hydra-Pro Cream Gel cream gel is that in all seriousness it could be for either men or women; the smell is fresh, and not specifically feminine, but nonetheless extremely pleasant. Applying the cream forms another surprise all […]

Last week, The British Cheese Board and the Royal Society of Chemistry announced that they had found the recipe for the ultimate cheese on toast with a bit of an unexpected twist … so we could resist sharing their findings! Ingredients: Serves up to four people -       225g Wensleydale cheese (to note, other crumbly cheeses […]

When you’re looking for star spa treatment, it makes sense to follow the lead of the good and the great of Tinseltown.  So with that in mind we went on a quest to discover where the celebrities go chill out!! Rookery Hall , Cheshire This little haunt is of particular significance to the Beckhams. It’s […]

In a combination of treatments unique to them, Foxhills joins forces with Elemis to bring you a little bit of the South Pacific in Surrey … What exactly is the Frangipani Salt Glow Wrap? It’s a 55 minute exfoliation ritual to invigorate and revitalise the body.  It starts with a light body brushing to start […]

Following a trend that comes straight from Hollywood, Moddershall Oaks talks about their newest treatment, set to launch in September … a Vegan Pedicure!  What exactly is the Vegan Pedicure? The Cinnamon and Mandarin Mini Pedicure is a completely organic and vegan pedicure recently launched at our spa. During the treatment, you will experience a […]

From facing Grizzly Bears in Alaska to being rescued by helicopter, it’s all in a day’s work for TV and radio presenter, Gaby Roslin … What is your average day like? I’m up with the kids anytime from 6.30 onwards. I have just finished co hosting a radio breakfast show where I used to get […]

Taking her expertise to Chepstow in Wales, spa expert and journalist, Kathryn Hudson, went to St Pierre, a Marriott Hotel and Country Club to find out her verdict … First Impressions As it’s a Marriott hotel, I was expecting big and modern, not pretty and quaint.  Drive through the golf course, under a red brick arch into […]

An Olympic Silver Medallist and a mum of one, skeleton bobsleigh racer, Shelley Rudman, talks military ice camps, opening water flumes in Blackpool, and the importance of a good massage! How did you first get into the world of Skeleton Bobsleigh racing - it’s not exactly the standard activity in Wiltshire? I went to two […]

In amongst her hectic schedule, Sky Sports, presenter, Vicky Gomersall, always makes time for her four year old daughter, but there is a bit of a knack to going on holiday with a toddler.  Here she offers her experience and advice! Having just returned from potentially one of the most relaxing holidays I’ve ever had […]