Spabreaks.com Founder Abi talks about Stress Awareness Month and what we can all learn from the spa industry when it comes to managing stress.

Our minds and bodies are directly linked - our physical health impacts our mental health and our mental health affects our physical wellness. This month is Stress Awareness Month, which seems like a good time to explore the link between physical and mental health further.

As the days get longer there are some very real reasons why we tend to feel happier and more positive as we step into spring. It's not just that it's nice when it's light out - there are tangible reasons why more sunlight improves our sense of mental and physical wellness. In this article we look at how light affects our health and what we can do to maximise the health benefits of spring.

Our CRM & Email Marketing Executive, Laura, started playing golf a year ago when an unexpected golf lesson was given to her as a Mother’s Day gift. As it turned out, it was an inspired idea, and one that has turned into a passion she thoroughly enjoys, so we asked her to tell you all about it…

At Spabreaks.com we are experts in spa breaks, which means we understand the beauty of the whole experience. We are not golf specialists like our friends at YourGolfTravel.com, but we do have golf pros within our team and we do know that, for some, golf is just the detail to complete the perfect spa break.

Outdoor gyms, cycle paths and jogging trails however are a great option, and the top spas are embracing this proactive use of outdoor space. Amongst them, is the luxurious and industry leading Fairmont Windsor Park, which features an outdoor gym, and a wellness walk to get you there.

Spabreaks.com CRM & Email Marketing Executive, Laura, talks about wellness as a working mum and making time for yourself.

Cycling is a wonderful way to exercise, explore new places and get outside. With many spa destinations located in beautiful (and often extensive) grounds, not to mention the countryside beyond, why confine your exercise to the gym when you can use cycle paths and bicycle hire to get out into the fresh air?

Whether you're planning a stag party, a work trip or a simple get together with friends, these are our top recommended golf and spa hotels for groups.

“Numbers can’t always define our health,” says fitness blogger Lucy Mountain (thefashionfitnessfoodie), whose recent Instagram post saw her categorised as ‘obese’ according to her waist to hip ratio.