Darker evenings and chilly air make this time of year the perfect opportunity to spend time with friends, catching up on life, putting the world to rights, preparing for the holidays, and bringing warmth to the winter months.

Spas across the UK offer something for everyone, with family-friendly getaways that leave guests of all ages feeling restored, as well as baby-friendly spa breaks complete with crèches and children's experiences.

Adding to the range of choices at Spabreaks.com, please join us in welcoming All Saints Resort, The Retreat at Elcot Park, Old Swan Minster Mill, Your Chester Spa, The Balmoral, bhuti at Bingham Riverhouse, Field Trip Spa at No.124 GuestHouse and Wellness Suite at Hilton Northampton.

Looking for a luxury spa break? This five-star destination in the heart of Edinburgh is the perfect place for festive escapes and celebrations.

Planning a spa break in and around Perth and Kinross offers a blend of restorative pampering and exploring a corner of Scotland rich in history, lochs and gentle countryside.

When looking for a spa break close to Farnborough, what should be top of your inspiration list for a day, or perhaps a few days, of entertainment?

The Scarlet Hotel is perhaps the UK's most famous eco sanctuary, and a pioneer in sustainable, luxury wellness, but what can you expect when you visit? We spoke to Steph Crosby, Head of Wellness for Red Hotels, to find out more.

Parents don't have a lot of time to themselves, but the few hours between school drop off and pick up can be the perfect time for a little self-care. Whether you're a full-time parent or choose to use up some of your remaining annual leave before the end of the year, a half-day in a spa after you've dropped the kids off could be just the thing to help you feel like the best version of yourself.

Whether you're maximising the evening after work, swap wine for wellbeing with a friend, want a date night with a difference, or want to find ways to support a better night's sleep, why not try a twilight spa break?

After time in thermal pools and enjoying spa treatments, who fancies settling in for a snooze, a conversation, or refreshments by an open-air fire?