17 Mar 2015
Posted by BonnieF 
It’s St Patrick’s Day today, and we are spending the day in one of Ireland’s finest spas at The beautiful g Hotel… 1) The first reason for this, as you will see above, has to be the Zen garden so that we can gather our thoughts and luxuriate in the peace and quiet… when was the last...
Read more → 19 Dec 2014
Posted by BonnieF 
Skincare products always make nice Christmas presents, but how do you find one that’s really good value for money? Check out Brown and Harris... There are very few smells I like as much as lavender. It is my go-to essential oil for pretty much every stressful circumstance and a lot of situations...
Read more → 09 Dec 2014
Posted by BonnieF 
It’s one of the most popular treatments for anyone on a spa break, so here, Crerar Thainstone House explains what the Swedish massage is all about... What exactly is a Swedish massage? A Swedish massage is the manipulation of soft tissues for therapeutic purposes. All the massage strokes relate...
Read more → 02 Dec 2014
Posted by BonnieF 
I always like new ways to enjoy chocolate, and while I very much appreciate the annual hype about the benefits of eating dark chocolate, a recent experience at Clumber Park felt like an altogether better way to achieve a post chocolate glow… The New Leaf Chocolate Ritual was my first chocolate...
Read more → 25 Nov 2014
Posted by BonnieF 
A total treat for those hard working feet! The Spa at Barnham Broom explain what’s so special about their Thai foot massage... What exactly is the Thai foot massage? After being introduced to your therapist you will be offered a choice of aromatherapy oils before the treatment begins with you lying...
Read more → 20 Nov 2014
Posted by BonnieF 
After a heartbreaking ordeal left her on a path to self-destruction, Tara Stiles, explains how a moment of kindness lead her on a journey towards a unique brand of well-being... This is an extract from Tara Stiles' new book, Make Your Own Rules . For me, like many of us, losing track of myself...
Read more → 19 Nov 2014
Posted by BonnieF 
When Spabreaks.com’s Product Manager, Sarah Hill visited The Chelsea Harbour Hotel she found a spa treatment that turned out to be a little work of magic... I have had massage candles at home before. They are lovely - the warm oil is perfect for using as a moisturiser, especially after a long...
Read more → 13 Nov 2014
Posted by BonnieF 
Hi guys, it's Emma Hales here! It’s definitely getting cold out there, time to wrap up and take out those woolly jumpers… and prepare for the party season! So, with that in mind I’m going to show you a simple but dramatic winter make-up look which will take you straight from work to the Christmas...
Read more → 28 Oct 2014
Posted by BonnieF 
In a treatment designed especially for mums-to-be, Culloden Estate in Ireland talk nourishing body oils and alleviating aches and pains... What exactly is the treatment? It’s a deeply nourishing body massage designed to target areas prone to stress and tension during or after pregnancy. The treatment...
Read more → 27 Oct 2014
Posted by BonnieF 
Spending her time touring around the best spas that Ireland has to offer, Spabreaks.com’s Ellen O’Connor explains why she loved Culloden Estate and Spa... First Impressions As you drive into the grounds of the hotel you realise you are in a special place. There are lots of green grounds...
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