11 Nov 2020
Posted by BonnieF 
The 11th November is designated Singles Day in China - a Chinese shopping season that originated as an unofficial holiday for bachelors. It started at Nanjing University in 1993 and spread from there, chosen as a date for the four “1"s in the date (11/11), which to us makes it the perfect date...
Read more → 05 Feb 2020
Posted by BonnieF 
Careys Manor Even though going on a spa break is very much about self care, many of us still feel great discomfort about going on a solo spa break. It’s little wonder really, there are a number of obstacles in the way of making it an easy process. However, it’s something we have always felt...
Read more → 11 Nov 2019
Posted by BonnieF 
Going to a spa is often associated with spending time with friends and partners, and indeed it’s a wonderful experience to share. However, a spa break is very much about you and your wellbeing, so why not make it all about you and go on a solo spa break? In China, 11th November is known as Singles...
Read more → 29 May 2019
Posted by BonnieF 
Sometimes the best quality time is time spent checking in with yourself. Few things give you a sense of being alone without being lonely, giving you time to really focus on yourself, better than a solo spa break. Here are 10 of our favourite solo spas for this year… No.1 Pery Square, Limerick...
Read more → 08 Mar 2017
Posted by BonnieF 
There are so many great men and women to celebrate, but chief amongst them there’s you. So why not do something to be kind to yourself with a solo spa break… Your Health, Your Way at Lifehouse Spa and Hotel With two nights to detox and cleanse in peace and quiet, Lifehouse Spa and Hotel’s Your...
Read more → 15 Aug 2016
Posted by BonnieF 
We all think of summer as coming to an end when August draws to a close, but the quiet, calm balmy warmth of September can bring some of the most beautiful days of the year. As everyone else heads back to school, now is the time for peace, quiet, pampering and time that’s really and truly just...
Read more → 25 Apr 2016
Posted by BonnieF 
Going on a spa break by yourself is a bit like going to dinner or to the cinema on your own - before you do it for the first time it seems like a massive great big deal, and then once you’ve done it you realise what an amazing experience it is and want to do it again and again and again. We all need...
Read more → 06 Mar 2014
Posted by BonnieF 
Sometimes you just need a little time to yourself, so here Claire Holt gives her top reasons why a solo spa break could be your stress solution! We all know that stress is bad for us and can have long term negative effects on our health, but it’s amazing what some serious me-time can do when...
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