29 Jul 2020
Posted by BonnieF 
From the woodlands and meadows of Hampshire to the buzz and beauty of Leeds, Thwaites Hotels spa the length and breadth of the UK, each offering a different experience whether you’re looking for a romantic escape or a family getaway. In a post lockdown world they have created a collection of sweet...
Read more → 24 May 2019
Posted by BonnieF 
English wine is going from strength to strength with more and more boutique vineyards popping up (there are over 400 vineyards across the UK), leading producers investing in expansion and English wines winning global awards in blind tastings. So as English Wine Week begins tomorrow, experts...
Read more → 07 Dec 2018
Posted by BonnieF 
Perhaps that’s not the headline that you expected to see at the start of the festive season. However, it appears that despite our general partiality to a glass of bubbles, the UK is actually more interested in wellbeing than alcohol, according to a report by the CEW. The not for profit organisation,...
Read more → 17 Jan 2018
Posted by BonnieF 
Travel is a visceral experience that encompasses all the senses, and for those with true wanderlust, these are the spa treatments that add a new level to the travel experience… Native American inspired therapies A spectacular destination spa in the heart of Sedona in Arizona, Mii Amo is known as a place...
Read more → 01 Dec 2015
Posted by BonnieF 
Head to Cheshire and in 38 acres of gardens you will find the impossibly beautiful country house hotel that is Rookery Hall. Now it probably goes without saying that they have a pretty awesome spa… otherwise we wouldn’t be talking about it… but here’s a few facts you probably didn’t know… 1....
Read more → 08 Sep 2015
Posted by BonnieF 
All work and no play makes for a really stressful week, so what you need is a work trip with a side of chilling out (or corporate wellbeing if you want to be fancy about it). Get all the nitty gritty underway in the conference rooms and then head for a spot of pampering to wind down and bond with your...
Read more → 02 Jul 2015
Posted by BonnieF 
When it comes to spa-ing, I think we can all agree that it’s difficult to say goodbye and head back to reality. But there are some spas that make that transition so tough that you kind of think “well, why don’t we just move in here?” Here is our salute to some of our favourites… Bulgari...
Read more → 26 May 2015
Posted by BonnieF 
How many reasons do you need to go to Portugal? Not many if you are anything like me. Sure, it’s summer in the UK, but the guaranteed warmth of Portugal never loses its appeal. And so, while I love May in Britain, here are a few reasons why Penha Longa Resort is where I would rather be today… Lots...
Read more → 11 May 2015
Posted by BonnieF 
Julia Briscoe is the Head of Complementary Therapies for Barts Health NHS Trust , delivering complementary therapies to NHS patients with and recovering from cancer. As she joins talks with the Spa Life Academy to break down barriers between spas and cancer, we ask her what her work is all about… What...
Read more → 23 Apr 2015
Posted by BonnieF 
You know that feeling when you just feel a bit off-balance? Not entirely sure what’s wrong, but things just aren’t quite right? Well Brooklands’ BSpa have just the treatment to sort that out... What exactly is the treatment? The Jane Scrivner Body Balance Treatment is a 50-minute warm balm...
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