03 May 2018
Posted by BonnieF 
The new spa garden at Rockliffe Hall is the latest addition making the highly acclaimed hotel and spa in County Durham a hit with groups. The spa garden Sitting separate to the spa area, it is only open to 16 people at a time with two-hour sessions throughout the day divided into morning, afternoon...
Read more → 19 Apr 2018
Posted by BonnieF 
Want to know how to tell your wellness resorts from your destination spas? The Wellness Tourism Association, based in the State of Colorado, has created a WTA Glossary of Industry Terms designed to become the basis for common understanding and further define and establish standards for the growing...
Read more → 14 Mar 2018
Posted by BonnieF 
Akasha Holistic Wellbeing Centre at the Hotel Cafe Royal has the first of its kind in London, but what exactly is a Watsu pool? Amongst the spa facilities you have and haven’t heard of are no doubt heat and ice experiences, thalasso pools, hydrotherapy and rasuls, but a Watsu pool is perhaps a lesser...
Read more → 09 Mar 2018
Posted by BonnieF 
It sounds like something that Joey Tribbiani would come up with, but London is now set to get its first ‘deli-come-spa’, offering customers health and beauty sandwiches with an accompanying treatment. The unique concept was developed by gluten and wheat-free food brand BFree foods, with healthy-eating...
Read more → 23 Feb 2018
Posted by BonnieF 
Maybe it’s because they induce psychological and behavioural improvements, better lifestyle choices, coping mechanisms or resilience to stress, but new studies continue to show that retreat experiences really can provide significant improvements in people with serious health conditions. Spa Opportunities...
Read more → 22 Feb 2018
Posted by BonnieF 
Each spa has its own special qualities. Some are perfect for group getaways, hen parties and catch ups with friends thanks to lots of space and plenty of treatment rooms, while others are intimate and romantic. On a road trip across the North West, Spabreaks.com’s Danielle Deer revisits some long...
Read more → 07 Dec 2017
Posted by BonnieF 
Huge congratulations to the Almar Jesolo Resort & Spa who were presented with three awards at the World Luxury Hotel Awards, including Best Italy's Spa Resort, Best Italy's Beach Resort and Best Italy's Family Resort. The five-star property in Lido di Jesolo, widely recognised as an icon of contemporary...
Read more → 15 Nov 2017
Posted by BonnieF 
A sauna is a feature we take for granted at many of our spas, but the benefits of a sauna, and in particular a salt sauna are well worth knowing and taking into account on your next spa break. Having recently invested in a new salt sauna, the knowledgeable team at Seaham Hall have described the benefits...
Read more → 08 Nov 2017
Posted by BonnieF 
Could acupuncture treat pain as effectively as drugs? Professor Marc Cohen thinks so! In research reported in Spa Opportunities, Professor Marc Cohen from RMIT University in Melbourne commented on a study he led into the use of acupuncture for treating acute pain with promising results. While...
Read more → 31 Oct 2017
Posted by BonnieF 
Research earlier this year claimed that travel companies are becoming more understanding of accessible issues marking positive progression for Spabreaks.com who have championed accessible spas. Spabreaks.com founder, Abi Wright, is particularly passionate about the issue, saying: “with almost...
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