Review – Alice Hart Davis Discovers a Transformative Retreat at Ananda in the Himalayas
By Alice Hart-Davis
First, an apology: there may be a lot of superlatives in this review. In my defence I’d like to point out that Ananda in the Himalayas has won Conde Nast Traveller’s Global Wellness Destination award twice in the past three years…
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Review – We Check in to Fairmont Windsor Park
By Behiye Hassan
The historic town of Windsor is synonymous with the British Royal Family and I certainly felt regal when I checked into the nearby Fairmont Windsor Park hotel and spa.
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Review – Palazzo Fiuggi – We Check in to the Multi-Million Pound Italian Spa Retreat
By Jo Foley
Palazzo Fiuggi is hailed as one of Italy’s leading wellness retreats. Spa guru Jo Foley investigates…
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Review – We Check in to Four Seasons Kuda Huraa & the Island Spa, Maldives
By Lisa Brown
Four Seasons Kuda Huraa offers the kind of top-notch hospitality synonymous with the Four Seasons brand, paired with an Instagrammable paradise island aesthetic.
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Review – Restore Mind, Body & Soul, With a Nature Immersion Experience at South Lodge
By Laura Millar
Forest bathing, qi gong and more – Yoga instructor and forest bathing practitioner Helena Skoog leads a day of communing with nature as part of an overnight package at this stately country hotel.
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Review – Wellness in Paradise – We Test the Tailored Wellbeing Offerings at Anantara Maldives
By Lisa Brown
Set in the North Male Atoll amidst the crystal clear waters of the Indian Ocean, the tropical island of Anantara Dhigu offers the perfect location for a stress-busting getaway…
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Review – We Check in to REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort, Bali
Whisked through Denpasar airport into a fragrant limousine and prised with a fresh-pressed juice and cold towels, I head towards Bali’s southern tip, and REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort.
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Review – Juliet Kinsman’s Life Changing Programme at VANA Retreat
By Juliet Kinsman
“Well, I’ll be, says Juliet Kinsman. I went to north India for a week’s holiday, ate to my heart’s content and spent most of my time supine. And you know what – it was the most life-changing holiday I’ve had.”
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Review – Buchinger Wilhelmi – The No-Nonsense Medi-Spa that Promises to Restore Body, Mind & Soul
By Anna Hart
The original – and many say still the best – therapeutic fasting clinic, Buchinger Wilhelmi is a no-nonsense medi-spa that promises to restore and revive body, mind and soul.
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Review – Tackle Your Longstanding Sleep Issues With a Sleep Retreat at Ockenden Manor
By Laura Millar
Clinical psychologist and co-founder of the Good Sleep Clinic, Dr Maja Schaedel, leads an in-depth retreat aimed at helping you achieve a good night’s rest.
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Review – We Check in to Villa Stephanie, Baden Baden, Germany
By Rachel Sullivan
The Romans knew a thing or two about spas. The thermal waters and spa towns they used are still flocked to thousands of years later by people looking for everything from a hardcore health fix to a chance to rejuvenate and relax, and Baden Baden is no exception.
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Review – Schloss Elmau, Germany – Leo Bear Checks In
By Leo Bear
Schloss Elmau, located in the lesser-trodden parts of southeast Germany (45 minutes from Innsbruck airport) is one of the swishest family-friendly hotels in Europe.
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Review – We Check in to Six Senses, Douro Valley
By Laura Ivill
“Remote yet accessible” is the Six Senses motto, and the Douro Valley is just that.
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Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape Launches Exclusive Women’s Retreat With Beyond
By The Luxury Spa Edit
Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape, Bali has announced its inaugural seven-night Women’s Retreat, ‘Nature & Self-Growth’.
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Spa News – Nescens Arrives at Harrods
Swiss cosmeceutical brand Nescens, known for its high-performance anti-aging treatments, will be available at the famous London store in Knightsbridge starting from March 1st.
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Review – We Check in to Gilpin Lake House & Spa, Windermere
We were utterly blown away by the downright glorious experience of our stay at this 21-acre estate near Lake Windermere.
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Clinique La Prairie Announces an Exclusive Health Resort in Partnership with Amaala
Amaala and The Red Sea, has announced a partnership with leading longevity clinic and wellness brand, Clinique La Prairie.
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Review – Leo Bear Checks in to the Selman, Marrakech
By Leo Bear
Blending Moorish architecture with splendid baroque flair (none other than Jacques Garcia designed the interiors), this red-brick pleasure palace is one of Marrakech’s swankiest yet most serene spa retreats.
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Review – Anna Hart Checks in to Golden Door, Escondido
By Anna Hart
Golden Door comes with a starry spa pedigree that other destination spas can only dream of. Opened in 1958, this groundbreaking spa was soon attracting Hollywood luminaries such as Natalie Wood, Elizabeth Taylor, Zsa Zsa Gabor and Burt Lancaster, in preparation for film roles.
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Review – Jo Foley Checks in to Baraza Resort & Spa, Zanzibar
By Jo Foley
For a small island, or in truth a small group of islands, Zanzibar has always punched above its weight.
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Clinique La Prairie Launches a Revitalisation and Beauty Stem Cell Programme
By The Luxury Spa Edit
Swiss longevity clinic, Clinique La Prairie, is now offering a Revitalisation & Beauty Stem Cell Programme, an exclusive experience which combines two unique elements – the iconic longevity-focused Revitalisation offering, complimented by the cosmetic beauty protocol which uses stem cells to rejuvenate the face.
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Seven of the World’s Most Luxurious Detox & Wellbeing Retreats
From stress-busting yoga retreats to gut-cleansing detoxes, a beauty overhaul to a mind and body MOT, The Luxury Spa Edit shares the world’s best luxury retreats to refuel your mind and body.
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Review – We Check in to Bawah Reserve & the Aura Spa, Indonesia
By Annabel Kerman
The journey to Bawah Reserve alone is enough to send the mini-break meter soaring. After a VIP-style transfer, arriving by seaplane from nearby Batam, the excitement reaches a crescendo. As the plane descends, a vision of paradise unfolds through the pilot’s window: lush greenery, pristine white sands, and the most dazzling turquoise waters.
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Review – We Check in to Cempedak & the Rock Spa, Indonesia
By Annabel Kerman
Two speedboats and a limousine transfer from Singapore lead us to Indonesian private island Cempedak, created by friends seeking a city escape combining a culturally sensitive ethos with barefoot chic style.
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