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A history of boutique spa breaks

TweetIn times past, leading spa resorts in Turkey, Rome and Tokyo (and many other cities) were places for travellers to stay en-route to another destination. The term came to refer to any resort located near natural springs. Like the Greeks and Roman bathhouses before them, these were places for public bathing and relaxation. Health issues [...]

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Sports massages (for amateurs)

TweetIf you work hard and play hard (on the sports field, that is), you will undoubtedly find that your body may not be able to sustain that energetic outlook on life without suffering from some injuries. Whether it’s a tackle in football, having burly men fall on top of you in rugby or stretching just [...]

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Winter Spa and Ski Breaks

TweetSummer is well and truly over, your tan is a distant memory, and your summer holiday seems like aeons ago. If you can’t face the long cold winter ahead without the thought of some well-deserved respite, maybe it’s time to consider a pick-me-up. And we don’t just mean a bar of chocolate from the supermarket. [...]

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Top four eco-friendly spa breaks

TweetAre you looking for a guilt- free luxurious spa break to escape the hustle and bustle of city life? Below are handpicked selections of getaways which will satisfy your desire for a lavish break while also enjoying an eco- friendly experience at a top luxury hotel. Many hotels are moving to create a more eco- [...]

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Ski and Spa Holiday in Italy

Discover the incredible ski & spa options in the Bergio ski region of the Italian Alps! As the temperature drops, Europeans from all parts of the continent begin to plan their ski getaways and winter holidays for the season.

Whether you’re going for a family vacation or a romantic weekend fling, be sure to consider Hotel Milano Alpen Resort, Meeting & Spa for your winter break this year. Located in Bratto di Castione della Presolana, just north of Milan in Italy, the Hotel Milano Alpen Resort is a great spot for a countryside getaway for any season.

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Kuala Lumpur Day Spas

Discover what the traditional Malay massage is all about at this top day spa in Kuala Lumpur, perfect for tired travellers looking to relax and rejuvenate.

Whether you’re visiting Kuala Lumpur for your first time, for a convention of conference, a business meeting, or just for a fun vacation in South East Asia, this city is certainly a highlight of any trip to Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur is the main hub in and out of other destinations/areas in Malaysia and is a popular stop for many types of international travellers looking to rest up for a day or two before heading off elsewhere.

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Spa Weekend For One

My weekends are usually spent lolling around in my bed, watching re-runs of Friends and recovering from the night before. Somewhere around mid afternoon one such weekend it occurred to me that this was what women in their twenties did not what women in their mid thirties should be doing.

Surely I should have done brunch with suitably grown up ladies, shopped on the Kings Road and was contorting myself into various yoga poses by now. The following weekend I vowed to be grown up. I decided to go on a spa weekend.

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Kick Start the New Year With a Relaxing Spa Experience

The Christmas season isn’t renowned for being a healthy time of year. With Christmas work parties, free alcohol and mountains of calorific food providing temptation it’s no wonder most of us enter the new year with a great sense of guilt!

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