Real Travel Stories
An unappealing start to our leading spa break in Bath
Tweet“I don’t want to go by myself,” I whined to my friend Jake. “No. A thousand times: no.” he replied. “I am not going with you to some luxury spa resort in Bath. That’s for couples and stuff.” “Come on! I know you didn’t like your first massage much, but it’ll be more pleasant second [...]
The best wellness getaway in the Czech Republic for a spa newbie
Tweet“A ‘boutique spa getaway in Marianske Lazne ’?” I said incredulously to my friend Susanne, reading off of the two tickets she was waving in my face. “Please?” she begged. “If I go,” I said, wagging my finger at her, “You’re coming paintballing with me next weekend, just to even the balance.” “Fine!” She huffed. [...]
Ibiza for grown-ups
TweetI’ve been going to Ibiza ever since I was a teenager, and attempted to sneak into the clubs with a dubious fake ID and lots of makeup on. I’d always adored my Ibiza custom of sleeping all day before emerging to take on the night, but on my last trip I noticed myself struggling a [...]
The Stiff Bottle of Oil
Getting poked during a massage leaves one woman to wonder exactly what’s going on behind her back.
One Last Treat
The choice to indulge in one last treat at the end of a long trip in South East Asia leaves two women wishing they’d settled on something a little less intruding.
The Mud Baths of Dalyan
In search of the ‘secret’ of eternal youth one woman finds that a lot of mud is somehow involved.
Italian Stew
A quick trip to the jacuzzi before a spa session in Italy is interrupted by an unexpected visit.
