SHIATSU

Shiatsu began in Japan some 100 years ago, although its origin may lie in traditional Chinese medicine. The treatment involves using the fingers, thumb and palms to massage and stretch the body. The shiatsu treatment traditional hands on Japanese healing and literally means  ‘finger pressure’ (“shi” meaning finger and “atsu” meaning pressure). The technique uses rolling, brushing, vibrating… read the rest of “SHIATSU”

Pampering is best when shared

Celebrate your Love at the Longevity Wellness Resort Monchique! With unique stunning views, the spacious and comfortable suites allow you to enjoy relaxing and romantic moments for two, in total privacy, and in a natural environment full of tranquillity – the perfect place for special occasions – Dating Anniversary, Marriage Proposal, Wedding, Wedding Night, Honeymoon, Wedding Anniversary, … read the rest of “Pampering is best when shared”

Detox with Lifehouse country spa resort

The Lifehouse country spa resort, Essex offers a Detox package that incorporates a daily regime of cleansing juices, smoothies, soups, broths and as well as as a personal wellness consultation, detox kit, spa detox treatments, unlimited use of the spa thermal area, gym and group activity schedule.

Where can I book a post-Christmas detox?

Indulge in value-added treatments at CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort and Spa.

Outclassing every other resort on the island, this vast and luxurious establishment feels like something out of a South Sea dream. The newly renovated complex is unpretentiously chic and liveable. Rooms are large and decorated with fine hardwood furniture, and cloud-like white duvets float on the beds; all have balconies and many have sea views.

The exclusive Rasa wing takes high-end to another elevation with its decadent suites -… read the rest of “Indulge in value-added treatments at CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La's Rasa Sayang Resort and Spa.”

LIVE BETTER, LIVE LONGER IN THE HEALING GARDEN OF THE ALGARVE

REJUVENATE AT LONGEVITY MEDICAL SPA BY LA CLINIQUE DE PARIS

LONGEVITY WELLNESS RESORT MONCHIQUE

KAMALAYA KOH SAMUI WINS PRIME MINISTER’S EXPORT AWARD 2011

Koh Samui, Thailand… Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary & Holistic Spa on 19 September was named ‘The Best Service Provider – Spa Category’ at the 20th anniversary of the annual Prime Minister’s Export Award ceremony in Bangkok, Thailand.

The Best Service Provider is one of four overarching categories, and Kamalaya was pitched against 43 other entrants including Day, Resort, Destination and Medical Spas to win the Best Service Provider Award –… read the rest of “KAMALAYA KOH SAMUI WINS PRIME MINISTER’S EXPORT AWARD 2011”

The BodyHoliday wins Best Destination Spa in the World Award

St Lucia resort wins coveted award at the Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Travel Awards 2011

Simon Leadsford (Publishing Director of Condé Nast Traveller) with Eve and Craig Barnard (President and Founder of The BodyHoliday)

1st September 2011 - The BodyHoliday was last night crowned the Best Destination Spa in the… read the rest of “The BodyHoliday wins Best Destination Spa in the World Award”

Stress Management at Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary & Holistic Spa

Rajesh Ramani, Spiritual Teacher and Life Skills Trainer, recently joined the team at Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary and Holisitc Spa, Winner of the Award for Enduring Excellence at the Tatler Spa Awards 2010 and Destination Spa of the Year in the Asia Spa Awards 2010.

Here he talks to us about stress management and personal… read the rest of “Stress Management at Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary & Holistic Spa ”

Absolute Sanctuary, Koh Samui, Thailand

Nominated for Best Spa Cuisine of the year for 2 years in a row by Asia Spa awards together with Best Spa Retreat of the year and Best Destination Spa since its opeining in Apil 2008,  Absolute Sanctuary has become a popular destination not only for detox and yoga holidays in Thailand but also as a a yoga teacher training & retreat center. With an impressive range… read the rest of “Absolute Sanctuary, Koh Samui, Thailand”

Lifehouse fitness philosophy

Remember when we were children and the school bell would ring and we would skip out into the playground for playtime? We never knew that we were exercising and so we didn’t mind exercising. We ran round, played with balls, climbed trees and rode our bicycles. As a result our spirits were carefree and we smiled a lot, full of endless energy.  Most of us probably didn’t even think of… read the rest of “Lifehouse fitness philosophy”

Spring Into Detox!

Spring is the traditional season for having a good clean–out! It is also the ideal time to consider a detox spa holiday or cleanse.

Spring cleaning the house and opening all the windows and doors allows fresh air in which feels wonderfully rejuvenating.  Recycling unwanted clothing, old books, toys and electrical items is very satisfying… read the rest of “Spring Into Detox! ”

Spas, Retreats & Massage in Phuket

Few destinations have the combination of massage, quality, price and availability that Phuket has. The island is sprinkled with local shopfront massage joints that are extremely therapeutic. They offer traditional Thai massage (a yogic like therapy in which you are folded and stretched thousand ways), oil massage (deep tissue) , aromatherapy massage (oil massage with an herbal extract kick to induce deep relaxation) and reflexology (where a foot massage meets shiatsu)… read the rest of “Spas, Retreats & Massage in Phuket”

Aquapura Duoro Valley Portugal – perfectly peaceful getaway

It was our 10th wedding anniversary and we wanted it to be particularly romantic, tranquil, preferably in a sunny, warm environment and not far from an international airport. We are both huge fans of wine so the combination of Portugal and wine made perfect sense. That’s how we came across Aquapura Douro Valley, the most delightful discovery… read the rest of “Aquapura Duoro Valley Portugal - perfectly peaceful getaway”

Monsoon and Ayurveda

In Sanskrit ‘Ayur’ means life or living and ‘Veda’ means knowledge, so Ayurveda has been defined as the knowledge of life or science of longevity.

Monsoon (June to July, Aug, Sept & October) is considered the best season for Ayurveda health, Detox, Wellness and beauty programmes as the atmosphere remains dust-free, moist and cool, which in turn opens up the body pores making… read the rest of “Monsoon and Ayurveda”

The Chateau Spa & Organic Wellness Resort

Nestled amidst a natural tropical rainforest on one of the least commercially developed mountain in Berjaya Hills, Malaysia is the World’s first spa and organic wellness resort offering the ultimate in health and wellbeing enrichment.

With its poised standards in offering a complete organic luxurious experience, The Chateau takes pride in bestowing guests with the finest… read the rest of “The Chateau Spa & Organic Wellness Resort”

Yoga and Soul Searching in Bali

Bali is an obvious hub for yoga fanatics. The Balinese are Hindu, the Indonesian island is rich with natural beauty and the government support spiritual tourism including temple tours and visits to traditional healers. Demand for yoga experiences spiked recently with the publication of Elizabeth Gilbert’s best -selling memoir ‘Eat, Pray, Love’ – a romantic journey of self… read the rest of “Yoga and Soul Searching in Bali”

Aquapura – a piece of heaven in Portugal

The Douro Valley is renowned for its wines and dramatic natural scenery and my wife and I had always thought about visiting it in style! Now that our children are old enough to appreciate some of life’s pleasures, we decided it was time to introduce them to good wines, good food and… read the rest of “Aquapura - a piece of heaven in Portugal”

Spa Holidays in the Caribbean

Caribbean is rapidly asserting itself as the world’s foremost luxury destination for those looking to combine through physical and mental rejuvenation with stunning settings, comprehensive facilities and pioneering luxury accommodation that by far exceeds anything offered elsewhere. Resorts and hotels in the Caribbean offer a comprehensive ‘wellness experience’ that will leave you pampered, polished and recharged.

LeSPORT Hotel in St Lucia offers a multi-… read the rest of “Spa Holidays in the Caribbean”

Wellness Holiday Awaits

Being healthy and fit is more than doing excercise and eating plenty of fruit and vegetables, it’s a complete way of life. Your mind, body and soul have all to work together in a healthy harmony.

In the land of sacred rivers, beautiful temples and ancient dynasties, you might be drawn to indulge youself in some world class pampering and rejuvenation at one of India’s top luxury

Kamalaya At Koh Samu Wins Again

One of our top resorts has justified its well deserved reputation yet again.   The Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary & Holistic Spa at Koh Samu, Thailand was named one of five winners in the recently announced “Favourite Destination Spas International” category of the Spa Magazine 2010 Silver Sage Readers’ Choice Awards.

This is the fifth set of spa industry awards the Kamalaya has bagged in less than a month alongside… read the rest of “Kamalaya At Koh Samu Wins Again”

Spa Break Package Offer For Winter

Fantastic Winter Spa Break Offers

Here at Spa Sanctuary Holidays, we know nothing beats a winter break to a destination spa to squash those seasonal blues!  If grey, rainy days make you feel gloomy and tired it could be insufficient exposure to sunlight is producing low levels of melatonin and serotonin, resulting in carbohydrate craving, weight gain, and sleep disturbance.  Even if it’s not  a full blown case of Seasonal… read the rest of “Spa Break Package Offer For Winter”

Spa Retreats in the Algarve

We have come to associate the Algarve, the southernmost part of Portugal, as a top pleasure holiday destination and yet somehow we pleasure-seeking Brits think sun, sea and Sangria and tend not to associate places such as the Algarve with Spas, which suggest (but do not necessarily MEAN) self improvement and some degree of deprivation. Deprivation we can do at home, but let`s explain why in the Algarve you can… read the rest of “Spa Retreats in the Algarve”

Spa Holidays Closer To Home

Many people who are looking to go on an international spa holiday assume you need to go somewhere like India or the Caribbean to get the full luxury spa experience. Whilst these far-flung destinations are undoubtedly beautiful, exotic, luxurious and highly enticing, it’s just as possible to enjoy a genuinely luxurious spa holiday a little closer to home.

Europe offers some of the most popular and highly rated spa… read the rest of “Spa Holidays Closer To Home”

Aqua Sheko Comes To London

Aqua Sheko is the first ever fish therapy spa to hit our nation’s capital; offering the popular Asian pedicure treatment of using Garra Rufa fish to remove dead skin from your feet.

Upon arrival at the spa, your feet are fully washed before being submerged in the Garra Rufa tank. The spa treatment lasts approximately 30… read the rest of “Aqua Sheko Comes To London”

Top Reasons For A Spa Holiday

Spa holidays are becoming increasingly popular in Britain and all over the world, thanks to their health benefits, relaxation options and unrivalled quality of care and service.

But what are the main reasons people go for a luxury spa holiday as opposed to the other luxury travel options… read the rest of “Top Reasons For A Spa Holiday”

What is Ayurveda?

Several of our featured Spas and resorts incorporate Ayurvedic treatments as part of their established regimes.  But what is Ayurveda exactly?  Dr. Praseed Nair, Ayurveda Consultant, explains the philosophy and approach behind Ayuverda…

Life is a journey.  For those who know the destination and are confident in the road map, it is a pleasurable one and can be the source of self realisation. Ayurveda is the marriage of the… read the rest of “What is Ayurveda?”

Spa holidays in Bali are on the Rise!

Holidays in Bali have started to creep into the tourism hot-spot area. Bali is considered a great spa holiday location and these relaxing experiences are becoming ever more popular with tourists from all over the world.

The Therapeutic massage is by far the most popular of all the Spa… read the rest of “Spa holidays in Bali are on the Rise!”

Stay at an Indian palace – be pampered like royalty

Some people take a spa holiday to reenergize, some to get thoroughly pampered and some go for the therapeutic treatments to strengthen body and soul. Of course, it helps the whole experience if your accommodation is first rate. Inspirational surroundings would help too!

If you are looking for something truly spectacular to go… read the rest of “Stay at an Indian palace – be pampered like royalty”

Balinese bliss at Waka Di Ume Resort and Spa

This sweet and peaceful 17-bedroom resort was made for relaxation, from the moment you step out of your car and hear the soft sound of water flowing and birds singing. The resort is also surrounded by its own rice fields so that you really feel at one with nature as soon as… read the rest of “Balinese bliss at Waka Di Ume Resort and Spa”