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The Five Weirdest Spa Treatments in the World

Some of us take the practice of looking and feeling good to extreme measures. We have all seen friends and relatives walking around the house with their faces covered in a slimy green substance in the vain hope of looking ten years younger, or heard tales of people bathing in mud with a view to improving their skin. Some of us may find it more incomprehensible that their wives or… read the rest of “The Five Weirdest Spa Treatments in the World”

Spa Holidays for Young People

It’s long been thought that the Spa holiday is very much associated with middle-aged, married couples or groups of women, looking to get away from it all and escape the stresses and strains of modern living. Spa breaks are a world away from the younger generation’s idea of a holiday, namely a boozy jaunt to an island somewhere involving drunken debauchery, pillage and many other unmentionable activities besides. Is… read the rest of “Spa Holidays for Young People”

Demystifying Massage

Let’s face it, to the mass of the general public “massage” has a stigma attached to it.   More often than not seen as the preserve of either wealthy businessmen, elite athletes, or perverted weirdoes. The reality is that massage can be affordable and of great benefit anyone no matter what your age, gender or occupation. Of course prices vary wildly as with any professional service, but whether your budget stretches… read the rest of “Demystifying Massage”

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”

What Is Thalassotherapy?

Thalassotherapy spas are becoming one of the most popular and regularly visited types of spas in Europe, as they are ideal to relaxation, stress relief and detoxification. They’ve also been identified as helping with sleep problems, as well as providing noticeable relief from general aches and pains.

But what exactly is thalassotherapy?

All thalassotherapy… read the rest of “What Is Thalassotherapy? ”

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”

Volcano Ash Flight Restrictions Update

21st April 2010:  Flights from Asia, Africa and America began landing in Britain last night after air regulators eased restrictions that had closed the skies.  The first flight to arrive at Heathrow was a BA from Vancouver at 10pm. A further nine arrivals landed  last night from Las Vegas, Delhi, Abuja, Mumbai and Bangkok.  Another 11 are expected to land from 5am this morning, an hour before Heathrow’s normal opening… read the rest of “Volcano Ash Flight Restrictions Update”

Iceland Volcano Airspace Restrictions Latest

Like many travel companies, we here at Sanctuary Spa Holidays have customers abroad (although not too highly stressed!) and are being asked by people what the situation is re flights to and from the UK.

Decisions on lifting or imposing airspace restrictions are entirely… read the rest of “Iceland Volcano Airspace Restrictions Latest”

Why Not Try A Spa Holiday?

It is that time of year again where the first couple of months at work after that Christmas break are kicking in and you have had enough of the office already. An idea of taking a nice long break in the Spring/Summer pops into your mind and you think, where on earth should I go this year and what should I do?

Are Healthy Living New Year Resolutions Bad For You?

“New year, new you” is a popular phrase, but feeing obliged to make New Year’s resolutions can be bad for you according to some reports.    Over seven million people in the UK make a New Year’s resolution, many of which have a negative focus that concentrates on perceived imperfections. If you don’t stick to those resolutions (and a lot of us don’t) then feelings of failure and inadequacy can be… read the rest of “Are Healthy Living New Year Resolutions Bad For You?”

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?”

Couples Retreat

The new Hollywood movie “Couples Retreat” starring Vince Vaughn and Jon Favreau has hit our screens with a buzz of initial excitement.  We like to think that the plot doesn’t entirely reflect the real nature of a Spa holiday, but then it is meant to be a comedy.  Jason Bateman and Kristen Bell play a pair desperately in need of relaxation and therapy to save their marriage, so they convince… read the rest of “Couples Retreat”

De-Stress With Spa Holidays

When you come round to booking your holidays, what are the criteria you go by when selecting your type or destination? A sunny location is usually towards the top of lots of people’s lists, as well as maybe beautiful scenery, good shopping or some real culture perhaps?  I’ll bet though, one of the main tick boxes for your holiday is relaxation… read the rest of “De-Stress With Spa Holidays”

Why Spa Skin Care Products Are So Much Better

If you’ve ever been lucky enough to have indulged in some pampering and had a spa treatment, no doubt you will have come away thinking “how on earth did they get my skin looking so good”. Products that you buy from the high street can rarely engender the same response and there is a very simple reason why.

Shop-bought products… read the rest of “Why Spa Skin Care Products Are So Much Better”

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!”

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”

What makes yoga so good for you?

While yoga has been used as a system of meditation and exercise in the east for literally thousands of years, it has only really been in the last 20 years or so that yoga has become so phenomenally popular worldwide.

It’s a great way to relax, get supple and exercise the body, but of course it’s not a miracle cure for life’s stresses and strains. Going to a couple… read the rest of “What makes yoga so good for you?”