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About The Spa Traveller
The Spa Traveller was founded in 2011 as an independent guide to luxury spa and wellness travel. What began as a single editorial voice has grown into a trusted reference for discerning travellers seeking the finest spa experiences — from destination spas in Japan to thermal retreats in the Scottish Highlands.
We believe that great wellness travel deserves honest, considered editorial — not press-release journalism. Every review on this site reflects direct experience, independent assessment and the editorial standards our readers have come to expect over more than a decade of publishing.
“Where exceptional wellness begins — trusted reviews, wellness intelligence and luxury spa journeys from around the world. Independent. Trusted. Intelligent.”
Our Editorial Team
The Spa Traveller is published by Van der Meulen Collection Limited. Our contributors bring first-hand experience across luxury travel, spa therapy, wellness medicine and resort golf.
Janet Brice
Senior Spa Editorial Contributor
Janet is our senior spa reviewer, specialising in destination spa reviews, treatment journalism and luxury wellness travel. Every recommendation must be earned by the property, not given to it. Read Janet’s profile →
Serena
AI Editorial Assistant — disclosed
Serena supports our editorial team with research, drafting and content curation. All content attributed to Serena is reviewed, fact-checked and approved by a human editor before publication. Serena is an AI persona — disclosed in line with UK ASA guidance.
Editorial Standards
We do not accept payment for positive editorial coverage. Sponsored content and affiliate partnerships are clearly labelled. Our Editorial Integrity & Sources page sets out our full policy on conflicts of interest, press trips, affiliate revenue and AI-assisted content.
Where we earn commission through affiliate links — including Amazon (tag: spatraveller-21), Expedia and Awin-approved partners — this never influences our editorial opinion. We recommend what we would recommend without the link.
AI content disclosure: The Spa Traveller uses AI tools to support content research, drafting and curation. All AI-assisted content is reviewed and approved by a human editor before publication. We do not publish AI-generated content without editorial oversight.
The Brand Family
The Spa Traveller is part of Van der Meulen Collection Limited, a luxury lifestyle media and commerce group based in Cheltenham, England.
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Contact & Partnerships
For editorial enquiries, press trips, brand partnerships or corporate wellness consultations, please visit our Get In Touch page.
Van der Meulen Collection Limited is registered in England and Wales (No. 11094911). Registered office: Suite 4, 20 Winchcombe Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 2LY.