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LEFAY RESORT & SPA LAUNCHES LEFAY VITAL GOURMET:TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE WITH ITALIAN CULINARY EXPERTISELefay Resort & Spa Lago di Garda, the luxury eco spa resort overlooking Lake Garda in Italy, has launched Lefay Vital Gourmet, an innovative food concept combining the principles of classical Chinese Medicine with the best local seasonal produce and Italian culinary heritage.In line with the resort’s own Lefay Spa Method, which combines the preventative approach of Chinese medicine and modern Western techniques, Lefay Vital Gourmet is a fusion of traditional values and modern expertise. Menus in the resort’s two restaurants – La Grande Limonaia and Trattoria La Vigna – showcase an holistic way of…

Switch off – it’s time for a digital detox Digital detoxers ditch their devices – Ofcom. Is an obsession with smartphones, iPads and ‘screen time’ harming our children and us? Help is at hand… Sign-up to find our more about our Digital Detox and other Bespoke Guided Retreats – click here… Fifteen million UK internet users have undertaken a ‘digital detox’ in a bid to strike a healthier balance between technology and life beyond the screen, according to major new Ofcom research. The study of 2,025 adults and 500 teenagers reveals how our reliance on the internet is affecting people’s personal…

You are what you eat… The inspiration behind Spain’s prestigious SHA Wellness Clinic, Alfredo Bataller Parietti, who cured his own 30-year digestive disease in 30 days by changing his diet now shares his wisdom with you What inspired you to open SHA Wellness? I had suffered for 30 years with digestive diseases and although I had always been checked by doctors there was no improvement. At the age of 52 I was surprised and lucky to find a real solution thanks to a splendid nutritionist and other natural therapies. Once I discovered this new world, and mine was not an…

If you thought hot was better, think again. World champion sauna masters from Tamina Therme, in Grand Resort Bad Ragaz, Switzerland, give their top tips on how to enjoy this spa experience Sauna, which originated in Finland, is now one of the most popular spa treatments as people seek to sweat out the toxins while sitting in the small cabin-like rooms. But is hot really better? No, according to World champion sauna masters Diana Laig and Maik Brandenburg from Tamina Therme, a public thermal bath in Bad Ragaz, Switzerland. The SPA Traveller caught up with these experts and quizzed them…

Before booking your next treatment, check out our guide below to ensure your next massage is right for youSearch A-Z of massage Search Ayurveda: An ancient Indian holistic medical system involving diet, yoga, massage and herbal remedies based on five elements – earth, water, fire, air and space, stressing balance through your dosha. Ayurvedic Shirodhara: The streaming of warm oil onto the forehead (third eye), followed by a scalp massage and depending on the treatment, another body massage. Acupressure:An ancient healing art using the fingers, and other parts of the body, to skilfully press key points to stimulate the body’s natural, self-healing…

Before booking your next spa and wellness experience, check out our guide below to find our more about what facilities will help you ‘target your treatment!’ Search A-Z of spa facilities Search Aerobics studio Area used for floor exercises. Affusion shower massage Massage given under a relaxing, rain-like, warm shower of water or seawater. Increases blood circulation. Aquamedic pool Pool with specially positioned therapeutic jets for benefits such as relaxation and improving muscle tone. Bath Soaking or cleansing the body in water that is typically infused with salt, flowers, minerals or essential oils. May serve as a prelude to, or conclude a…

Green spa retreats around the world Janet Brice discovers eco-luxury retreats from Costa Rica to Australia — where you can languish in volcanic lagoons, unwind in rainforest chateaux and soak in cliff-top hot tubs overlooking wild Atlantic seas. Feature: Sustainable luxury spa retreats worldwide Regions: Australia, Costa Rica, South Africa, Malaysia, UK Focus: Eco-conscious design, geothermal spas, organic wellness Ideal For: Conscious luxury travellers     Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat, Australia “One feels simultaneously immersed in nature and indulgent luxury.” — Hugh Jackman Set across 500 acres in Queensland’s hidden Tallebudgera Valley, Gwinganna is Australia’s only fully organic health retreat. Perched…

Here is a Pilates glossary that includes some common terms used in Pilates practice: Pilates: A physical fitness system developed by Joseph Pilates that focuses on strengthening and lengthening muscles, improving posture and flexibility, and enhancing mind-body awareness. Core: The muscles of the abdomen, lower back, and hips that provide stability and support to the spine. Matwork: The practice of Pilates exercises performed on a mat, using body weight and minimal equipment. Reformer: A Pilates equipment that uses springs and pulleys to provide resistance for Pilates exercises. Cadillac: A Pilates apparatus that consists of a table with a frame above…

The Spa Traveller Wellness Awards, have featured some of the world’s hidden gems along with the best wellness day spas, best city spas for corporate wellness, best spa day and best spa retreat, best wellness hotel and resorts, wellness spa destinations and retreats. For more than a decade our global luxury spa and world-renowned spa and wellness awards, have become a benchmark for excellence within the spa and wellness industry. The spa and wellness awards provide a valid source of recognition for the best wellness centres in the United Kingdom and luxury wellness spas worldwide as voted for by The…

House of ELEMIS, MayfairIn the heart of Mayfair, House of ELEMIS offers a refined urban sanctuary for desk-bound professionals seeking restorative calm just moments from Oxford Street.Originally launched as a London day spa in 2001, House of ELEMIS occupies a spacious townhouse tucked discreetly within Lancashire Court — one of Mayfair’s most charming hidden mews. Despite being just five minutes from the bustle of Oxford Street, the atmosphere here feels worlds away. Jo Malone sits around the corner, Fenwick is a short stroll away, yet this quiet courtyard remains an oasis of calm.On arrival, guests are welcomed into a reception…