Author: TheSpaTraveller

Daios Cove Luxury Resort and Villas – a Greek spa idyll By Chantal Borciani When it’s grey and cold at home, there is nothing quite like a sunny spa getaway. And as I sink into the cocoon of cloud-soft towels for my first 60-minute relax and renew massage at Daios Cove’s Anne Semonin Spa, the stresses and chills of home feel light years away. I’ve travelled to Daios Cove for a rejuvenating few days in the sun. It’s an easy 50-minute transfer from Heraklion airport to the stunning five-star resort on the north-eastern coast of Crete and as we wind…

A Scandinavian-chic House Spa The perfect spa day can be found at The House Spa, Dormy House Languishing in a field of English lavender is how you feel when relaxing in the sauna at the exquisite new spa at Dormy House in The Cotswolds. As the name suggests, The House Spa at Dormy, aptly nestles on the boundary of a golf club on the top Snowshill not far from the picturesque village of Broadway. For those spa-goers not familiar with golf, the name Dormy means a player ahead by a specific number of holes with same number of holes due…

Submerged in nature VICTORIA EVANS escapes to C-Side Spa at Cowley Manor and finds the perfect antidote to city life… A feeling of being utterly submerged in nature was induced by the sunken location of C-Side Spa, which has literally been sculpted into the landscape within the Gloucestershire grounds of Cowley Manor. Set back from the hotel, the spa is discreet, making it the perfect sanctuary to feel secluded from the hotel guests. The charmingly warm hue of Cotswold stone features heavily throughout. In the reception area, a sweeping dry-stone wall provided a semi-circle of seating, cleanly contrasted…

Lefay Resort & Spa Lago di Garda, in Italy harness the powers of Chinese medicine Lefay Resort & SPA Lago di Garda, the luxury eco spa resort overlooking Lake Garda in Italy, has introduced two new acupuncture treatments for 2016, based on the ancient principles of Chinese Aesthetic Medicine. The new aculifting and face massage with Gua Sha – Farfalla di Seta – is a non-invasive and non-toxic lifting treatment, which helps to reduce the signs of ageing. The treatment starts with acupuncture, which aims to slow the formation of wrinkles and stimulates the facial energy points to…

An Inspector Calls… The Thalassa Spa at the Anassa First impressions Anassa – meaning ‘queen’ in ancient Greek – is a luxury five-star hotel and spa resort on the Mediterranean shores of Cyprus. The hotel almost seems to be tumbling down the secluded hillside which lies on the north-west Akamas Peninsula, a land of rugged hills and olive groves, towards the sparkling sea below. The resort’s classical, white low-rise buildings and tropical gardens are arranged around an idyllic village square complete with its own Byzantine chapel. Wow Factor “Fresh is best” when it comes to Thalassa Spa’s holistic approach to…

NEWS: COMO Hotels & Resorts – Travel Notes – May 2016 LONDON THE HALKIN METROPOLITAN BANGKOK METROPOLITAN MIAMI BEACH METROPOLITAN PERTH THE TREASURY BHUTAN UMA PARO UMA PUNAKHA BALI UMA UBUD COMO SHAMBHALA ESTATE PHUKET POINT YAMU MALDIVES COCOA ISLAND MAALIFUSHI TURKS AND CAICOS PARROT CAY MAY 2016 This month, make the most of the great outdoors on a COMO vacation. Our locations present unique opportunities not only for active excursions, from kayaking in the Turks and Caicos to hiking volcanoes in Bali’s heart, but also an awakening of the spirit. A COMO journey is designed to inspire you to embrace a world of possibility,…

A to Z of Spa Facilities 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…

The Ultimate At-Home Anti-Ageing RitualLuxury Spa Results Without Leaving HomeThe Vibe: Intelligent formulation meets the disciplined serenity of the spa. Ageing well is no longer about chasing youth—it’s about investing in skin longevity.Today’s leading spa brands have translated their professional treatment expertise into high-performance at-home skincare rituals that genuinely rival clinical results.”Luxury is not about excess. It is about intelligent formulation, disciplined layering, and consistency.”35+ | Prevention & First Visible LinesThe StrategyFocus on biological maintenance: Hydration + barrier reinforcement = a proactive preventative ageing strategy.Elemis – Pro-Collagen Marine CreamA British spa icon powered by Padina Pavonica and marine actives. Clinically…

Promotion: Water is life Since Roman times, people around the world have been using water in all its forms to cleanse, heal and relax the body. While hot water stimulates the production of white blood cells thereby strengthening the immune system, cold water is a great recharger, reducing inflammation and helping to boost circulation. Where better then to spend the summer holidays than in Switzerland’s St. Moritz, where it’s possible to have amazing experiences in, on and around water, both hot and cold. View of Lake St. Moritz in summer; the outdoor pool at Kulm Spa St. Moritz …

How to be spa savvy “A good spa experience is more than just the treatment, it’s the whole encounter from when you arrive to when you leave,” said Janet Brice Content Director of Spa Traveller Wellness Her three top tips for making the most of your spa experience are: 1. Arrive early, by at least an hour before your treatment, to unwind and enjoy the steam and sauna facilities BEFORE your massage as this helps the muscles to relax. 2. Take along two swim suits as you may want to change from a one-piece into a bikini for your treatment…