Raffles Dubai Egyptian Gold facial might be the worlds most decadent spa treatment
The Egyptian Gold facial at Raffles Dubai.
The emirates streets arent paved with gold quite yet, but in Dubai a beauty treatment in which the clients face is covered with the precious metal makes perfect sense.Thi
Tipi Valley, Portugal: Where Bali meets Europe
Praia de Odeceixe, Portugal.
Yoga, surfing and spectacular beaches. Sound like Bali? Think again.
Life is simple on the south-western tip of Europe. On Portugals western Algarve, people live from fishing boat to
Six of the best: Budapest bathhouses
SZECHENYIÂÂ: More than a century old, this vast, open-air bathhouse has long been a favourite with locals. Comprising 18 pools - three outdoor, 15 indoor - its one of the largest natural thermal spa pools i
Vana Retreat, Dehradun: Om chanting at Indias five-star ashram
Idyllic: Vana Retreat is a sophisticated resort that fuses Indian traditions and therapies with stylish spa cuisine and a crisp,
modern aesthetic.
From Dehraduns Jolly Grant Airport, a one-hour flight from Delhi, Thano
West Hollywood SoulCycle: The fitness cult sweeping the USA
Victorias Secret models at a SoulCycle benefit.
The music is pumping and so are my legs, working harder than ever before in an effort to keep up with the taut, fit young thighs whizzing in unison around me. As the
Taking the waters: the best spas in Victoria and Melbourne
Peninsula Hot Springs has a hilltop spa with 360-degree views of the Mornington Peninsula.
Star gaze at the Peninsula Hot Springs.
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New Zealand luxury retreat: Finding zen at Aro Ha Wellness Retreat
Soaking up the atmosphere at the Aro Ha Wellness Retreat.
The wake-up call is surprisingly charming, given its not yet 6am and were at the Aro Ha Wellness Retreat on a picturesque hillside in New Zealands Southern Alp
The Farm at San Benito luxury retreat: The Philippines only five-star health sanctuary
The healing sanctuary at The Farm.
Amy Cooper immerses herself in a farm stay with a difference deep in the Philippine jungle.
A peacock pauses beside a glass-green lagoon. He sees us, rustles his tail and cont
Why exercise when travelling can be a hilariously frustrating cultural experience
Finding somewhere to exercise when youre travelling can be a real mission. Illustration: Michael Mucci
Finding a fitness regime in a foreign country can be a workout in itself, writes Benjamin Law.
Exercising in a fo
Health spas: Gwinganna on the Gold Coast is a perfect place to heal
Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat general manager Sharon Kolkka by the pool.
Sitting uncomfortably, at a table of strangers, talk turns to why were here.The setting is Gwinganna in the Gold Coast hinterland, arguably Au
Yoga holidays combined with other activities: The new stars of yoga
Celebrity trainer James Duigan (his client list includes Elle Macpherson, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Hugh Grant) is the founder of Bodyism, a holistic approach (embracing exercise, diet and mindfulness) to
Wellness holidays: Worlds 15 most amazing spa retreats
Radiance Retreats in the Pyrenees. Facilitated by renowned Byron yogi Jessie Chapman, these lush retreats are a mix of yoga and meditation, nutritional talks, guided nature walks, gourmet meals, cleansing jui
Paradise? This looks like hell to me
Many people are now going to exotic places to do yoga, rather than to drink beer.
Ah, paradise. Its all about swaying palm trees and white sand beaches. Its exclusive mountain lodges set high in the snow-capped al
Grass Roots Yoga retreat, Thailand review: Join the reboot camp
A retreat to recharge your body and mind
Four students from Grass Roots Yoga in Melbourne go on retreat in Thailand. Mid
Anantara Resort, Cambodia: A traditional Khmer massage
Massage in Southeast Asia is not everyones idea of a good time.
I have misgivings about spas. I dont like the subservient feet-washing business. It also doesnt help that my plates of meat are hideously ticklish in
Rehab in Thailand at The Cabin Chiang Mai resort: Where you can heal in paradise
The Cabin, Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centre.
Travellers to Thailand have long appreciated the restorative powers of a holiday in the Land of Smiles. Arrive frazzled, burnt out and wearing your shoulders as earrings,
Santa Monica: Californias wellness capital
Every form of yoga – from paddleboard, acro, aerial, yoga booty ballet – reigns supreme in the holistic temple that is Santa Monica.
I once had a panic attack thinking about the earths rotation, a young woman, we
Getting naked in Austrian saunas: What its like being nude with 40 strangers
Sharing a room with 40 naked Austrians isnt so bad.
The initial reaction when you walk into a room and find 40 naked strangers staring at you is to turn the other way and run. And so thats what I did, ignoring th
New Zealand cycling trips: Best single-day rides
The Timber Cycling Trail
Follow Megan Gale as she cycles The Timber Trail and discovers the region. This video brought to
The worlds best hotels for a spa getaway
Amilla Fushi Tree Houses.
Chiva Som, Thailand. Fifty-eight suites and villas surround a resort pool and the usual gym, meditation salas and the like but the crown is the undergr
