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Kingdom at Penshurst, Kent: a ‘nourish and flourish’ destination

Freelance writer, Chantelle Pattemore, explores the wellbeing offerings at a hidden retreat in Penshurst, Kent.

RAKxa Integrative Wellness: “It’s like no other wellness retreat I’ve ever been to”

Tim Samuels visits an exceptional health and wellness retreat near Bangkok that’s truly out of this world.

Oasyhotel review: Back to nature at an Italian wilderness retreat

Liz Earle embraces the call of the wild, as she shares a review of her stay at Oasyhotel, alongside her son, Kit.

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Simply Healing Detox Retreat Review

The Simply Healing detox retreat claims to offer effective residential detox diets and weight loss juice programmes, set in the relaxing West Sussex countryside. We went along to find out exactly what’s involved and whether it had any benefits. As I walked up the sweeping driveway, I felt I was approaching a grand old mansion-house hotel. Once I stepped through the […]
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The Dolomites by bike – or hike

What better way to see the Dolomites than on a bike? Or even on a hike? Our Travel Editor, Emma Winterschladen, headed to South Tyrol in Northeast Italy for a weekend of hiking and biking among alpine flora, craggy peaks and crisp mountain air of the Dolomite Mountains. The hills are alive in Italy. Specifically […]
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Blue Palace Resort Greek Spa Review

Blue Palace – a Luxury Collection Resort and Spa, Crete Celebrities are drawn to the island of Crete to relax at this luxury Greek spa, so we thought we’d try it out for ourselves. The clue is in the name of this five-star luxury hotel. Here, you are greeted at every turn by stunning views of cerulean […]
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Anguilla – one of the Caribbean’s best-kept secrets

Anguilla is one of the Caribbean’s best- kept secrets, and all the better for it! In search of guaranteed sunshine, warm seas, rest and relaxation (and some serious luxury), Polly Beard headed to the picture-perfect Caribbean island of Anguilla. While tourism has been slowly on the increase in Anguilla, there are still no cruise ships, […]
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Euphoria Retreat Greek Spa Review

Liz Earle took a trip to the Euphoria Retreat in the Peloponnese, with her daughter Lily, to review this newly opened Greek spa. Stepping through the vast glass doors of the newly opened Euphoria Spa is an extraordinary experience – a world away from what you’d consider a ‘traditional’ Greek spa and more akin to an Indian pilgrimage. […]
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Escape to the Seaside: The Schoolroom Cottage, Pembrokeshire

We continue our tour of British seaside getaways with this quaint schoolroom cottage in Pembrokeshire. Cliffs, golden beaches and limestone stacks make up the textured landscape of this corner of Wales. It’s here, in the picturesque village of Bosherston, that you’ll find the self-catered sanctuary that is The Schoolroom Cottage. Located just a hop, skip […]