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Best winter spa treatments

Winter can be tough on our skin and our hair causing it to be dry and flaky or frizzy and flyaway, so here are our top picks for the best winter spa treatments for exfoliation, brightening your complexion and making you feel calm and relaxed.

Top destinations for spa breaks in Wales

Where to go on a spa break in Wales

Wales may not be the first destination that comes to mind when planning a spa getaway, but if you are hoping to take a break in the UK, the country is absolutely perfect. Boasting a number of superb spa resorts, it also offers splendid scenery ideal for relaxation.

Iceland's Blue Lagoon

Iceland's Blue Lagoon in pictures

Iceland's geothermal spa - the Blue Lagoon provides a unique spa experience where guests can be at one with nature whilst indulging in health and beauty treatments simultaneously. If you've ever had a hankering to visit or are simply curious then here's little taster for you.

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This year’s top spa trends

HolidayChic.co.uk went the Luxury Travel Fair last week to get the latest spa industry trends from Corrina Yap, spa Manager and Brand Ambassador at COMO Shambhala.

Edwardian castle hotel opens new spa in Wales

Luxury spa in Welsh castle to pioneer new treatments

The Moat, a new luxury spa facility at Ruthin Castle in Wales, has announced plans to offer some of the UK's most innovative spa treatments - including the UK’s first outdoor log-fired Sauna Tent.

Madeira boasts some luxurious spas

Discover Madeira's spas on a luxury break

No luxury getaway is complete without having an entire day of pampering in a fabulous spa, but if you choose Madeira for your holiday, you could go to a different wellness centre on every day of your trip as the island has so many for you to choose from.

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Top five UK spas

It’s National Spa Week this week, so it’s time to take advantage of the hundreds of deals and discounts being offered in spas around the country and treat yourself to a spot of indulgence and relaxation. Here are five of our favourite UK spas to inspire you.

National Spa Week returns to UK

National Spa Week returns

This year, the eighth National Spa Week returns to the UK from September 17 – 23 with some great offers at some of the UK’s most luxurious spas.

Chill out at one of Dublin's top spas

The top 3 reasons why Dublin makes for a chic break

Dublin is a fantastic city if you want a chic holiday. While you might think of the bustling Temple Bar area and the Guinness factory when asked to describe the Irish destination, there is a lot more to Dublin than its nightlife - although this is great too!

Miami launches Spa Month

Miami launches Spa Month

Miami is holding its fifth annual Miami Spa Month this month which will run from July 1 to August 31, and aims to solidify the city’s place as a global spa capital.

Treat yourself Dublin's top spas

Dublin's top spas - for the ultimate relaxing break

Dublin is a bustling city that is popular with tourists, but you might be surprised at just how green it is. There are lots of open spaces in the capital, as well as unspoilt countryside just a short drive away. This makes it the perfect setting for spas.

World’s most unusual spas

World’s most unusual spas

Come on a relaxing and rejuvenating journey with us as we discover the world’s most unusual spas, from sitting in bath of freshly brewed beer or sake, to treatments in ruins of an old fortress or a woodcutter’s cabins, or even experiencing God’s creation in seven days within seven unique glass cubes. Here’s our pick of the world’s most unusual spas.

Relax in one of LA's top spas

The best spas in LA: where to relax

LA is the ideal destination to head to if you want to experience some of the glitz and glamour that celebrities do. From designer shops on Rodeo Drive to gorgeous beaches, you will find everything you need for a relaxing break, including top spas.

New luxury spa treatments arrive at the Ritz

New luxury spa treatments arrive at the Ritz

The Ritz hotel in London has announced the arrival of a unique range of bespoke treatments and customisable skin care products, as well as three new Signature Treatments designed to relax and rejuvenate.

World’s most expensive spa treatments

World’s most expensive spa treatments

Diamonds, rubies, placentas and bottled water are just some of the ingredients used in spa treatments these days, all in the name of making us look younger, more revitalised, smoother and softer. These are just some of the world’s most expensive spa treatments, favourites with both actresses, athletes and pop stars.

Take a spa break in Bath

Enjoy a luxurious holiday in the south-west of England

If you believe you can only enjoy a chic break if you head abroad to exotic climes and beaches, think again. The south-west of England - and Bath in particular - is the perfect place to take a self-catering holiday for the ultimate relaxing getaway.

World’s most delicious foodie spa treatments

Feature: World’s most delicious foodie spa treatments

Do you sometimes look at a spa menu and think that it looks so delicious you could eat the treatments? Yes we do too, that’s why we’ve search the planet’s best spas to find you the most delicious foodie spa treatments in the world. So, sit back, relax and prepare to salivate.

Top five detox luxury detox holidays

Top five luxury detox holidays

January is the time to time to get healthy, cleanse your body from all those toxins acquired over the Christmas binge period and boost your immune system. It’s a new year and a new you, so beat those winter blues with some of the best detox holidays around the world. Health and Fitness Travel have revealed their top five detox holidays to get your new year off to a healthy start.

Why Jersey is perfect for a spa break

Why Jersey is perfect for a spa break

Jersey really is the ultimate destination in which to book a spa break. Not only is there a number of Jersey spas across the island to visit but you will also find them in several of the luxury hotels. Read on for our tips on some of the best you can visit.

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Top five luxurious things to do in Florence

Top five luxurious things to do in Florence

Italy is synonymous with luxury and where better for a luxurious city break than the Renaissance city of Florence? Here are some of our top five luxurious activities to do in the city, from gourmet eating, to opera in the Gardens of Boboli and Italian leather glove shopping.

Scandinavian chic in the heart of Palma de Mallorca

Hotel Tres, Palma de Mallorca

Esme Fox finds a boutique refuge and plenty of culture in Mallorca’s historic capital – Palma.