Review of The Givenchy Spa

22 April 2011

Mauritius: a holiday destination on most people’s list. And why? Because it is one of the most beautiful places in the world, sat in the heart of the Indian Ocean surrounded by beautiful sparkling waters and lined with white, sandy beaches and covered in tropical vegetation.

The Givenchy Spa at Le Saint Géran Hotel sits on the east coast of the island, with a fresh, cool breeze blowing in from the south. The region is immersed in sunlight with pleasantly warm climates for most of the year making it a perfect getaway.

The spa boasts eight treatment rooms where you can indulge in one of the many therapies. The three signature treatments are all designed to rejuvenate the body and mind and bring back your youthful self in the hands of the expert therapists. A massage is also a wonderful way to relieve stress and remove tension, while the muscles are relaxed using a superb array of essential oils with healing ingredients.

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Review of Serenity Spa

21 April 2011

The Serenity Spa is nestled into the beautiful English countryside in County Durham, with its rolling hills and wonderful lighthouse right on the coast where the raging waves crash against the shore. The spa is housed inside a Georgian style building, reflecting some of the country’s history.

The spa has won awards including the Best Spa for Style by the Sunday Times, a national British newspaper, as well as Best UK Spa by Condé Nast Traveller. These awards prove the popularity of the complex.

Feng Shui is the inspiration for this spa’s oriental decor, and the entire place is clad with limestone, granite and teak to add to the tranquil and serene atmosphere making it a place where deep relaxation and meditation is possible.

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Review of Palazzo Arzarga Spa

24 March 2011

The Italians are famed for their laid back way of life, and relaxation is the philosophy of the Palazzo Arzarga Spa. Overlooking the glistening waters of Lake Garda, it is the perfect place to unwind and breathe in the fresh, clean air of one of the most beautiful areas of the world.

The spa is housed in a magnificent 15th century mansion, making it feel as though you have walked into a fairytale. It promises to regenerate every part of your body, and leave you feeling fresh and healthy. You will be safe in the hands of the experienced therapists.

There is a variety of treatments on offer, including the ‘youth booster’, which replenishes the skin leaving you younger looking, with soft and silky skin. The therapy includes the use of plant extract from the Japanese Pueraria Lobata plant, which aids cell regeneration.

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Review of Turnberry Spa

10 March 2011

Buried in the gorgeous Scottish coastline is the stunning Turnberry Resort housed in a wonderfully historic Edwardian building which sits on 800 acres of lush green land. And inside you can find a tranquil spa which overlooks the Irish Sea in a serene oasis of calm.

The large swimming pool is in the centre of the spa, with a whirlpool for your to sit and unwind, and an outdoor terrace for the warmer days. The pool is surrounded with huge windows that make you feel as if you’re out in nature, but with the comforting warmth of the indoors.

The range of facials are designed to regenerate the skin and remove excess oil and dirt to leave you with a bright and glowing complexion reminiscent of your youth. They also rehydrate the skin which increases elasticity and makes the skin more supple.

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