Happy New Year, Happy New You
It’s that time of year again when everybody needs a bit of cheering up and TLC! Wellness has become a real buzzword in recent years and we have plenty of suggestions for yoga-lovers,…

It’s that time of year again when everybody needs a bit of cheering up and TLC! Wellness has become a real buzzword in recent years and we have plenty of suggestions for yoga-lovers, detox-pros or fitness-fanatics, but we also know that you need a bit of a pick me up in January so here are some of our favourite luxury breaks to make you all feel a bit better:
Eastern Promise
Kamalaya in Koh Samui promises to do more than give back some of what life takes away; it introduces you to a healthy lifestyle experience and reconnects you to the healer and visionary within.
A Wellness Sanctuary and Holistic Spa whose concept is Holistic Wellness for harmony in mind, body and spirit. Their wellness programs offer solutions for detox, yoga, stress and burnout, fitness and weight control. Centred around a monk’s cave that once served Buddhist monks as a place of meditation and spiritual retreat.
The Hidden Gem
Shanti-Som is a Wellbeing Retreat based in the middle of the Sierra de las Nieves Nature Park in Spain. It’s philosophies and design ethos are taken from the East and it offers yoga, pilates, detox, weight loss and fitness programmes. Go as a group or enjoy by yourself. This boutique hotel has fantastic personal service, customised itineraries and excellent food (and a fully stocked bar if required).
The Farm
Not far from Manila in the Philippines, you can find The Farm at San Benito. Set in a beautifully landscaped oasis where nature redresses the imbalances of modern life. The Farm is an award winning, luxury retreat, famed for it’s ‘natural’ approach to emotional and physical health.
There are many experiences to choose including detox, fitness and yoga packages. The spa treatment programmes are all-encompassing, covering everything from stress reduction to ayervedic yoga. Much of the produce from the restaurant is sourced from The Farm’s own organic garden, with vegan and raw food a stand out speciality.
Something a Bit Different
With BAs new direct flights to Costa Rica, this incredible country has now become more accessible. Tabacon is a stunning boutique hotel in 900 acres of lush tropical reserve near the Arenal Volcano and the largest network of naturally flowing hot springs. If wellness to you is more about nature and wildlife, with a world class spa, this is the place for you.
Combine a stay here with Punta Islita on the coast, where you can either relax or get involved in canopy zip-lining, sea-turtle watching, monkey safaris, art projects with local community artists and loads more…
Closer to Home
If you are haven’t the time or inclination to jet off for a wellness break, something closer to home but no less luxurious is The Hotel Café Royal on Piccadilly. We recently visited its luxurious spa and can highly recommend its healing properties and excellent menu.
Its spacious facilities for exercise and massage are just the beginning. From nutrition to meditation, and Reiki to Watsu, the treatments are incredible and the therapies and training offered are like at no other London hotel. Try the luxurious mind, body and soles spa day package for January. A perfect way to revive yourself after the stresses of Christmas!