Spa Breaks & Wellness Weekends
Porto, a haven for wine lovers
It's time to start thinking about summer getaways: where, when, where to stay and what to do. Here is our guide to Porto, the city which gave port its name
Andorra: Top 10 relaxing spa hotels
The spring waters at Roc del Metge in Caldea and the numerous hotel treatments guarantee relaxation and wellbeing in Andorra
Bahia del Duque: star appeal on Tenerife
Shakira, Stephanie of Monaco and Mariah Carey are just three of the celebrity names to have enjoyed the comfort of the Gran Hotel Bahia del Duque in Tenerife. Check out why the resort is one of the havens of the moment for A-listers.Award-winning golf in the Algarve
There have always been lots of reasons to visit the Algarve, the southernmost region of Portugal – the weather, the picturesque coastal scenery, the marvellous local seafood, the sports... And the sports aren't limited to sailing, diving and other water sports, as is clear from the fact the region has just been named the 'best value golf destination in Continental Europe' by the British magazine 'Today's Golfer'.
Super ideas for Valentine's getaways
Valentine's Day doesn't have to be the same old, same old. Whatever interests you share with your partner, there are day trips and romantic breaks to suit all tastes, all around Britain.
Pimalai, luxury and leisure in a jungle setting
Koh Lanta, a beautiful tropical island in the Andaman Sea off the southern coast of Thailand is calling to you to leave behind the daily grind and head for this remote haven, away from the big hotels, to one of the very best spa resorts in the world.
Take a healthy break
Spa towns on the edge of the Black Forest, medicinal springs, endless landscapes to explore at your own leisure, luxury health resorts offering all the treatments and therapies in the book... if you're looking for a destination for an R&R break, Germany has it all.Indigo Pearl Resort: industrial chic in an exotic Thai setting
Life on the Thai island of Phuket is clearly shaped by the warm seductive waters of the Andaman Sea. Here, where the turquoise waves lap at the white edge of Nai Yang beach, set amid the lush green of a plantation, lies the Indigo Pearl, one of the most unique resorts on these tropical shores.
Autumn relaxation in the Italian Alps
If autumn's getting you down and you find the thought of the approaching winter daunting, a short break may be just what the doctor ordered. The stunning Aosta Valley in the Italian Alps offers a range of options to help you relax and forget about the rat race.
Parrot Cay – 1,000 unspoiled acres in the Caribbean
In the Turks and Caicos Islands lies this beautiful private isle, with a mile-long beach of fine golden sand lapped by turquoise waters. This place, where time seems to stand still, is a haven of tranquillity that draws the rich and famous to relax and indulge themselves with the range of eastern therapies available at the luxurious Asian-style spa.
Casa del Mar: shades of blue on Corsica's southern coast
On the south coast of Corsica, the simple lines of this avant-garde hotel are a contrast to the rugged landscape of the island.
Spas fit for a future queen
What better way to calm the nerves of any bride before her big day than a relaxing session at a luxury spa? We can't say whether any of our chosen establishments has had the honour of pampering Kate Middleton in the run up to the ceremony on Friday, but they are some of the best in Britain for exclusive therapies and luxury beauty indulgence.
Wolgan Valley: eco-chic down under
The interest in 'green' travel has never been so great. And that means that you can now combine sustainability with style, and enjoy a break in Australia's rugged Blue Mountains without sacrificing one iota of class.
Martinhal, a retreat in the Algarve
Overlooking the Atlantic, between the Natural Park of Southwest Alentejo and Costa Vicentina, this boutique hotel boasts modern architecture, elegant design and green credentials.
Sha Wellness Clinic: Spain's best health hotel
Just outside the pretty coastal town of Altea in the Spanish province of Alicante, the award-winning Sha Wellness Clinic offers a perfect setting for an peaceful – and healthy – getaway.
The glitz list: destinations with glamour
If you're the type who won't travel without your bling, have a separate case just for your Gucci gear and a penchant for French champagne, you may well already be familiar with some of these top A-list destinations chosen by Lonely Planet.
Bhutan: the last Shangri-La
Until around ten years ago, the people of this small Himalayan kingdom had no access to television, and mobile phones didn't make an appearance until the twenty-first century. Today the country is slowly opening up to the west while taking great care to meet the challenge of joining the modern world without losing sight of the spirituality and adherence to tradition that permeates Bhutanese daily life.
Havens of relaxation in Ibiza
This year, autumn begins in the northern hemisphere on September 23rd, but there are still places where you can prolong the summer with a relaxing break. Here we select five boutique hotels on the island of Ibiza where you can stock up on sunshine for the season ahead.
Pure relaxation at the Royal Palm, Mauritius
Located in Grand Bay, on the northwest coast of Mauritius, the Royal Palm hotel overlooks a beach of fine white sand and peaceful waters. A sumptuous spa, restaurants offering 'haute cuisine', and pleasant, attentive and professional service are the strong points of the this boutique hotel, making it an ideal location for an intimate getaway with your partner.
A taste of Spanish olive therapy
We've known for a long time that olive oil is healthy. Now 'oleotourism' gives you the chance to prove it for yourself: take a trip that includes touring the olive groves, oil samplings, museums, restaurants, spa treatments... and the perfect place to stay is a hotel-olive press.
Paradise in Polynesia: the Bora Bora Lagoon Resort & Spa
It's abundantly clear that Mother Nature has been generous in the Polynesian islands; it's also clear that she has particularly blessed the island of Motu Toopua. Here, in the middle of the magnificent Bora Bora lagoon, one of the most beautiful and exotic locations in the world, the Bora Bora Lagoon Resort & Spa is set facing the mystical Mount Otemanu
NH Royal Beach Punta Cana: A new luxury resort in the Dominican Republic
The endless white sand beaches of Punta Cana are lined with graceful coconut palms and tropical flowers, and framed by the turquoise waves of the Caribbean; this is the location NH Hotels have chosen for their newest hotel.
The world's most luxurious spas
Open your eyes and your senses, too, as we reveal some of the most exclusive spas on the planet. From Jordan to Indonesia, from Iceland to Japan, indulge yourself with the exclusive treatments on offer. Just pick a destination.
Treat yourself at a designer label hotel
From Victorio & Lucchino to Ralph Lauren, from Mariscal to Bulgari: if you're looking for a hotel with original architecture and style that's true to the philosophy of its designer, a product of the imagination of its creator, here we offer you a selection of exclusive hotels with the unmistakable signature of prestigious names.
