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Feeling anxious? Try an art retreat holiday for a mental reset

Art is now a common form of therapy used everywhere from mental health hospitals to wellbeing charity programmes.

Lifestyle

Meet 100-year-old Tomoko Horino: The world's oldest beauty advisor

Tomoko Horino, a centenarian, holds the title of the world's oldest beauty adviser, defying societal norms in 1960s Japan when married women were expected to stay home.

Lifestyle

Ruins and reform: Istanbul hothouse show explores historic hammam

The wellness benefits of creating and consuming art are well documented. One historic bathhouse in Istanbul, however, is taking the crossover of creativity and wellbeing to a new level and unexpected directions.

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Staying at Italy’s treetop wellness resort felt like a dream

A luxury treehouse with a secret forest hidden within: My dreamy break in Italy’s treetop resort.

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'I got €20 botox in South Korea and I’m hooked’

Inside South Korea’s viral beauty clinics - where botox costs only €20.

Experiences

This island paradise is now home to an equine spa retreat

‘Horses, in our experience, simply speed things up, a little bit like how an art therapist uses their paint.’

Experiences

Living the high life: Europe’s best hotels offering CBD spa treatments

From Ibiza to the Algarve, these spas are offering cannabis-derived CBD treatments.

Experiences

What’s it like to visit a CBD spa? I went to the Algarve to find out

Cannabis-derived CBD is taking the spa world by storm. I tried Portugal’s first CBD spa to find out how it all works.

Experiences

Hot headed? Control your mind with 'moving meditation’ in China

The basic principle is ‘to teach people how to overcome hardship with softness’.

Destinations

The European capital with the most spas might surprise you

Are you ready to put R&R front and centre of your holiday? You won’t go far without falling into a spa in these European cities.

Experiences

Wellness retreats aren’t just for ‘bendy people’ - here’s why

We take a look at what 5 different retreat experiences have to offer the body and soul.

Experiences

Beer lover? Take a bath in it at France’s first beer spa

Take a sip and a dip in the baths at Strasbourg’s beer spa for an unusual day of relaxation.

Health news

Cannabis 'stock exchange' launches in Europe as CBD market booms

An online trading platform for cannabis products is hoping to disrupt Europe’s booming CBD market and bring more transparency to consumers.

Experiences

Bulgaria is a top destination for 2022 wellness breaks - here's why

In partnership with Bulgaria Travel

From balneological resorts set amongst a backdrop of abundant mineral springs to temperate weather that lends itself to climatotherapy, we explore the best Bulgaria has to offer in terms of year-round treatments, recreation and rest for your holidays in 2022.

Destinations

This German island embraces nature and nudism

The island is known as the Queen of the North Sea and has been a popular wellness destination for more than 100 years.

Destinations

Slovenia: Low cost luxury stays in Europe’s best kept secret

This country has a wealth of undiscovered food, culture and nature experiences.

Destinations

Silent getaways: Holiday stays so quiet you could hear a pin drop

The world’s most tranquil destinations will help you find your inner peace in no time.

Stays

5 spa breaks in Europe with breathtaking views

Relax in an outdoor pool in the Swiss Alps or sun yourself by the pool in Greece.

Stays

Can virtual wellness retreats really compete with a beach in Bali?

What it's like taking part in a wellness retreat from your living room.

Conscious Travel

'Biohack' your body with these futuristic wellness treatments

'Biohacking' is the next big trend in treatments - but there is a hefty price tag if you want to give it a go.