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Wellness: Ritual Bathing Around the World
The curative benefits of spiritual bathing have long been observed throughout many different cultures. This post gives a few examples of tho
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Sep 27, 202410 min read
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ICELAND: City Break Saudade on the Sidewalks of ReykjavÃk
November 2022 Iceland is a superb holiday destination; perfect for a chic mini-break in vibing ReykjavÃk, Spa-hopping at the nation's...
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Dec 2, 20228 min read
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SPA TRAVEL ICELAND: Luxury Among the Lava at the Retreat Spa Resort and Silica Hotel, Blue Lagoon
Spa Travel: The Blue Lagoon in Iceland opened two luxury hotels in 2018, the Retreat Spa Resort and the Silica Hotel.
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Dec 1, 20226 min read
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Wellness: The Art of Living Centre; Boone, North Carolina, USA
Three years ago we went on our first ashram retreat and wellness retreat at the Art of Living Centre in Boone NC, USA.
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May 11, 20207 min read
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Wellness: Metta Meditation, CoverGirl
Metta Meditation is a traditional Buddhist loving-kindness meditation. This practice helps develop our capacity for compassion .
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Apr 27, 20203 min read
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SPA TRAVEL: The Hibiscus in Full Bloom at the Oyster Box Spa, Durban, South Africa
Surrounded by lush gardens and gently bubbling koi ponds, the Spa at the Oyster Box Hotel gives a master class in luxurious tranquillity....
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Feb 6, 20201 min read
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SPA & WELLNESS: Ikigai; The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life
I recently went to an astrologer who estimated my life to be approximately 110 years long. I bought the book "Ikigai" by Hector Garcia to...
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Jan 1, 20201 min read
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THE YEAR; 2019
I began my year in sunny Cape Town, South Africa, searching for odd and hidden sites to see. I failed in my efforts to find the abandoned...
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Dec 28, 20195 min read
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Hong Kong: Kau Chim and Jiaobei Blocks
Kau Chim and Jiaobei Blocks
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Nov 20, 20192 min read
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SPA TRAVEL: Nemacolin Woodlands Spa and Golf Resort, Laurel Highland Mountains, Western PA USA
Nestled in 3000 beautiful acres in Western Pennsylvania, Nemacolin Woodlands Resort is a great resort, with attractions for everyone.
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Oct 18, 20194 min read
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SPA TRAVEL; Picasso and Pampering at The Spa at the Wynn Encore Hotel & Casino, Boston Harbour
The Wynn Encore at Boston Harbour is a deep dive into luxury. While the hotel is over the top, the spa is a study of minimalist pampering
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Oct 14, 20192 min read
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ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA; Fun, Sun and Fitzgerald at the Don CeSar
-Contributed by Big Sis, Carole Dick Generations of jet-set travellers in search of luxury and weather perfection have flocked to Saint...
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Oct 11, 20192 min read
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Galway City Break: Ireland's Gem on the Bay Coast. And a Stay at the Galmont Hotel & Spa
Ireland, Galway City Break. Wandering around Ireland's Gem on the Bay Coast.
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Aug 10, 20195 min read
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England: The Grove Golf Resort & Sequoia Spa
The Grove, located 15 miles NW of London, sits within 300 acres of glorious Hertfordshire countryside. Cassiobury Park, with it winding...
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Jul 15, 20193 min read
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Hong Kong: Spa Travel & Melo Spa
Massage is a great way for the body to recuperate after a long flight. If you are lucky enough to stay in a hotel with a spa, pop in for...
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May 9, 20191 min read
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Spa Travel USA: Miraval & Canyon Ranch
MIRAVAL RESORT TUSCON, ARIZONA USA www.miravalarizona.com Quite a while ago, I watched an episode of Ellen when she gave away spa...
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Mar 7, 20194 min read
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Spa Travel: Cape Town, South Africa
Lately I have realised that I have strayed from the original intention for this blog. My plan for this blog was to provide information...
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Mar 6, 20194 min read
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SHA Wellness Clinic: Alicante, Spain
Lately I have realised that I have strayed from the original intention for this blog. My plan for this blog was to provide information...
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Mar 4, 20192 min read
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2018: My Year of Spa and Living Dangerously (sort of)
Exactly one year ago I started this blog with the intention of becoming a world famous travel essayist, specialising in spa resorts and...
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Dec 29, 20186 min read
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Spa Travel, Nepal: The questionable capability of a clammy-handed chirapsia.
I have just returned from a spectacular volunteer trip to Nepal. My group painted classrooms in the Guira Shnkar Primary School in...
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Nov 20, 20184 min read
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