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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oldbagonaplane
- Dec 1, 2022
- 6 min
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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oldbagonaplane
- May 11, 2020
- 7 min
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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oldbagonaplane
- Apr 27, 2020
- 3 min
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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oldbagonaplane
- Feb 6, 2020
- 1 min
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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oldbagonaplane
- Jan 1, 2020
- 1 min
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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oldbagonaplane
- Dec 28, 2019
- 5 min
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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oldbagonaplane
- Nov 20, 2019
- 2 min
Hong Kong: Kau Chim and Jiaobei Blocks
Kau Chim and Jiaobei Blocks
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oldbagonaplane
- Oct 18, 2019
- 4 min
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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oldbagonaplane
- Oct 14, 2019
- 2 min
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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oldbagonaplane
- Oct 11, 2019
- 2 min
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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oldbagonaplane
- Aug 10, 2019
- 5 min
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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oldbagonaplane
- Jul 15, 2019
- 3 min
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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oldbagonaplane
- May 9, 2019
- 1 min
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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oldbagonaplane
- Mar 7, 2019
- 4 min
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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oldbagonaplane
- Mar 6, 2019
- 4 min
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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oldbagonaplane
- Mar 4, 2019
- 2 min
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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oldbagonaplane
- Dec 29, 2018
- 6 min
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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oldbagonaplane
- Nov 20, 2018
- 4 min
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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oldbagonaplane
- Oct 5, 2018
- 2 min
Stowe Cider Uber Scrub
Since posting this article, The Stowe Mountain Lodge has changed its name to Spruce Peak at Stowe Mountain. The Spa Stowe Mountain Lodge...
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