Head off the beaten track in Sri Lanka, and you’ll find Ulpotha, Sri Lanka’s best yoga and Ayurvedic retreat. Nearly 30 years old, Ulpotha has stayed true to its identity. It still purposely has no Wi-Fi or electricity. The food is organic and vegetarian, and the yoga is taught by some of the best and most authentic yoga teachers.

Six Senses Kaplankaya in Turkey has the most complete and expert spa offering of all of the Six Senses luxury hotels.

Beaverbrook in Surrey, one of the best luxury hotels and spas in the UK. I reviewed in April 2024.

5 Reasons to Retreat in 2024..

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Preidlhof is one of the best destination spas in Europe. Come here for a bespoke programme, a menopause retreat or some downtime in the South Tyrol mountains.

Arguably one of the best hotels on the Amalfi Coast… and one of my favourite hotels in the world..

Personal review of the Stress Management Retreat at Ananda in the Himalayas - sleep better, live better…

Fritton Lake on the Norfolk/Suffolk border, is a great place for a short break, holiday or a day of activities as a member…great for all of the family, including four-legged friends.

Arguably one of the best hotels on the Amalfi Coast…

Beat the blues and book yourself into a spa..near or far…

Arguably the best all round luxury hotel in the Algarve. Hotels don’t come much better than Vila Vita Parc…

Boutique and Luxury Hotel openings in 2021

NEW HOTEL OPENING FOR 2021. Elang is a new private island playground with 6 lodges in the remote Anambas Islands, Indonesia.

Xigera Safari Lodge is the latest addition to The Red Carnation Hotel Collection. This boutique safari lodge in Botswana is a year-round destination. There are just 12 suites, including a 2 bedroom family suite, spa, pool and safari expeditions.

Paragon 700 Boutique Hotel & SPA, the only red palazzo in the whitewashed city of Ostuni, Puglia.