When we talk to our readers, a big bug-bear is lines and wrinkles. As nasty old Father Time takes his toll on our skin, it’s a given that he’s going to leave his mark. Whilst there are pl...
I’ve written before about how the link between spa-ing and nature — eco-therapy — can have an enormously beneficial effect on our mental health. Small wonder then, that the natural ...
Here at GSG HQ we’re big fans of social media (join us on Twitter and Facebook). It’s a fantastic way to keep in touch, in real time, with our wonderful readers and keep abreast of the la...
Hello lovely spa-goers! We hope you are all well. We’ve been very busy here at Good Spa Guide HQ. There have been spa trips, sunshine, rain, gorgeous products and a couple of much-needed nail f...
All these Bank Holidays have left The Good Spa Spies with their heads in the clouds. So, for this week’s spa news we’ve decided to stay firmly in fantasy land … won’t you join...
Here at The Good Spa Guide we’d like to think we know a thing or two about beauty. We spend our days in hot pursuit of inner and outer beauty, and we’ll stop at nothing in our quest to fi...
Ragdale Hall teams up with Marks & Spencer Some relationships are made in heaven. Quintessential English spa retreat Ragdale Hall have teamed up with classic high-street stalwart Marks & Spen...
Endlessly in Love? Many loved-up folks start to get palpitations when it comes to finding the perfect way to say “I love you”. Calm down! We know that it can be tough showing the one you ...
When it comes to island paradise, where finer a destination than Jamaica? Featuring warm tropical breezes, clear blue water, white sand and reggae beats, there’s no better place to forget about your ...
If there’s one thing that we know at Spa HQ, it’s that the wonderful internet is an incredibly powerful tool for spa-related sharing, and it’s becoming bigger and bolder by the minu...
In 2011 we wrote about spas as the world’s first social network for the lovely folks over at Ape to Gentleman. Historically, spas have been a place of social interaction, and a place to meet, t...
2012 is most definitely the year of the brow! Pencil-thin brows are gone, bleached brows are no more and you can (almost) say goodbye to your tweezers! 2012 is all-set to bring back big brows. Don...
It seems our VIP invites to the UK fashion event of the YEAR must have got lost in the post. But, of course, we are not bitter (much…) Rather than simply sit here quietly fuming into our last s...
Back on another trip to Canada for this Spa Spy… After falling in love with the Body Blitz spa on a previous trip, I couldn’t wait to see what else was on offer. There seems to be a curio...
DING DING! Round Two! Think Love Stinks? If all the schmoochy, lovie-dovie stuff makes you want to run screaming into a cave where you’ll remain until at least February 15th, then don’t d...
Popping along to a spa once in a blue moon isn’t going to change your life. In order to feel (and look) your best, you need to make the right lifestyle choices as well as getting some much-need...
Our spa spy monikers tell you a little bit about what we’re like. Shy Spy prefers privacy to mass-bathing, Single Spy is an oft-lone traveller, Sybarytic Spy really does like the finer things i...
How many of you got an iPhone, smartphone or iPad for Christmas? Our next spa trend for 2012 has to be health and wellness apps – designed especially for those on the move. We’ve been ast...
In early 2011 we were thrilled to bits to have the opportunity to have a couple of hours one-to-one with Anna Bjurstam, the new sole owner of Raison d’Etre — one of the most formidable sp...
September 2011 saw the opening of an exhibition like no other at DegreeArt.com’s Execution Rooms in London. Nailphilia was London’s first nail art exhibition; exploring the art of nail de...
So, my last Canadian spa on this trip. I’d checked out the best of the town — what about the country? The journey by cab from Jasper town centre to Jasper Park Lodge is enough on its own ...
Tesco to launch prestige beauty brands We broke the news about Tesco’s imminent launch of in-store You Beauty salons back in March. Now we’re pleased to announce that Tesco will be launch...
Back to Canada again! After my adventures in the hot tub on top of the world last year, Vancouver spa-ing had a lot to live up to. This time it was all about Vancouver’s hot new hotel spa, SENS...
There are many holistic and alternative therapies available in the modern world. There are some that are fantastically effective, and some that we’re pretty sure don’t work at all. Here a...
If you’re having a bad hair day, you can wear a hat. If you’re having a fat day, you can wear your fail-safe make-me-thinner underwear. If your face isn’t looking it’s best ...
When it comes to looking your best, it’s all about the preparation. A good exfoliator is an absolute must-have for every bathroom, but you need to pick carefully. Sensitive skin won’t app...
Everyone has something they can’t live without. For some, it’s their beloved pet; others can’t bear to miss an episode of their favourite TV show. For us, as well as having our very...
Following our hugely popular blog about Spring/Summer nail colour trends earlier in the year *takes a bow*, I’m back with my top trend tips for nails and hand care for Autumn/Winter. Not for th...
Facial fancies at Urban Retreat September will see the beginning of the Festival of Facials at Urban Retreat at Harrods. As part of their Decade of Decadence celebrations, Urban Retreat will be offer...
Flip-flops are a spa essential. We wouldn’t visit without a trusty pair. While we think that you need to spend a little bit to get some thongs that will last, we were surprised to hear of a pai...
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