Amazing underwater hotel rooms, restaurants and spas, from Dubai to the Maldives

Some may dream of faraway beaches, others of mountains or jungles in exotic lands — but how about escaping beneath the water for a holiday in the company of fish? But we’re not talking about diving holidays. A growing number of tourist destinations are now offering overnight stays and other underwater experiences including spas and … Read more

Spas have reopened, so what changes can you expect before you take the plunge?

We can reach for the spas again! Health clubs have reopened, so what changes can you expect before you take the plunge? It’s five weeks since spas were allowed to re-open and they’ve been missed  The UK now has more than 900 spas, employing around 45,000 people But what are they like in the brave … Read more

How to explore the world from home during coronavirus lockdown, from secret surf to sparkling spas

The Armchair Traveller reveals how to explore the world from home: Relive your surfing summer and discover the UK’s best spas Californian surfer Chris del Moro returns to his Italian roots in Bella Vita   Check out The 12 Spas We Can’t Wait To Revisit list at goodspaguide.co.uk Hotel-lovers can immerse themselves in their histories in … Read more

The hotels where… the spa’s the star from Sopwell House to the Old Course Hotel

There was a time when a spa in a British hotel meant a couple of treatment rooms in the basement. These days, wellness offerings are often the main draw, offering everything from sunlight therapy to altitude training – and even an underwater treadmill… SOPWELL HOUSE, ST ALBANS Classical design: One of the treatment rooms at … Read more