Words: Violet
Dealing with a backlog of hangovers from the Christmas season can leave you dreaming of an escape from the grind of reality. Whether it’s a sumptuous massage break in the British countryside, or a week of cucumber juice and sunshine in Cyprus, one of these luxurious health spas will blow out the cobwebs and lead you gently into 2014. A truly gentlemanly experience.
Ushvani, Mayfair
Named ‘London’s Most Luxurious Spa’, if time is not on your side then this London spa is for you. Practice yoga in their wood-panelled sentosa studio, luxuriate in the hydrotherapy pool and lie back in the tea room, all situated just a hop and a skip away from Sloane Square.
Eden Day Spa, Nottinghamshire
If 24 hours is all you have, this Newark sanctuary hosts a range of pampering packages sure to replenish you from head to toe. Amid the countryside air, choose from a ‘simply spa’ or ‘perfectly pampered’ day experiences.
Columbia Beach Resort, Cyprus
When remaining in England just will not do, the eternally sunlit island of Cyprus will be of doubtless appeal. Situated on the infinite white sands of the Pissouri coastline, this spa offers every treatment a man could desire in immaculate surroundings. The only danger is that you may not ever leave.
Kulm Hotel, Switzerland
St. Moritz has long be hailed as the ultimate hangout for the jet set (most famously in the Peter Sarstedt classic ‘Where Do You Go To My Lovely’) The ultimate spa hotel, set amongst the legendary mountains, is as opulent as it gets. Emerge from the snowy hills a new, and possibly better man.
Assawan Spa & Health Club, Dubai
If you have ever been face to face with one of the world’s only 6 star hotels, then you’ll know the feast for the eyes that is the Burj Al Arab. Get your heart going in the plunge pool, lie back and enjoy the magical hands of the professional therapists, and finish the day with a dip in the infinity pool at sunset. The ultimate escape in the quintessential luxury spa.
By Meg Abbott
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