Health and wellness has become top priority during these challenging times and despite scientific and technological advancements, there has been a resurgence of ancient healing practices such as traditional Chinese medicine and home remedies. What is Traditional Chinese Medicine Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has evolved over thousands of years and has changed little over the […]
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Travel Trends In River Cruising
While travellers continue to prioritise health and safety, they are increasingly looking to plan longer, immersive travel experiences to better appreciate nature, live in the moment and reconnect with friends and family. This is according to AmaWaterways’ co-owners Rudi Schreiner, Kristin Karst and Gary Murphy who forecast positive travel trends which are driving heightened demand […]
Guard Against Air Pollution
Air Pollution In many areas of the world, concentrations of ambient air pollutants exceed levels associated with increased risk of acute and chronic health problems. Although mostly invisible to the naked eye, the air is full of particulate matter (PM); chemicals, soil, smoke, dust and allergens. The quantity of PM increases and creates hazy smog […]
A resolution bucket list throughout England.
It’s time to blow away the cobwebs and plan new year activities and new beginnings which will keep you healthy and safe and inspire you throughout a brighter 2021. Think fresh outdoor air and fresh active adventures. You don’t have to look too far in England to find inspiration. Muddy your boots with a spot […]
Croatia, a health destination
Croatia’s health tourism dates back to 1888 and continues today As early as the 19th century, well-known Kvarner destinations were declared official health resorts of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy. Back then, it was customary to give members of the nobility a ‘medical referral’ for a stay in Kvarner as a therapy for various mental and physical […]
Good Spa Awards 2020 Include New Covid-Related Categories
This year the Good Spa Awards introduced new categories to reflect the challenges caused by the pandemic. These include Best Response to Covid, Best Community Spa and Best Sustainable Spa. In addition, other awards included Best New Spa, Best Outdoor Facilities and Best Spa for Wellness. Spas in Cheshire, Penrith, Yorkshire, Berkshire and West Sussex all received accolades at the virtual event, hosted and […]
Chiva-Som Brings Its Wellness Philosophy to Qatar
Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som is set to open next year in Qatar as the newest wellness destination. Zulal Wellness Resort is the first management undertaking by market-leading wellness resort brand Chiva-Som, whose award winning flagship resort is located in Hua Hin in Thailand. The new wellness destination in Qatar will be the largest in the country, […]
A New Dawn On Wellness
We have experienced the unexpected opportunity to slow down giving us time to re-evaluate our lifestyles and invest in ourselves. We have been given time to rebalance the mind, body and soul. This bubble of time has placed wellness uppermost in our minds. Our usual lifestyle routines and beliefs have shifted towards a general focus […]
The Silver Travel Awards
Cruises and rail journeys, city escapes, country retreats and those bucket-list adventures were presented before us as living proof that travel is truly alive, inspiring our future holidays while casting us back to those memorable travel moments. In a creative virtual ceremony, The Silver Travel Awards were announced to an audience of hundreds of […]
Healthy Ageing in Austria at La Pura
Welcome to Gender Medicine I’m suspended over a pool of deep water. A jet of water is shooting at tight muscles, aimed by a highly proficient and reassuring therapist. This was not torture, quite the opposite. It was an underwater, extension therapy, designed to relieve joints and misaligned sections of the spine. Twenty minutes later, […]