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Restorative Escapes
After a luxurious Britanny Ferries' overnight crossing in our cabin from Portsmouth to Caen, we stayed with friends en route before arriving early at Joigny, a charming medieval town with half-timbere
7 March 2013 · 4 min read
Restorative Escapes
After a busy week, the promise of a trip to the beautiful county of Shropshire for a night of rest and relaxation was just what we needed. Setting off on our journey to drop our daughter at my parents
11 January 2013 · 3 min read
Restorative Escapes
Jean Garnier, nutrition and aesthetics expert, meets Nick Hordern and Frances Barnes to talk about his interest in small red berries – raspberries, cassis, strawberries, and redcurrants – which abound
7 January 2013 · 3 min read
Restorative Escapes
“Oh, I could NEVER do that” is a fairly common reaction from people when introduced to a Naturist. Andy Cremer talks about how naturism can be beneficial to your your health and wellbeing. Recent rese
1 November 2012 · 3 min read
Restorative Escapes
Wellbeing Magazine talks to Jennifer Gorman, specialist Spa and Hospitality Development Consultant about spa's, relaxation and the future of wellness centres Q Having worked with Channel 4's Country H
29 September 2012 · 5 min read
Restorative Escapes
The short 25 minute journey from Newcastle station to Shortflatt Tower took my three friends and I from the bustling city centre to tranquil countryside of Northumberland. Pulling up the drive, it was
7 July 2012 · 6 min read
Restorative Escapes
With the Christmas and New Year festivities behind me I wondered how I would get through the month of January with the long, dark winter nights, the cold wet weather and the possibility of snow. So th
1 March 2012 · 4 min read
Restorative Escapes
We'll always have Paris, so explore the fabulous sights outside the capital, says Frances Barnes. Irma looks every inch a true Parisienne, beautiful, serious about her food and faultlessly groomed fro
7 September 2011 · 4 min read
Restorative Escapes
Confidently, arms outstretched, I thrust myself away from the poolside into the water, expecting the rest of me to follow. Seconds later legs and feet were flailing in the air at ear level and I was b
9 July 2011 · 4 min read
Restorative Escapes
If you're looking for a romantic break, or some quality time with girlfriends, then look no further than Stoke Park, Buckinghamshire. Set in over 350 acres of beautiful land, the estate boasts a 27 ho
19 November 2010 · 5 min read
Restorative Escapes
Earlier this year many people were left stranded in airports around the world, and all because of volcanic ash. Holidays were ruined, families spent fortunes getting home and rest and recuperation was
1 September 2010 · 2 min read
Restorative Escapes
After a busy few months, the promise of a few days relaxation in the newly completed SenSpa at Careys Manor was just what we needed. SenSpa was a wonderful surprise. Walking through the corridors of t
1 November 2009 · 2 min read
