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    The best detox escapes to book for an internal reset

    Lifestyle

    by Amy Sessions
    2 hours ago

    Looking for a rejuvenating wellness escape? We’re here to help.
    Find the perfect high-end hideaway with our list of the best luxury resorts around the globe.
    Amansara Siem Reap, Cambodia

    Once a residence for guests of King Sihanouk, Amansara is a masterpiece of 1960s New Khmer architecture just ten minutes from the entrance to Cambodia’s Angkor Wat UNESCO World Heritage Site. Set in spiritual Siem Reap, Amansara’s manicured gardens, a tranquil spa, a curvilinear pool and a canopy of mature trees add to the tangible tranquillity that inspired its name – ‘heavenly peace’.
    The Experience
    Learn the art of relaxation and how to experience the present moment in all its fullness, beauty and simplicity during this four- night immersion in Khmer and Buddhist culture.
    For more information visit aman.com
    Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa, Baden-Baden, Germany

    Set in a valley in the Black Forest Mountains overlooking the tree-lined Lichtentaler Allée, Brenners Park Hotel & Spa has well over a century of experience when it comes to wellness. Think old-world charm and great service combined with the latest in cutting-edge tech throughout the in-house medical spa.
    The Experience
    Take advantage of the hotel’s medical approach to preventative health care and get a full MOT to set you on the right track to start the new year with a strategy to optimize your health.
    For more information visit oetkercollection.com
    Mandarin Oriental Marrakech, Morocco

    With the Atlas Mountains as a backdrop, Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech lies nestled in 20 hectares of olive groves and landscaped gardens. Ten minutes from the city’s famous Medina, this elegant, contemporary resort feels a world away in terms of serenity, making it the perfect backdrop to calm the mind and focus on the body.
    The Experience
    If you haven’t experienced a Hamman before, let the team overhaul your body using traditional techniques to leave you feeling refreshed, renewed and lighter.
    For more information visit mandarinoriental.com
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    Book your tickets for the ultimate cold escape this year

    Lifestyle

    by Amy Sessions
    2 hours ago

    Looking to travel and in need of inspiration on where to go? We’re here to help.
    The Retreat at Blue Lagoon

    This unique hotel immerses guests in nature embedded in the lava formations and turquoise geothermal pools of Iceland’s Blue Lagoon complex, which is situated within the UNESCO Global Geopark. The spa is stand-alone in its design aesthetic and boasts both indoor and outdoor baths and treatments that make use of the site’s mineral-rich geothermal waters and naturally occurring materials, including silica and algae.
    For more information visit bluelagoon.com
    The Reykjavik EDITION

    This sophisticated hotel brings the first 5-star modern luxury experience to one of the world’s most sustainable capitals. The hotel is the perfect jumping-off point for exploring the wonders of the region, with the renowned Blue Lagoon within driving distance and the Northern Lights visible in the city during the winter solstice. A trip to the spa is also not to be missed.
    For more information visit editionhotels.com
    What to pack

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