A wonderful and relaxing spa with plenty of choice.

Advantages: Not as expensive as other spa's and they're nicely decorated.
Disadvantages: Why can't I afford to come here every day?!

... What is Aqua Sana? Aqua Sana is a chain of spa's, there are 4 Aqua Sana spa's in England and each of them are situated at a different Center Parcs. You can visit the spa whilst on holiday at Center Parcs, or you can just visit the Aqua Sana spa for the day, or an overnight stay. Full details on the soa's and prices are available at www.aquasana.co.uk Each Aqua Sana spa has 14 spa experiences boasting the widest selection in the UK, and of course there are the usual selection of treatments to choose from haircuts and pedicures to massage's and facials. I personally prefer to go for a spa day without any of the treatments as the spa itself is a very relaxing place and not too badly priced considering the prices of some the spa's in the UK! Inside the Spa I have been to the Aqua Sana spa at Whinfell Forest...

GemmaC25 21.07.2009 · Read review
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A Spa on a budget?

Advantages: bubbly, interestingly pampering scent, good body wash!
Disadvantages: may be slightly too aromatic for some, possibly too girly to appeal to men?

...I never actually bought this, I sort of acquired it! Some time ago, in Sainsbury's, my mum had decided she was fed up with the soap getting soggy in the shower soap holder and, since the Imperial Leather handwash was on offer, we somehow managed to end up with a buy-one-get-one-free on both types of product! (The other shower gel in question was the far more eye-catching bright icy blue Icelandic Spa one, but that was used up before I had chance to sample it.) So, for variety, we also went for the cream-ivory coloured Japanese Spa shower gel . . . and then my dad decided he couldn't get used to body wash instead of soap - he's not the kind of dad you'd buy toiletries for at the best of times! - and my mum isn't really a high-maintenance person in the bathroom either. Therefore, they finished the blue shower gel and the offer was open to...

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Vineyards which are extremely well-hidden!

Advantages: Cheap, cheerful and healthy!
Disadvantages: Very moreish- could be unhealthy!

...Browsing the wine shelves at Asda I came across Hidden Vineyards Red Wine. On closer inspection I read that it was a British wine.The name fascinated me as it immediately evoked a scenario of strolling through woodlands and emerging into the sunlight to a panoramic view of a gently sloping vineyard, snuggly nestling in the sheltered valley below. This image, coupled with a rare feeling of patriotism, was enough to convince me to buy a few bottles. Health Facts: Experts believe that drinking red wine, in moderation, can help maintain good health. It contains several antioxidants and Resveratrol (which has blood thinning properties) which help protect the heart, and can reduce high cholesterol and high blood pressure. Current research is also looking at using Resveratrol as a cancer preventative. So drinking one...

feather13 09.10.2004 · Read review
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Champneys Spa Day

Advantages: wonderful massage and facial
Disadvantages: instituional feel, poor general facilities.

...My husband and I went for the spa day which included a thalassotherapy session, a massage and a facial at Champneys Springs in Leics. I was not impressed by the building and the internal environment - long corridors with lots of people wondering around in write robes gave it an institional feel and the buildings were ugly and sprawling. The massage and facial we both agreed were wonderful and personalised and thalassotherapy pool was pleasant enough though I wouldn't pay for it separately. The shower rooms toilets had a mildewy smell. The gym was small and steamy. The coffee was awful and all other drinks (not tap water) had to be paid for. Lunch was buffet of salad though a freshly cooked wrap was offered - basic (Compare this to the wonderful 3 course lunches at Eden Hall). I thought it had little to offer if you didn't have any...

maddimoo 18.01.2009 (01.01.2010) · Read review
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My hands just experienced a Japanese Spa . . .

Advantages: indulgent alternative to everyday soap, appealing fragrance
Disadvantages: slightly drying on the hands - could be too much for sensitive skin

...say it looked more feminine than masculine. Topped with the red ribbon Imperial Leather logo, the words "Japanese Spa" are printed entirely in lower case plum-purple letters and underneath a cropped, graphic-looking floral shape in pink and pale green is finished off with simple flower shapes and a figure that looks like it is from the Japanese alphabet, so again there is quite a pronounced feeling of "delicacy". As each bottle holds 300ml I think it has lasted fairly well considering it must be getting used about four times a day. I'm not sure what I'd expect a spa in Japan to smell like but I certainly think the highlight on the front of the bottle telling me that it contains green tea, rice milk and jasmine plants the suggestion of an oriental atmosphere in the mind. Having just washed my hands I am now sitting here smelling them (yes...

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Nirvana Spa - my idea of heaven!

Advantages: serene, tranquil, perfect
Disadvantages: expensive

...I was incredibly spoilt last Christmas when I discovered that my lovely husband's present to me was an 'Essential Escape' day at Nirvana Spa. I was thrilled to bits but due to such a hectic life wasn't actually able to take it up until just recently, although luckily, all gift vouchers can be used any time up to a year. Let me tell you a little bit about Nirvana Spa itself first. It is the most serene, tranquil place on earth (or at least in Berkshire)! It is also quite exclusive as it is incredibly pricy (more about that later). It has a number of different pools including a hot hydrotherapy spa pool with lots of different jets which work on all the different parts of your body, and both fitness and relaxation pools. There is a small gym, treatment rooms for all different types of massages, hand treatments etc, and a lovely...

kingfisher111 08.09.2006 · Read review
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spa - without treatments?

Advantages: nice hotel in lovely village with very nice food and generally friendly staff
Disadvantages: lack of spa treatments available and shockingly rude Duty Manager

...I booked a one-nght spa break for my sister and I for her 40th birthday for £200 (it was a 2-1 from lastminute.com). When we arrived we were told that there were no treatments available, including the one we'd paid for as part of our package. That could only be provided at 10.30am the next day - with a check out time of 11am. As we'd already made plans to be somewhere at 11.30 we couldn't take that up anyway. The spa Manager was a little off when we expressed our disappointment, but this was nothing compared to the Duty Manager who was extremely rude when my sister complained. She was shouting and very aggressive, basically saying that because we'd booked through lastminute.com we were second class guests. At one point my sister had to ask her to stop pointing at her and she also told us to 'Call the authorities, call the police if you...

chrissy89 06.03.2009 · Read review
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Spa at home!

Advantages: Great smell
Disadvantages: None

...I first tried Temple Spa Peace Be Still in a hotel. I was staying at the Trafalgar in Piccadilly Circus (a five star hotel and part of the Hilton group), and this is the range that they have in the bathrooms. This cream can be used on both the face and body and is meant to calm and 'settle' the skin. It has a beautiful fresh smell - it contains essential oils (coriander, lemon and nutmeg- this may sound an odd mix, but the result is delicious) - and as such avoids the chemically smell of some body tonics, and the overly sweet smell of some of the fruit scented ones on the market. It sinks in really quickly, faster than any other body lotion I have used, but my skin felt smoother and softer straight way. I would say that if you like the feeling of having put on moisturiser and prefer a slight residue on the skin, this may not be...

skinnerella 18.06.2009 · Read review
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Japanese Spa

Advantages: Smells and feels great
Disadvantages: None

...and will help you to enjoy your showers. Currently, Imperial Leather have released a number of different limited edition shower crèmes and gels, for example, Hawaiian Spa, Tahitian Retreat, Icelandic Spa and Indian Spice. They have been out for a while now, so must be selling well. I hope that they continue to sell them as I enjoy using the products, but as they are limited edition, there are no guarantees to how long they will be on the shelf for. I would recommend this product to all those that enjoy showering and like using products which smell nice....

patel88 07.11.2008 · Read review
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'Thermal Spa Massage'?

Advantages: contains thermal minerals & massaging micro-spheres, cleanses, exfoliates, freshens, lovely scent
Disadvantages: None

.... I found this works best with an exfoliating sponge. The shower gel contains 'thermal minerals, white clay and massaging micro-spheres' . It has got a lovely scent that becomes more noticeable when you add water to it. The scent is released as you shower so I suppose giving you the 'thermal spa experience'? and it lasts for sometime soon after your shower... It leaves your skin feeling clean, soft and smooth, I tend to use it in the evenings to relax before bedtime but can be great used in the morning too. Palmolive also do the same formula in a bath foam and it's great too:) I'd recommend. ©marina321 Ciao.co.uk April 2009; Ciao.com April 2009...

marina321 13.04.2009 · Read review
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