New age New Mexico
From DH Lawrence to Jack Kerouac, New Mexico has long been a magnet for artists, misfits, seekers and visionaries. Writer Henry Shukman pays tribute to the otherworldly appeal of his desert home.
A glimpse of heaven
Liane Katz luxuriates in a South African mountain forest lodge, upon which the supreme goddess of creature comforts seems to be smiling.
In search of my six-pack
The Body Holiday in St Lucia is the ultimate spa - promising 'intense personalised rejuvenation' and lots of hard exercise. Phil Hogan handed over his dodgy hamstrings and hung-over head, and waited for the transformation.
Europe’s secret islands
Which is the Greek island the Athenians would rather keep to themselves? Where do Swedes go to unwind? What's the German answer to Martha's Vineyard? Sarah Turner reveals the offshore gems that only the locals know about.
Pain and gain
As part of a detox drive, Justine Reilly submits herself to an extreme makeover of the mind, body and soul, while Carolyn Fry rounds up the UK's top spa breaks
Give me a break
Carolyn Fry rounds up some top UK spa breaks.
Best place to buy online
Spring spa breaks.
Polly Vernon gives the lowdown on beach club etiquette
Polly Vernon: There is no such thing as an understated beach club. They are not oases of subtlety or restraint. There follows a guide to debauched beach club etiquette for the uninitiated and uncorrupted.
50 best spas
With so many spa holidays to choose from, finding the right one for you can be a daunting task. Should you opt for Ayurveda in India, thalassotherapy in Thailand or new age therapy in New Mexico? Spa veteran Nicole Mowbray selects some of the best retreats to suit every need and every budget.
Cold comfort
A new spa treatment in the Lake District involves a dip in mountain streams - whatever the weather.
A good soak
Find sanctuary for aching muscles at the spa in Brides-les-Bains which opened last year and has everything an exerted body needs.
Room with a new you
Need to kick-start your post-festive fitness drive? Then book into a hotel and make a weekend of it.
An English team’s castle is its home
England is making its World Cup base at a Prussian castle in the Black Forest. Here, players will endure Michelin-star cuisine and luxury spa treatments in their quest for glory. Luke Harding reports.
The Japanese way to wellbeing
Away from the Hollywood-inspired Geisha trail, the truly surreal side of Japan - all poisonous blowfish and volcanic sand pits - lies to the south. Justin McCurry reports.