Montigo Resorts Somerset at Charlton House Review
Mark Bibby Jackson stays at the Montigo Resorts Somerset at Charlton House, a beautiful Georgian country house that has been given a fresh spice of life. Sometimes I find myself…
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Mark Bibby Jackson stays at the Montigo Resorts Somerset at Charlton House, a beautiful Georgian country house that has been given a fresh spice of life. Sometimes I find myself…
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise discover their inner Robinson Crusoe at Gili Lankanfushi resort in the Maldives, a very eco resort. It will read like the most overblown set of…
For the over 40 traveller, wellness travel offers more than just a break from routine—it provides a holistic approach to maintaining health, both mentally and physically. Whether through retreats, meditation…
Discover 8 wellness festivals that offer yoga, meditation, holistic healing and more in serene locations. Plan your perfect retreat and rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit. Wellness Festivals in Asia…
Mark Bibby Jackson visits Kotor and Budva to stay at the Hyatt Regency Kotor Bay, and discover the charms of this delightful part of coastal Montenegro. There is something about…
Eileen Wise stays at the Mayrlife Medical Health Resort in Altaussee Austria and comes back rejuvenated and reinvigorated. This is how it must feel to be back in the comforting…
Mark Bibby Jackson stays at the Biohotel Rupertus Leogang, Austria and emerges totally reinvigorated. “To us organic is not a trend or a buzzword, rather it is a way of…
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise stay at the Rudding Park Hotel and Spa on their visit to Harrogate for the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival. Charles Dickens thought it…
Mark Bibby Jackson goes on an escorted Yorkshire walk organised by Solos Holidays, visiting Ripon Cathedral, Fountains Abbey and Brimham Rocks. There is no more appropriate setting for the Theakston…
Mal Tattersall gets the cold shoulder in Karlovy Vary spa hotel in the Czech Republic (or Czechia), and discovers some old relics. I soon get a bit hot and bothered…
Mark Bibby Jackson visits the beautiful German spa town of Baden-Baden and ends up on the tables with Marlene Dietrich. Baden-Baden is bad; really bad – or at least it…
Maria Boyle visits the medieval city of Lucerne and visits one of its most historic thermal spas and also the Bürgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa, Switzerland’s largest spa. Switzerland has…
Hakone, Japan is a popular travel destination for its stunning natural beauty, cultural attractions and hot springs. It’s a perfect getaway from the bustling city of Tokyo, as it’s located…
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise travel to the Cotswolds to slow down at the Thyme Hotel. There’s a sense of timelessness as you journey to Gloucestershire’s Thyme country house hotel…
Morzine France is best known as a ski resort, but as Mark Bibby Jackson discovers there are plenty of eco and sustainable things to do in Morzine in summer. It…
For a seriously passionate and curious traveller, revisiting the same destination is an absolute no go given the world has officially reopened for adventures and there are new places to…
Sonal Uberoi, author of The Wellness Asset, explains why hotels must focus on wellness if they want to revive their trade and thrive in the future. The pandemic has put…
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise visit Lucknam Park Equestrian Centre for some equine therapy and make some four-legged friends. It’s halfway through our Equine Connect course at Lucknam Park Equestrian…
Eileen Wise checks into Potton Hall Country Spa & Cottages and spends a delightful time being pampered with her sister. The flags of Zambia and St. George flutter in the…
Mark Bibby Jackson checks into the recently opened AIRE Ancient Baths London and emerges two hours later feeling like a completely different man. There will be a time when international…
Many people believe that sports can break all barriers existing between countries. It is a fine lens through which you can look and understand people much better. And when the…
Former 110-metres hurdles world record holder Colin Jackson is hosting morning fitness classes at the Capaldi Hotel, in the Atlas Mountains Morocco, this June. Travel Begins at 40’s Mark Bibby…
Eileen Wise checks in to the original FX Mayr Clinic in Austria determined to lose weight and discover the Mayr cure, and ends up learning a thing or two about…
Mark Bibby Jackson takes an overnight spa break at Champneys Henlow Grange for a pampering experience that leaves him feeling thoroughly rejuvenated. My previous experience of visiting a spa or…
Increasingly the over 40 and 0ver 50 traveller is looking for more from their holidays than a nice sun tan. Wellness is becoming an essential part of our travel experience. As you travel, you can improve both your physical and mental health and wellbeing through activities ranging from yoga and meditation to massage and even zip-lining through a tropical rain forest. At Travel Begins at 40, we have travelled the globe to bring you our favourite wellness experiences and destinations. Whether it is visiting a sanatorium in the former Soviet republic of Tajikistan, going on a balloon ride in the States or detoxing in Koh Samui, our team of expert writers has shared their experiences with you. We feature spas, retreats, resorts and popular health destinations. Let us help you embark on a journey of self improvement on your next trip, and who knows you might just discover your personal Zen.