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A week of writing and walking at Arvon Foundation writers’ retreat

by Sarah Bridge
added May 31, 2021

Choosing to spend my first week of freedom away from my full-time writing job by booking a week-long writing course might seem a strange idea, but a week at the Arvon Foundation's writers' retreat in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire seemed just the thin...

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A most relaxing stay at Ragdale Hall spa in Leicestershire

by Sarah Bridge
added August 8, 2019

There are some hotels with spas and there are some hotels which ARE spas. Ragdale Hall spa in Leicestershire most definitely falls into the latter camp, making a spa break at Ragdale Hall a must for any spa fans. The moment you arrive you are greeted...

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Skyros holidays – the Greek island retreat which could change your life

by Sarah Bridge
added June 22, 2018

It is rare that a holiday actually changes your life, but a week with Skyros holidays, in Greece, the original 'alternative' holiday destination, can do just that. From changing jobs or learning new skills, to getting married, ditching bad relationsh...

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How to declutter your wardrobe and give yourself (and your stuff) a chance to breathe

by Sarah Bridge
added April 9, 2018

'Clutter makes you reach for a biscuit,' says professional house manager and decluttering expert Anna Rodic, as she looks around my bedroom. I can think of no better way to convince me to embrace the popular decluttering trend which takes in everythi...

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Skiing on a Mark Warner ski holiday – on your own but never alone

by Sarah Bridge
added December 3, 2016

As skiing is such a sociable sport - there's the long lunches, the dancing-on-tables après-ski, the cosy chalet dinners and oh yes, the skiing itself, going on a ski holiday by yourself with a tour operator such as Mark Warner holidays might be an al...

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A deeply relaxing day at Lime Wood hotel spa in the New Forest

by Sarah Bridge
added November 2, 2016

You have to be deeply relaxed to nod off during a massage, so falling completely asleep, not once, but twice, during my treatment at the Lime Wood hotel spa shows what an incredibly relaxing spa treatment it was. This was quite an achievement...

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Nirvana Spa: A hard day’s relaxing at this top day spa near London

by Sarah Bridge
added June 9, 2015

You would have to start early and finish late to squeeze in the maximum amount of relaxation possible at Nirvana Spa day spa near Reading, the award-winning spa near London and one of the top day spas in the country. A day at Nirvana Spa I spen...

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Center Parcs Woburn Forest: a reviewer-proof staycation destination

by Sarah Bridge
added June 3, 2014

Center Parcs is practically immune from criticism. With occupancy (in normal times) running at a staggering 97.1 per cent all year round, the private-equity owned leisure company is the envy of its peers. In spite of the complaints about high ...

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Equinox gym London: super-pricey but it will get you super-fit

by Sarah Bridge
added February 16, 2014

Equinox gym London could possibly be one of the most expensive gyms in Kensington or even one of the priciest gyms in whole of London. And as it's one of the most luxurious gyms in London, it is possibly one of the more expensive gyms in the country....

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After Dry January: so it turns out I like drinking – just for its own sake!

by Sarah Bridge
added February 1, 2014

After Dry January - what happened? Well - I did it. After Dry January I could look back on an entire January's-worth of alcoholic abstinence. And yes, it was a VERY long month. But the surprising discovery for me is not only that I have far...

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Dryathlon or Dry January: worth trying once?

by Sarah Bridge
added January 2, 2014

My friends in the drinks industry won't thank me, but I've joined the growing ranks of those who have sworn off booze for January - hello Dry January! Swearing seems to be the appropriate word too, as it's what I've felt like doing every one of t...

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