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Tue 22 May, 2012 |
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UJ HEALTH SUPPLEMENT |
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The holiday countdown has begun, and don’t we know it. Everywhere we look there’s a new health shop opening (Whole Foods’ relocated superstore opens today), a new studio (Lomax Chelsea) or a new sports shop (hello lululemon showroom). Here are UJ’s top health picks this summer: Portugal vs Holland Park in the spa stakes, a skincare offer as well as high to low-fuel exercise suggestions. So snack, sweat and then synchronise swim. |
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SPA AWAY:
Areias do Seixo, Portugal |
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For some ethereal time out (very high class hippie), the rugged landscape of Areias do Seixo will suit just fine. Our friends at Mr and Mrs Smith have recommended this futuristic eco-hub on the Costa de Prata - think concrete, glass and bronze features, open fires and outdoor showers - overlooking the ocean. Relax in the sunken pool or Turkish baths, enjoy food from their vegetable patch and, if you want a day off the health kick, try a local wine tour. |
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Areias do Seixo, Portugal
Double rooms from £199 |
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SPA HOME:
Ayanna |
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Forget large impersonal spas where you're just another name in the book, at this boutique day spa it's all about personal service. Head for this intimate townhouse for deep tissue massage (ask for Kay) and their signature Prescriptive Facial, or try the Tropical Escape body wrap with pomegranate, papaya and pineapple. Opened by ex-city girl Nalina Williams, it's the place to go for stressed out skin and aching limbs (slouching over computers and running around town are usually the culprits). Leave feeling zen and totally relaxed.
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Ayanna Spa
146 Holland Park Avenue, W11 4UE
Massage from £55
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STUDIO:
FRAME WEST |
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Frame's gone west, with a new second studio between Kensal Rise and Queen's Park. The new converted studio offers dance, fitness, yoga and pilates classes with a twist - Ballet Barre, Jane Fonda Tribute, Ass and Abs and Bend it Like Barbie, to name a few. There's a pay-as-you-go option, and for high pre-holiday intensity, try a boot camp.
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Frame Queen's Park
27 Beethoven Street, W10 4LG
Classes from £6-£8
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LINK TO THIS FEATURE: Health & Beauty
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by JC & MY |
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