A Day At Champneys Tring Health Spa

A couple of weeks ago I was invited to spend the day at the famous Champneys spa resort in Tring. The purpose of this trip? To relax and get my body summer-ready. I succeeded.

Champneys Tring is located in a beautiful stately home in Hertfordshire, surrounded by 170 acres of rolling parkland. It is the vision of one man, Stanley Lief, who 90 years ago pioneered the concept of holistic wellbeing, creating a place where people could escape the world’s cares and re-emerge revitalised. Champneys remains one of England's most famous health spas, offering health, fitness and wellbeing at your fingertips. As well as lashings of spa pampering of course…

Ask TBI: Affordable Spa Breaks

Question: I have a friend's birthday coming up and would love to treat her to a spa break, however they are crazy expensive! Do you have any advice on how to do this on a budget? - Kelsey, Charlotte, NC.

Answer: A spa day itself is expensive, let alone a spa break! However there are many ways you can cut costs, so don't worry!

The first thing to do is avoid planning a weekend spa break, as spa breaks are always more expensive between Friday and Sunday. Weekly spa breaks are the most affordable.

The next thing to do is discount hunt. Sign up to sites like Groupon and Wowcher to receive regular emails about the latest spa break offers and discounts. You should also proactively look for discounts online, as sites like lastminute.com (UK) and spaweek.com (US) offer big discounts on both spa days and spa breaks nationwide. A great tip is to call spas directly; they are normally prepared to negotiate their rates, as booking customers directly avoids paying commission to booking agents or discount sites.

Review: Red Door Spa Union Square, NYC

I have always been a fan of Elizabeth Arden. Not just because the brand was founded by an inspiring, ambitious and creative woman, but because it continues - after over 100 years - to create beautiful products and gorgeous skincare treatments. I recently visited New York and one of my top priorities was to visit the Red Door Spa, Elizabeth Arden's spa and beauty boutique in the heart of Union Square. So I booked an appointment and prepared to tick something off my beauty bucket list...luckily, my experience did not disappoint.

News: Cowshed Launch Pretty Parties Into Selfridges

All pampering sessions are great, however pampering sessions with your girlfriends are even better. I mean, who doesn't love a manicure with a side of gossip? Cowshed clearly understand this, as the British brand has just launched Pretty Parties.

Pretty Parties is a new pampering experience available at the luxurious Selfridges Cowshed Spa. It gives you the opportunity to rent out the entire Cowshed Spa for you and your friends (or co-workers!), so it's perfect way to celebrate everything from baby showers to birthdays.