Out and About - Winter 2021

Out&About leisure

On the Island of Maagau in the pristine Dhaalu Atoll, the Baglioni Resort Maldives is the perfect place to escape for some winter sun. Activities to enjoy include: • Golden sandbank: an excursion with a mix of snorkelling and relaxing on the soft sands that rise from the crystalline waters not far fromMaagau • Sunset cruise: an unforgettable aperitivo on board a traditional Maldivian craft in the evening, as the sun dips below the ocean • The dolphin tour: a fantastic 2-hour boat tour to meet the dolphins, in the expert company of a marine biologist • Diving and snorkelling or cruising under the stars. Rates start from £950 per night. A merry time in the Maldives

Dhaalu Atoll

Enjoy a heavenly ‘Twixmas’ break at a relaxing spa hotel Rena Spa at The Midland, Manchester A modern and glamorous relaxation oasis in the heart of Manchester. The underground haven offers a great variety of day and overnight packages for couples, groups and solo travellers. MottramHall Hotel & Spa, Cheshire Boasting 270 acres of landscaped gardens and an 18-hole championship golf course, the Grade II listed Mottram Hall is the perfect place to escape to for couples or even families. Whittlebury Hall Hotel & Spa, Northamptonshire With ample space and plenty of entertainment, gastronomic options and a golf course, Whittlebury Hall is perfect for larger groups who want to enjoy some down-time together. The spa area has 23 treatment rooms, an aromatherapy crystal steam room, a caldarium, experience showers, foot spas, a hydrotherapy pool, an ice cave, and many more facilities. Alexander House Hotel Utopia Spa, West Sussex Loved by celebrities and other guests alike for its privacy and the sense of escapism it provides, it was once home to the poet Percy Shelley. The Spa at the Chelsea Harbour

Alexander House Hotel

Whittlebury Hall

MottramHall

Hotel, London City slickers and visitors to the capital will enjoy a day of pampering in one of central London’s most privileged enclaves. There are several ‘short and sweet’ pampering options perfect for

a busy city lifestyle. Whether it is a relaxing afternoon escape or a truly restorative overnight break, Spabreaks.com has a fantastic choice of spa experiences to choose from this Twixmas.

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