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Great Summer Offers at AUSTRIA’S FINEST Spa Hotel & Resorts

Tuesday, July 7th, 2009

austriaLooking to embark on a nearby summer wellness break to a location that has world class offerings? Then look no further as Wahanda have some great summer offers at a selection of AUSTRIA’S FINEST Spa Hotels & Resorts including free facial treatments and summer package deals.

Austria’s collection of fourteen of the most luxurious hotel retreats include specialist alpine spas, bubbling thermal spas and health-focused medical spas, each providing programmes to restore body and mind. Read on to find out which spa is the best for you…

The Austrian Experience

The Austrian experience is unlike any other. Not only are you indulging in sumptuous spa treatments which send you on a blissful journey to tranquility but Austria gives you an eye full of beautiful surroundings and breathtaking views as well as giving you clean mountainous air to inhale. To top it off many treatments that you will experience will consist of natural ingredients straight from the Alps to leave you feeling that extra bit invigorated. If however, you’re looking for something a bit more active then there are a number of activities to choose from including a game of tennis, a spot of golf, hiking the beautiful mountains as well as horse riding across the countryside or a relaxing session of yoga.

So, if you’re looking for that summer relaxing break, the picturesque environs of Austria may just be the answer you’re looking for. What’s more, Wahanda are offering you a free signature facial during your spa break at a selection of AUSTRIA’S FINEST Spa Hotels. All you have to do is simply quote Wahanda when booking.

Go on, don’t hold back, go get that summer break you deserve and kick-back in pamper paradise while you soak in the views.

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Alpine spas

If you’re looking for natural revitalization alpine spas are ideal. The treatments used at alpine spas normally consist of natural ingredients found exclusively in the Alps. The Alpine Resort & Spa Übergossene Alm, for example, has treatments called ‘Alpienne’ which use traditional recipes which can contain local ingredients such as marmot oil and herbal compresses or the healing power of St. John’s Wort, which will warm and lift your spirits. Click here to see all of AUSTRIA’S FINEST alpine spas.

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A medical spa is a fusion between a medical clinic and a day spa, where highly trained doctors and therapists tailor each personal care programme to the needs of the individual guest. Medical spa menus often vary but you can usually receive treatments such as chemical peels, microdermabrasion and botox. Medical spas like the AlpenMedHotel Lamm carry out treatments such physiotherapy, breathing therapy, electro-therapy as well as cosmetic skin treatments. So, if you’re looking for a more specific treatment, medical spas may be right up your street. Click here to see all of AUSTRIA’S FINEST medical spas.

Thermal Spas

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With the use of mineral-rich waters, thermal spas are perfect for gently easing away the strains of aching joints and solving your skin problems. They are also excellent for helping to heal common conditions such as rheumatism and arthritis. The Thermal Spa Resort Ronacher boasts its own thermal spring water which leaves the ground at a natural temperature of 36 °C and is rich in minerals such as calcium, magnesium, sodium and potassium, which is great for boosting blood circulation and the immune system. Click here to see all of AUSTRIA’S FINEST thermal spas.

Click here to win an Austrian spa break worth €2200, plus find out more about special offers at AUSTRIA’S FINEST Spa Hotels & Resorts.

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Enter our Dove Spa competition and be polished to perfection

Monday, June 15th, 2009

dove-spa-chester-interior-21It’s that time of the month again where Wahanda loves to give its community something to smile about – yes, you’ve guessed it, we’re holding another fabulous competition. This month we’ve teamed up with Dove Spa to give not only one but two lucky winners a chance to be pampered to perfection for free. Each winner will be treated to a Personalised Body Programme at Dove Spa worth an amazing £450.

The brand new Personalized Body Programme is the ultimate in bespoke beauty treatments to target any areas of concern. Designed to firm, tone, detox or simply for pure relaxation, the powerful new Body Programmes are divided into three categories. You can either experience the ultra-effective ‘Silhouette’ programme for firm beach body confidence or try the super cleansing Detox programme if your body skipped its annual spring clean. Or if you’re just looking for some stress-free indulgence, try four weeks of the Serenity programme to rediscover your inner peace.

All you have to do to be in the chance of winning is click here to enter by submitting your email address and postcode – this will count as one entry and you’ll be signed up to the bargain-filled Wahanda newsletter. Plus, you can easily improve your chances of winning just by adding Dove Spa onto your Wahanda wishlist. Super-simple, just search for Dove Spas on the site, find the spa closest to you, and then click on the ‘Add to Wishlist’ button – this will then count as an additional entry bringing you one step closer to the prize.

To access your wishlist, you will need to be logged in, so if you haven’t already registered with Wahanda, it’s quick and easy to create an account.

Last month’s lucky winner of the Six Senses Spa competition Natasha May from London, was over the moon when we informed her that she had been randomly selected to be treated to a spatastic pamper package worth £550. She and her lucky friend will get to unwst-annes-hot-stones-largeind in sumptuous spa surroundings where they will be treated to an oriental massage, a skin-soothing facial and a manicure. They will also have the opportunity to indulge in the state-of-the-art hydrotherapy pool, chromotherapy steam cabin, sauna, sensory shower and laconium. What’s more, she and her friend can end their pamper therapy day with a signature Six Senses tea in the Tranquility Lounge… pure bliss!

Also adding to our Wahanda wall of fame are lucky winners from our April competition, Patricia Martin from Gloucester and Carol Watson from London, who won a Personalised Skin Programme at Dove Spa. They have the opportunity to address specific areas of concern with top Skin Care Experts at Dove Spa and get up to ten tailored skin treatments worth a massive £500, so they’re sure to be glowing with happiness.

To be in the chance of winning this month’s competition, sign up now and watch this space as you could be our next lucky winner.

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Pamper me Beautiful – WWC Event at DestinationSkin

Friday, May 22nd, 2009

DestinationSkin, LondonThe Wahanda Wellness Club thought it was time to indulge in a spot of free pampering, so we happily headed on down to the DestinationSkin Clinic at London’s Westfield shopping centre to get  our free skin consultation and facial worth £95.

On arrival, guests received a warm welcome, wonderful smiling faces as well as champagne, strawberries, pretty little cup cakes and a tray full of other tempting goodies. We were then seated in the reception area where we were asked to fill in a health form and questionnaire, before being whisked away by one of the friendly members of staff for our consultation. Based on the questionnaire each guest was given the chance to discuss with the consultant about their skin concerns and treatments they would be interested knowing more about.

Following the consultation, guests were placed before a machine for a skin analysis using the latest skin imaging system to detect the level of hydration, congestion, blood distribution and sun damage that the skin may have.

Based on the skin analysis, guests were then treated to a facial tailored to suit their skin type and were taken to a private treatment room. There are five treatment rooms, all with a clean, airy and contemporary feel to it.

The facial treatment consisted of a gentle scrub to remove dead skin cells and open pores, followed by a fruit acid exfoliation which was left on for about 5 minutes and lastly a hydrating moisturiser was massaged over the face and neck for a soft and supple finish.

Guests were then given the opportunity to sample the new cellulite busting machine, known as SmoothShapes. Wahanda reviewer Amily was one of the first lucky guests to try SmoothShapes saying:

“The new machine had only been unwrapped at the store earlier that day, and had come straight in from the USA. The treatment felt like a hoover sucking hard on the problem areas, but was not painful at all, and after a while became rather therapeutic!”

Before heading off home, the staff were more than happy to discuss any further treatments that guests may have wanted including laser hair removal, permanent make up and other facial treatments. They were also offering a great discount of 20% off any treatment that was booked that day, so lucky you can indulge in yet another pamper session.DestinationSkin, London

All guests were also given the chance to win a £100 Wahanda voucher, simply by writing a review of their treatment on Wahanda.

If you didn’t make this event, don’t worry. You can still be involved, find out how you can be one of the first to be invited to all future Wellness Events.

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Muddy know-how: Wahanda meets Laura Carrick, Chelsea Harbour Club

Tuesday, May 5th, 2009

By Judy Johnson

Wahanda recently tried the skin-smoothing Phytomer Muddy Stones treatment, a new exclusive launch at the luxurious Chelsea Harbour Club. A truly indulgent experience, we wanted to find out more about Phytomer and all its secrets, so we quizzed Spa Manager Laura Carrick on the why’s and how’s of muddy stones…

Hot stone massageWho is the Phytomer Muddy Stones treatment best for?
Anyone who loves indulging in body wraps but wants a little extra – as this includes some hot stone massage, it makes it more relaxing as well as detoxifying. It has been created solely for Chelsea Harbour Club by Alistair Johnson, Spa Development Manager from Phytomer, after researching treatments all over the world.

Why Phytomer?
Phytomer products are a 100% natural French brand containing seaweed and trace elements. Seaweed is great for the skin as it has a similar composition to our skin, which means the minerals are absorbed easier. However, anyone with Iodine intolerance cannot use it.

What are the minerals in the mud good for?
The mud softens and smoothes skin as well as remineralising it and is also detoxifying on the body.

What benefit do the hot stones in the treatment have?
Using the hot stones means it’s a more luxurious and effective treatment, as many people who have body wraps simply have to lay there while it gets to work. With the Phytomer Muddy Stones, clients get a massage as well so it’s a complete indulgent relaxation treatment. The heat of the stones and the massaging action increases blood circulation and means the therapist can work further into the muscle aiding and promoting the relaxation of the client and overall wellbeing.

Why is the treatment performed on a heated plinth?
For much the same reason as the hot stones – to help relax the body and the muscles.

Phytomer’s body and facial product range is available to purchase at Chelsea Harbour Club – the only stockist in Central London. Read our tried and tested write up of the Muddy Stones treatment for a sneaky peek of what’s involved. Wahanda customers also get a super special 20% off the exclusive treatment - who says you can’t buy happiness?

One to watch: Chelsea Harbour Club are launching even more skin-tingling treatments in June and July, including:

  • Phytomer Take Thai ‘M’ Out Massage – a holistic massage combining lavender bolus’s and pressure point movements to release and relax the stress and strain on the body.
  • Phytomer Marine Pearl Facial – rejuvenating and anti-ageing facial using anti-ageing facial massage movement as well as balls of pure seawater to plump and brighten the skin.
  • Lava Shell Massage - the alternative to hot stone massage using lava tiger clams and a self heating saline solution, 100% eco-friendly.

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Wahanda’s guide to looking gorgeous at London Fashion Week

Monday, February 16th, 2009

As models, fashionistas and designers from all over the world descend on the UK capital for London Fashion Week, it’s essential that everyone from the fashion editors to the red carpet glitterati remains glamorous throughout the six-day celebrations. Following the ethos that image and style is everything, comfort and practicality is nothing, Wahanda have come up with a list of top ten treats that everyone at London Fashion Week should succumb to. Designed to get you looking gorgeous, even after back-to-back shows, you’ll be able to fly on to Milan for the next bout of catwalk capers feeling refreshed and revived. After all, when the going gets tough, the tough get treatments!

London Fashion Week with Wahanda

London Fashion Week with Wahanda

Wahanda’s hit-list of beauty hotspots

  1. If you’ve not had time to get in shape for Fashion Week, don’t fret. Chelsea Harbour Club’s Ionithermie Express ‘Tummy Trim’ treatment will zap away fat in seconds meaning you can ditch those unsightly control pants. £60 for one hour.

  2. Fed up of winter skin? Get a sunkissed glow courtesy of Dove Spa at Virgin Active Mayfair. Short and sweet, you’ll be good-to-go in just fifteen minutes, £39.

  3. Fashionable gym bunnies can still get their fitness fix with a 2-for-1 power plate session at Powertone Studios in Chelsea. £20 for two 25-minute sessions.

  4. Make sure talons are trim and tidy for all that front-row note-taking with celebrity manicurist Sophy Robson’s Red Carpet Treatment at Fortnum and Mason. £70 for 30 minutes.

  5. If you’re going to be raising an eyebrow at the latest fashions, make sure they’re tapered to perfection. Blink brow bar at Harvey Nichols means tidy brows and retail therapy in one. £17 for a threading session.

  6. Don’t want your expression giving anything away? Freeze those impromptu frowns with a Botox booster at HB Health in Knightsbridge. Price on consultation.

  7. For haute-couture hair and emergency touch-ups, invest in a blow-dry to tame those tresses at the A-listers favourite – Hari’s Hair and Beauty Salon. Prices start at £25.

  8. Dazzle the papparazzi with a show-stopping smile. Get your pearly whites gleaming within the hour with an express teeth whitening treatment at Swiss Smile. Price on consultation.

  9. Forget running between shows in stilettos, take the weight off your feet and rescue tired toes with Elemis Day Spa’s Sole Delight Foot Treatment. £45 for 30 minutes.

  10. After all those air-kisses and smiles, give your face muscles a rest with a full-on facial for £55 - you don’t even have to leave your hotel room thanks to mobile therapists Return to Glory. Or if it’s your body that’s aching from rubbing shoulders all day, invite SFC Mobile Spa therapists round to give you an hour-long discounted Deep Tissue Massage for just £50.

And if you’ve got more than the odd hour to spare, why not book in for a luxurious day of pampering at one of London’s top hotel spas instead? For a five-star feel-good experience, splash out on a La Prairie Caviar Body Treatment for £130 at The Lanesborough’s Spa Studio, or for some essential celeb-spotting, strut your stuff at COMO Shambhala Urban Escape at the Metropolitan London. Their signature Ritual Experience for £175 will have you looking like a catwalk queen in no time.

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