Posted by Ruth Miller on Tue 31st July 2007 at 06:00 AM, Filed in Alternative DestinationsSpa Destinations

Northern Spain is well known for it’s rugged beauty which makes it the perfect location for The Big Stretch. Situated in the Pico mountains The Big Stretch runs various creative life coach courses together with workshops, treks and canoeing through breathtaking scenery.

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The Big Stretch web site says:

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Posted by Ruth Miller on Mon 30th July 2007 at 06:00 AM, Filed in Alternative DestinationsSpa Destinations

If you really want to hone your body while enjoying a bit of R & R then you might want to take a look at Wildfitness.

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Situated on the Watamu Coast in Kenya, Wildfitness offers a way to boost your energy levels. Enjoying vistas over one of nature’s most stunning environments combined with the world’s best fitness trainers this retreat can help achieve vast leaps in physical prowess.

The emphasis on fun, cutting edge fitness courses gives visitors the opportunity to improve their physical shape and help improve natural vitality, strength and agility.

According to the Wildfitness web site:

“All ranges of fitness and ages come to Wildfitness, from fitness beginners to the super-fit!
Your base is Baraka House (‘blessing’ in Swahili), set right on the beach and angled to catch the Kaskasi Monsoon breezes. It’s open and spacious with shaded lounge areas and two rooftops with 360 degree views. Fly direct to Mombassa or to Malindi via Nairobi.”

Sounds great!

From £2,205 for 9 days.

Posted by Ruth Miller on Fri 27th July 2007 at 06:00 AM, Filed in SunglassesTravel Accessories

If you keep an eye on celebrity trends you might have spotted these elegant sunglasses perched on the recently released nose of Paris Hilton.

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That aside, these Dolce & Gabbana Sunglasses really are set to be one of the hottest fashion accessories of the summer.

Retailing for £104 ($208) at sunglasses shop their not going to break bank either.

Features include:

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Posted by Ruth Miller on Thu 26th July 2007 at 06:00 AM, Filed in CampingTravel Accessories

Allowing for the tightening of travel regulations on the continent has resulted in the release of the Metro EK100 European Travel Kit.

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This particular kit includes two reflective warning triangles (which meets Spanish regulations) and a number of other bits and pieces which include:

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Posted by Ruth Miller on Wed 25th July 2007 at 06:00 AM, Filed in Alternative DestinationsSpa Destinations

More and more people are looking for the ultimate detox retreat these days. Well, the resort at Paraty-Mirim definitely comes close to the ultimate.

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The Body and Soul site says:


“Body & Soul Adventures is a challenging adventure retreat located in the dazzling coastal mountains near Paraty, Rio de Janeiro.
Our unique and intense program of healthy eating, rainforest hiking, and ocean kayaking tones and trims the body. Daily yoga and massage sessions cleanse and relax the mind. Mother Nature’s beauty and serenity brings peace to the spirit. This unforgettable experience has had rave reviews by the New York Times, Yoga Journal, In Style and many others.”

Costs £950 (US$ 2,000) per person for six days.

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