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These full and frank independent Spa & Ayurveda accommodation reviews are from travellers who have booked directly through responsibletravel.com. They are not edited by us or any of the companies we work with. Find the real story, from real travellers below.
Matt and Caroline made arrangements for us to ride, snowshoe and ski. We had never skied before and had thought that we were too old to try. However we went and took a couple of lessons and we loved it.
(more)We have had a wonderfully relaxing and peaceful time and have enjoyed exploring the local area and swimming in the pool. This was the perfect place for us to stay and we have been made really welcome, almost like a homestay but with our own bungalow and separate meals.
(more)The surfing lesson was wonderful, the spa treatments were fantastic, relaxing and rejuvenating, the general ambience of the hotel was wonderful and the staff could not do enough to help you or make your stay relaxing and fantastic! (more)
fantastic...finding little deserted spots - less-visited beaches; an out-of-the-way river. And all the outdoors activities New Zealand offers (more)The accommodation, location and staff are a match for many four star resorts and the most awkward and particular traveller will not be disappointed by this corner of paradise. (more)
The most memorable part of my holiday was being in such a calm, peaceful and gentle environment and experiencing the culture of a country that was completely different to that in the UK. Just as memorable was the kind and giving nature of the family who accommodated me. (more)It was wonderful! My favourite part was the verandah at night with the pond providing a lovely noisy backdrop (lots of frogs and nocturnal noises!). (more)The most enjoyable part of my holiday was the ayurvedic treatments that I had. The staff at the resort were also so nice, they couldn't do enough for you and always had a smile on their faces. (more)
There are so many wonderful memories that I will hold dear in my heart, it is hard to choose one. I remember the peaceful quiet of morning sitting in the kitchen drinking fresh chai. (more)
A wonderfully relaxing week, very well looked after by all the hotel staff. It made a refreshing change to be in a welcoming, family run hotel - a far cry from the standard international brands. (more)
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Going 'green' is one of the latest buzzwords in the tourism industry and is just as often heard when visiting a spa. Keen to jump on the green band wagon, many spas claim to not only promote health and wellbeing but also to be 'sustainable' and 'natural'. Whether you are visiting your local spa or one in a far-flung exotic destination, it is important to know whether your spa really is minimising its impact on the environment and providing benefits for the local community. But how can you decide between the genuine and the not so genuine? We have compiled 10 questions which you can ask your spa to make sure it's not just style and no substance... Read more about spa & Ayurveda holidays in this spa & Ayurveda holidays article.
