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Erase the stresses of the year that was with these one-of-a-kind treatments and programmes to revive both body and soul.

Tungku Massage, The Datai Langkawi

Informed by an ancient Malay healing tradition and administered in a jungle-fringed pavilion, a heated cotton compress pouch – containing a single river stone, lemongrass, cloves, pepper and cinnamon – is applied to pressure points to alleviate all manner of muscle aches and strains.

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Seven-Night Advanced Detox, Chenot Palace Weggis

Head for this immaculate property on the banks of Lake Lucerne for a weeklong, medically supervised, purifying programme that spans anything from hydro-aromatherapy to electrostimulation and microalgae mud wraps, as well as a nutritious, delicious meal plan.

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Modelage Vinosculpt, Les Sources de Cheverny

At the spa of the newly renovated 18th-century estate in the Loire Valley, the grape seed – one of the world’s most robust antioxidants – forms the basis for this invigorating palpate-roll massage designed to firm up and resculpt the entire body.

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Seven-Day FX Mayr Classic Programme, Vivamayr Altaussee

Wellness junkies are in for a treat at this dreamy hideaway, nestled amid the snow-capped Styrian Alps. In the course of a week, they engage in hydro-, cryo- and yoga therapy, among countless other activities, and benefit from cutting-edge medical diagnoses and customised nutritional advice.

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V-Tox Oxygen Facial, The Newt in Somerset

Complement a quintessential country-house break at this artfully restored Georgian manor, two-and-a-half hours-drive from London, with this skin-relaxing, instant-results facial that uses neuropeptides and algae extracts, applied via high-tech oxygen machine.

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Five-Night Lightness and Plasticity Programme, Lefay Resort & Spa Lago di Garda

After an initial medical assessment, guests staying at the lavish Lake Garda retreat can look forward a jam-packed agenda of wellness-boosting therapies, whether it’s a qigong or personal-training session, or a posture-improving foot massage.

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