SPICERS SANGOMA RETREAT

If you’re looking to stay connected between massages, this isn’t the place for you – mobile coverage can be patchy and wi-fi is limited to the main building. But if you’re craving a digital-detox weekend, the all-inclusive Spicers Sangoma Retreat – nestled in the foothills of the Blue Mountains, about 90 minutes’ drive from Sydney – is ideal. From the moment you arrive, you feel the stress slipping away, particularly if you’ve nabbed the Chief’s Suite with a private plunge pool, wood heater, well-stocked minibar, freestanding Philippe Starck bathtub and panoramic views across bushland to the city. The dining room is a destination in its own right, thanks to gourmet breakfasts and five-course dinners that include dishes such as seared duck breast with beetroot purée, cumquat sauce and pickled red cabbage.