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Spa resorts don’t generally come cheap, which makes Wicklow’s actually affordable POWERSCOURT SPRINGS a welcome addition to Ireland’s wellness landscape. Once upon a time, the private gated 38-acre estate was Ireland’s first “health farm” but it has since transformed into a holistic overnight sanctuary. B&B spa stays cost from €165pp and include yoga and meditation classes, a 30-minute spa treatment, leisure-amenities access and dinner (there’s also a non-treatment option from €115pp). powerscourtsprings.ie So you’ll need to factor in air fare to LA and car rental… but
WE ARE IN OUR ELEMENT’S three boltholes in the desert town of Joshua Tree desert are great value if your dates are flexible. Bohemian-by-numbers – rattan furniture: tick; macramé: tick; potted succulents: tick – it’s not so much the harmonious interiors of its dome and cabin accommodation that appeals, but the unique setting that’s a world away from verdant Ireland. Prices on Airbnb via their website. weareinourelement.com
Marrakech is infamously hectic, but there are nooks and crannies in which to unwind, such as RIAD 11 ZITOUNE, a six-room guesthouse decorated in glorious Technicolor that’s managed by a German couple. There’s no pool, alas, but guests can cool down with a mint lemonade in the pretty courtyard or on the rooftop, the latter of which is where yoga classes are hosted. Rooms from €80 per night, including free transfer to/from the airport. riad11.com