Sunday Mirror (Northern Ireland)

Valentine’s cruise from £639pp:

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Sail away on a five-night, full-board cruise on Fred Olsen’s Black Watch, departing from Southampto­n on February 14. Includes overnight stay in Antwerp and a stop-off in Amsterdam. iglucruise.com, 020 3733 5557

STAYCATION

Claiming to offer a spa experience “like no other”, the £10million Spa at Carden near Chester opened last year. Set in 1,000 acres of grounds, its multi-sensory wellbeing garden is one of the UK’s biggest spa gardens. The indoor spa spills outdoors to hidden hydrothera­py pools, with inviting sun loungers set out on the terrace and lawns, and winding paths leading to secluded areas of the garden. Guests can reap the benefits all year round thanks to warming cabins that offer various healing heat experience­s, including an outdoor sauna looking out over the countrysid­e.

THE DEAL A one-night B&B

Spa Escape break from

£145pp. cardenpark.co.uk

Trending fast in the world of wellness, CBD treatments are taking wellbeing and selfcare to the next level. Touted as the cure for many ills, CBD oil has not only been shown to help alleviate pain, tension and headaches but, thanks to its antioxidan­t properties, it also nourishes and tones the skin – reducing wrinkles and fine lines. Careys Manor Hotel in Brockenhur­st has launched a range of CBD treatments and holisitic therapies at its world-class Thai-inspired SenSpa. THE DEAL An overnight stay at the four-star Careys Manor starts at £158 in a double room. careysmano­r.com

Recently named one of the UK’s best family-friendly hotels, Celtic Manor, set in 567 hectares of parkland just 30 minutes east of Cardiff, offers stacks of activities to keep kids fit and happy, including swimming, archery and pitch and putt. Adults can make full use of the range of spa facilities to re-energise in the 20-metre pool, steam rooms, saunas, plunge pools and enormous jacuzzi, not to mention a golf course. THE DEAL A two-night Restore Spa Break starts at £178pp sharing, with breakfast, three-course buffet dinner in the Olive Tree restaurant on the first night and a 50-minute treatment. spabreaks.com, 0800 043 6600 treat yourself to a massage or facial. THE DEAL Ski Solutions has seven nights on half-board from £1,110pp sharing, including flights and transfers. skisolutio­ns.com, 020 7471 7761

The award-winning Vilalara Longevity Thalassa & Medical Spa at Vilalara Thalassa Resort harnesses the healing qualities of the Atlantic waters in a wide range of thalassoth­erapy treatments and wellness programmes. Faro airport is just 30 miles from this stunning beach resort set in 11 hectares of lush gardens, with direct access to a secluded sandy beach. A superb kids’ club with a pool and games room means children can stay active. The new Family Wellness package includes yoga, fitness and healthy cooking sessions. Enjoy a therapeuti­c or sports massage, activities such as Pilates and fitball, Turkish bath and sauna.

THE DEAL The seven-night Family Wellness Package starts at €2,347 based

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