Fife

From cosy country hotels to far-flung paradise retreats, these GH -tested and approved spas will deliver the me-time you deserve

Helena Lee immerses herself in Estelle Manor’s menu of curative treatments and hedonistic indulgences

Alison James convalesces in calming, old-school style at the Falkensteiner Schlosshotel in Velden, Austria.

Joely Carey heads into the woods to discover Michelin-starred magic in the north of the Lake District National Park

Far-flung, closer to home; travelling solo or with family in tow – however you take your healing, find it in our guide to the best transformational breaks.

Explore nine spectacular islands on scenic ferry trips, visiting historic monuments and idyllic beaches