Andalucía, Spain

5-star, award-winning luxury is packaged up in peaceful whitewashed walls, idyllic gardens, a beautiful pool and a host of olive oil based treatments at this Andalucían retreat. The region is the world’s largest producer of olive oil, so they really know their stuff and even produce their own in the hotel’s sprawling olive groves. Indulge in the spa’s signature Olive Oil Peel treatment and you’ll be left with soft, radiant and younger looking skin.

Booking: From €132 per person per night, based on two sharing and including breakfast and an Olive Oil Peel and Aromatic Massage. Call +34 958 32 18 61 to book, or visit www.barcelolabobadilla.com

Mauritius

Spa holidays needn’t just be for the grown ups, the new look Sanctuary Spa at The Residence Mauritius has specially created treatments for little ones too. So whilst you indulge in the signature Ylang Ylang Massage, your mini me can enjoy treatments from mini manicures to hair braiding.

Booking: Stay 7 nights for the price of 6 from £2,100 per adult and from £955.00 per child (aged 3-17 years old) – saving of £2,965 per family.  Price is based on two adults and two children sharing two Colonial Garden View Rooms on a half board basis, economy flights from London Gatwick with British Airways including transfers.

Based on 06 August 2013 departure and valid until 30 September 2013. Call Elegant Resorts on 01244 897538 or visit www.elegantresorts.co.uk.

Suffolk, UK

This new destination spa only opened its doors last week after an impressive £3million development, but it’s already on our travel wish list. Housed in a converted Victorian property, which once made up part of the Sixth Duke of Bedford’s estate, the spa merges old and new in style. Choose from an extensive ESPA menu, especially their signature Lavender Poultice Massage – a must for city folk in need of some R&R.

Booking: From £89 per night with breakfast with spa treatments on top. Call 0800 652 2991 or visit www.bedfordlodgehotel.co.uk. 

Bordeaux, France

We’re sure you have heard of French beauty brand, Caudalie but few know of their sister spa and luxury hotel, Les Sources de Caudalie. Set in beautiful Bordeaux vineyards this family-run hotel, spa and Michelin starred restaurant boasts treatments, which use wine in their world’s first Vinotherapie Spa. Wine, food and spa treatments? Whisk us away immediately.

Booking: Rates from €250 per room per night, based on two sharing on a B&B basis. Call +33 (0) 557 83 83 83 or visit www.sources-caudalie.com.

Alicante, Spain

Feel like you’ve taken a long haul trip to South East Asia but only travel to Spain’s Costa Blanca for a week of pure spa indulgence. The beautifully landscaped Asian style gardens play host to an exquisite Thai spa, complete with therapists who were trained in Bangkok’s Wat Po Temple, botanic gardens, multiple Zen pools and Pilates classes.

Booking: Rates start from €236 per double per night. Call +34 966 818400 or visit www.asiagardens.es

California, USA

With a reputation as one of the US’s best luxury resorts, this is a must-visit if you’re looking for some spa indulgence on the other side of the Atlantic. Ticked away in a paradise of lush gardens and olive groves Rancho Valencia’s spa offers everything from mind and body rejuvenation treatments to yoga and Pilates studios.

Booking: Rates start from £487.30 per room per night when you book through Mr & Mrs Smith. Call 0845 034 0700 or visit www.mrandmrssmith.com.

Yorkshire, UK

This eco-friendly spa uses solar panels to generate electricity, as well as implementing many green initiatives and investments. The spa also uses some of our favourite beauty brands including Elemis, NEOM Organics and Decléor so you can rest assured you will be preened and pampered. Eco conscious and luxury – this is a very modern British spa.

Booking: Overnight spa breaks start from £129 per person. Call 01484 843 544 or visit www.titanicspa.com.

Sorrento, Italy

For ultimate sea gazing and sunbathing head to the spa-enhanced sanctuary that is Italy’s Capo La Gala. With an emerald heated pool, ocean green tiles and coral sculptures, this spa has a unique underwater vibe. Michelin star food, a tree-lined pool and the sprawling Bay of Naples coastline to look out on – spa holidays don’t come much more luxe.

Booking: Double rooms start at £376 when you book through Mr and Mrs Smith. Call 0845 034 0700 or visit www.mrandmrssmith.com.

Sussex, UK

Behind this quaint Elizabethan manor house-come-hotel sits the incredible state of the art Ockenden Manor Spa. Built into the hotel’s original 19^th Century walled garden, this hidden gem boasts everything you’ll need to unwind, from and outdoor/indoor pool to a walk-through rain shower, as well as REN, Ila and Electric Body treatments. For more information read StyleNest’s full review of Ockenden Manor Hotel & Spa here.

Booking: Spa packages start from £149.50 per person per night. Call 01444 416111 or visit www.hshotels.co.uk