Another year gone, another birthday. And what a better way to celebrate than with some pampering? Contrary to popular belief, I don’t spend all my free time at the spa, so when I do, I’m looking for something really special – not just a massage but some great facilities too (sauna, jacuzzi etc). I was … [Read more…]
In search of a “cheap” international vacay My partner and I were planning a holiday around Easter (March / April 2017). We were looking for a cheap (or well, budget), stress-free, beach holiday. I’m generally an anxious person (see here) and I didn’t want all the stress associated with planning a trip so I was … [Read more…]
If there’s a special occasion on the horizon, I immediately think of the luxurious and high end, 12 Apostles Hotel and Spa. Such a day was coming up in December. Knowing how crazy the silly season can get, I decided to book a treatment in advance. I emailed the spa about my reservation request and … [Read more…]
Sometimes…. you feel stuck in a black hole and life starts to feel like an episode of Mr Robot, or worse, the Walking Dead. In an attempt to help me see out the hole, my partner purchased a WikiDeal spa voucher at the Sugar Hotel and Spa. This simple, kind act meant so much to … [Read more…]
In an effort to avoid buying birthday cake for my work colleagues, I took leave on my birthday (just kidding, they’re still getting cake!). Anyway, with a whole day of leave to indulge myself, I checked out Groupon and WikiDeals for any specials in a Cape Town spa. Indulgence without the price tag – just … [Read more…]
My in-laws gifted me with a fantastic birthday voucher to use at Angsana Spa. They must agree with that saying “happy wife, happy life“! I’ve never been to Angsana but I knew they were situated in the picturesque Vineyard Hotel. The gardens there are so beautiful. If I was a fairy, it would be one of … [Read more…]
I had the privilege of meeting these wonderful women from AMAZI POP UP SHOP a few weeks ago and I was extremely impressed with their skills! What do they do? They are a group of women (nail technicians in training) that provides you with either a manicure or back and neck massage for a small … [Read more…]
The land of MilQ & Honey was a concept started by the Kelly and Gabriella Davids in 2012. The sisters, in true entrepreneurial spirit, had an idea of starting a haven in the suburbs where one could enter and transform your body for the better. Milq & Honey now encompasses a day spa, a fashion … [Read more…]
Studying wreaks havoc on the body. I was practically studying everyday for 4 months in between working full time and my back was really taking a strain. My exam was 2 days prior to my birthday and their was only one thing I wanted for my birthday- a back massage. Little did I know, my … [Read more…]
In this busy business of life, I feel it is essential to take some time out and just spoil yourself every now and then. I had just finished with my one job and had a week off before throwing myself into a new job. With this one week of unemployment I thought it would be … [Read more…]