Say hiking Say hiking and Peru in the same breath and most people think of the Inca Trail. But the Inkaterra approach is as far from backpacker-grunge as it gets. Its three hotels are for those seeking both adventure and creature comforts, and are now all strung together on a new Walking to Wellness tour, which spans the Amazon, Machu Picchu and Cusco for 16 days of adrenalin-pumping activities, healthy local food and spa time. At Inkaterra At Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica, excursions are twice daily. The most hardcore are in the morning (partly due to the 5am wake-up call), taking on knee- knocking canopy walkways, cayman-ridden rivers in a kayak and jungle hikes. Next it’s on to the Andes Next it’s on to the Andes and Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel for treks around the everything-it’s-hyped-up-to-be Lost City of Machu Picchu. After scaling the steps of the 15th-century Inca citadel, it’s back to Pueblo for daydreaming in the Andean sauna, a candle-lit eucalyptus hut. There are also hot-stone massages with gems and coca-leaf oil (the same leaves that make the class A drug, so it gets the blood flowing). The last stop is Cusco The last stop is Cusco. The UNESCO World Heritage city is 3,400 metres above sea level and Inkaterra La Casona’s micro-spa is one of the few in the world where therapists ask if you want extra oxygen with your massage. This trip will leave you hyper-toned from trekking, massaged to knot-free oblivion and wide- and bright-eyed having soaked up all the marvels of the Incas.

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Spa has launched a new eco-friendly, single-use headband. The original hybrid was introduced by visionary American plant breeder and horticulturalist Luther Burbank in 1901. He crossed four species from different parts of the world to create Leucanthemum superbum, the cheery white-petalled, yellow-centered daisy we know and love, naming it after snow-covered Mount Shasta in California.

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The thick and waffle-embossed headbands are easy to use and will gently hold back a client’s hair during treatments to protect it from masks, creams and oils.The headbands, which cost 12p each, are fully adjustable, with an easy-peel adhesive strip, making them simple to put in place. Each headband is made from the same sustainable waffle material as Scrummi’s towels, meaning the headbands are ultra-absorbent and will easily soak up any drips or product smears. Each headband is made from 100% natural wood fibres that have been sourced from sustainably-managed forests and can be recycled into compost after use.

Rob Cooper, Managing Director of Scrummi Spa says, ‘Our new headbands are a simple, hygienic way to care for clients’ hair during treatments.

Rob Cooper, Managing Director of Scrummi Spa says, ‘Our new headbands are a simple, hygienic way to care for clients’ hair during treatments. They are clean and fresh for each new client, so they always look professional. You can even incorporate headbands into the overall sensory experience of a massage or facial, by adding a few drops of essential oil to gently infuse the air with fragrance and help to create a relaxing or uplifting atmosphere.

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Majestic Towels launches supreme quality new Disposable Waffle Kimono

Majestic Towels have launched an innovative new kimono, the first of its type in the industry. It has been designed following feedback from many spa professionals asking for a luxurious, elegant, soft to the touch and yet disposable robe.

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The robes are comfortable but supremely strong robe and offer a much lighter option for clients that find heavier cotton robes too warm and cumbersome.

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The kimonos remove the costs of laundering and are especially practical for use in all wet areas, or during treatments that can cause staining/marking to cotton robes such as massage and waxing. The advanced material structure enables the Disposable Waffle Kimono to absorb 10 to 12 times its own weight in moisture and the breathable, lightweight design makes it perfect for use in thermal suites.

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