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There’s no doubt that your pregnancy will be one of the most memorable and wonderful experiences of your life. But it’s no secret that pregnancy comes with aches and pains, high and lows. This is an important time for you to look after your body and your soul. Bringing a new baby into the world and then into your home is going to physically and mentally demanding for you and your partner. Don’t forget, the months before the birth will be your last opportunity for a while to focus
on yourself and your needs.
So make time to get away from the planning and the organising to relax, rejuvenate and re-energise! Whether you want a weekend to yourself for some well deserved ‘me time’ or some special quality time away with your partner before baby comes we have some ideal suggestions
for you! Go on pamper yourself – and give you and your baby the best
possible start!
Ultimate leisure resort in Leicestershire
 For a truly holistic experience look no further than the multi award winning, Ragdale Hall Health Hydro, set in the beautiful English countryside. Whether you choose a day spa visit or a weekend retreat, you are guaranteed
total relaxation and unrivalled pampering and as many spa treatments are not suitable during pregnancy, Ragdale have introduced three exclusive treatments for expectant mothers.
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Clarins Blissful Beginnings £63.50, 75 minutes
Pre and Post Natal Face & Body Treatment (suitable after 12 weeks
of pregnancy) to treat muscular aches, fluid retention, stress
and fatigue and maintain skin tone and elasticity.
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Decleor Sumptuous Mother-To-Be Treatment £57.00,
70 minutes
(suitable after 12 weeks of pregnancy) offering a carefully
tailored treatment that is safe, effective and wonderfully relaxing.
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Elemis Nurturing Massage for the Mother-To-Be
£63.50, 85 minutes
(Suitable from the 1st week of pregnancy but most beneficial from
18 weeks onwards) using tried and tested safe pregnancy massage
techniques on a unique beanbag to relieve tension in the upper back
and alleviate swelling in the hands and feet.
Naturally organic
 If you fancy a break with a difference, then Natural Discovery have come up with ideas that not only leave you feeling vibrant and refreshed but give the environment a break too.
Their 2-day Relax and enjoy being healthy break
includes an en suite room in the highly acclaimed White Rock Hotel on
the Hastings seafront which is totally non-smoking and serves organically
grown local produce. The break includes an hour long session of Reflexology
and Jin Shin Jyutsu, which involves placing fingertips over clothing
on the body to heal body, mind, and spirit by balancing the energy that
flows through the body. This incredibly calming ancient art is perfectly
safe to use during pregnancy and you will gain some self-help tips from
the expert practitioner.
Dinner involves a top local chef cooking up a healthy
meal made from delicious local and organic produce, just for you.
Price guide: £215 per person.
Relax in a French Cottage
 While
it’s still just the two of you, escape to rural France and this peaceful
location on the outskirts of St. Aignon-sur-Roe in Pouancé. This traditional
stone farmhouse has been converted into a cosy holiday home to relax and
unwind in. Spend your days taking leisurely walks through the unspoilt
countryside, or visit the nearby medieval city of Pouancé for fishing,
swimming and boating
Price guide: £464 for 7 nights
Polis, Cyprus villa & hotel accommodation
 Combining
hotel and villa accommodation this is a truly unique holiday retreat.
Set on a stunning location surrounded by beautiful Mediterranean orchards
and gardens you’ll find a combination of unspoilt sandy beaches, crystal
clear waters and a beautiful countryside with a very rich wildlife. The hotel possesses sixty elegantly decorated bedrooms in the main building
or in the garden wings. Each of the five luxurious villas has its own
swimming pool and three twin bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms.
Price guide: CY£26 per twin room (winter) -
CY£56 per twin room (summer) (1CY£=1.72 EUR approx)
Brighton luxury apartment
 This spacious one bedroom apartment offers stylish & luxurious five star accommodation with use of 6 acres of private gardens. Situated 5 minutes from the Sea and 10 minutes from the centre of Brighton the apartment is perfectly located for healthy sea air, meandering through the Lanes and sampling the many fine restaurants. The bedroom offers an Antique French Bed in Louis XV style made up with the most luxurious organic cotton bed linen. Unwind in the roll top bath, enjoy natural toiletries, a sumptuous organic welcome hamper
and a freezer full of delicious organic meals.
Retreats and yoga holidays in Italy
  Time to relax and recharge your mind, body and soul. This is a yoga holiday where you can join in with group yoga classes or have one-to-one yoga
tuition. Or simply retreat from the world at the beautifully restored Casa Latini – where you can choose from a large selection of holistic
treatments and explore the mountains and villages. Your holiday will be a truly unforgettable experience, a real break to unwind, relax, and physically, mentally and spiritually recharge.
Price guide: From £295 pp per week low season
excluding flights.
Pregnancy and baby wellbeing courses, Hereford
 Stay in a beautiful 700 year old manor in the Herefordshire countryside with an award wining fully organic restaurant and truly pamper yourself! A range of well-being courses and weekend retreats are offered especially
designed to promote healthy lifestyles. Whether you’re pregnant or have just given birth – enjoy a supportive atmosphere and the advice of a
range of experts including nutritional advisors and therapists tailor-made
to the needs of the group.
Price guide: A variety of courses are available
from £230 – £365. Price includes single accommodation in
double en suite bedroom, tuition, treatments, talks, all meals and course
notes.
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Competition ends 31st May 2012
