tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80842278486624215982024-02-02T17:29:42.507+11:00Spa + Wellness + TravelEnhancing your happiness + wellbeing - these thoughts, insights, updates and offers are related to all things spa, wellness and travel.
What's best for you...Karen Goudgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10515706278154711645noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084227848662421598.post-65864147443620683292020-09-21T16:20:00.002+10:002020-09-21T16:20:55.353+10:00Travel & Holiday Plans: COVID19 You many be aware that COVID-19 has affected travel and holiday arrangements for several months now and will so into the near future.
We are receiving regular updates from within the travel industry and speaking with our spa and wellness travel partners in anticpation of the opportunity for our guests to relax, rejuvenate and strengthen their being at a stunning spa resort or spa wellnessKaren Goudgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10515706278154711645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084227848662421598.post-14477207828578478332019-06-24T17:57:00.001+10:002019-06-24T17:59:33.519+10:00Vata Body Polish...
It is happening as the winter chill kicks in. The wavering between being in a heated room then
stepping out into the cold, wanting a hotter shower to warm the body and the
dread of wearing additional layers of clothing.
My body is being cocooned, that feeling of freedom and the natural tan
has faded.
I have always moisturised by body after a
shower. But now with the Karen Goudgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10515706278154711645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084227848662421598.post-46732992375772510912018-12-19T15:55:00.000+11:002018-12-19T15:55:16.679+11:00Spa Cuisine joy...There is such joy in staying at a Spa Resort when you experience the amazing care and attention given to the spa cuisine and their spa wellness treatments. Keemala in Phuket is just that place.
We are thrilled to share with you a couple of delicious recipes, so you can create and share them with your loved ones. Of course, the best way to delight in Keemala's wholesome spaKaren Goudgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10515706278154711645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084227848662421598.post-22947206494027279872018-11-30T16:57:00.001+11:002018-11-30T17:05:24.600+11:00Asia Spa Awards 2018...To be invited to be a participating judge and then attend the annual AsiaSpa Awards in mid November was a great delight. To be amongst industry persons from across many countries was inspiring. Here is an update from Asia Spa.....
14th Annual AsiaSpa Awards Recognise the Industry’s Finest
Hong Kong’s most anticipated spa and wellness event of the year, the 14th annual AsiaSpa Awards took Karen Goudgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10515706278154711645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084227848662421598.post-16923878013079743542018-08-21T18:31:00.000+10:002018-10-19T16:12:34.526+11:00An Inspiring Change...It was a lovely winter's day when Eranthi and I caught up and had a wonderful chat. She really is one inspiring lady...
SWT: We’ve known each other well over a decade; tell us why you got into the spa wellness industry?
After eight years climbing the corporate ladder in the 90’s and having two kids in quick succession both under the age of three I felt I was missing something. I wasn’t Karen Goudgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10515706278154711645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084227848662421598.post-46228600939035933912018-07-05T16:03:00.001+10:002018-07-05T16:03:55.985+10:00Massage
Massage. It is a word we have
all heard of and it is not to be taken for granted.
A slow inhale-exhale then I calmly express “that was fabulous. Thank
you.” That’s what I said as my Li'Tya kodo massage came to end at Mud Day Spa. It is not the first time and I’m sure it will
not be the last time that I thank and feel a sense of gratitude after
surrendering to the skilful hands Karen Goudgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10515706278154711645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084227848662421598.post-28384814570406388822018-05-07T17:21:00.001+10:002018-05-08T17:15:03.765+10:00Ayurveda in Sri Lanka
Finally, I was heading to Sri Lanka and excited as it has
taken me nearly two decades to get there!
A lot changes in that time; initially my reason was for the remoteness
and beaches, but now I’d discovered Ayurveda is very much a part of the Sri
Lankan life.
Setting up Spa Wellness Travel in 2001 I was curious to Ayurveda
and thought I could do little self-assessments on my family andKaren Goudgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10515706278154711645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084227848662421598.post-25732009909593356722017-11-14T19:12:00.001+11:002017-11-14T19:12:24.494+11:00Food Habits...
I wake knowing I need to go for a power walk or do a few
salutes to the sun and stretches, but before commencing my regime of activity it’s
a drink a glass or two of water. Without
a doubt whilst in the midst of my morning activity, I will start pondering my
morning meal. Will it be a green juice, porridge, organic weet-bix with unhomogenised
full cream milk, sourdough bread with peanut Karen Goudgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10515706278154711645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084227848662421598.post-78451270473718305752017-10-17T16:32:00.001+11:002017-11-14T19:20:51.248+11:00a spa gift makes a difference...We love that 'Spa Day for Breast Cancer' was supported by amazing day spas around Australia who were thrilled to donate to Breast Cancer Network Australia supporting people who've been touched by breast cancer, whilst at the same time giving us the experience of benefiting from a spa treatment.
October being Breast Cancer Awareness (BCNA) month we are thrilled to have a few wow spa Karen Goudgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10515706278154711645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084227848662421598.post-9187042085819094192017-09-07T15:39:00.002+10:002017-10-17T16:34:05.457+11:00Spa Day for Breast Cancer
It’s happening again! 2016 was our inaugural awareness and fundraising event supporting women and men who’ve been touched by breast cancer and the support was sublime!
For 2017 we have amazing day spas dotted across Australia who are supporting Spa Day for Breast Cancer by donating $10 from each spa treatments booked on Thursday 12 and Friday 13 October. Karen Goudgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10515706278154711645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084227848662421598.post-6627837109961216282017-02-15T11:56:00.002+11:002017-07-25T20:20:23.552+10:00Float and release...Floatation. If you ever hear of somebody mentioning they've had a floatation treatment, prick your ears, listen, enquire and join in the conversation.
It had been a few years since I'd experienced a floatation treatment or a watsu session. Waking on a Sunday morning with a stiff neck which I'd tolerated for a few days and the held tension of demands of work and the festive season it Karen Goudgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10515706278154711645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084227848662421598.post-84022134791619040912016-12-13T18:06:00.000+11:002016-12-14T18:51:10.282+11:00Absolutely You...
Absolute Sanctuary has been a part of our Spa WellnessTravel Collection for several years. Each year there’s a selection process that
I go through to make certain that the destination spa we choose to work with is
offering a positive experience and outcome for the guest when booking with Spa
Wellness Travel.
On the surface, Absolute Sanctuary may look like a solo establishment
but for those Karen Goudgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10515706278154711645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084227848662421598.post-89754574091510198862016-10-26T16:30:00.003+11:002016-11-01T11:02:45.921+11:00a Hyatt spa here or there...
Booking into a spa hotel or spa resort that is a global
brand you can expect the ethos, intent and spa product being offered to be consistent,
after all that is why loyalty prevails.
The Barai within our Collection offers only eight exclusive
residential spa suites, is a part of and located adjacent to the Hyatt Regency Hua Hin,
Thailand. Unable to retreat to Thailand
at Karen Goudgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10515706278154711645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084227848662421598.post-51885109405570563122016-10-11T20:38:00.001+11:002016-10-11T20:38:11.294+11:00Asking for it!
Do you ask for what you want or hinder and hide behind your smile to appease others? Whether you’re single-solo or in a relationship, sometimes asking others to do what you want to do or where you want to go maybe daunting.
What’s prompted this blog you may ask? Well, I’m reading an article by Mel Robbins that’s featuring failure, rejections and fears that may be Karen Goudgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10515706278154711645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084227848662421598.post-88637062658766626392016-10-11T20:33:00.000+11:002016-10-11T20:33:26.468+11:00Citrus is not just for winterStanding in the kitchen the other day peeling a mandarin to consume to increase my vitamin c intake as I was feeling the onset of a cold. I realised, its a given, I have citrus in my fruit bowl all year round and I love it!
Grapefruit, ruby red my favourite, was brought to my attention again a few years ago when staying at an elderly friend's house. Every morning, like my nana's Karen Goudgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10515706278154711645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084227848662421598.post-85348267964041333092016-10-11T20:31:00.000+11:002016-10-11T20:31:16.308+11:00NEW Lifestyle Collection at The BaraiThe Barai is an amazing spa resort located on the beautiful beach at Hua Hin, Thailand. It was the sister property I.Sawan Residential Spa & Club at the Grand Hyatt Bangkok that brought The Barai to my attention. The space, the treatment, the facilities and the comforts that were dedicated to allowing an individual to retreat and switch off, was breathtaking.
It is Karen Goudgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10515706278154711645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084227848662421598.post-85521754915916526722016-10-11T20:25:00.001+11:002016-10-11T20:25:54.173+11:00"Spa Day for Breast Cancer"Spa Wellness Travel as a partner of BCNA - breast cancer network australia - is thrilled to initiate and have the support of the following amazing Day Spas around Australia who will donate monies from clients spa treatments on the days listed below.
Why are these day spas thrilled to be supporting this cause? Because like myself they know the importance of touch and being able toKaren Goudgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10515706278154711645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084227848662421598.post-36651311143321326612016-10-11T20:22:00.000+11:002016-10-11T20:26:07.447+11:00Bean + Veggie Soup...From here on its going to be porridge laced with cinnamon, flaxseeds and walnuts with a dash of milk that will accompany my green juice in the mornings. Lunch and dinners will become hot meals full of flavour and substance and that's the reason why I'm sharing this with you.
The change of the season's climate gradually sneaks upon us. Sure, we've had intermittent rain during the yearKaren Goudgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10515706278154711645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084227848662421598.post-39465665961476437872016-10-11T20:20:00.000+11:002016-10-11T20:20:13.281+11:00Water is the place to get active...
There’s such an array of activities available today to help and keep us feeling well and healthy. It’s the structured form of exercise that we are requiring more of as our lives become more confined to living a sedentary lifestyle; we live in homes that require less physical activity as there’s minimal if any garden to attend to, jobs that have us sitting at a desk or in a vehicle for Karen Goudgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10515706278154711645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084227848662421598.post-77383677965407483292016-10-11T20:15:00.000+11:002016-10-11T20:15:39.758+11:00
Its been months since I’ve had a massage, due to the fact I’ve been convalescing from surgery. But now, as the wounds have healed and as my body transitions back to its regular movements, a yearning for that massage to release the stiffness within my body from holding itself came to fruition.
The time had come, but still not completely comfortable with skillful hands rubbing, Karen Goudgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10515706278154711645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084227848662421598.post-43873451607080638532016-10-11T20:09:00.000+11:002016-10-11T20:40:23.188+11:00The Barai - especially for menIt's a given spa treatments are not just for women. Peruse a spa menu and you'll often discover a dedicated 'his' and 'her' spa treatment section within the menu. Over a decade ago I was with a boyfriend transiting in a Bali, I went a booked a facial for myself and a massage for him. On return I informed him of the spa appointments and his response was "why didn't you book me in for aKaren Goudgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10515706278154711645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084227848662421598.post-31438371509962416512016-10-11T20:05:00.000+11:002016-10-11T20:05:07.026+11:00congratulations Kamalaya...
From the onset of opening its doors in 2005, Kamalaya has been an award winner. When I was a participating judge of AsiaSpa magazine, Kamalaya always featured in the nominations and would walk out with winning at least one award. Whether being industry or tourism focused, the award for cuisine or destination spa, Kamalaya has always been deserving. Congratulations to Karen Goudgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10515706278154711645noreply@blogger.com0