Editors' Picks by Nikki Bayley

Here are the editors' picks for Britain's Finest chosen by Nikki Bayley.

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Nikki Bayley

Nikki Bayley

Nikki Bayley has written extensively about spas, travel and food for a range of titles including the Sunday Times Travel Magazine, the Guardian, Good Spa Guide and Yahoo! According to Nikki few things make her happier than running barefoot across the grass to sink into an outdoor hot tub in the rain. “Trust me a spot of cooling rain on your face as you bubble in a tub is one of life's greatest pleasures.”

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Ten Water Therapy Spas

I'll come clean: spas which have plenty of water features are my favourite kind; swan pipes, experience showers, those amazing under-water loungers with billions of bubbles zipping away underneath - give me a couple of hours playing around with those and you'll see a very... more

  • Editor: Nikki Bayley
  • Records: 10
  • Date: April 2013
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The Top Ten Twilight Spas

No, not spas where you can have a relaxing time with a teenage heart-throb Vampire, but spas which have special deals so you can drop by for a few hours after work and enjoy an evening indulging in your favourite spa activities. Perfect for the dedicated spa-goer who's busy... more

  • Editor: Nikki Bayley
  • Records: 10
  • Date: March 2013
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Ten of the Best Spas for January's Detox

There's no getting away from it, after an indulgent December full of over-eating, too much drinking, late nights and no exercise, most of us need to kick-start the new year with a detox. But that's hard! So make it easy on yourself; gently ease into a healthier new year by... more

  • Editor: Nikki Bayley
  • Records: 10
  • Date: January 2013
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Top Ten Skin-softening Moisturising facials

As the cold and wet weather descends, our skin is under pressure from the environment. Going from the dehydrating centrally-heated indoors to bitterly-cold skin-chapping outdoors can take a toll. So change up your spa routine to include a moisturising facial and fight back... more

  • Editor: Nikki Bayley
  • Records: 10
  • Date: November 2012
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Ten Fun Spa Treatments

It seems impossible to imagine but sometimes, even the most avid spa-bunny gets jaded. Bored of the same massage, facial or wrap routine, they long for a change of pace. Or perhaps you're stuck in a rut and want to try something new on the treatment menu but you're not too... more

  • Editor: Nikki Bayley
  • Records: 10
  • Date: October 2012
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Top Spas for Twenty-Somethings

You and your gal pals just want to have fun, or you're new to the world of spa-ing, then maybe a trip to a hushed temple of wellbeing might not be the day you had planned. So, don't forget the spa motto - there's a perfect spa for every occasion, you just need to find the... more

  • Editor: Nikki Bayley
  • Records: 10
  • Date: October 2012
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The Top Ten Best Gastro Spas

Once upon a time, going to a spa was a one-way meal ticket to carrot juice and cottage cheese. You were expected to have a rumbling tummy and suffer to be beautiful. Thankfully, those days are gone. Nowadays, a trip to a spa can be a culinary treat too. You can enjoy... more

  • Editor: Nikki Bayley
  • Records: 9
  • Date: July 2012
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The Top Ten Girls' Getaway Spas

Whether it's a special occasion or you just want to spend some quality time with your gal-pals, an overnight spa break makes for the perfect location for some "girl-time". There are a bewildering array of spas out there, so before you set off, have a think about what kind of... more

  • Editor: Nikki Bayley
  • Records: 9
  • Date: March 2012
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