The Grove – Hertfordshire, England

Sue Ostler packs her bags and escapes to a country manor with organic cider at the bar -and rainbow-coloured showers in a seriously good spa voted World’s Best by Daily Telegraph UK and in the Top 10 UK Hotel Spas by Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Spa Award.

Sabah: Nature Lodge Kinabatangan

Make no mistake, it is a bit of a trek to get there, but the moment our plane touched down in Sandakan, a short flight from Kota Kinabalu city, and we crammed ourselves into the minibus heading for the Sungai Kinabatangan river, and braced ourselves for the long, bouncy trip, we knew we were in for something special.

Bath, England

After six hours on a bus from London, Sue Ostler can’t wait to try The Thermae Bath Spa.

Morocco: Friendly Fez

The idea of a trip to Morocco to escape the harsh British winter might sound dreamy in theory; but unless you’re psyched up for the assault on the senses, get ready for an emotional roller coaster ride.

A First-Time Guide to Edinburgh

Sue Ostler loves everything about Edinburgh, from the famous festival to the ghosts… Edinburgh is like Christmas everyday.

Iceland’s Blue Lagoon

Sue Ostler finds a cure for her hangover – and more – in the Blue Lagoon in Reykjavik.