Try A Different Type Of Chilled This Christmas

Hands up if you’ve been roped into yet another festive girls night out and are dreading the thoughts of yet another over-priced three-course meal? 

Trying to book a table for 20, horrible set menus, rows over the bill, terrible service and queueing in the freezing cold for a taxi isn’t the most relaxing experience so why do so many of us opt for this kind of night out in the run up to the festive season?

What’s supposed to be a treat – dinner, catching up on the gossip and having a few cocktails – is actually a bit of a nightmare.

So, if you and your girlfriends want to get together for a little pre-Christmas treat and are looking for an alternative to the dinner and drinks route why not try a trip to a day spa instead?

The only bad thing is that you’ll dread the journey home at the end of the day!

Idyllic Country Location:

The Farnham Hotel and Spa in Cavan is a firm Her.ie favourite – only 90 minutes from Dublin, the spa is the ultimate destination for those looking for some total relaxation and we particularly love the outdoor heated infinity pool and thermal suites. And for just €99 per person you can enjoy an Eclat Coccon Facial, James Toniques ‘light leg’ treatment, a two-course lunch from the comfort of your fluffy white robe and spend the day lounging on the super relaxing lounge beds!

Take a dip in the indoor pool

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City Oasis:

The Shelbourne hotel is a Dublin institution famed for its bar, food and impeccable five-star service and now has a world-class spa under its belt to boot. Set over three floors and with views over Stephen’s Green, the spa is the ultimate indulgence after a hard day pavement pounding and we highly recommend their Winter Revival Package. Featuring a milk bath, ginger and lime scrub and hot stone facial it’s perfect for tired and weary Christmas shoppers and at €110, it’s great value.

Get away from it all in a city location

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Tailor Made Treatments:

The ‘Try Me Love Me’ offer at the Castlemartyr Resort in East Cork is a real festive treat. If you’ve ever had an ESPA treatment you’ll know that this offer is hard to pass up -using your response to the scent of essential oils, ESPA treatments are truly bespoke and are tailor made to each client. Guests can enjoy an aromatherapy back, neck and shoulder massage followed by a facial all for €89 and guests also have access to the 20 metre pool, water lounge, relaxation rooms and spa cafe.  

The treatment rooms provide the perfect tranquil setting

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Budget Busting Beauty:

Put your best face forward going into the party season with an unbeatable voucher promotion from Dublin day spa Aqua. Buy €150 of vouchers and you’ll be entitled to €230 worth of treatments and with facials, massages, waxing, threading and spray tanning on offer we’re sure you’ll be able to spend up a storm in no time - guilt free indulgence at its best!

Go for a Guinot facial for a pre-party season treat

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