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On the volcanic island of Lanzarote in the Canary Islands, only 3½ hours from London, Villa Isis is a retreat that specialises in restorative therapies for stressed-out city-dwellers.
The villa itself is set high up in beautiful gardens and enjoys panoramic views of the surrounding landscape and distant sea. Owners Lynne Oliver and Stuart Forster offer a warm and friendly welcome to their home, and are full or recommendations about good restaurants and secluded beaches around the island.
X_FACTOR: The villa has probably the best pool on the island – it’s chlorine free and set in lovely gardens with stunning views. And you can enjoy it year-round, thanks to the almost guaranteed winter sun. They are never more than 10 people staying at Villa Isis each week.
DOWNSIDE: Convincing friends that Lanzarote is surprisingly beautiful once you’re back!
DESIRABLE DISTRACTIONS: Explore the volcanic landscape and Lanzarote’s many unspoilt black and white sand beaches. Other activities on offer include diving, tennis, horse riding, cycling and golf nearby or try the villa’s library of books, CDs videos and even musical instruments.
WOULD SUIT: Burnt-out individuals in need of recharging.
THE REGIME: A whole range of treatments help guests relax and find their inner selves. Choose from yoga, massage, reflexology, reiki, kinesiology and shiatsu. Guests are given insights by resident teachers into how to lead a healthier life at home and many come back again and again
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