Health & Fitness Features

A tranquil spa break in the New Forest

It's something of a tradition for me and my sister, Annette, to have a spa break in January. We feel a treat is in order after Christmas and the New Year, and we can catch up on the gossip while enjoying some serious pampering

An active holiday in Kenya

Safaris needn't be all about watching the big game. Stephanie Debere goes on a gruelling fitness safari in the heat of Kenya's Watamu coast

Britain's country hotel spas

Discover the latest spas and treatments at the UK's most popular country house hotels

Challenge yourself with a meditation holiday in Thailand

When Serena Davies decided to go on a meditation holiday in Thailand, she didn't get a cushy few days in a luxury spa, with joss-sticks, massages and plenty of sleep

City guides

Find out about the places you want to visit with iVillage destination guides

Dead Sea cure

The Dead Sea's therapeutic properties can turn a simple holiday into a cure for uncomfortable conditions, such as skin problems and arthritis

Family friendly-spas

Parents need pampering too, so we've checked out the best spas where you can chill out and take the kids

Grand Turk: An island that really lets you get away from it all

Lots of beach destinations promise respite from daily life - yet are mobbed with tourists and developed to their eye-teeth. Discover calmer shores

Great British walks

Whether you want to take in a dramatic coastline, scramble over mountain passes or catch up on your culture, walking is the best way to see Britain at its best. Roger Thomas takes us through some of the classic UK walks

Green destination guide

Whether you're planning your honeymoon, a gap year adventure or just taking the whole family away, our complete destination guide gives you ideas for places that share an ethical and conservation focused theme UK