With the winter blues setting in, we're all in need of something to look forward to right now, as well as a bit of detox to flush all those toxins left over from the festive excesses...Why not treat yourself to a spa getaway with friends or on your own? This is often a time of year when spas and hotels are offering deals and low prices, and it would be a shame not to capitalise!

All you need to pack is your toothbrush and your swimsuit for a relaxing break in one of the UK's top spa hotels. We took a look at three top destinations in the thick of the city, overlooking the Thames and in sunny Spain.