Sunshine spa

© Intercontinental

If you're looking to go a little bit further afield, there are plenty of spa hotels abroad.
The ESPA spa at the InterContinental Mar Menor Golf Resort & Spa in the south east corner of Spain is an exquisite haven of tranquillity and wellbeing with dark wood, exotic Moroccan lamps and mosaic tiling.

The spa has a thermal suite with sauna, steam room, ice fountain, waterfall shower, vitality pool and relaxation room. For hardcore detoxers, the hotel has a special water menu with over 90 different still and sparkling waters sourced from around the world.

And whatever time of the year you go, you're sure to have good weather...