We know from experience, everything you could possibly need can be fitted into a carry on bag - even if you are arriving the day before and not leaving until the day after the retreat... Anyone who has brought a suitcase has hung up a selection of outfits, only to put them all back in the case at the [...]

We 100% recommend flying in the day before and leaving the day after the retreat. Not only does this save you the stress of a flight being cancelled or delayed, but it also saves you having to get up VERY early in the morning in order to be at the airport to land in Portugal [...]

Included in your package is our shuttle to get you to the retreat from either the airport or one of the suggested hotels en-route. If you are being met at the airport, take a look at the picture for this post - This is where the driver will be waiting at the allotted time.   [...]

13/09 When we first created this post, it was several pages long with advice for safe travelling and compliance with covid restrictions. Thankfully, at the time of writing, there are no requirements for vaccination or documentation when travelling to Portugal, however it is your responsibility to check before you travel to ensure you are compliant, [...]

AVAILABLE ON SELECTED RETREATS.  CHECK YOUR INDIVIDUAL DATES Acupuncture is a healing technique of traditional Chinese medicine. It has been around for over 3,000 years, and is a safe and effective method for restoring balance and relieving pain in the body. Acupuncture is based on specific anatomic points called “acupoints.” These points are stimulated using [...]

Most people arrive at least the day before and check into one of the hotels close to the airport. Around a week before the retreat, we will publish a pick up timetable so you know when we will be picking you up. Please ensure you are outside your hotel a few minutes before your pick [...]

Since the pandemic, airlines and airports seem to have even more excuses for what can often be seen as disorganised chaos when it comes to moving passengers efficiently round the airport. We hope these few nuggets and tips, gained over many years of airport use (and a lot of post-pandemic trips too) will go some [...]

No one likes to be sat next to the person who got their flight for a lot less than you paid, but hopefully with these little nuggets of information, you'll be able to sit there with a little smile inside thinking "I paid a lot less than that!" According to those in the know, the [...]

Now you've had your consultation with Lilly, she's chosen a treatment package to help get you from where you are towards where you want to be, but that's not to say you can't enjoy the experience even more by adding some more treatments. People often ask if they can do this when they are on [...]