Helen Cain, Group Spa Manager for Virgin Limited Edition has rounded up her favourite treatments to ease you into January. Helen's background of working in the Airline Industry means that she considers the traveller when creating spa treatments for this award winning collection. Her extensive travel knowledge has allowed her to create unique spa experiences so you can start 2017 feeling revitalised and refreshed. 

Get away from it all and relax in the South African wilderness at Ulusaba. The private Aroma Boma at Rock Lodge is located 800 feet above the African savannah with truly stunning views over the Bush. Rock Lodge is uniquely placed on top of a koppie, or small mountain, made up of granite and quartz rock. Our signature La Stone Full Body is designed around the principle of geothermal therapy and uses warm basalt stones to relax, nurture and nourish tight and stressed muscles, allowing deep heat penetration. As a complement, cool marble stones are used to flush out toxins and melt any remaining muscular tension. This is highly effective in the treatment of stress, ensuring wholesome relaxation for the ultimate feeling of calm and tranquillity.

As if being on Necker Island isn't relaxing enough, the island also boasts the beautiful Bali Leha and Bali Samudra spa treatment rooms, combining fabulous treatments with an incredible setting. Our signature four handed body massage is a synchronised body treatment where two therapists work either side of the body and create an indulgent experience sure to help smooth out congested areas of tension. Listen to the gentle crashing of the waves as our therapists work their magic and ease away any stress.

Grapes are not just for wine at Mont Rochelle, and our Signature Grape Stem Cell facial will get you glowing and feeling fresh for the year ahead. The divine facial awakens dormant cells to behave like younger healthy cells.

We capture the energetic plant essences of the Cape to stimulate new cell growth and by doing this we slow down chronological ageing of skin. Grape stem cells have the ability to also protect skin stem cells against UV damage. Feel good about feeling good and treat yourself to one of our specially selected treatments where at least 15% of the price goes towards supporting the Kusasa Project. The project promotes academic, sporting and life skills for underprivileged children in the Western Cape, and it runs both regular and ad hoc programmes including breakfast clubs feeding hundreds of children every morning during term time.

Ease yourself into January with a stay at the secluded Kasbah Tamadot, where it is all about relaxation. With a no phone rule, leave the world behind and lose yourself in the beauty of the Atlas Mountains. Lounging by the pool and soaking up the sun is a good start, but for that extra special touch, the Asounfou Spa has all you need to unwind. For a truly Moroccan experience try a Hammam, where your skin will be deeply cleansed, purified and softened with the traditional cleansing ritual. Black soap is applied to cleanse the skin followed by an exfoliation of the whole body with a mitt. Whilst the mask is applied to the body your hair will be shampooed and conditioned and scalp massaged. The end result is rejuvenated, awakened skin and your mind and body will be totally relaxed.

Combine action with relaxation at The Lodge in Verbier. After an active day on the mountains there's a good chance your muscles will be aching. The “Après Ski” treatment is designed to help stretch out the muscles after a day on the slopes using a combination of warm and cool stones and it is aimed at removing lactic acid, relaxing the body and preventing the onset of muscle soreness. Treatments can of course be personalised to work on areas of concern so let us know what you're feeling and then leave it up to the capable hands of our resident beauty therapist to do the rest.

Escape to the Kenyan Bush and discover the magic of Mahali Mzuri. In between game drives at this luxury 12 tented safari camp, we recommend indulging in a Nasaro Crystal Journey, our signature treatment. This massage combines a gentle and warm rose quartz and Amethyst crystal to release pent up energy likely to cause muscular stress. There's no better way to balance the body's energy centres, to create optimum health and well-being.

A final word from Helen, “Factoring time to switch off and relax is really important and I think people should do it as much as they can; it's great for the mind and the body. Leave the mobile phone on silent when you can and embrace your surroundings.”

For bookings please call T: 0800 716 919 (UK toll free). Alternatively e-mail enquiries@virginlimitededition.com.