By southafricantimes 
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a wonderful spa break. It’s the perfect time to chill out in an open-air pool or even bond in a bootcamp (possibly not for all)! Janine Kelso takes a look at some top options…
Trojan training bootcamp, Crown Plaza, Marlow, Berkshire
Box your way to good health with this not-for-wimps bootcamp, run by an ex-military physical training instructor. Suitable for all fitness levels, this two-day course promises to burn more calories than you expected doing via team challenges, group tasks and workshops on nutrition and cooking.
The damage: £250 for a weekend bootcamp, one day bootcamp £80
Getting there: Take a train to Marlow.
See: trojantraining.co.uk
Thermae Bath spa, Bath
Britain’s only natural hot springs are in the historic city of Bath (pictured), where locals have chilled-out in the city’s mineral-rich warm waters for more than 2000 years. At Thermae Bath Spa, visitors choose from a two or four-hour spa session, which includes romantic steam rooms and a wallow in the open-air pool with superb views of Bath’s skyline. Hot stone treatments, facials, massages and body wraps are available.
The damage: A two-hour visit is £25
Getting there: Take a train from London Paddington to Bath Spa station.
See: thermaebathspa.com
Yoga on Clare Island, Ireland
Flanked by mountains and the Atlantic Ocean, this rural yoga retreat is perfect. Eco-warriors will approve of the cottage accommodation, with solar panels and wood-burning stove. The yoga studio offers gorgeous views over Clew Bay and Croagh Patrick.
The damage: A four-day yoga course costs from 380, including food, tuition and accommodation. Get a discount on some courses in exchange for work.
Getting there: Fly to Dublin, take a train to Westport. The yoga school will organise a ferry to Clare Island.
See: yogaretreats.ie
Ard Nahoo, county Leitrim, Ireland
Become the image of tranquillity with a three-day detox at Ard Nahoo. Every day will begin with a yoga session, followed by an ‘Uisce hour’ which includes a loll in a steam room, hot tub, and detox box, a detoxifying sauna which burns a whopping 900-2400 calories per session. The Uisce hour promises to eliminate toxins, burn calories and soothe muscles.
The damage: A three-day detox retreat costs around £420.
Getting there: Fly to Knock, an hour from Ard Nahoo.
See: ardnahoo.com
Bodysgallen Hall & Spa, Wales
Situated in north Wales and celebrating 30 years of top service, you’ll enjoy sweeping views of Snowdonia and Conwy Castle. Its spa, in a converted stone farm, offers Celtic treatments.
The damage: Half day packages start from £65, including the use of the sauna, steam room, spa bath, swimming pool, and either a full body massage, a facial, a manicure or pedicure.
Getting there: Take a train from London Euston to Llandudno Junction (the journey should take about three hours).
See: bodysgallen.com