In today’s busy and often stressful world it is more important than ever to enjoy some downtime. To escape somewhere, leaving the worries and cares of everyday life at home, be it for a week or weekend. And what better way to do this than with some serious spa indulgence on a luxury spa holiday.

Spas come in many shapes and forms - you may be looking for a destination spa to help you with a specific purpose or maybe you see a spa treatment as an important component of your overall vacation experience, whether that's relaxing on a paradise island or shopping and sightseeing in one of the world's major cities.

Whenever I plan a holiday, I always make sure to enjoy an afternoon spa day no matter where I go because a fabulous spa is always a welcome treat and a much needed one.

Here are a few extraordinary spas for you to consider for your next vacation - enjoy!

Tribe - Nairobi, Kenya

Four Seasons Hotel George V Paris

Mandarin Oriental - New York

Son Julia Country House Hotel - Mallorca, Spain

Banyon Tree - Bangkok, Thailand