LONDON Where to revive
Mandarin Oriental
Go for the Ginger Ritual. This jet-lag busting treatment uses a finger pressure technique, whereby the therapist applies pressure to the body’s shiatsu points to stimulate the flow of energy. Ginger-infused hot towels over the kidneys and a deep massage boosts lymphatic flow and helps relieve the pain of cramped joints. 1 hour and 50 minutes is £265. 66 Knightsbridge SW1X 7LA, 020 7838 9888.
Elemis at Terminal 5
The ultimate travel spas are in British Airway’s super-swish lounges. All treatments take place on an intelligent massage chair that warms the body and gives a targeted acupressure body massage covering every area of tension. Go for Flying Feet: a hot lime compress and hot stones massaging the foot’s soles are highlights. The Galleries at Heathrow Terminal 5. Elite-class travellers only. See ba.com.
Gentlemen’s Tonic
This is the ultimate destination for men’s grooming and wellbeing in London. It provides one of the best-known treatments for travellers too – the signature massage is, in fact, called The Traveller, a full-body treatment that soothes tired, tense plane-bound muscles while enhancing deep relaxation. 31a Bruton Place, W1J 6NN, tel: 0207 297 4343