A day at the spa: What 2021 looks like for Ireland’s top resorts

From sea swimming to wave-inspired massages, we chat to experts about how Irish spas are moving further away from cosmetics and focusing on overall wellness

Irish spa-goers can expect a lot of outdoor and ocean inspired experiences next year. Such as the outdoor hot tubs at Cliff House Hotel and Spa.

Cork-based spa consultant Peigín Crowley knows a thing or two about the relaxation business, having worked with top spas such as Adare Manor, The Merrion Hotel, and Cliff House Hotel.

“Our nerves when everything closed down,” Peigín says of the year’s first lockdown. “People were looking at us saying ‘you guys are never going to open again because all you do is touch people,’ but we fought back.”