Spa Performer
Set in brooding marshland just beyond the village of Laugharne where Dylan Thomas famously wrote Under Milk Wood, Hurst House On The Marsh is a luxe 18-suite hotel converted from a 16th century dairy that is a relaxing retreat from the rigours of the real world. Apart from the stunning surroundings and can’t-do-enough-for-you service, there’s also an impressive spa to ensure any lingering stresses and strains are given the boot. Developed in conjunction with high-end brand Elemental Herbology, it combines holistic treatments, from pampering massages to tailor-made three-day full body MOT programmes, along with all the usual roster of grooming rebooters. There’s also a pool, spa bath and gym if you fancy something a little more energetic. And, if you’ve got enough dosh, you can always take to the skies to get there as the hotel has its very own helipad.
www.hurst-house.co.uk

Making Up Is Hard To Do
Right, where do we stand on men wearing make-up? I embrace the whole metrosexual shtick (after all, that’s my job), but lipsticking it up seems a step towards castration too far. That was until a mate who’s as butch as they come – he’s a bouncer, so go figure – told me he partakes of the old warpaint on occasion. And he’s not the only one making-up because high street giant Superdrug recently added ‘guyliner’ and ‘manscara’ to its stock. You don’t have to go the full Russell Brand, though. Start with Jean Paul Gaultier’s concealer (8g, £29) and bronzer (15ml, £18) from his Monsieur range. The former camouflages blemishes and the latter gifts a bit of colour to your chops. And, don’t panic, neither will leave you looking like you’re on the waiting list for a sex change.

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