School hols are over so surely it's pamper time for mums (and dads)! Where can Tonbridge People go?

If you're a parent like me you'll no doubt be catching your breath for the first time in weeks now the kids are returning to school. I reckon we all deserve some pampering at this time of year - but where to go in and around Tonbridge?

Has anyone visited the Aquavie Boutique Spa? A work colleague went and said, and I quote, 'it's the business!'. Do  you agree? Their Facebook Page is worth a visit for more info. It explains that it has seven luxury treatment rooms, knowledgeable staff and an 'exceptional management team' . It also claims to be one of the leading Spa establishments in Kent and is a recognised Crystal Clear spa that has recently been awarded Gold Spa Status by the leading french spa brand Thalgo. 

Services available include Crystal Clear Oxygen Facials, Crystal Clear Microdermabrasion Facials, Thalgo Facials & Body Treatments, Karin Herzog Facials and Organic Facials - has anyone tried them out and is it worth a visit?

I have also heard good things about Hollygood Nails  (love the name) and Trim and Polish. Both have come up trumps for wedding nails, offering a friendly, professional service. 

Tranquilo is also well worth a visit - they do parties too and have loads of great offers throughout the year. My daughter went to a pamper party run by Tranquilo in Paddock Wood. It was for a 13th birthday and was absolutely terrific. Not only did the girls get their nails done beautifully, I received a gorgeous goodie bag complete witha scented candle and free samples of anti-wrinkle creams (I guess  if you have a 13 year old daughter you're going to have wrinkles... thanks Jackie!). They do adult pamper parties too - a typical 2-hour party can include manicures, pedicures, massage and facials, so what are you waiting for?

For my birthday in the summer I was treated to a wonderful facial at Champneys in Tunbridge Wells. I felt relaxed as soon as I walked in the door of the treatment room. I'd been shopping for hours and felt really revived afterwards. It's only a small spa though, so not really the type of place you'd relax in for hours. Great for treatments though - but shame it isn't on Tonbridge High Street instead of in Tunbridge Wells.  

For hair, is Sara Mayhew one of our best salons? The Crop Shop in West Malling is terrific. Joanne is brilliant at cutting and colouring, and incidentally Adam is great at cutting my boys' hair for school. He's got a good knowledge of football too, which helps keep them entertained in the barber's chair. 

I'd like to compile a list of recommended places so please help me out. If you've been somewhere you'd recommend please share your views.. and if there is somewhere to avoid let us all know. 

Flickr image from pumpkincat210's photostream.