Friday, 27 August 2010

TV’S Amanda Hamilton Teams Up With AlmaVerde To Offer Detox and Weight Loss at Europe's Leading Eco-Luxe Destination

Expert TV nutritionist and leading detox guru Amanda Hamilton is teaming up with award-winning eco-luxe destination AlmaVerde Village & Spa, in the Western Algarve of Portugal, to deliver her unique detox method.

Based on the highly popular detox and weight loss system that Amanda developed and delivered as presenter of TV’s “Spa of Embarrassing Illnesses” and “Spa of Weight Loss for Life”, Amanda’s new retreats at AlmaVerde will involve her well-known combination of juicing, detox broths, gentle yoga, walks, other invigorating exercise and workshops, along with spa therapies and colon cleansing.

“Due to increasing demand for results-focused spa breaks in warm weather locations, I have combined forces with AlmaVerde. Their on-site team are excellent and their ethos to encourage the life-long pursuit of individual well-being is a perfect match.”

“Surrounded by the tranquil Algarvian countryside, AlmaVerde offers accommodation in luxury, detached villas that are naturally temperature and humidity controlled. Each villa includes a private pool set in lush Mediterranean gardens. AlmaVerde’s location, its spa facilities and personalised service make it the ideal place for people to relax, cleanse, re-invigorate and address any specific issues such as weight loss, stress or challenges such as digestive issues or skin complaints.”

AlmaVerde’s Managing Director, John Tranmer, commented on the new partnership: “Amanda has blazed the trail in the world of detox, providing a natural, healthy approach whilst addressing specific conditions such as achieving significant and sustained weight loss. We very much look forward to welcoming Amanda and her retreat guests to our special location.”

The retreat package includes:

• Accommodation with private bath or shower room in luxury detached villas with pools, set in lush Mediterranean gardens
• Pre-screening telephone call Delicious light welcome and “last supper” dinners at local restaurants
• Daily gentle yoga course with Gordon Sillence, all round yoga, martial arts and NLP expert with 20 years’ teaching experience Daily regime of skin brushing, juices, broths and support supplements
• Workshops delivered by Amanda Hamilton including “The secrets of weight loss”, “Beating stress and ageing,” “Eating in the long term.”
• Complimentary spa massage and Alphalounger experience
• Other daily exercise activity such as ta’i ch’i, aqua exercise, beach and country walks
• 2 hour boat trip taking in the Ponta de Piedade grottos

Guests can also enjoy a wide range of beauty treatments and therapies on offer at AlmaVerde’s spa. The many therapies available include reflexology, colonic hydrotherapy, postural analysis and “mind detox”.

As well as the hosted retreats, AlmaVerde will also be offering regular detox and weight loss retreats based on the Amanda Hamilton method and using her DVD programme.

Sales & Media Contacts

For media enquiries, images or to speak to Amanda, contact Heather on +44 871 890 1331 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . For AlmaVerde, contact Kathy MacLaughlan on +351 282 697857 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . 

October 2010 Retreat

The cost of the 16th to 23rd October retreat is £1,250 inclusive of 7 nights’ accommodation with private bath or shower room. Those sharing a double room enjoy a reduced cost of £895. Flights are not included.

About Amanda Hamilton

Amanda Hamilton, 35, is a health expert and nutritionist who regularly features on BBC television and radio, GMTV and UKTV. She is a well-respected author and regularly contributes to national titles and is a member of the Guild of Health Writers. Best known by many in the health industry as the founder and director of a well-known and respected retreat company, her work has led to specialisations in the field of detoxification and weight loss. She has recently represented Scotland’s Active Nation campaign and has been the face of Visit Scotland.

About AlmaVerde Village & Spa

AlmaVerde Village & Spa is Europe’s leading eco-luxe destination, with 18 international awards for design, innovation and sustainability. Its villas combine traditional, natural materials with innovative systems to deliver year-round thermal comfort at low energy cost.

AlmaVerde’s day spa - Wellness at AlmaVerde - brings together a team of experienced therapists in relaxing surroundings where expert diagnosis is coupled with a range of life-enhancing therapies and treatments. From individual sessions to carefully supervised week-long programmes, AlmaVerde’s specialists can pinpoint your specific requirements, suggesting the best course of action to optimise your energy levels and sense of well-being.

Other facilities currently available include exercise studio, synthetic grass tennis courts (for minimal stress on joints and ligaments), futsal pitch, walking and jogging trails, free internet hotspot access.