Getting together with the girls is one of life's pleasures that often gets lost in the rush. But going away with the girls helps us to remember who we are as individuals, it helps us reflect on our own lives and appreciate what we have.
I want to tell you about the highlights of our weekend break to Alvor, in Portugal. I have organised 3 trips to the Algarve and this one is by far the best. 16 beautiful women had a wonderful 4-day break and what a whale of a time we had.
Despite the rain and storms we had fun as the weather did not deter us from doing what we needed to do. The rain held up on the days we went out shopping in Portimão and Alvor. Some of us were able to buy beautiful shoes, handbags and jewellery - a woman can never have too much of these delights!
Some of us stayed behind to enjoy the hotel's leisure facilities, Turkish bath, jacuzzi, sauna and steam room. The added touch were the three treatments that were included as part of this break. How we felt after these treatments made us feel we were in another world.
We were welcomed each morning to a wonderful champagne breakfast and were serenaded by a wonderful pianist and boy could he play!
On Friday 19th I organised a pyjama party for 16 women and I can't tell you how much fun we had and the noise we made! The hotel surprised us with 2 bottles of champagne which was sent up to our room - what a kind gesture! We all bought popcorn, sweets, chocolates, wines things that we could indulge in -- this made it an even more enjoyable night. We watched a thought-provoking film which led into a serious discussion until 3am! Needless to say what we all looked like on Saturday morning!!
On Saturday 20th we celebrated Rachael's 29th birthday. The hotel saw to it that she received a bottle of champagne and a cake - how thoughtful of them. Later that evening we all dressed up and ventured out into the stormy night and enjoyed a night out at the Casino where we watched a show called Fantasy Tales. After the show we danced to a live band until our driver came back to collect us at midnight - we all felt like Cinderellas! I don't think the band had ever seen a group of women let their hair down, having some good old fashioned fun!
On Sunday 21st we had some fellowship time together. This year's we focused on "Quality Vs Quantity" and discussed which was more important to us. It was a fantastic time of sharing and we we're able to help each other as we went through the various stages of emotions that were shared.
To sum it all up everything was great: the food, champagne breakfasts, girlie nights in, shopping treats, meeting new people from the other groups, relaxing treatments etc - they all made this break a memorable one.
This invitation is now extended to you. Why not come to our next break and taste some of what these ladies have experienced.
Email Yvette at
info@just-be.co.uk and I'll be able to send you more information about the next Spa Break.
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TESTIMONIALS
Here are some of the comments that were emailed to us a few weeks ago:
Truth be told, a trip to Alvor sounded like a brilliant idea when I first heard it. 'Fab! I thought, I get to hang out with great female company far from these shores'. When the time came, I wondered if it was such a smart idea taking a break so early in the year until... I saw the clear blue sky, frothing waves lapping the sandy beach front, trees swaying in the gentle afternoon breeze, fellow guests & courteous hotel staff with welcoming smiles - then I knew why I was guided to Alvor with JustBe. It was a roll from then on, lunch on the beach, great conversations over dinner, relaxing and mind-numbing pampering treatments... Whoa, I was a walking mass of tense muscle and joints and didn't even know it! The Sunday was a poignant finale: deep, heart-felt sharing and support from women for women. I returned to London chilled, yet on a focused high from my best-spent weekend yet... Thanks to JustBe!"
Nneka Idam
My trip to Portugal had a tremendous impact on me in many areas. Everything about the trip was a blessing from God. I was so contented that I had a permanent smile the whole time I was there.
My pampering sessions made me feel like a child on Christmas morning and the food was… to… LIVE …for!
I met some amazing, beautiful, sisters in Christ and boy did we have a laugh, DVD night was wonderful, and the fellowship session was …… there is just NO words to describe it, you would have had to have been there to feel the anointing of God in that room. Selah.
The theme of the discussion was 'Quantity vs. Quality and the outcome of the session was astounding. It made me realise that I need to spend more time with family and friends and also to spend more time pampering and look after myself.
I have returned from Portugal a new woman with fresh new goals. I have started calling and visiting family and long lost friends and checking out Gyms and spas. The good Lord gave me this precious temple and the precious people around me and I am going to treat them as such.
Yvette thank you - precious vessel of God - for being obedient to God's calling which in turn has helped to remove the scales from my eyes. JustBe is the place to BE!
NB: My deposit is ready and waiting!
Angela Graham
I had the privilege of going to this year's Bodycare break to Portugal with JustBe and after a really trying year this trip was exactly what I needed.
I cannot say enough good things about the trip. The wonderful ladies at JustBe made everything so simple for us from the flight to Faro to the transfers to the hotel - the organisation was just flawless. The only thing that could not be organised was good weather!!!!! But even the rain didn't stop us from having a wonderful time.
The hotel and its staff were so helpful and friendly and met our every need. They were even able to arrange a birthday cake and sparkling champagne to celebrate my friend's birthday!
This time away gave me the chance to get to know some really wonderful women, get some much needed ME time , eat some great food and enjoy some great body treatments.
This was my first experience of a spa break and I am sure it won't be my last -I would recommend this trip to anyone. Thanks JustBe!
Christine Addy
Do you think you deserve a break like this? Does your body need the rest? Does your soul need to relax? Would you like to refocus your mind?
Contact JustBe to find out where we are going next year!
