An internationally renowned relationship coach will help spice up offerings at Cambridge Beaches Resort & Spa this winter.

From January to March, the Somerset resort will offer three new retreats a girls' get-away weekend, couples' retreat and a personal growth retreat aimed at attracting visitors interested in improving their mind, body and relationships while relaxing at a high-end facility.

The workshops will be led by Dr. Pepper Schwartz, author of 14 books on relationships and life balance coach, or one of her associates. Dr. Schwartz has also been featured on US television, on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Dateline and Dr. Phil, and helped create PerfectMatch.com

.Mike Winfield, CEO of the resort, said:"One of the focus points that we are working on is relationship wellness. Everybody that has a spa is into wellness and talks about body mind and soul. One point that we have realised over the years is that the relationship itself needs to be worked on.

"In today's hectic world people need to take time out. And we have also found that empty-nesters, people who have raised children together and now are living along for the first time in decades, as well as couples that have never had children, need to, at times work on their relationships."

The couples retreat will assist couples increase intimacy, playfulness and sexuality, as well as teaching new communication skills and helping people understand their partner's communication style. The aim is that while on a relaxing holiday, enjoying good food and days in the spa, a couple will be able to learn more about each other with the help of a relationship coach.

But the new programmes aren't just for couples. Dr. Schwartz will also be assisting in retreats for women only that will help women appraise where they are now and consider where they want to be. Topics will include personal wellness, relationships, career and work assessment.

The third retreat aims to provide a relaxing environment which will help personal growth. The aim is to help provide people with a new outlook on life during a short period of time.

It will involve exercising, meditation, prioritising and learning something new about themselves.The sessions with Dr. Schwartz will allow people assess how to ensure they live a balanced life.

For more information about the retreats, and for a schedule of when the retreats will take place between January and March, contact Cambridge Beaches at 234-0331.