In today's fast-paced world, where digital technology dominates many aspects of our lives, the need for a break from the constant buzz of devices and online connectivity has never been greater.

Living by its ethos of offering the best accommodation, food, hospitality, sport and recreation, Fritton Lake is a haven not just for wildlife but also the ideal escape from busy modern life. Make the most of the two-mile long lake by wild swimming, paddle boarding, canoeing or relaxing in the Koto-designed floating sauna.

Welcome to the Compendia Gift Guide – the antidote to boring gifts. From digital detox experiences to eco-conscious stocking fillers, emerging artist prints, responsible fashion, and sustainable self-care.

In the pursuit of beauty and personal care, today's eco-aware consumers face a dilemma: shelves lined with products in plastic packaging, offer quick cosmetic solutions at a high environmental cost.

Rediscovering our roots in the modern age often involves turning back to practices long held by our ancestors, and understanding their wisdom through the lens of contemporary science. One such practice, gaining increasing attention and validation, is grounding, or earthing.

In the hustle of our daily lives, moments that leave us breathless with wonder can seem few and far between. Yet, according to Dacher Keltner in his insightful book "Awe: The Transformative Power of Everyday Wonder," these moments are not as elusive as we think. Keltner invites us on a journey to rediscover the profound emotion of awe and its capacity to inspire, heal, and transform.

A natural skincare super dream, Haeckles was founded in Margate, 2012 by coastal enthusiast Dom Bridges. Challenging synthetic ingredients and opting for the ocean’s cornucopia of gifts, Haeckles is dead set on creating handcrafted products for the skin, hair and body from ingredients such as seaweed. In their local community, Haeckles actively takes part in coastal cleans and participating in marine conservation surveys.