Kicking off January, our inaugural Citizen Femme hotlist brings together a fresh mix of ideas to start the year right, from wellness tips that nourish your body and mind, to daily rituals that add rhythm and joy to every day.
We’ve also rounded up inspiring winter escapes for recharging adventures and smart forward‑planning picks to help you set intentions and stay ahead in 2026. It’s a fun, feel‑good collection designed to spark energy, balance and excitement as you step into the new year.
SUPPLEMENT WITH THIS Inora
As someone who’s tried a number of wellness supplements, Inora stands out as a refreshingly elegant addition to a daily routine, especially now as we set intentions for the new year. Formulated by medical experts with liposomal delivery to boost absorption, these liquid tinctures feel effortless, turning a simple supplement into a ritual rather than a chore. The Wake Up Call formula delivers sustained energy and mental clarity without the jittery spike and crash of caffeine, powered by B Vitamins and botanical extracts designed to support focus, energy, and mental clarity (including Gotu Kola – traditionally used to support memory, mental function, and circulation; and Panax Ginseng – a time-tested adaptogen for energy, alertness, and stress resilience). While the evening drops Was It All a Dream? are crafted to support rest and relaxation as the day winds down with Passionflower, Valerian Root, and Montmorency Cherry, all a natural source of melatonin and antioxidants to help regulate sleep cycles. Taken consistently, Inora feels like a small but impactful investment in overall balance that’s both purposeful and indulgently easy to integrate into real life.
ESCAPE FOR A WINTER WEEKEND HERE Pendley Manor Hotel, Hertfordshire
There’s something quietly magical about escaping to the Hertfordshire countryside for a winter weekend, and a stay at Pendley Manor Hotel feels like stepping into a storybook retreat. Set within 35 acres of picturesque parklands, this Grade II-listed manor invites you to unwind in its luxurious spa, where soothing treatments, a lap pool, sauna, and steam room melt away the demands of everyday life, before slipping into one of its individually designed rooms that perfectly balance historic character with modern comfort. After a leisurely morning, indulge in a quintessentially English afternoon tea in the light-filled Peacock Lounge, complete with delicate finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones, and panoramic views over the gardens where the manor’s resident peacocks roam in regal splendour. Whether you’re curling up by the fire in the Shakespeare Bar later or simply taking a quiet stroll through the grounds, a winter break here feels both restorative and delightfully indulgent, a worthy way to toast the season and set a serene tone for the year ahead.
WORKOUT HERE The Method, Notting Hill
Nestled on Westbourne Grove, The Method has quickly become one of Notting Hill’s most exciting fitness destinations, the perfect place to refocus your health and wellbeing. Designed around a holistic blend of strength, mobility and joyful movement, this studio offers an energising mix of classes from high-intensity full-body workouts to mindful, controlled sessions that support both mind and body. With an atmosphere that feels less like a gym and more like a supportive community space, you can find your own rhythm and make exercise something you look forward to, not just another January resolution to tick off. Settle into invigorating sessions, enjoy the stylish, calming interiors, and let The Method help you build sustainable energy and clarity, making it a standout choice if you want to start 2026 strong, balanced and inspired.
WATCH THIS The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, Riverside Studios
Looking for something delightfully different to do this January? The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy at Riverside Studios offers a wildly imaginative night out that’s perfect for anyone craving a break from the usual post-holiday routine. This immersive, theatrical adaptation of Douglas Adams’ beloved sci-fi comedy invites audiences to hitch a ride through space and time alongside Arthur Dent, Zaphod Beeblebrox and a delightfully dreary robot, all while unpacking life’s big questions with plenty of wit and spectacle along the way. From settling in for storytelling in an unusual pub setting to blasting off on intergalactic escapades, the 90-minute show blends live acting, inventive staging and immersive elements for a uniquely playful experience that’s as entertaining as it is unconventional. Running at Riverside Studios through mid-February, it’s a stellar choice for theatre lovers, sci-fi fans or anyone simply looking for an unforgettable way to spend an evening in the city.
EXPERIENCE THIS New Beginnings: Sanctum Residency at One&Only Mandarina, Mexico
If you’re plotting a transformative escape to close out January, consider booking a wellness getaway at One&Only Mandarina in Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit. From 29–31 January 2026, the resort partners with Sanctum for New Beginnings, a multi-day immersive residency rooted in ancient healing and spiritual exploration designed to help guests release what no longer serves them, reconnect with their inner voice and realign mind, body and energy for the year ahead. Set against the resort’s lush natural backdrop, the programme includes sunrise breathwork, mindful jungle hikes, ceremonial fire and Temazcal rituals, and workshops that blend movement practices like kundalini, Zen and qigong with heart-opening cacao finales, all of which can be tailored to your own pace and interests rather than a rigid schedule. It’s the perfect antidote to winter inertia: a chance to reset in a luxurious rainforest sanctuary and return home recharged and ready for what’s next.
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