Guide to Stylish Spas.
LUANG PRABANG
R&R Haven
Whether you are a gym bunny, yogi, swimmer or runner (Pullman Luang Prabang has a track winding through gardens and rice paddies), you can look forward to unwinding at The Pullman Spa, in the hotel group’s latest Laotian property. Treat yourself to an organic facial or fresh coconut body scrub, with add-on hand, head and abdominal massages also an option. www.pullman-luangprabang.com
ISTRIA
Float of Fancy
Absinthe, cannabis and grappa-based spa treatments are just a few of the unique offerings at the 3,800sqm-plus Albaro Wellness & Spa at Grand Park Hotel Rovinj. The spa is known for Istrian wellness that employs the restorative powers of seaweed, salt and mud to heal, soothe and retain youthfulness. Potent elixirs like rakija (aka Istrian absinthe) and olive-infused alcohols are incorporated into body treatments. Couples can opt for the private room that includes sauna, steam bath and experience shower. Choose from their extensive menu, sink into a candlelit immersion bath or try their sound and energy treatment on the sensory wave table. www.maistra.com
ABU DHABI
Blue Lagoon
Jumeirah al Wathba Desert Resort and Spa’s Talise Spa features 10 treatment rooms (two of which are for couples) a healing crystal salt sauna, steam rooms, plunge pools, snow caves, traditional Turkish hammam, a cryo experience and ice-bucket shower. Don’t miss the Hammamii Desert Massage using local oils in trigger-point therapy, the aromatic rosemary Kirmizi Biber exfoliation and relaxing sound treatment. www.jumeirah.com
NEW YORK
Well Intended
Designed for time-pressed city-goers, The Well is a 13,000sqft members’ club housing integrative medicine doctors, health coaches and skilled practitioners to help guests achieve their goals through both Western and Eastern healing. There’s also a spa with steam and sauna, organic restaurant, vitamin bar, reflexology lounge, gym with personal trainers, as well as yoga and meditation studios. www.the-well.com
PHÚ QUỐC
Spice and all Things Nice
Harnn Heritage Spa at the Intercontinental Phú Quốc Long Beach Resort focuses on restoring body and mind with healing Vietnamese, Thai, Ayurvedic and aromatherapy therapies using a modern approach. Local ingredients such as bamboo, pearl and black pepper are used. For example, bamboo sticks are used to ease muscle tension, pearl scrubs to boost radiance and pepper oils to balance. www.intercontinental.com
BEIJING
Sleek Chic
The two-storey Ur Spa is situated in a prime location in the Chinese capital and invites guests to indulge in everything from 30-minute express treatments to full-day rituals, using Comfort Zone and Cha Ling products. Renew and cleanse with UR Vital, soothe muscle tension with UR Active or opt for UR-A Warrior to enhance circulation. Treatments for men include the Urban Rescue facial. www.thepuxuan.com
MYKONOS
Golden Hour
Float on the water pod, indulge in classic or cutting-edge treatments or even a quick mani-pedi at Kensho Psarou’s Kensho Beach Spa. LED light and pure-oxygen infusion facials, a sand massage table and men’s only treatments can be performed in one of three treatment rooms, on the beach, poolside or on the guest’s yacht. www.kenshomykonos.com
BEIJING
Lap of Luxury
The Spa at Mandarin Oriental Wangfujing, Beijing features four treatment suites, a fitness centre, 25m pool, steam room, tea lounge and speciality treatments using Aromatherapy Associates and Natura Bissé products. Top-of-the-line equipment like Gharieni heated quartz sand beds, water-based heated chambers and skin-treating devices like the Venus Freeze Plus system are highlights. Try the Emperor’s Longevity treatment and hammam-style water experience. www.mandarinoriental.com
BENGALURU
Wellness Hideaway
Shaded by lush greens and a cascading waterfall, Four Seasons Bengaluru’s Infuse Spa overlooks an expansive pool. Scrubs, wraps, massages and facials take place in its 11 treatment rooms. Highlights include the Infuse Candle Massage and Mocha Mantra, which uses local coffee in an anti-cellulite polish. www.fourseasons.com
BAA ATOLL
Me Time
Featuring three overwater treatment pavilions, a steam sauna and sustainably sourced French and Hungarian products, The Nautilus Maldives’ Solasta Spa pampers with massages, stone healing, blue-diamond facials and three-hour treatments to complement the time of day –– energising for morning, refreshing for afternoon and relaxing for the evening. One of the best places to take in the views are the therapeutic pre- and post-treatment baths on the spa pavilion outdoor decks. www.thenautilusmaldives.com
BERLIN
Zen in the City
The Adlon Spa by Resense at the Hotel Adlon Kempinski offers fast-acting, results-driven Babor beauty treatments. Interiors are minimal, and each of its four treatment rooms has a changing area and either a bath, shower, steam sauna or Finnish sauna. Yoga and mani-pedis are also available. www.kempinski.com
