Ultimate Unwind

The new Iridium Spa at The St. Regis Langkawi offers indulgent, allsuite treatment experiences. Rejuvenating spa journeys unfold in the treatment rooms in which a cocoon of water cascades on the windows, as therapists apply Babor products in a spectrum of bespoke Time-based Rituals tailored to every guest’s needs.

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LANGKAWI

Tout Suite

The new Iridium Spa at The St. Regis Langkawi offers indulgent, allsuite treatment experiences. Rejuvenating spa journeys unfold in the treatment rooms in which a cocoon of water cascades on the windows, as therapists apply Babor products in a spectrum of bespoke Time-based Rituals tailored to every guest’s needs. Signature treatments include the Malaya, which utilises a nourishing blend of ingredients that exfoliates and revitalises the skin; and the Golden Babor Sea Creation treatment, in which exclusive deep-sea ingredients are massaged using heated and cool stones. The new spa boasts eight treatment rooms, including two couples’ suites and two spacious relaxation areas known as The Iridium Rooms. www.stregislangkawi.com

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BOGOTA

Emerald Land

The Spa and Fitness Centre at Four Seasons Bogota has created a sanctuary of pampering, results-oriented therapies and high-tech fitness. Encompassing five luxurious treatment rooms including an oversized couple’s suite, as well as relaxation lounges, steam rooms and a spa shop its menu features facials, massages and body treatments using internationallyrenowned Biologique Recherche products and the Colombian spa brand Loto del Sur. Several signature treatments were created especially for the hotel, including the luxe Emerald Body Wrap with mineral-rich mud from the country’s emerald-producing regions. www.fourseasons.com

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HONG KONG

Pick Me Up

Tucked away in bustling Hong Kong, Grand Hyatt’s Plateau Spa offers results-driven treatments in private rooms. Exclusive to the spa is a facial treatment featuring Omorovicza’s products – a skincare line featuring Budapest’s mineral-rich waters. For guests who require a more relaxing experience, opt for the body massage that utilises warm stones to make long, flowing strokes on the body – the ideal choice for alleviating tension and inducing deep relaxation. www.plateauspa.com

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MANILA

Crown Jewel

Crown Spa at City of Dreams, Manila is a haven for guests to escape from the daily grind. Featuring treatments exclusively designed for the brand by Aromatherapy Associates, Crown Spa focuses on the natural healing powers of the finest ingredients and the purest extracts and oils. Must-try’s include the two-fold Hilot Signature massage, which taps into the ancient Filipino art of healing using heated herbal leaves, wooden sticks and herbal clay applied by two therapists; as well as the Age Repair Facial AA, an intensive antiageing treatment featuring two intensive masks designed to lift, plump and firm. www.cityofdreams.com

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BANGKOK

Secret Garden

Bhawa Spa marks its third anniversary with a new home located on Witthayu Road in Bangkok. Designed in a colonial style, the Bhawa White Orchid Mansion features an indoor tropical garden and six treatment rooms, where couples and individual guests can indulge in Thai-inspired treatments. Get a taste of the rich Thai flavours with the Tom Yam Thai Spa experience, a purifying and nourishing treatment that helps the body and mind detox with different Thai herbs. Another must-try here is the Royal Blue Lotus Spa, which allows you to focus on your inner peace while floating on the lotus pond, with sweet floral aromas calming the senses. www.bhawaspa.com

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SALALAH

Ancient Wisdom

With a name that translates as ‘without end’ in ancient Sanskrit, Anantara Spa at Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara marries Thai and Arabian traditions through captivating treatments and top-notch facilities with goals to restore balance and harmony between body and mind. Incorporating indigenous ingredients, the property features the only hammam in the city alongside sports facilities like gym, watersports centre, tennis court, beach volleyball court; a salon and nail spa for women and Razul treatment rooms. salalah.anantara.com

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ALEXANDRIA

First in

Premedion Spa & Prevention at Hilton Alexandria King’s Ranch is the first centre of its kind in the Middle East. Extending over 6,000sqm, the venue comprises an experience pool, sound and light system floatation pool, spa and wet areas, rehabilitation diagnostics and medical beauty centres, a hammam and a VIP spa suite, all housed within exquisite interiors. Aside from relaxing treatments, the spa also includes diagnostic and rehabilitation programmes such as a 4D spine analysis, physiotherapy, body shaping and fitness consultations for holistic well-being. www.premedion-med.com

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ALLOA

Dream House

Housed in the Grade A-listed Jacobean mansion of Inglewood House, Lotus Spa and Leisure Club offers a diverse range of treatments performed by Elemis therapists using their products. The spa features a state-of-the-art heat treatment area complete with a steam room and two saunas, heated tile loungers, an outdoor hot tub and a gym featuring Technogym equipment. Not to be missed are the 90-minute Lotus Indulgence including a Swedish massage, facial and salt scrub; deep-tissue Lotus Harmony massage with pedicure; or the Lotus Discovery, which allows guests to choose from a scrub, head scalp massage or facial. www.inglewoodhouseandspa.co.uk

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MARSEILLE

French Flavours

Measuring 700sqm, Hôtel du Castellet’s Spa du Castellet is entirely dedicated to calm and relaxation with a heated swimming pool surrounded by a verandah, hammam, salt cave, five beauty cabins and a duo cabin. Aside from signature massages, the spa also offers a range of ESPA facials that begin with a detailed consultation and in-depth skin analysis using SkinVision Technology to identify skin conditions not visible to the naked eye. Guests can then choose a tailored facial that specifically targets their skin, or opt for an area-focused treatment. www.hotelducastellet.net