GUIDE TO STYLISH SPAS
Bali - Fresh Face
Facing the majestic Indian Ocean, the newly revamped The Ritz- Carlton Spa, Bali continues to honour the sea as a source of life and a medium for spiritual renewal, while paying tribute to local culture and luxurious natural products like seaweed and pearls. The new menu now offers full-body massages, polishes and wraps, marine power rituals, marine facials, soaking rituals, express relief and indulgences for families and couples.
Hong Kong - Bonding Time
Tailored to the entire family, the two-storey day-spa levitate offers baby massages, arts and crafts for children as well as facials, hot stone spa, foot and body massages for adults. More interestingly, therapists are on site to teach parents baby massage techniques to replicate at home so their children can sleep better, while the affectionate touch and rhythmic movements improve circulation.
Mexico City - Blissful Cocoon
The perfect antidote to jetlag, the Spa at Grand Fiesta Americana Chapultepec features the new signature Aquetzalli Treatment comprising a relaxing 50-minute full body massage, using medium pressure to relieve stress and muscular tension, and stimulate circulation. A 25-minute Hydrating Facial follows to cleanse and exfoliate the skin, before a mask is applied during a soothing head massage. This facial moisturises stressed skin while activating oxygenation of the cells so you emerge glowing.
http://www.fiestamericanagrand.com
Marrakesh - Sunset Paradise
Designed by French duo Gilles & Boissier, The Spa at Mandarin oriental, Marrakech conveys the character of cathedrals and historical mosques of Andalusia with sun- drenched entrances, pools, fountains, and who can forget the city’s ubiquitous red bricks? Inside is a heated indoor pool that reveals a majestic view of the gardens, six treatment rooms, two hammams, a hairdresser and beauty salon including pedicure and manicure studios as well as a modern fitness centre.
http://www.mandarinoriental.com
Bengaluru - Eastern Gem
Nestled inside Shangri-La Bengaluru is the hotel chain’s signature Chi, The Spa, a property famous for marrying qi techniques, such as the seven chakras, and Ayurveda’s five meridians of the body within walls adorned by 3D circular sculptures and timber as well as interiors fitted with Asian artefacts and warm woods. The spa is lined with nine treatment rooms with private bath, shower, steam, relaxation lounge as well as changing and vanity areas.
Mahabaleshwar - Breaking Rules
Inspired by traditional European spas, the two-storey explore Spa at Le Méridien Mahabaleshwar Resort & Spa features eight individual relaxation rooms including a couple’s room, some of which look out to striking views of the valley. Designed completely in white to instil a sense of optimism, the spa is wrapped in marble floors, crisp white walls and striking rattan seating.
http://www.lemeridienmahabaleshwar.com
Montecatini Terme - Taken by Storm
Following its project in Gran Meliá in Rome, Spa by Clarins continues to take Italy by storm – its newest destination. The 4,884sqft Hotel Montecatini Palace in Montecatini Terme, Italy. Though an old property featuring two treatment rooms – one with a waterbed and one double room – sensorial bath, ice fall, sauna pool, Turkish bath and relaxation rooms, Clarins products and treatments are now offered, including its Tri-Active facials.
http://www.montecatinipalace.com
ST Helena - Best Hiding Spot
Meadowood Napa Valley’s US$60 million renovation included the brand new luxury all-suite Meadowood Spa: hints of the property’s surrounding nature are woven through the simple, rustic-modern structure greeting guests with a majestic oak tree, a hand-forged circular iron fence, warm oak flooring, reclaimed wood beams, handmade Shibori Rust Silk wall hangings as well as a cosy fireplace. The concept also opens up to two gender-divided gardens, each featuring sitting areas, steam room, sauna and a mineral soaking pool.
Kabini - Into the Wild
Four hours from the city of Bangalore and seated right in the Kabini Tiger Reserve is the essence wellness Spa at Waterwoods Resort & Spa, a property that is a fusion of both Japanese and Indian architecture and opens the doors to 15 treatment rooms, each offering multicultural treatments and packages for guests from all walks of life.
