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Stay Mellow

Following a successful collaboration last year, Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, Sha Tin’s  Melo Spa brings new body therapies and facials from Elemis. Designed to rejuvenate and nourish, the treatments boast effects like toning, cleansing, tightening, deep-tissue release and metabolism boosting. All conducted with natural yet aromatic ingredients like coconut, sweet almond, bergamot and rose. Must-tries include the Garden of England Rose Restore, which uses a trio of rose, camelina and poppy seed oils to encourage skin renewal; as well as the Lime and Ginger Salt Glow that leaves the body feeling soft and smooth. hongkongshatin.regency.hyatt.com

 

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Sweet Dreams

With the relaunch of Comfort Zone’s iconic Tranquillity line comes a new spa treatment – the Tranquillity Pro-Sleep Massage is a holistic treatment designed for busy urbanites seeking serious shuteye. Engaging the senses of smell, sound and touch, the ritual de-stresses and improves sleep quality. Essential oils, such as the Tranquillity Blend of cedar, sweet orange and damask rose, are used to induce calm, while the specifically created Tranquillity Soundtrack relaxes the mind. Feel the tension leave your body as the therapist massages you to a hypnotic rhythm, with gentle movements inspired by Ayurveda and Indonesian Sea Malay massage. This treatment is available at The Strand in Hong Kong. www.comfortzone.it; www.thestrandhk.com 
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Balinese Indulgence

The Legian Bali celebrates its 21st anniversary with the Legian 21 package, offering guests a range of special experiences. Available until December 20, the package includes a stay in a Studio Suite and all the suite benefits such as breakfast and afternoon tea. The highlights of this package are the daily 60-minute Balinese massage for two at The Spa, which recently introduced new bespoke treatments, and a glass of sparkling wine every day at the newly launched The Ocean Champagne Bar. www.lhm-hotels.com
 
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Spa Break

Tucked away on a 20-hectare plot within the private bay of Cua Can, Vung Bau, Fusion Resort Phu Quoc is a wellness escape with an ‘all-spa inclusive’ concept, which offers guests two complimentary spa journeys each day. With spacious thatched villas with their own private pools, a full range of spa facilities and daily activities such as yoga, tai chi and meditation, the resort provides an ideal environment for guests to focus on themselves. From now until October 31, enjoy a 40 per cent discount off your first stay at the resort; the special offer also includes breakfast anytime, any place and the signature Natural Living Pepper spa treatments. www.fusionresortphuquoc.com
 
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Style Stay

For fans of the annual Singapore Grand Prix, Mandarin Oriental, Singapore has introduced a Singapore Night Race package available from September 14 to 19. This includes three-day tickets to either the Padang Grandstand or the Empress Grandstand, both of which are ideal vantage points for the races. After an exhilarating day, return to the hotel’s stylish Marina Bay View room for a restful evening. Other privileges include breakfast or lunch for two at the Melt Café as well as late check-out. www.mandarinoriental.com
 
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Artist’s Trove

Explore the compelling art scene of Saigon with The Reverie Saigon’s new package called Pearls of Saigon. Created in partnership with savvy and studious expats Sophie Hughes and Stu Palmer of Sophie’s Art Tour, it’s a unique full-day tour that takes guests back in time to look at Vietnam’s history from the dawn of the 20th century to the present day through art. Each tour can be tailored to suit the participants’ interests, covering renowned spots such as the Duc Minh private gallery and Salon Saigon, as well visiting artists’ homes and studios. www.thereveriesaigon.com