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Spa by MTM introduces the Seasonal Wellness Therapy. Guests’ physical and emotional conditions will be assessed to select the most suitable Custom-Blended Massage Oil. Applied through a Warm Jade Purification Massage using Chinese tui na techniques to stimulate the liver and heart meridian points on the arms and legs. This helps promote vitality and blood circulation, improve fatigue, muscle cramps, aching joints and bones and rejuvenate the psyche.

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Wellness Reform

The Barai, a luxury residential spa located at Hyatt Regency Hua Hin, launches the Lifestyle Collection, a series of programmes that draw on ancient Thai rituals and innovative western therapies to help guests improve their well-being. These programmes are centred on three aspects that contribute to good health: Rest and Relaxation, Exercise and Healthy Nutrition, and are available in three-, five- and seven-day options. Programmes include Ultimate Unwind, Bespoke Yoga Journey, Vital Body Cleanse, Dynamic Fitness Kick-Started and Healthy Weight Kick-Starter. www.thebarai.com

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Seasonal Wellness

Spa by MTM introduces the Seasonal Wellness Therapy. Guests’ physical and emotional conditions will be assessed to select the most suitable Custom-Blended Massage Oil. Applied through a Warm Jade Purification Massage using Chinese tui na techniques to stimulate the liver and heart meridian points on the arms and legs. This helps promote vitality and blood circulation, improve fatigue, muscle cramps, aching joints and bones and rejuvenate the psyche. www.spabymtm.com

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Tropical Getaway

Treat yourself to an uplifting holiday at Raffles Hainan with one of its latest offerings. Available throughout 2016, the Relax & Restore package is designed to help guests restore balance through the signature Hainanese lomi lomi massage, which features vanilla and locally sourced coconut oil. The package includes two 60-minute Hainanese lomi lomi treatments, breakfast for two at Desa and free bicycle rental. Make the most of your stay by joining the complimentary daily wellness activities, such as yoga and dynamic aerobics classes, massage demonstration, Pilates, beach volleyball and Hawaiian dance. www.raffles.com

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Ultimate Rejuvenation

Combining potent actives and hands-on therapy, Elemis’ facials are known to deliver visible results, repairing and nourishing the skin. Three new Elemis facials are now offered at Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, Sha Tin’s Melo Spa, a relaxing haven where skilled therapists ensure you leave beaming from the inside out. Get a flawless complexion with the Dynamic Resurfacing Precision Peel, which targets blemishes, uneven skin tone, scarring and fine lines; or the Superfood Pro-Radiance Facial for a healthy glow and supple skin. The 90-minute Pro-Definition Lift and Contour Facial not only lifts, but also reduces puffiness and fluid retention, thanks to its combination of powerful techniques and firming plant actives, natural lipids and plant stem cells. www.melospa.com

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Coming up Roses

To celebrate the opening of La Boutique in Hong Kong, the new Chantecaille store in Causeway Bay, guests will enjoy 30 percent off your first trial signature treatment. Highly recommended is the 75-minute Rose de Mai Signature Facial which contours, brightens the face and hydrates the skin. Subsequent visits aid in increasing oxygen and blood flow for added glow and radiance. www.chantecaille.com.hk

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French Flair

L’Occitane brings its French signatures to the South Korean capital at the newly opened Provence Spa by L’Occitane. Located in the JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul, the spa transports guests to its hometown with the Journey to Provence package, which features a stay in an Executive Deluxe Room with breakfast and happy hour at the Executive Lounge, and a 60-minute facial or body treatment designed to de-stress, energise, improve sleep or nourish the skin. Guests will also receive the brand’s Discovery Travel Kit, a delectable Spa Food Sampler and access to the LEED-Gold-certified indoor pool. www.jwmarriottddm.com

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Sweat it out

HIT45 opens in the heart of Hong Kong’s CBD to offer urbanities an indoor boot camp. Whether your goal is to lose weight, build strength or tone up, the studio features a tailored 45-minute high-intensity workout that mixes cardio, free weights and body weight exercises. In addition, it has eight eco-friendly treadmills which are not only better for the environment but also the user, as they help burn 30 percent more calories and lessen 80 percent pressure on the joints compared to ordinary treadmills. www.hit45hk.com