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chami jotisalikorn, author of thailand’s luxury spas and thai spa book, reveals what’s hot in the world of wellness
Lemongrass House (tel +66 (0)76 632-5022, www.lemongrasshouse.com), a spa supplier, has their own shop in Phuket which sells farm-fresh aromatherapy oils, bath and body products; while Banyan Tree Phuket’s gift shop (tel +66 (0)76 324374, www.banyantree.com) has beautifully packaged spa gift sets and their signature green celadon accessories.
Sila Evason Hideaway Samui (tel +66 (0)77 245678, www.sixsenses.com) offers a wide range of deliciously scented organic soaps, incense, candles, décor accessories and jewellery. You can even bring a bit of Samui home and recreate the chic Evason beach resort in your bedroom when you order their fluffy pillows, bed sheets and room accessories from Six Senses Gallery online gift shop (www.sixsensesgallery.com).
In Luang Prabang, scented soaps and candles are available at Angsana Spa at Maison Souvannaphoum Hotel (tel +856 7125-4609, www.coloursofangsana.com), or look for authentic organic lotions and massage oils at Phou Vao Spa at La Résidence Phou Vao (tel +856 (0)71 212530-194, www.pansea.com).
Angkorphiles can find equally gorgeous oils among the ruins with the all-natural Ytsara spa products on sale at Shinta Mani Resort and Spa, Siem Reap.
Brighten up a dull complexion with the nourishing New Zealand mineral mud at Bangkok’s Wai Ora Spa (tel +66 (0)2 712-0358, www.waioraspa.com), Thailand’s first NZ concept spa; or pamper yourself after a day of sightseeing with the exclusive ESPA treatments available at The Peninsula Spa, opening on 30 November at The Peninsula Bangkok by the riverside (tel +66 (0)2 861-2888, www.peninsula.com).
There’s no need to leave your pooch moping at home while you’re off at the beach when you stay at the Regent Cha-Am (tel +66 (0)32 451240-9, www.regent-chaam.com/ petresort/petresort.htm). They have a new Pet Resort facility which offers a two-night kennel package, including free shampoo and styling for dogs.
In China, making news currently is The Landmark Hotel Shenzhen’s new Tamara Spa (tel +86 (755) 8217-2288, www.landmarkshenzen.com), the city’s first full-service spa, with treatments using state-of-the-art equipment in specially designed spa suites, not to mention delicious yet healthy spa cuisine and a fitness programme at the gym.
It can get a bit hot on the boat ride across the Chao Phraya, but there’s a lovely bamboo-lined wooden walkway to welcome you into Millennium Hilton Bangkok’s chic, all-new The Spa (tel +66 (0)2 442-2000, www.bangkok.hilton.com). Once inside the creamy spa lobby, low-slung white sofas are inviting and suck visitors into their marshmallow softness.
The Spa uses top-of-the-line European brands, Pevonia and Thalgo, although the 90-minute signature Equilibrium treatment draws from traditional Thai therapies. This consists of a flavourful black sesame and honey body scrub as well as a wild mint oil massage with a heated herbal compress to
knead out those knotty muscles. The treatments on offer feature a series based on the four elements of air, water, fire and earth; facials that include the opulent anti-ageing Myoxy-Caviar and Pearl by Pevonia facial, said to reduce wrinkles; male spa and grooming treatments; and a range of two- to six-hour spa packages.
After you are done with your treatments, do take some time out to sit in quiet contemplation on the outdoor terrace under the natural canopy of a spectacular banyan tree.
What makes yours different?
It’s the first one in Thailand that is a spa within a fitness centre. Our spa customers combine body and beauty treatments with exercise, so it’s a good balance of fitness and rejuvenation. We have a full range of services for the face and body, an anti-cellulite treatment and an overwhelmingly successful slimming programme. Our Supermodel Spa Programme is not offered by any other spa here.
Can you tell us more about the Supermodel Spa Programme?
It is a unique 30-day treatment specially designed to help develop good health, a good body, good skin and good habits, so participants of the programme can really look and feel like a supermodel. We have a master and practitioners to guide them through the entire course, which is available as two different Supermodel packages for members and non-members. Members even have the chance to join celebrities in personal training, yoga and Pilates classes!
WELLNESS BUZZ: RETAIL THERAPY
Does thinking up presents for friends and family when you’re on vacation give you a headache? Everybody loves a pampering product, so try picking up gifts of herbal soap or organic oil from your trip this year.Lemongrass House (tel +66 (0)76 632-5022, www.lemongrasshouse.com), a spa supplier, has their own shop in Phuket which sells farm-fresh aromatherapy oils, bath and body products; while Banyan Tree Phuket’s gift shop (tel +66 (0)76 324374, www.banyantree.com) has beautifully packaged spa gift sets and their signature green celadon accessories.
Sila Evason Hideaway Samui (tel +66 (0)77 245678, www.sixsenses.com) offers a wide range of deliciously scented organic soaps, incense, candles, décor accessories and jewellery. You can even bring a bit of Samui home and recreate the chic Evason beach resort in your bedroom when you order their fluffy pillows, bed sheets and room accessories from Six Senses Gallery online gift shop (www.sixsensesgallery.com).
In Luang Prabang, scented soaps and candles are available at Angsana Spa at Maison Souvannaphoum Hotel (tel +856 7125-4609, www.coloursofangsana.com), or look for authentic organic lotions and massage oils at Phou Vao Spa at La Résidence Phou Vao (tel +856 (0)71 212530-194, www.pansea.com).
Angkorphiles can find equally gorgeous oils among the ruins with the all-natural Ytsara spa products on sale at Shinta Mani Resort and Spa, Siem Reap.
WHAT’S NEW
Escape from the crowds on Samui’s secluded south at the new Ban Sabai Sunset Beach Resort & Spa Samui (tel +66 (0)77 428200, www.ban-sabai.com) with private villas, spa and health food restaurant.Brighten up a dull complexion with the nourishing New Zealand mineral mud at Bangkok’s Wai Ora Spa (tel +66 (0)2 712-0358, www.waioraspa.com), Thailand’s first NZ concept spa; or pamper yourself after a day of sightseeing with the exclusive ESPA treatments available at The Peninsula Spa, opening on 30 November at The Peninsula Bangkok by the riverside (tel +66 (0)2 861-2888, www.peninsula.com).
There’s no need to leave your pooch moping at home while you’re off at the beach when you stay at the Regent Cha-Am (tel +66 (0)32 451240-9, www.regent-chaam.com/ petresort/petresort.htm). They have a new Pet Resort facility which offers a two-night kennel package, including free shampoo and styling for dogs.
In China, making news currently is The Landmark Hotel Shenzhen’s new Tamara Spa (tel +86 (755) 8217-2288, www.landmarkshenzen.com), the city’s first full-service spa, with treatments using state-of-the-art equipment in specially designed spa suites, not to mention delicious yet healthy spa cuisine and a fitness programme at the gym.
SPA REVIEW: RIVERSIDE REJUVENATION
It can get a bit hot on the boat ride across the Chao Phraya, but there’s a lovely bamboo-lined wooden walkway to welcome you into Millennium Hilton Bangkok’s chic, all-new The Spa (tel +66 (0)2 442-2000, www.bangkok.hilton.com). Once inside the creamy spa lobby, low-slung white sofas are inviting and suck visitors into their marshmallow softness.
The Spa uses top-of-the-line European brands, Pevonia and Thalgo, although the 90-minute signature Equilibrium treatment draws from traditional Thai therapies. This consists of a flavourful black sesame and honey body scrub as well as a wild mint oil massage with a heated herbal compress to
knead out those knotty muscles. The treatments on offer feature a series based on the four elements of air, water, fire and earth; facials that include the opulent anti-ageing Myoxy-Caviar and Pearl by Pevonia facial, said to reduce wrinkles; male spa and grooming treatments; and a range of two- to six-hour spa packages.
After you are done with your treatments, do take some time out to sit in quiet contemplation on the outdoor terrace under the natural canopy of a spectacular banyan tree.
Q&A: MODEL RADIANCE
What makes yours different?
It’s the first one in Thailand that is a spa within a fitness centre. Our spa customers combine body and beauty treatments with exercise, so it’s a good balance of fitness and rejuvenation. We have a full range of services for the face and body, an anti-cellulite treatment and an overwhelmingly successful slimming programme. Our Supermodel Spa Programme is not offered by any other spa here.
Can you tell us more about the Supermodel Spa Programme?
It is a unique 30-day treatment specially designed to help develop good health, a good body, good skin and good habits, so participants of the programme can really look and feel like a supermodel. We have a master and practitioners to guide them through the entire course, which is available as two different Supermodel packages for members and non-members. Members even have the chance to join celebrities in personal training, yoga and Pilates classes!
EVENTS
The third Saturday of each month – Try a free introductory meditation class at the Samui Peninsula Resort & Spa (tel +66 (0)81 694-0193, email samuipeace@yahoo.com, www.samui.org/meditation), taught by ordained Buddhist monks of the Dhammakaya Foundation from 10 to 11.30am. Twice monthly meditation retreats – Middle Way Meditation Village Chiang Mai (within the vicinity of the Obluang National Park, info@meditationthai.org, www.meditationthai.org) offers seven-day meditation instruction in the hills’ natural surroundings. Every Sunday evening in November and December – 5.30 to 7.30pm outdoor massages at Tamarind Springs Samui (tel +66 (0)77 230571, www.tamarindretreat.com) will be accompanied by the soothing hum of Tibetan singing bowls, which are tuned to our chakra systems to rebalance our body’s vibrations for healing.
SPA SPEAK: LOST IN TRANSLATION
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