Stories tagged with spas
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Samui spa ups the island’s profile
As the Thai resort island of Ko Samui continues to grow and offer more and more luxurious activities and amenities, a new resort encapsulates exactly where Samui sees itself in the future, with opulent décor, excellent food and all the spa visits and alternative therapy sessions one could hope for.
Absolute Sanctuary aims to give the visitor the ultimate relaxation trip, with three tailored detox programs to suit individual tastes, which employ colonics, raw food, massage and yoga sessions, herbal supplements and hydrotherapy. The Absolute Yoga studio is the biggest in Thailand, and has some impressive names coming in to teach classes.
The Yoga centre teaches Hatha, Vinyasa and Yin Yoga, depending on the guest, rounding out one of the best retreats available in the country. The spa getaway has already carved out a unique niche for itself on the island which is home to countless health retreats, yoga centres and alternative therapy venues, but the particular combination and style at Absolute Sanctuary has launched the resort to the top of the heap on competitive Ko Samui.
Posted by: DaveB on 20 Apr 2008, 18:25 -
Two Phuket resorts make Conde list
To be included on the Conde Nast Traveller Hot List is a big deal for a business in the hospitality industry, and two resort spa complexes in Phuket, Thailand will no doubt be celebrating the fact that they have achieved a place on the coveted honour roll.
The Six Senses Hideaway Yao Noi and the Sala Phuket in Phang Nga province made the cut to be included on one of the most respected lists of the best international luxury travel has to offer. Both establishments are classified in the $400 and up category, and their spas were the only two day-spas to make the 2008 list.
The review describes Sala Phuket flatteringly by saying, “The Sino-Portuguese-inspired decor, including black lacquered sliding doors as well as ornate chandeliers above the bath, harks back to the area’s earlier inhabitants.� The Six Senses was resort was also given high marks for its décor and ambiance, as well as its food, which includes homemade jams.
Phuket’s Chef’s Table restaurant also made the Conde Nast Hot List Tables 2008.
Posted by: DaveB on 18 Apr 2008, 18:24 -
Relax at Thailand’s largest spa
If you’re looking to pamper yourself, but find the spas in Bangkok too cramped, a new spa has opened in the eastern suburbs of the city, sacrificing centrality for comfort. The spa has 120 treatment rooms, making it the biggest spa in the country, and there are treatments to suit all budgets, from bare bones to opulent.
The Bangkok Natural Spa offers everything from traditional Thai massages and oil massages to hydrotherapy, reflexology and aromatherapy. The large facilities are also perfect for people that want to come in groups or corporate types out to entertain clients.
For the beauty conscious contingent of the metropolis, the spa also has a tantalizing array of facials and scrubs made form all natural ingredients.
If you can’t get enough of the place, there are now 50 rooms for guests to stay over night and start fresh with another round of treatments in the morning. There are single rooms as well as suites with hot tubs. With the overnight services, the spa hopes to not only capitalize on afternoon excursions, but lure tourists who will use the spa as a kind of retreat.
Posted by: DaveB on 17 Oct 2007, 13:57 -
Mother’s Day Spa Package at Cenvaree Spa
In honor of Mother’s Day and mothers everywhere, Cenvaree Spas are offering a Spa Indulgence package with great rates for sumptuous treatments. Free with any booking made for a mother for a stay at a Centara Hotel or Resort from August 3 to 17th, the package is worth approximately 800 baht at is redeemable at any Cenvaree Spa.
The two and a half hour spa package includes a chocolate and strawberry foot scrub, a guava and grapefruit body splash, and mangosteen rose wrap. In addition, mothers are entitled to a balancing lotus massage and complimentary refreshments. Finally mothers will be treated to a peach aloe paraffin hand treatment.
Cenaree Spas are located at Centara Hotels in Bangkok, Hua Hin, Karabi, Pattaya, Koh Samui, Phuket, Hat Yai, Chiang Mai and Mae Sot.
Posted by: Jen on 21 Jul 2007, 16:13