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Mii amo Spa - Sedona
525 Boynton Canyon Road Sedona, AZ 86336 USA
Mandala Spa - Boracay
The Legian - Bali
Jalan Laksmana Seminyak Beach
80361 Bali Indonesia Dusit Resort Hua Hin - Petchaburi
1349 Petchkasem Road Cha-Am Petchaburi 76120, Thailand
Evian Royal Resort - Evian
South Shore Lake Geneva 74500 Evian, France
Capri Palace Hotel & Spa - Capri
Via Capodimonte 2B, 80071 Anacapri, Capri, Italy
12 Apostles Hotel and Spa - Cape Town
Victoria Road Camps Bay Cape Town, Western Cape, 8040, South Africa
Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa - Dubai
Sheikh Zayed Road Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Banyan Tree Seychelles - Mahe
Anse Intendance, Mahe,
Republic of Seychelles The Oberoi Udaivilas - Udaipur
Haridas Ji Ki Magri, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001 India
Vila Vita Parc - Algarve
Alporchinhos 8400-450, Porches, Portugal
Taha'a - Tautau
Tautau Island, Plynesia
The Grove - Hertfordshire
Chandler’s Cross, Hertfordshire, WD3 4TG, England
The Old Course Hotel - St. Andrews Golf fanatics will find themselves in seventh heaven at the luxurious Old Course Hotel. Located just outside the city walls of St. Andrews, it directly overlooks the eponymous championship course. Although it is notoriously difficult to get a slot to play the Old Course, hotel guests can hone their skills on the 18 hole Duke's Course designed by Peter Thomson instead. And after a long day on the fairway it is bliss to unwind at the spa, with its elegant swimming pool and sauna. A series of treatments are specifically tailored for men, which includes the Golfer's Tonic (massage and heat mask far the back and feet) and deep muscle Swedish massage.
La ferme Thermale d'Eugénie - Aquitaine
The Refinery - Mayfair
La reserve - Geneva
Spa De Vinothrapie Caudalie - San Maurizio
Clinique La Prairie - Clarens-Montreux
Vitarium Spa & Clinique - èmarjeske Toplice
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Twenty
years ago, going to a European spa (if you could find one) usually
meant draconian diets, toe-curlingly painful Swedish massages and dips
in ill-managed hot springs. More recently, when spa resorts started
popping up everywhere, they invariably seemed to be full of women with
more money than sense. Who would voluntarily spend over €100 to be
covered in mud and wrapped in cling film? However, those women knew
what they were up to. Pampering is no longer just a wealthy woman's way
of passing the time: we’ve all realized that a long weekend spent at a
spa is an ideal way to switch off. And we're spoilt for choice now -
there is every sort of retreat imaginable and at last spas have lost
their gender bias: spas which cater for men are big business; and spas
in hotels with added activities and indulgences are even more
desirable. Luxury spas are now targeting the male market, with a whole
range of treatments devised specifically for men. Here you can find a
list of the most prestigious spas around the world.
Located
in one of the most spectacular natural settings on Earth, Enchantment
Resort is the premier destination resort in Northern Arizona.
Consistently ranked as one of the top 100 resorts in North America by
Travel & Leisure, Conde Nast Traveler, and Zagat’s Survey, this resort
combines the tranquility of a pristine environment with all of the
amenities of sophisticated living. Located on 70 private acres in
secluded Boynton Canyon, Enchantment Resort is only two and one-half
hours from the Grand Canyon. The resort is the ultimate destination for
outdoor enthusiasts.
The
Mandala Spa Estate is peacefully nestled on a tropically wooded hilltop
overlooking Boracay's famous White Beach. Twelve exquisitely crafted
villas offer exclusivity and privacy, spa rejuvination and fine
vegetarian dining, while still providing close access to the vibrant
White Beach culture (5 minutes on foot). One of Asia’s finest spa
resorts, Mandala Spa & Villas is renowned for its award-winning spa
treatments, elegant facilities, healthy cuisine and legendary service.
The recipient of numerous prestigious nominations and awards from
leading spa journals—including Best Wellness Retreat, Destination Spa
of the Year, Spa Treatment of the Year and Best Rejuvenation
Program—this idyllic private estate offers luxury villa
accommodations and rejuvenating holistic spa therapies in an exclusive
tropical sanctuary. Nestled on a hilltop and surrounded by 2 ½ hectares
of lush, tropical gardens, this exclusive wellness resort bestows an
atmosphere of quiet serenity and natural grandeur. The spacious resort
villas incorporate the finest materials—imported teak flooring, vaulted
wooden ceilings, Italian designer bathroom fixtures, outdoor
rainshowers and private verandas. Each air-conditioned villa is
equipped with CD player, wireless internet access (WiFi), in-room safes
and deluxe amenities. Prana Restaurant provides an intimate dining
experience, and serves sumptuous and refined vegetarian cuisine infused
with a symphony of flavours from Asia and Europe. Meals may be
accompanied with fresh juices, herbal tonics or fine organic wine, as
guests enjoy al fresco dining and a scenic ocean view. Daily Yoga
classes are available for all guests and private instruction from
certified Yoga instructors is available on request. Guests enjoy the
privilege of convenient check-in, in the comfort of their villa.
Mandala Spa & Villas’ award-winning treatments are considered among the
finest in the world. Spa connoisseurs come to enjoy the sophisticated,
holistic spa therapies which combine ancient Asian traditions with
modern Western techniques. An extensive training programme, and regular
advanced training ensure that every therapist provides the highest
quality of professional spa service, using only the finest
freshly-prepared natural ingredients. Facilities include private
day-spa villas, the Yin Yang Pavilion, Vichy rainshowers, saunas, a
meditation garden, Yoga shala, and an aquatic therapy pool where guests
may explore sublime relaxation through Watsu or Water Dance. Deluxe Spa
Packages and Spa Journeys, Wellness Holidays, Cleanse and Detox
Retreats, Romantic Getaways, Yoga Workshops, Executive Retreats and an
extensive Day Spa menu fulfil the diverse interests of all guests,
taking each one on a personal journey to health, radiance, balance and
vitality.
On the island of Bali, the
luxurious, all-suite Legian is set in lush tropical gardens in front of
Seminyak Beach, and offers extraordinary views of the Indian Ocean.
Each suite is adorned with rich woods and marble, and features
contemporary amenities that redefine resort living. The Club at The
Legian, with its private-pool villas, is the pinnacle of luxury. The
Club Lounge, serving breakfast, light lunch, dinner and cocktails, also
has a 35-meter lap pool.
Commanding
a pristine beachfront location between the resort towns of Cha-Am and
Hua Hin, The Dusit Resort and Polo Club is 180 kilometers southwest of
Bangkok, overlooking the Gulf of Siam. All guest rooms combine modern
comfort with traditional Thai style, and feature IDD telephones,
televisions with satellite programs and in-house videos, safe deposit
boxes, hair dryers, mini-bars, and balconies with sea views. In
addition, the well-appointed bathrooms have separate showers and tubs.
One
of the most exclusive resorts in the world, this legendary hotel is
situated in a 47-acre park on Lake Geneva at the foot of the French
Alps. Evian Royal Resort is a temple of French elegance and refinement.
The resort is home to the world-renowned Evian Royal Spa, celebrated
for its unique mind and body treatments and the signature 18-hole Evian
Masters Golf Course, offering its visitors ample choices for
indulgence, sports and luxury services.
Set
in Anacapri, the most exclusive and unspoiled part of the island, Capri
Palace Hotel & Spa offers breathtaking views over the Bay of Naples and
the islands of Ischia and Procida. A recent refurbishment program has
lent the hotel the classical grace of an ancient palazzo caprese.
Columns, arches, and vaulted ceilings blend appealingly with Louis
XVI-period furniture. The 150-square-meter rooftop penthouse Megaron
Suite boasts a hanging garden and private swimming pool and rooms with
private gardens and plunge pools feature the utmost in privacy.
With
its namesake mountain range as a backdrop, 12 Apostles Hotel and Spa
stands at the very edge of the Atlantic, surrounded by acres of marine
coastal nature reserves. Enjoying one of the world’s most beautiful
settings, it is just 12 minutes from the center of Cape Town. The
air-conditioned guest accommodations are equipped with the latest
business technology, including a UK/US/Euro modem connection. Amenities
such as welcome beverages, satellite television, movies on demand,
electronic safe, the highest quality linens, bathrobes and slippers,
combined with friendly, personal service, create the perfect retreat.
Al
Maha is an exclusive oasis, located 45 minutes from Dubai, set within a
225-square-kilometer desert conservation reserve. It is truly an
extraordinary resort, developed and managed by Emirates - the
international airline of the UAE. It provides the experienced traveler
with a unique experience of the desert, the heritage of the region, and
traditional activities of the Bedu. Each suite has its own private
swimming pool and is complemented by those rare commodities in today's
world - total sanctuary, peace, and tranquility. 
Spectacular
views of the Indian Ocean, talcum powder beaches, swaying palm trees,
lush tropical forests and Banyan Tree’s stunning pool villas – paradise
on the Seychelles. Our 36 villas combine the best of Seychellois
architecture with touches of contemporary, colonial and ‘plantation’
décor. From the high sloping ceilings, airy verandahs, louvered doors
and marble floors to ethnic woven textiles, the villa interiors are
nothing short of eclectic. For ocean lovers, we have 15 one-bedroom
Beach Villas featuring private swimming pools and spa pavilions. If you
prefer an elevated position high on the hill with glorious sea views
and tropical forest all around, our 20 one-bedroom Hill Villas are the
prefect choice. They enjoy separate living pavilions and private pools.
And for the ultimate in exclusivity, stay at our two-bedroom
Presidential Villa occupying its own private cove by the water edge.
Designed
as a traditional Rajasthani palace, the Oberoi Group’s new luxury
resort, Udaivilâs, is located on 30 acres of beautifully landscaped
gardens overlooking Lake Pichola. Decorative fountains, reflections
pools and pavilions create an atmosphere of tranquility. Spacious guest
rooms, many with uninterrupted views of the city and the palaces, are
elegantly appointed. The Luxury Suites and the Kohinoor Suite feature
private swimming pools.
Vila
Vita Parc commands your attention perched majestically atop a cliff
overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, set nearby the typical village of
Porches. Its architecture is in the “Moorish”style, which has
influenced many of the buildings and towns along the Algarve coastline.
Vila Vita Parc has earned itself a reputation as one of the most
beautiful and luxurious resorts in the world! It is easy to see why as
you explore the well laid out complex with its subtropical landscaped
gardens and superbly designed buildings. Vila Vita Parc is unique in so
far as the accommodation and facilities are housed in various dwellings
that make up the whole enchanting complex. As well as the Hotel,
Residence, Oasis Parc, the two-luxury Villas - Vila Praia & Vila Trevo,
the two-floor Vista Parc apartment-suites just outside the resort
boundaries, there is the opulent Vila Vita Vital that houses the unique
spa Vila Vita Vital and some suites, the Clubhouse, which is home to
most of the 9 seasonal restaurants & 6 seasonal bars, sun terraces and
pools. Some of the exclusive facilities include the fully equipped
Health Club, a unique Gothic style wine cellar available for special
evenings and wine tastings and a luxurious private Yacht for cruises
along the coastline. Most of these are linked by cobbled paths that
wind delightfully through the exquisite gardens.
From
Raiatea (reachable from Tahiti with a flight of 45 minutes) a motorboat
could take you in half hour on the private island of Tautau where the
Taha'a is located, the only Relais & Chàteaux of the archipelago. Main
character of the structure is the Manea Spa, close to the small inner
lake and the tropical garden. All the treatments follow the ancient
Polynesian wisdom and take advantage of the virtues of the local
ingredients. The main ingredient is the vanilla, that arrives from the
near island of Taha'a, a great producer in the country. One can start
with a delicate treatment, Hoho'a Vanirà, coupled with one hair mask,
Rouru Vanirà, in which the vanilla is stirred with the mono'i butter.
Try then the Mono'i' Vanirà, a perfumed massage of 50 or 80 minutes, on
the terrace of yours pilotis, the bungalow on stilt house, or in the
middle of the lagoon. You can also cradle yourself with a Mahana Manea,
a gommage with coconut pulp, coupled with a special mono'i, that
prepares the skin for a sunbath. If the problem is, on the contrary,
right to have exaggerated with the sun, what you need is the Vea Manea,
a treatment made of oil of tamanu and sandal. Still not enough? Who is
ready to be spoilt should try the Poe Manea, a cure of half a day that
combines the most exclusive proposals of the spa: a choice of natural
gommage, a pulp of hydrating fruit and mineralizing weeds mask, a
complete massage, a facial and a pause in the Jacuzzi on the lake
shores.
Just
30 minutes from central London and Heathrow Airport, the former home of
the Earls of Clarendon was named AA Hotel of the Year 2005. Gorgeous
grand interiors, stunning guest rooms and suites, antique furniture and
modern art are set within 300 acres or private woodland and parkland.
The Grove is the perfect embodiment of urban chic in the heart of the
country. All guest rooms have 42” wall mounted plasma screens DVD/CD
and high speed Internet access.
An
hour and a half from Biarritz lies one of France's most delightful
hotel and spa retreats. La Ferme Thermale d'Eugénie is run by Michel
and Christine Guérard, on a 37-acre site in the beautiful Landes
countryside. The nearby hamlet, Les Prés d'Eugénie, was originally
given its cachet by Napoleon III and Empress Eugénie who came to bathe
in its hot springs. Today, cognoscenti flock to the area to sample the
extraordinary cuisine on offer at Michel Guérard's three-star Michelin
restaurant. His cellar is equally outstanding, with rare vintage
Bordeaux a specialty. The combination of sensuous spa therapies and
culinary delights makes this resort a sybarite's dream come true. And
don't miss the signature weightless clay bath treatment.
Styling
itself as a high-end “grooming emporium”, The Refinery is a favorite
with high-octane media types, US Embassy officials and image conscious
actors. Its minimalist design promotes an atmosphere of restrained
indulgence and the Mayfair location makes it a convenient hangout if
you are in London’s West End. Traditional wet shaves, synchronized
massage, muscle reconditioning and deep cleansing back therapies ere
very popular. The Pit Stop range of treatments are ideal if you are in
a rush - 15 minutes for a mini facial or a head and neck massage. There
ore also branches in Bishopsgate and Knightsbridge.
How
often have you been on a business trip and ended up in a soulless hotel
where the only entertainment comes from the CNN news channel? Set in 10
acres of parkland overlooking Lake Geneva, La Réserve is the antithesis
of such style vacuums. With its red leather sofas, panelled walls and
sultry French restaurant it feels like an über-chic gentleman’s club.
It is only three miles to the centre of Geneva and the ski slopes are a
40- minute drive away. Recuperation from an arduous day in the
boardroom can be found in the hotel’s spa which specializes in Balinese
and Ayurvedic massage. Beauty treatments from La Prairie a re also
available.
Soaking
in a barrel-shaped bath full of hot crushed grapes may sound a bizarre
way to relax, but it's surprisingly effective. It is just one of the
vinotherapy treatments available at the la Caudalie Spa in the Italian
Piedmontese hills. The spa, with its gym, hammam and pool, is attached
to the five-star Relais San Maurizio Hotel, oozing with antique
furniture and beautiful ceiling frescos. Far total privacy, some rooms
have private gardens. This is the heart of white truffle country, so
eating at the family-run restaurant, which serves superb regional
cuisine and local wines, is essential.
In
French is said ‘détente’, distension. This is the keyword around which
are the new proposals signed by the Clinique La Prairie, medical &
wellness center of Clarens-Montreux, on the sides of Geneva lake, in
France. Famous from decades for the cures of revitalization, with one
patented cellular therapy ‘antiage’, the Clinique launch this
innovative area dedicated to the talassoterapy. Between Chromoterm, a
sort of an individual hammam, Niagara, massage and chromoterapy in one
bathtub with weeds and essential oils, and Hydroform, underwater
treatment with mineral salts. Not to miss also the thai massage from
the hands of expert oriental therapists. The Thalassomed Weekend,
comprises two nights in full pension, one peeling, one massaggio and
three specific treatments of talassoterapy.
Massages
and baths in couple, sauna paths in various temperatures, relax in
thermal waters and in the bioclimatic garden. These are only some of
the pampers offered by the Vitarium Spa & Clinique, the newest wellness
center of the Hotel Vitarium of èmarjeske Toplice, in the green of the
Slovenian forests. The Cleopatra bath for two is to be tried: a
romantic embrace that blends music, milk, chromoterapy and warm water
sweetened by soy, honey and essential oils. Particular the ‘Florida’,
of a stimulating effect and the ‘Diana’, in one wood cabin inspired to
one yacht, with porthole and breath of the sea.