Best In Travel Magazine Issue 41 // 2016 // Spa Special

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SPECIAL MALDIVES: THE WORLD’S BEST SPA DESTINATION

THE SPECTACULAR SPAS OF THE MIDDLE EAST

41 ISSUE 2016

WELLNESS AND WELLBEING FROM AROUND THE WORLD

CONTENTS INTRODUCTION

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THE OCEAN SPA AT JAMAICA INN

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WORLD SPA AWARDS 2016

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RED LANE SPA AT SANDALS GRANDE ST LUCIAN

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CHAMPNEYS TRING

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SPA-ROSA AT A-ROSA KITZBÜHEL

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GRAND HOTEL LIENZ

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THE ARRIGO PROGRAMME

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THE SPA & BATH HOUSE AT THE ROYAL CRESCENT HOTEL & SPA

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CRASSULAECO SPA AT CORNELIA DE LUXE RESORT

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THE PENINSULA SPA AT THE PENINSULA PARIS

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ETIHAD SIX SENSES SPA

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ESPACE VITALITÉ CHENOT AT ELOUNDA BEACH HOTEL & VILLAS

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PEDI:MANI:CURE STUDIOS

BY BASTIEN GONZALEZ

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FORTE VILLAGE RESORT

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THE BEVERLY HILLS HOTEL

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GOCO SPA VENICE AT JW MARRIOTT VENICE RESORT & SPA

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CONRAD SPA AT CONRAD ALGARVE

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PALACE WELLNESS AT BADRUTTS PALACE HOTEL

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TALISE BY JUMEIRAH QMS MEDICOSMETICS CARBIS BAY HOTEL, SPA & ESTATE NANNIC INDULGENCE AT THE QMS SKIN SPA LANSERHOF TEGERNSEE

KAYA SPA AT TRIBE HOTEL THANDA SAFARI

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MANDALA SPA & RESORT VILLAS

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CHIVA-SOM

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HARNN HERITAGE SPA AT INTERCONTINENTAL® DANANG SUN PENINSULA RESORT FIELDSPA AT GOLDENEYE

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ÇIRAĞAN PALACE KEMPINSKI ISTANBUL SPA MANAGED BY SANITAS 88 MALDIVES

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COCOA ISLAND BY COMO

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THE SPA BY THALGO AT THE SUN SIYAM IRU FUSHI

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FAENE SPA AT FAENE HOTEL BUENOS AIRES

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KUROTEL LONGEVITY MEDICAL CENTER AND SPA

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DUBAI

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ANANTARA SPA AT BANANA ISLAND RESORT DOHA

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EMIRATES PALACE SPA

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AL FAISALIAH SPA BY ESPA AT AL FAISALIAH HOTEL RIYADH

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MII AMO

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GOLDEN DOOR

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TIERRA SANTA SPA AT FAENA HOTEL MIAMI BEACH

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GAIA RETREAT & SPA

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GWINGANNA LIFESTYLE RETREAT

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VARUA POLYNESIAN SPA AT THE BRANDO

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Contents and on the cover: Talise Ottoman Spa Dubai

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Introduction

SPA SPECIAL

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Introduction

In a world full of an ever-increasing amount of distractions, where your attention is relentlessly being vied for from countless sources, where problems seem to be compound and grow, and stress and pressure have been accepted as part of daily life. The demand and need for worldclass wellness and wellbeing facilities has never been greater. That’s where this special issue of Best of Travel fits in.

The Spa Edition sets out to showcase some of the most impressive nominees and winners from the second annual World Spa Awards. From Kenya to the Philippines, Jamaica to Portugal, and everywhere in between, we consider the very best of the spa industry and what they have to offer. The amount of new, first-time winners is a testament to how much the industry has grown and developed – even only over the last year!

The Middle East is one of the fastest growing sectors, and dominated the World’s Best category. Emirates Palace Spa was awarded World’s Best Hotel Spa, and Talise Ottoman Spa at Jumeirah Zabeel Saray was awarded World's Best Resort Spa. The All-men's Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre and Al Faisaliah Spa by ESPA at Al Faisaliah Hotel Riyadh walked away with World Best Male Spa and World’s Best Female Spa respectively.

Even with such a strong performance, it was not enough to secure World’s Best Spa Destination, which went to Maldives.

All things considered, there’s never been a better time to head off into the world and indulge in some of the finest, luxury spa offerings, and this special edition is the first step to doing just that!

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World Spa Awards 2016

2016 was only the second year that the annual World Spa Awards was held, but it has already grown in both reputation and reach. This year’s prestigious Gala Ceremony was held at the highly renowned Forte Village Resort in Sardinia, Italy.

Building on the success of last year’s event in Vietnam, providing incredible networking opportunities for the Spa industry’s biggest players and influencers.

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Forte Village Resort proved to be an excellent venue for the red carpet affair. An award-winning destination itself – it too was awarded World’s Best Wellness Retreat on the night – it is set on 47-hectares of pristine tropical land on the idyllic Sardinian south coast. Featuring an impressive selection of four-and five-star hotels, with excellent beachfront suites and villas, accommodation among the best to be found anywhere. Similarly, entertainment and leisure facilities abound, including numerous restaurants, pools, sporting amenities, an exclusive beach and more.

A night of awards, accolades, glitz and glam, the Gala Ceremony was held on Sunday, 4 September, and comprised a cocktail reception, gala dinner and ceremony, and a thrilling celebratory party. The night’s big winners included Talise

by Jumeirah, the World's Best Spa Hotel Brand; QMS MediCosmetics, World's Best Spa Brand; Lanserhof Tegernsee, World's Best Medical Spa; and many others.

The event highlighted just how much the industry has grown, and what an enormous role it plays in the hospitality industry. We can’t wait to do it all again next year to see which winners return, which new faces arrive, and again rub shoulders with the industry’s finest.

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World Spa Awards 2016

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Maturing means a magnificent on-going process of personal growth.

Where wisdom comes with age and while becoming a better life manager, the skin matures and exhibits our position of the maturing progress.

Knowing there is nothing that can be done on naturally failing oestrogen levels, nor on pre-coded genetic factors, NANNIC dedicated itself to the multiple external influences of how skin ages and how we herewith can help blunt their damage.

This NANNIC scientific approach goes back to the origin(s) that might have caused certain malfunctions leading to a visible skin problem. No quick fixes, but rather regenerating and rebalancing complexes to offer the metabolism its own forces to restore.

The used complexes combine multiple natural ingredients and are a result of a scientific cooperation between the NANNIC laboratories and several worldwide research teams or universities. These blends of synergetic working micro forces stimulate the metabolites while inhibiting the aggressor.

A N A N N I C C A r e d s K I N I s A h e A lT h y g ro o m e d s K I N !

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World's Best Hotel Spa Brand 2016

TALISE BY JUMEIRAH World's Best Hotel Spa Brand 2016 Dubai's Best Resort Spa 2016

Talise by Jumeirah is more than just a spa, it’s a wellness concept embedded within the hotel. A combination of science, nature and beauty, it is underpinned by three pillars: spa, fitness, and nutrition. Through these it delivers its core message of self-discovery which is evident in its wider offering which includes a range of holistic experiences and an array of diverse services. Its holistic approach to health and wellness transforms everyday well being into an integrated lifestyle.

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Talise by Jumeirah

TALISE SPAS

Much like the Talise concept, Talise Spas transcend the traditional offerings of wellness and wellbeing establishments. They redefine the world of relaxation, rejuvenation, and revitalisation, for both body and mind. The well-appointed treatment rooms all feature state-of-the-art facilities and boast the utmost privacy, and exceedingly well-trained staff administer unique, signature treatments.

Focused on restoring balance for each guest, it all comes together to offer guests an indulgent, unforgettable experience.

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TALISE FITNESS

A new, innovative concept, Talise Fitness provides an inspiring approach to physical activity and health. Hip and chic, guests are invited to join the vibrant workouts in loft-style pads. Boasting all of the facilities and amenities expected at a modern gym, Talise Fitness’ offering is world-class in every respect and adds its own unique touch.

Catering to guests from all walks of life and of all fitness levels, there’s no better place to get a fitness fix!

TALISE NUTRITION

Talise Nutrition is dedicated to bringing healthy, organic foods to all Jumeirah guests.

Its offering includes quick eats, snacks, and full meal plans, all specifically designed to complement health goals and fitness regimes.

Each and every meal is perfectly balanced and is prepared by a team of highly-trained specialists. Enhancing both health and overall well being, all Talise Nutrition menus have been designed by Chef Gabriele (Gabi) Kurz, Jumeirah’s resident wellbeing chef.

www. jumeirah.com/en/hotels-resorts

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QMS World's Best Spa Brand 2016 MEDICOSMETICS Founded three decades ago in Germany, QMS MediCosmetics has pioneered a new generation of skincare. The brainchild of Dr. med. Erich Schulte, his concepts have forever changed the way skincare is thought of and approached, and was awarded World’s Best Spa Brand for the second year in a row at the World Spa Awards.

QMS Medicosmetics is built on a foundation of passion and science. Since beginning his revolutionary work, Dr. Schulte has constantly pushed and improved the effectiveness of contemporary skincare, introducing numerous innovative techniques and treatments. In part, this has been achieved by embracing the evolution of technology and using it to complement his unique products.

Its superior regime provides a realistic, manageable way for all people to achieve healthy, younger-looking skin. It follows a relatively simple five-step process which begins with cleansing, followed by reintroducing collagens and then moisturising, after which the eyes and lips are cared for and finally the hands and body are attended to. QMS Medicosmetics’ impressive range of products caters to each step of the regime, ensuring effective, noticeable care.

Today, QMS Medicosmetics is available in over 600 locations around the world.

www.qmsmedicosmetics.com

Dr. Schulte’s passion for the field began when he was working as a trauma surgeon and saw first-hand the limitations of reconstructive surgery and the body’s inability to perfectly replicate lost skin. Turning to science to uncover the solution, he sought ways to re-introduce natural soluble collagens topically and enhance skin regeneration. This iconic innovation, the Classic Collagen Set, later proved to the beginnings of what would become QMS Medicosmetics.

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QMS MediCosmetics

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AMONG ENGLAND’S BEST

Carbis Bay Hotel, Spa & Estate

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Carbis Bay Hotel, Spa & Estate

Located on a near-perfect stretch of Cornwall coastline, on a property which boasts its own Blue Flag beach, the Carbis Bay Hotel is home to one of England’s best spas. The spa’s setting is only one of its many impressive features, all of which saw it nominated for England's Best Country House Hotel Spa 2016.

Before or after treatments spa guests can indulge in the breath-taking views of the surrounding scenery from the ocean-view lounge or outdoor deck. In addition, guests are invited to explore the establishment’s pristine private beach.

The C Bay Spa specifically chooses to use Voya and Aromatherapy Associates products, both internationally renowned brands with reputations for very high quality. Furthermore, the brands both embrace a natural, holistic approach to skincare, which perfectly aligns with the Spa’s philosophy towards wellness.

Luxury facilities abound at the Spa and include opulent candle-lit treatment rooms, couple’s treatment rooms, an outdoor sauna pod and outdoor heated pool, and more.

The spas impressive treatments menu includes facials, body massage, Lava Shell massage, body scrubs and wraps, signature bath rituals and plenty more. The Spa also boasts a range of exclusive special offers including mini-breaks, spa deals and retreats.

The Carbis Bay Hotel offers an ideal opportunity to extend a spa treatment to a luxury spa break. The award-winning hotel’s well-appointed luxury rooms provide a wonderful retreat and on-site facilities include a pool, sun terrace, subtropical garden, and much more waiting to be discovered.

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Event Partner

NANNIC Internationally renowned for its innovative cosmetic solutions, NANNIC has long been a leader in the skin care industry and was an Event Sponsor at the second annual World Spa Awards in Sardinia, Italy. For three generations the family-run Belgian business has driven the industry to ever greater heights, producing a range of unique products that facilitate active skin rejuvenation and long-lasting skin improvement.

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NANNIC

NANNIC recognises the effects each individual’s socio-cultural environment and emotional well-being have on their development and energy, and this finding has informed its much praised holistic approach. Its intricate knowledge of the human anatomy, particularly regarding the body’s largest organ, the skin, has allowed it to become a trendsetter in the industry. Its products feature one-of-kind cell-identical formulas which contain an optimal concentration of active components that together bring about visible skin improvement and rejuvenation.

Key to its approach, is determining and treating the cause of skin problems. This is accomplished with its specifically developed Serum-in-Cream Technologie, state-of-the-art products with “a high concentration of multi-active substances, which are delivered to the hydro-lipid membrane of the skin. The different active ingredients work synergistically whereby the result is reinforced.”

Much of NANNIC’s success is built on continuous, worldwide collaboration with some of the industry’s leading scientific minds. This is turn has led to it becoming a trailblazer in the skincare industry which has a presence in 38 countries and counting.

A company built on integrity, unshakable ethics and respect for the human body, and continuous, scientifically based co-operation worldwide, NANNIC is determined to build long-term relationships with its stakeholders, employees, developers, suppliers, importers, beauty specialists and users.

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INDULGENCE AT THE QMS SKIN SPA

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Indulgence at the QMS Skin Spa

Manchester’s first Five-Star hotel, The Lowry Hotel, recently added another feather to its cap. The QMS Skin Spa offers guests an enticing new spa experience, dedicated to rest, relaxation, rejuvenation and revitalisation. The contemporary spa is the first in the United Kingdom to boast the award-winning QMS Medicosmetics Skincare and Spa Treatment Collection – hence its appropriate name.

All treatments utilise only QMS Medicosmetics and are administered by a team of highly-trained therapists. The Spa is also the only location in Manchester which offers the full collection.

Despite only launching recently, the QMS Skin Spa is already garnering attention for all the right reasons was nominated for England’s Best Hotel Spa 2016.

The luxurious retreat is located on the first floor of the hotel and features an exclusive relaxation room, state-of-theart sauna facilities, and a dedicated mani/ pedi area, these in addition to its six spacious treatment rooms. Active guests can make use of gym, and the hair salon is open daily.

The Spa’s offering is impressive to say the least, and includes a variety of Signature Treatments, advanced anti-ageing Collagen Rejuvenation, restorative Skin Cell Renewal and skin-enhancing Pure Oxygen facials.

If the existing menu is not exciting enough, guests can create their own treatment at the interactive Customised Spa Bar. The offering is rounded out with a full selection of massage treatments and beauty services, and a colonic hydrotherapy clinic is offered five days a week.

www.thelowryhotel.com

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World's Best Medical Spa 2016

LANSERHOF TEGERNSEE Built on a rich history which stretches back over 40 years, Lanserhof Tegernsee was opened in 2014 and is renowned as the most modern centre for health in Europe. Created by award-winning architect Christoph Ingehoven and landscape architect Enzo Enea, Tegernsee is a marvel of modern design spread across 21 000 square metres of tranquil landscape. It offers world-class treatments in an idyllic setting and was voted both the World's Best Medical Spa 2016 and Germany's Best Wellness Retreat 2016.

Lanserhof Tegernsee believes in the notion that all things are connected and that everything comes full circle, and this confirms its approach to wellness, wellbeing, and hospitality.

The LANS Med Concept – Lanserhof Tegernsee’s holistic, integrated approach – is based on Modern Mayr Medicine and cutting edge medical research. Each treatment is individually designed and comprises sensitive detoxification, cleansing and de-acidification process, sports-science based performance increasing therapies and energetic treatments.

World's Best Medical Spa 2016 Germany's Best Wellness Retreat 2016

The LANS Med Basic programme forms the foundation of guest stays at Lanserhof Tegernsee, and incorporates an individual health plan developed with a consulting physician to meet guest-specific goals.

LANS Derma Therapy was developed by Lanserhof ’s highly-skilled skin therapists and leading international cosmetic laboratories. It comprises an extensive programme of innovative skin treatments which bring together the finest medical cosmetics and pioneering techniques, leaving guests with a radiant complexion and a powerful inner glow.

Accommodation and facilities at Lanserhof are among the finest in Europe. Abundant natural light pours in through expansive windows and interiors have been finished with natural products including wood, leather, and stone. All rooms have been consciously designed to offer a balanced, spacious retreat that is exclusive and comfortable.

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WORLD'S BEST ECO SPA 2016

CrassulaECO SPA at Cornelia De Luxe Resort

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CrassulaECO SPA at Cornelia De Luxe Resort

World's Best Eco Spa 2016

CrassulaECO is a unique spa concept, dedicated to offering world-class service and treatments while simultaneously doing its utmost to protect and sustain the environment.

All products used are 100% organic and non-toxic, ensuring not only guests’ peace of mind but also the continued protection of the environment.

With guest health and environmental health as its top priorities, CrassulaECO Spa was awarded World’s Best Eco Spa 2016 at the second annual World Spa Awards.

Set in the opulent Cornelia De Luxe Resort in Antalya, Turkey – one of the Belek Hotels – which boasts a private beach, luxurious accommodation including VIP Villas with direct access to the pool, and a variety of first-class facilities and amenities, CrassulaECO Spa is one the resort’s standout features.

The Spa’s seven spacious therapy rooms comprise an Ayurveda room, three massage rooms, a Shiatsu-Thai massage room, a Skin Care room, and a Body

Care room. Other facilities include saunas, a shock pool, steam rooms, and a traditional Turkish Hammam. The selection of treatments have been carefully selected for their holistic qualities and are administered by a highly-trained team of specialist therapists.

CrassulaECO Spa’s partners, La Claree Organic Cosmetics from France and Janssen Biocosmetics from Germany, offer a range of products that perfectly complements the spa’s dedication to holistic wellness and environmental sustainability. Products are certified organic and thus are free of synthetic colourants, genetically modified raw materials, synthetic perfume substances, petroleum-based ingredients, and many other harmful substances, and are safe for all skin types and conditions.

The on-site wellness shop also stocks an impressive range of health and beauty products allowing guests to take the spa experience home.

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When wellness is part of your lifestyle, e y , it’s part p of your y stayy as you y discover enriching new experiences. Whether your idea of a perfect spa centers on total relaxation, or includes abundant aesthetic treatments, creative diet and exercise, and bracing outdoor activities, World's Leading Spas has a daily selection of spa news, destinations and the latest health and beauty tips.

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World's Best Airline Lounge Spa 2016

ETIHAD SIX SENSES SPA Air travel, no matter how comfortable and luxurious, can be an exhausting affair. Long hours in a confined space can take a toll, but for those in First or Business Class on an Etihad flight to or from Abu Dhabi there’s a unique haven of calm, relaxation and rejuvenation waiting to be explored.

The Etihad Six Senses Spa offers First and Business Class passengers a tranquil escape from the sometimes manic activity of Abu Dhabi airport. Located in terminals 1 and 3, guests can indulge in first class spa treatments between flights. Premium Cabin passengers can also take advantage of the spa and enjoy 15 and 25-minute tension-releasing massages which are guaranteed to refresh and revitalise.

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Etihad Six Senses Spa

All treatments must be booked and paid for on the day, but complimentary 15-minute spa or express treatments at Style & Shave by Etihad in Abu Dhabi are available to First Class passengers and Platinum Card Holders.

World's Best Airline Lounge Spa 2016

Spas are staffed by some of the best experts in their fields, specialising in alternative medicine and offering physical and spiritual therapies to help restore balance. Each treatment, whether it be a massage, facial, or any other, is an individual journey of discovery and healing, and the destination is complete revitalisation.

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WORLD'S BEST NAIL STUDIO BRAND 2016 PEDI:MANI:CURE STUDIOS

BY BASTIEN GONZALEZ

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PEDI:MANI:CURE Studios by Bastien Gonzalez

World's Best Nail Studio Brand 2016

When it comes to the very highest echelon of podiatry, there is one man who stands out above all others: Bastien Gonzalez. From humble beginnings to the world’s stage, his PEDI:MANI:CURE Studios was award World's Best Nail Studio Brand 2016.

Bastien Gonzalez came to podiatry in a roundabout way. An avid skier from a young age, a serious injury saw him off his skis for months, during which time he had to undergo physiotherapy. Part of his rehabilitation involved meeting a podiatrist, which turned out to be a turning point in his life and led him to study podiatry for three years in London. Following his graduation, he quickly developed a unique professional approach which soon endeared him to his high-profile clientele.

Since then he has gone from one success to another and has been awarded the privileged status of “foot Virtuoso”.

Bastien’s commitment to quality is unrivalled, and he personally recruits and trains every member of his team to ensure the same high standards are met no matter which studio in the world is being visited. Available in the most luxurious spas and hotels in the world, his unique concept comprises the combination of beauty and wellbeing. It further fuses medically-designed protocols with old techniques to offer unparalleled treatments and service.

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Although the focus is on nails, treatments incorporate incredibly relaxing massage, relieving tension and soothing stress. The award-winning Bastien’s Duo, a synchronised four-hands treatment, is a concentrated massage that works specifically on the feet, legs, hands and arms, and is pinnacle of luxury offered at the PEDI:MANI:CURE Studios.

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WORLD'S BEST SPA SIGNATURE TREATMENT 2016

The Beverly Hills Hotel Located on Los Angeles’ Sunset Boulevard at the heart of Hollywood, the Beverly Hills Hotel is famous for its impeccable services and legendary guests. Surrounded by 12 acres of abundant greenery, it offers a luxurious escape from the ever-bustling city. Renowned for its absolute comfort and distinct flair, it has remained true to its original architectural vision throughout renovations, and offers the same opulence and unparalleled comfort that has endeared it to countless guests. Part of its magnificent offering is the excellent Beverly Hills Hotel Spa by La Prairie, where guests can indulge in the World’s Best Spa Signature Treatment 2016.

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The Beverly Hills Hotel

Located on the promenade level of the hotel, La Prairie is one of LA’s best Spas and has led the anti-aging revolution for the better part of the last half-century. Spread out over almost 180 square meters, the Spa features six treatment rooms including separate steam rooms and saunas for men and women. Treatments include one-of-a-kind cellular facials and unique therapeutic massages, but one particular treatment saw the Spa awarded at the World Spa Awards.

The 60-minute White Caviar Illuminating Facial is among the Spa’s finest treatments. A radiant facial, it combines elegance and efficacy, promoting even skin tone and countering discolouration. It employs Golden Caviar extracts from the Spa’s White Caviar Collection, encouraging a brighter, clearer complexion. The award-winning treatment leaves the skin hydrated and feeling firmer and smoother.

Open seven days a week from morning till night, guests can enjoy this indulgent treatment at almost any time on any day.

World's Best Spa Signature Treatment 2016

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BEST SPA IN IRELAND – WORLD SPA AWARDS 2016 Ancient wisdom meets modern expertise With its fairytale setting, the brand new Spa and Fitness Suite is an extraordinary addition to Ashford Castle. In the shape of a striking bronze conservatory, the Spa provides a sanctuary of calm and serenity inspired by the peaceful location and history of this iconic building with uninterrupted views stretching across Lough Corrib. www.ashfordcastle.com/the-spa

ASHFORD CASTLE Cong, County Mayo, Ireland www.ashfordcastle.com

A MAGNIFICENT MEDIEVAL HAMLET JUST OUTSIDE SIENA In the stunning setting of one of Italy’s most beautiful regions, amid Chianti vines, rolling fields of wheat and long lines of cypress trees, stands Castel Monastero, a tiny 11th-century medieval hamlet just 23 km from Siena.

Inside these thousand-year-old walls, Castel Monastero’s rooms, suites and villa pay homage to the harmonious rustic style of Tuscany’s ancient abodes.

The Spa at Castel Monastero is the ideal place to rediscover harmony and balance. The weight-loss and detox programmes, beauty treatments and moments of true relaxation help restore health and wellbeing.

At our two restaurants, guests can savour the elegant cuisine created by our Chef in partnership with a star of the calibre of Gordon Ramsay, accompanied by local specialities and the finest Tuscan wines.

www.castelmonastero.com • +39 0577 570570 • reservations@castelmonastero.com

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Kenya's Best Hotel Spa 2016

KAYA SPA AT TRIBE HOTEL

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Kaya Spa at Tribe Hotel

Africa is more often associated with wilderness and wildlife than tranquil spas. Kenya specifically, home to the spectacular Great Migration, is renowned for its magnificent wildlife. But, Tribe Hotel in Nairobi is shifting this perspective with its Kaya Spa, awarded Kenya’s Best Hotel Spa 2016.

chantment of the surrounding Kaya forests. A large part of the hotel’s central operating philosophy is based on the concept of unity. This extends from its inspired architecture and interiors to its approach to everyday issues and its staff ’s commitment to stellar service.

Of course this belief also includes its award-winning Spa.

Founded on the belief that the only tribe that truly matters is that of humankind, and its coexistence on earth is the only goal that counts, Tribe is a uniquely African establishment that brings together the sophistication and elegance of the contemporary world with the mysticism and en-

The Kaya Spa is spread out over almost 1000 square metres and comprises five treatment rooms, including a couple’s suite and a Rasul Chamber. Treatments are split in a number of categories including Retreat, Kaya Combinations, Refine, Restore, Mama Mio (maternity-specific

treatments), Body Bootcamp, Reflect, Phytomer, Oligomer Spa, and each comprises various options. In addition, there is also a Hair and Nail Studio as well as men’s and ladies’ Tranquility Zones.

The Spa was inspired by the sacred Mijikenda Kaya Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Stretching for 200 km along Kenya’s coast, the resource rich forest is a mystical destination often claimed to be enchanted.

The Spa itself and the treatments it offers reflect these unique traits and give Kaya a unique selling point which few others can match.

Kenya's Best Hotel Spa 2016

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SOUTH AFRICA'S BEST SAFARI SPA 2016 THANDA SAFARI

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Thanda Safari is one of South Africa’s premier luxury lodges and a multiple award winner at the World Travel Awards. So, it follows that this quality would extend to all areas of its offering, and it does. Case in point, Thanda Safari’s spa offering, which was awarded South Africa's Best Safari Spa 2016.

The Spa offering, which comprises the Thanda Spa and the Thanda Tented Camp Spa, is the perfect complement to the wilderness of Africa. After long days spent in the bush, the Spa is the ideal place to relax, unwind, and recharge. Both of the unique Spas offer Thanda’s signature treatments which combine the best western techniques with age-old Zulu holistic practices.

Thanda Safari

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The Thanda Spa was built on a bed of beautiful natural stone and rock, and is located in a private enclave with the larger Lodge. It is open to Lodge and Villa iZulu guests, and offers a range of luxury treatments that can be enjoyed in peaceful therapy rooms or in the outdoor sala space. Dermalogica skincare products are used in combination with indigenous ingredients ensuring an effective, one-of-a-kind treatment.

South Africa's Best Safari Spa 2016

Like the Camp itself, the Thanda Tented Camp Spa operated from a luxury safari tent which boasts an open-air deck and looks out over the magnificent Royal Zulu Mountains. Unique Thanda techniques have been developed to reflect the environment and immerse guests in the wildlife. Thanda’s own Spalicious range, which includes creams, oils, soaks and sugar scrubs, transports guests to a world of tranquillity and soothe and smooth the body.

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Philippines' best Wellness Retreat 2016

MANDALA SPA & RESORT VILLAS www.mandalaspa.com

A genuine Philippine treasure, Mandala Spa & Resort Villas is the only destination spa on exotic Boracay Island. Established in 2001, it is one of the island nation’s most loved wellness retreats, both among locals and foreign visitors.

A multiple award winner, it was honoured once again at the World Spa Awards where it won the prestigious title of Philippines' Best Wellness Retreat 2016.

Set on a picturesque hilltop on the Philippines’ beach capital of Boracay Island, the Spa is luxury retreat like no other. The beautifully designed signature Spa Villas dot the landscape, each featuring two massage tables, private verandas, a bathroom boasting a rain shower and a custom-made bathtub, and more. The Spa’s Prana Restaurant presents guests with a oneof-a-kind culinary experience that incorporates specially prepared gourmet spa cuisine.

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Philippines' Best Wellness Retreat 2016 Exquisite treatments abound at Mandala Spa & Resort Villas, but it is its award-winning treatments that truly put it in a class of its own. The Hilot Trilogy is inspired by Philippine heritage and incorporates indigenous Filipino healing modalities and traditional rituals known as Hilot. The treatment includes traditional vacuum cupping and namesake ancient Filipino therapeutic massage, as well as Dagdagay, a therapeutic foot massage that stimulates the feet with bamboo sticks. The three-part Shodhana Karma treatment is inspired by Ayurveda and facilitates healing and rejuvenation through detoxification of the body. Lastly, the unique Watsu treatment – which is available in the Philippines exclusively at the resort – is a water treatment that encourages a very deep state of relaxation.

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Thailand's Best Retreat 2016

CHIVA-SOM Thailand's Best Wellness Retreat 2016

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Chiva-Som

Chiva-Som invites guests to create a personal path to health and wellness, and facilitates their journeys helping them reach their final destination. The focus is on overall vitality and wellbeing and Chiva-Som offers a range of treatments and therapies that are designed to bring about inner and outer balance. Through combining ancient Eastern practices with Western diagnostic techniques, the holistic treatments tend to imbalances and imperfections in the mind, body, and soul.

The exquisite Spa boasts over 150 unique treatments which include Tai Chi, Pilates, yogic technologies, medical services and more. Each guest’s journey beings with a consultation to determine short- and longterm needs and from here an appropriate programme is developed. A fundamental part of the philosophy is the integration of mind, body, and spirit, and this flows through every aspect of a guest’s journey.

Every guest’s journey begins in the Water Therapy Suites, which comprise heat and aqua treatments.

These prepare guest’s both physically and mentally for further treatments ahead, and begin the rejuvenating and healing process. From there, the next step depends on which treatment has been chosen. In addition to its numerous treatments, Chiva-Som also boasts a range of Signature Treatments.

The Chiva-Som Signature Range uses the abundance of natural resources found in the Kingdom of Thailand and offers guests a selection of holistic, restorative, and revitalising treatments. The Signature Range comprises: the Chiva-Som Signature Massage, a classic massage; the Chiva-Som Skin Haven Facial, a restful, balancing facial; the Chiva-Som Spa Haven Body Cleansing Cocoon, which includes an Aromatic Coffee Body Polish, a choice of massage, and detoxifying treatment; the Chiva-Som Signature Deep Hand Massage, designed to release tension; and the Chiva-Som Signature Herbal Massage, a unique massage enhanced by herbal remedies.

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VIETNAM'S BEST RESORT SPA 2016 HARNN Heritage Spa at InterContinental® Danang Sun Peninsula Resort

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HARNN Heritage Spa at InterContinentalÂŽ Danang Sun Peninsula Resort

The HARNN Heritage Spa is a haven of healing and offers each and every guest a bespoke wellness experience. The Spa sets out to bring about overall health and wellness, and from the first consultation through to initial treatments and return visits, each part of guest’s journey is tailored to meet their specific needs and is designed to restore balance in the mind, body, and spirit.

Set in the magnificent Son Tra Peninsula, with the Son Tra hills as its backdrop and the refreshing Eastern Sea breeze creating a unique atmosphere, guests are invited to indulge in total wellness and relaxation. Treatments incorporate traditional naturopathic therapies derived from a variety of Asian cultures and techniques that have been handed down from one generation to the next. Utilising healing Vietnamese jade and marble, Siamese herbs and essential oils, and Eurasian and Oriental restorative rituals, each treatment is a unique experience designed to transport guests to a place where stress and tension does not exist.

Discerning guests, or those in search of a more exclusive experience, need look no further than the Spa Retreat Villa packages. Inspired by journeys along the infamous Silk Road, the retreats offer a holistic wellness journey that includes informative workshops, spa-menu cuisine, and treatments and products designed specifically to enhance the experience. Spa Villas feature a private treatment room, a 24-hour butler, a fully appointed kitchen and private organic cooking classes, and more.

The Spa also caters to corporate wellness, and understands the unique pressures and stresses faced by the contemporary business person. The HARNN Heritage Spa Corporate Wellness package includes an impressive selection of treatments that work to specifically treat these ailments, and relieve everyday stresses.

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Jamaica's Best Resort Spa 2016

Jamaica's Best Resort Spa 2016

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FieldSpa at GoldenEye

Located on the coast of Oracabessa Bay, GoldenEye began as one man’s dream house and grew into the Island Outpost’s much-loved flagship.

That man was none other than former Naval Intelligence Officer and James Bond creator, Ian Flemming – hence the name. Since being bought in 1976, the property was expanded from its original 19-acre to plot to an impressive 52-acre estate.

In addition to its many attractions, GoldenEye is also home to the exquisite FieldSpa, Jamaica’s Best Resort Spa. Set on the edge of a peaceful lagoon, the FieldSpa offers guests a true haven of tranquillity.

Everything at the Spa facilitates and encourages a more mindful and peaceful tempo, lulling guests into a state of complete relaxation. The Spa’s Pantrepant, a 2500-acre family farm, yields numerous healing flowers and aromatic herbs which are used in combination with elixirs, tonics and essential oils to enhance treatments. A Bush to Body approach is taken that promotes the “re-discovery of the beauty of nature and the simplicity of life.”

The FieldSpa also features a choice of three exclusive offers, each with its own unique benefits. The Warming Experience focuses on deep-tissue relief and includes an invigorating Warming Bush Bath in an outdoor tub, the signature Warming Pimento and Ginger Deep Tissue massage with heated Rice Bag therapy, and a reflexology session. The Cooling Experience begins with a Cooling Bush Bath and continues with a Cooling Ocean Massage with Swedish aromatherapy, which is followed by an Aloe Vera Body Wrap and OSEA Facial. The Purifying Experience starts off with a Sea Salt scrub before a Purifying Bush Bath and then a Hot Stone Massage, and is concluded with a detoxifying reflexology session.

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JAMAICA'S BEST HOTEL SPA 2016 THE OCEAN SPA AT JAMAICA INN It might be small and secluded, but the Jamaica Inn is icon in every respect. The small luxury hotel has hosted some of the world’s most famous celebrities, including the likes of Marilyn Monroe, Ian Fleming, Errol Flynn, and Katherine Hepburn. For over half a century it has been under the care of the Morrow family, and in all that time its impeccable standards and service have not suffered even a bit – if anything they continue to outdo themselves at every opportunity. The hotel’s Ocean Spa is renowned for its superb offerings and was awarded Jamaica’s Best Hotel Spa 2016.

Inspired by the vibrant Caribbean culture, the oceanfront spa is a haven of peace and tranquillity. Located in the magnificent cliffs of Cutless Bay, the Spa’s breath-taking setting sets the tone for the unforgettable experience that lays ahead.

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The Ocean Spa at Jamaica Inn

Jamaica's Best Hotel Spa 2016

The Ocean Spa features an extensive spa menu offering a range of treatments which utilise the unique indigenous vegetation, all sourced from local, organic farmers or wild-gathered by environmentally-friendly methods. Treatments are administered by a team of highly-trained professionals in one of the Spa’s exquisite openair spa rooms which look out over the resort’s own little piece of paradise. Private treatments in guest accommodation can also be arranged upon request.

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The Spa also offers a range of fitness options including circuit and personal training, private yoga or Pilates instruction, and a variety of other fitness classes.

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Saint Lucia's Best Resort Spa 2016

RED LANE SPA AT SANDALS GRANDE ST LUCIAN The Sandals Grande St Lucian enjoys an exclusive setting on its own peninsula, and boasts magnificent panoramic views. A picturesque paradise that seems too good to be true, the luxury resort is also home to the renowned Red Lane Spa, winner of Saint Lucia's Best Resort Spa 2016.

The wellness sanctuary fuses timeless European rituals with traditional Caribbean flair, offering guests a unique and unforgettable experience.

Its comprehensive menu features an extensive selection of treatments that include scrubs, massages, facials, manicures and pedicures, body wraps, and much more. Treatments incorporate local ingredients and botanical products, and will transport guests to faraway place of pure relaxation and rejuvenation.

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Red Lane Spa at Sandals Grande St Lucian

Recently, the Spa added three new, enticing treatments to its offering. The Night Blooming Jasmine Massage is a couple’s experience designed to enhance the connection between partners. The treatment is performed after hours in a location chosen by the guests, and utilises paint brushes and the gentle touch of therapists’ hands in combination with the delicate scents of the Chinese Jasmine to create a truly one-of-a-kind experience. The Neroli Jasmine Candle Massage is also a couple’s treatment, but it features the seductive aromas of Neroli and warm oil massage. The package includes a customizable massage as well takehome massage oil candle to continue the experience in a more private setting. The last of the recent additions in the Heaven on Earth Facial, an indulging treatment that combines the Red Lane Signature Flawless facial and welcoming back treatment with leg and foot massage.

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Located on the island’s famous Seven Mile Beach, Sandals Negril has a cool, laid-back vibe and uninhibited revelry that attracts pleasure seekers who like to party, chill, and party again!

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CHAMPNEYS TRING Europe's Best Day Spa 2016

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Opening in 1925, Champneys Tring is Britain’s de facto original health spa. The site of countless innovations and breakthroughs in the wellness sphere, it has kept pace with the fast-changing industry without forgetting its impressive heritage. Set in 170-acres of picturesque Hertfordshire countryside, complete with a “Downton-esque” driveway, it is a oneof-a-kind wellness retreat and took home the honour of Europe's Best Day Spa for the second year running.

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Champneys Tring’s offering is extensive to say the least. Looking at its facilities alone is an exercise in exhaustion, they include 62 treatment rooms, a hair salon, a boutique, a 25-metre swimming pool, a Thalassotherapy pool, mixed sex sauna, steam room and plunge pool, ladies laconium heat room, two fitness studios, and that’s not even the half of it! Its menu is much of the same and features everything from massages and facials to wraps and scrubs. Of course only the finest wellness products are used, including brands like Carita, Decléor, Elemis and Jessica.

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The Spa also offers a variety of specialist retreats, tailored to suit specific guest needs. These include boot camps, yoga retreats, hiking escapes, detox programmes, and many more. Similarly, the Spa’s array of expert services are there to help guests achieve results. From fitness training to rehabilitation and a number of alternative therapies, guests will always find exactly what they need.

The impressive Spa recently expanded its offering with the addition of the Relaxation Hideaway, a manicure and pedicure salon, and the Wellbeing and Detox Centre, a first for the UK.

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Set in the awe-inspiring Tyrolean mountains, A-ROSA Kitzbühel is renowned for its excellent diversity of activities, notably its superb snow-skiing. It looks out over the infamous Hahnenkamm and the Streif, and is the ideal destination for snow lovers. In addition to its excellent accommodation and wonderful facilities, it is also home to Austria’s Best Resort Spa 2016.

The SPA-ROSA covers an area of 3000 square metres, and is a wellness haven like no other. A true mountain sanctuary, the Spa offers an extensive range of treatments that soothe the body and soul. Guests are invited to enjoy the magnificent mountain scenery as trained therapists administer their bespoke treatments. These include classic massage, Ayurveda treatments, facials, and many more.

Facilities at SPA-ROSA are among the best in Europe and include Austria's only SENSAI Lounge for facial and body treatments. Also open to guests is its large pool area with both indoor and outdoor pools (which are all heated year-round), 22 treatment rooms and an oriental hammam, a Tranquility Room, and a Kérastase hair salon. A spacious fitness club with a full suite of workout equipment and cardio area, and an in-house yoga school perfectly rounds out the offering.

Guests can also reserve the St. Barth private spa suite, an exclusive treatment room that presents a world of Caribbean relaxation featuring a range of elixirs and unique treatments.

Whether guests are at A-ROSA Kitzbühel for a day, a week, or longer, no stay is complete without a visit to SPA-ROSA.

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GRAND HOTEL LIENZ Austria's Best Wellness Retreat 2016

Opened in East Tyrol in 2009, Grand Hotel Lienz is relatively new to the industry, but the level and quality of its service would have guests believe they’ve been around for decades.

Set on the border of Italy under the mighty Dolomites, it offers guests an incredible retreat in an exquisite location. The hotel’s multiple award-winning spa once again took home top honours at the World Spa Awards, and was victorious as Austria's Best Wellness Retreat 2016.

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Laid out over 2000 square metres, Grand Hotel Lienz luxury spa and wellness area is designed to bring together the very best of the industry under one roof. It revolves around guests’ well being and features an extensive selection of treatments including a variety of massage programs like the St.Barth Chill-Out, the Tibetan Singing Bowl Ceremony, the Lomi-Lomi-Nui and many more. Similarly, a variety of beauty treatments have been designed to target every area of the body.

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The hotel’s Medical Care Centre combines modern medicine with a variety of complementary medicine to achieve astonishing results.

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Dr. Lechleitner, the facility’s staff includes a cardiologist, a physiotherapist, a dermatologist, a Sports Medicine Specialist, and an Osteopath.

The spacious 250 square metre treatment area features four treatment and therapy rooms, ultrasound and ergometer facilities, and a special spine and movement coordination area.

Guests are counselled and cared for by a team of high-qualified specialists who are dedicated to helping guests reach their full potential and improve their overall wellbeing. This process includes effective exercise, nutrition, and relaxation programmes.

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England's Best Wellness Retreat 2016

THE ARRIGO PROGRAMME

The world-renowned Arrigo Programme is the unique creation of international psychotherapist, healer and mentor Fiona Arrigo, and offers guests an unprecedented level of care. The Programme facilitates deep, transformational and lasting change in women’s lives using an inside-out approach.

The Programmed is split into three unique parts. The first is Fiona’s own, exceptional intuition, compassion, and ability to heal. The second comprises her network of extraordinary therapists who specialise in a variety of treatments designed to bring about change in the body, mind, and spirit. The final part of the Programme is the excellent team behind the personal retreats who are essential to creating the safe, nurturing environment in which women can experience true release and growth.

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The Arrigo Programme

At its core, the Arrigo Programme offers women a safe space where they can take time for themselves, look inward and process their lives and emotions – which often seem to under constant assault from a variety of sources.

It is a place where they can let go and begin to reconnect with their deepest emotions, instinct, and intuition.

Initially the Programme was exclusively open to women, but recently it has embraced men as well. At its London and Somerset clinic session its offers mentoring, personal coaching and support. The service offered is similar to that of the women’s, but has been tailored specifically to tackle the issues that men face. Bespoke Men’s Programmes include psychotherapy, meditation, breath and bodywork and profound personal growth.

Central to the Arrigo Programme are its retreats, which take place in private, secure country cottage in rural Somerset. Retreats are completely bespoke, tailored to suit each individual’s particular needs, and generally continue for four days – however longer retreats are also available, as are shorter ones.

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England's Best Country House Hotel Spa 2016

THE SPA & BATH HOUSE AT THE ROYAL CRESCENT HOTEL & SPA England's Best Country House Hotel Spa 2016 Located in Bath, in what many consider to be the world’s finest crescent, the Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa is a luxurious, tranquil retreat. The hotel’s renowned Spa & Bath House, awarded England’s Best Country House Hotel Spa 2016, recently unveiled new state-of-the-art facilities that further distinguish it from contemporaries and place it in a class of its own.

The all new Himalayan Salt-Infused Sauna brings the natural healing properties of salt therapy, which includes improving skin conditions and bolstering the immune system, to all guests in a familiar, relaxing setting. Similarly, the brand new Blossom Steam Inhalation Room offers guests a calming space in which to unwind and enjoy the benefits of taking in the steam and fresh aromas of eucalyptus and menthol.

Set on an acre of lush gardens, the Spa & Bath House underwent extensive renovations, adding variety of new facilities while still maintaining its timeless charm. These improvements came in the wake of the launch of the Taittinger Spa Garden.

While the novelty of the new facilities will inevitably fade, the quality of service and professional care offered by the experienced Spa therapists never will. The highly-trained therapists are dedicated to results-driven treatments and use Bath Spa Skincare and ESPA products, carefully selected, locally produced brands.

The Spa’s Relaxation Pool is now complemented by a new Vitality Pool that features massage jets which target the back and calves and facilitate relaxation.

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With the unveiling of the new facilities, in addition to the launch of the Taittinger Spa Garden, The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa has confirmed its status as one of the UK’s leading wellness retreats.

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The Peninsula Spa at The Peninsula Paris

Located in the basement floor of the highly-acclaimed Peninsula Paris, the Peninsula Spa is a secluded haven in the heart of the City of Light.

Beautifully designed and styled, the interiors incorporate a range of influences from eastern elements and traditional touches to contemporary finishes and luxury appointments. Soothing, natural materials, including wood, granite, and marble have been used to create a calming atmosphere. The Spa features eight private treatment rooms, including two couple’s suites, two fitness rooms, a relaxation room, two Jacuzzis, and a spacious 20 metre x 5 metre indoor pool.

Drawing inspiration from eastern expertise, enhanced by contemporary western practices, the Peninsula Spa’s exclusive treatments are one-of-a-kind experiences that exceed the needs and wants of every guest. The Half-Day Spa Journey comprises an exquisite salt and oil body scrub, deep muscle massage, a bespoke, intensive facial, and a reflex zone foot massage – enough to rejuvenate and refresh any guest.

Collaborating with Australian Aromatherapy pioneer, Subtle Energies, the Spa has created an exclusive range of facial and body treatments collectively known as Sattva by Simply Peninsula. Each is uniquely tailored to treat specific areas and bring about balance and harmony.

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Peninsula Spa is also proud to offer ESPA treatments and products. The renowned brand uses only natural ingredients and is dedicated to creating highly effective products that affect long-term benefits. In line with this, ESPA experts created the exclusive Vitality Yin Yang Ritual, only available at the Peninsula Paris.

Fusing Eastern and Western influences, it brings about deep relaxation.

Similarly, Peninsula Paris offers a range of Biologique Recherche facial treatments. 35-year veterans of the industry, treatments are tailored to each individual’s needs through an in-depth analysis.

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GREECE'S BEST RESORT SPA 2016

Greece's Best Resort Spa 2016

Espace Vitalité Chenot at Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas

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Espace Vitalité Chenot at Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas

Despite its recent launch, Espace Vitalité Chenot is already quickly becoming one of Greece’s most renowned wellness retreats. Comprising four distinct departments, namely: Medical, Hydro-Biontology, Aesthetic Biontology, and Wellness, it offers an impressive range of services and treatments. The Spa’s operating philosophy is based on a holistic vision of health and wellness, that emphasises the importance of both mental and physical wellbeing.

Espace Vitalité Chenot’s multidisciplinary therapeutic approach to its treatment is known as the Chenot Method. Developed from over 40 years of experience, it sets out combat the many hostilities and stresses encountered in contemporary life through tailored, effective treatments, therapies, and products. Echoing the methods of ancient, traditional Chinese medicine, which works around energy channels and balance to establish mental, physical, and spiritual unity, the Chenot Method further employs the latest scientific advances to create complex techniques that enhance treatments.

Employing a fully integrated approach, the Spa is dedicated to bringing about vitality and robustness in all guests. A team of highly-trained therapists create bespoke treatments for all guests, ensuring that the specific needs and desires of each individual are met.

The Spa’s comprehensive menu includes cellulite treatments, double chin treatments, abdomen treatments, brighter and anti-aging facial treatments, volume reduction treatments, scalp treatments, and firming and lifting treatments.

In addition, a variety of Healthcare and Wellbeing Programmes are also available including several single day programmes, 3-day intensive health or intensive detox programmes, 4-day wellness or anti-stress programmes, 6-day body sculpture or rejuvenating facial programmes, and 7-day anti-age, health benefit, or revitalising body programmes.

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Italy's Best Wellness Retreat 2016

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Forte Village Resort

Forte Village Resort’s Thalasso & Spa encompasses an impressive range of wellness and wellbeing facilities and treatments. From the Forte Lab and the Performance Centre to the Ayurvedic Park and Thalasso Detox, every conceivable aspect of health and wellness has been considered and catered for. This offering, as well as its excellent service and consistent client satisfaction, undoubtedly aided it in its victory as Italy’s Best Wellness Retreat 2016.

Forte Village has also partnered with world-renowned laser therapy expert, Professor Pier Francesco Parra a.k.a. Dr Laser. Working from the Forte Lab Sports Medical Centre, his innovative technology has been used to treat various conditions linked to the muscles, tendons, ligaments, and spine. The highly effective treatments are well-respected around the world and have attracted many high-profile athletes including Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams.

Forte Lab is the Resort’s complete sports medical centre, and specialises in cosmetic and sports medicine. It was here that the Forte Village medical team revolutionised international thalassotherapy with its innovative methods and approach. Its treatment combines the results of several factors, including sunlight, warm temperatures, salty seawater, and marine mud to restore well being and inner harmony.

The facility features six pure seawater pools sourced hundreds just off the shore which have temperatures ranging between 25°C - 39°C and differing salt concentrations. Completing the circuit of pools greatly enhances the detoxification effect and boosts healing actions.

The Sports Medicine Centre features state-ofthe-art facilities and team of highly-trained medical professionals. It offers a selection of medical check-ups including cardiovascular exams, performance tests, osteoarticular tests, stress and anti-aging tests, and detox tests. Similarly, a range of medical beauty treatments are available including ultrasounds, oxygen and carboxy therapy, radio-frequency, microdermabrasion, bio-revitalisation, and LPG, lipomassage.

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ITALY'S BEST RESORT SPA 2016

GOCO Spa Venice at JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

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GOCO Spa Venice at JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

Italy's Best Resort Spa 2016

Located within the palatial JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa on the private island of Isola delle Rose in the Venetian Lagoon, GOCO Spa Venice offers one of the most extensive wellness experiences in the region. With breath-taking panoramic views of picturesque Venice, the Spa also features intimate gardens and superb luxury services.

Led by luxury, the expansive GOCO Spa Venice – the largest in Venice – boasts state-of-the-art health and wellness technology, and is designed to bring about a state of peace and relaxation. It offers a range of treatments and therapies, each of which customised to meet guest needs and desires, to ensure complete satisfaction.

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The Spa’s offering is built on exquisite massage therapy, and its offering includes classical, aromatherapy, oriental, hot stone, deep tissue, foot relief, couple’s treatments, and hammam. The latter provides guests with a deeply cleansing, high-intensity steam session, paired with a traditional soap wash and body scrub, and concluded with a light massage. Extensive heat and water facilities, including a vitality pool, experiential showers, a bio sauna with a salt wall, and a classical sauna, are open to guests and are ideal for renewal and fitness.

Massage therapy and other treatments can be enjoyed on the Spa’s scenic terrace on in an outdoor, openair pavilion. Private spa suites are also available and feature bespoke spa rituals and a personal thermal area, and can be reserved for singles or couples.

In addition to the excellent spa, the GOCO Spa Venice also boasts advanced beauty rooms, yoga and meditation gardens, and an impressive Fitness Centre.

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Portugal's Best Hotel Spa 2016

CONRAD SPA AT CONRAD ALGARVE Portugal's Best Hotel Spa 2016

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Conrad Spa at Conrad Algarve

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A holistic haven and one Europe’s best wellness retreats, the Conrad Algarve Spa & Health Club was awarded Portugal’s Best Hotel Spa 2016.

Its extensive offering includes a wide selection of treatments and therapies, carefully designed to help guests rekindle their inherent energy and rediscover their inner spirit.

The luxury Spa’s refreshing, contemporary approach total wellbeing sets it aside from contemporaries. Treatments and therapies subtly incorporate nature and blend traditional methods with modern techniques, yielding amazing results.

Treatments and therapies are focused specifically on guest

needs, and each program is uniquely tailored. The team of intuitive, expertly-trained therapists approach each guest with the same commitment to quality and dedication to results, employing holistic treatments that consider the body and mind as a whole.

Facilities at the Spa include a VIP couple’s spa suite, an outdoor spa option, and a full-service hair salon. In addition, the Thermal Suites feature aromatic steam, spacious saunas, an infinity pool and plunge pool, and a vitality pool with individual massage stations.

Essentially You is Conrad Spa’s collection of Signature Treatments. Uniquely developed, they rejuvenate and revitalise and include one-of-a-kind body treatments, high-performance facial techniques, and oxygen inhalation therapy. Because each package is worked out on an individual basis, they can perfectly crafted to meet time requirements and any specific needs.

The unique Spa Club is a “treatment membership program” that presents members with exclusive offers and returns exceptional value. This allows them to visit more regularly and enjoy the benefits of regular treatments. Members also have full access to all fitness and spa amenities on the day of their treatment.

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Switzerland's Best Hotel Spa 2016

PALACE WELLNESS AT BADRUTTS PALACE HOTEL

Since its inception, Badrutt’s Palace Hotel has been renowned for its emphasis on wellness. It has always strived to offer guest the best and latest spa experiences, and always exceeds expectations. Its exceptional offering caters to guests of all inclinations and desires, and is tailored to suit every season. This year it was once again awarded Switzerland’s Best Hotel Spa at the World Spa Awards.

Badrutt’s Palace Hotel has always been an industry leader, and its spa offering is no different. To stay abreast of the latest trends – and get ahead of the competition – Palace Wellness underwent substantial and painstaking refurbishment, including extensive remodelling, all led by industry veteran, Martha Wiedermann.

The result is a contemporary oasis with traditional charm and excellent facilities and amenities.

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Palace Wellness at Badrutts Palace Hotel

Palace Wellness has a simple goal, to enhance the wellbeing of guests, no matter the purpose of their visit. To accomplish this, it boasts an extensive variety of facilities and amenities suited to meet any and every need. It has spaces to relax, others to get active, communal areas, and tranquil retreats.

The Spa is intrinsically tied to its surroundings, and throughout the property little hints remind guests of the surrounding nature. The scent of pine wood fills the changing rooms, an exquisite Engadine fountain sits in the centre of the Wet Zone, and wonderfully colourful stained glass windows give a nod to the magnificent handcrafts of local artisans. The facilities at the spa match the outstanding workmanship of the mentioned amenities and include a 25-metre indoor infinity pool, a whirlpool, and an outdoor pool, as well as saunas, an ice room and mist room, massage and rain showers, and more.

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Turkey's Best Hotel Spa 2016 www.kempinski.com

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Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul Spa managed by Sanitas

Set on the European shores of the Bosphorous, between the Besiktas and Ortakoy districts, Çırağan Palace Kempinski is a distinguished luxury getaway. The only Ottoman Imperial Palace and Hotel in the region, the hotel features over 300 rooms, a selection of bars and restaurants, and impressive business facilities. In addition, it is also home to the award-winning, Sanitas-managed Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul Spa. An oasis of tranquillity, the Spa offers guests a peaceful retreat where nothing but rest, relaxation, and rejuvenation matters. Its traditional Turkish hammam is just one of many highlights which include a fully-equipped fitness centre, a whirlpool, and indoor swimming pool, sauna and steam rooms, massage rooms and a cosmetic room. In addition, it also boasts a muchloved, heated outdoor infinity pool which is open throughout the year.

The Spa’s extensive menu includes all variety of treatments. Classical massages comprise the Sanitas Signature Massage – a guest favourite – reflexology, relaxation, and cellulite options.

Asian massage therapies abound and include abhyanga, shiroabhyanga, shirodhara, synchronic Bali, and stone massages among others.

A number of beauty treatment are available to guests, and each is carefully customised for the individual, taking into account skin type and personal preferences. Options include a classic skin-care programme, golden face care, seaweed detoxifying body wrap, and a selection of St. Barth treatments.

All treatments can be enjoyed at the spa, in guest rooms, or in private booths set in the hotel’s pristine gardens.

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Indian Ocean's Best Spa Destination 2016

Indian Ocean's Best Spa Destination 2016

MALDIVES Maldives: endless stretches of white sand, crystal clear waters as far as the eye can see, and perfect weather just about every day. Once a haven of sorts for lost travellers, the island nation still welcomes countless travellers to its shores each year, but their intentions are far more deliberate. A highlight of the Indian Ocean in many respects, Maldives was again awarded the region’s Best Spa Destination at the second annual World Spa Awards.

Maldives’ setting alone is enough to invoke feelings of connection to nature, and as time has passed it has become a renowned wellness retreat.

Home to a selection of exquisite, luxury resorts, it is the ideal destination for the discerning traveller in search of a restful escape. Each resort and hotel features a lavish spa and offers its own take on wellness and wellbeing, and some even specialise in the art. In many ways the tropical nation is also the home of indulgence, with the many pampering experiences offered by the many spas.

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Although the majority of the resorts and hotels have international heritage, their connection to the Maldives remains strong.

Nowhere is this more evident than in the spa treatments which incorporate traditional healing techniques and utilise local ingredients and remedies. Of course every conceivable international treatment is also available, and visitors will not struggle to find ayurvedic, weight-loss, fitness, detox and holistic therapies offered at any of the many wellness options.

In addition to the excellent spa offerings, which focus primarily on rest, relaxation, and rejuvenation, there are also various other wellness and fitness experiences available like yoga, Pilates, personal training, meditation and more. This is all supplemented by delicious, healthy cuisine, and a generally restful pace of life.

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Maldives's Best Wellness Retreat 2016

COCOA ISLAND

BY COMO Maldives's Best Wellness Retreat 2016

Internationally renowned, COMO is synonymous with luxury and style, and Cocoa Island in the Maldives is no exception. The private island resort features 33 suites which sit directly over the beautiful turquoise waters of the lagoon and offer guests direct access to the exquisite house reef. As impressive is the excellent COMO Shambhala Retreat, a holistic wellness retreat like no other.

Awarded Maldives’s Best Wellness Retreat 2016, COMO Shambhala Retreat has a unique, calming atmosphere and offers guests an array of holistic, Asian-inspired treatments. The facilities include a stunning open-air pavilion for yoga, four treatment rooms, male and female steam rooms, and an expansive hydrotherapy pool.

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Between its excellent massage therapy, body care, and facial care offerings, the COMO Shambhala Retreat has something for every need. The Spa’s approach to wellness is dedicated to returning balance and equilibrium to the mind and body. The holistic treatments finely tune the body and mind, to gradually remove imbalances and restore harmony.

The Spa also offers a series of Wellness Paths, groups of treatments which focus on specific guest needs. The comprise the Rejuvenation Path, the Relaxation Path, and the Restoration Path, and each is personalised to the individual and combines a number of complementary treatments.

Leading an active life is becoming increasingly popular in all circles, and Cocoa Island is well prepared for guests seeking to improve or maintain fitness, or simply just get moving. The well-equipped gym features a complete set of cardio machines and free weights, and also hosts daily complimentary yoga classes and personal training.

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Maldives's Best Resort Spa 2016

THE SPA BY THALGO AT THE SUN SIYAM IRU FUSHI

Set on 52-acres of pristine Maldivian land, the Sun Siyam Iru Fushi is surrounded by warm, perfectly blue waters and powdery white sands.

Its 221 beach and over waters provide exquisite accommodation, and are appointed with the finest furnishings and luxury amenities. Similarly, the Spa by Thalgo offers guests an exotic escape that specialises in unforgettable experiences.

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The Spa by Thalgo at The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi

Intrinsically tied to the surrounding nature, the Spa

by Thalgo embraces its wonderful surroundings – a virtual organic sanctuary – and draws on them to inspire treatments. Specialising in Ayurveda, which draws its power from the sea and the earth, the Spa complements the ancient wellness method with contemporary Eastern and Western practices. Led by the resident Ayurvedic Doctor, guests’ wellness journeys are fully personalised, and the results remain with them long after they’ve left the resort.

A range of Signature Journeys allow guests the freedom to set their pace as they partake in the rituals of relaxation, of discovery, holistic renewal, or simply island-inspired indulgence.

The Spa’s facilities include 20 treatment rooms, Hydrotherapy pools, steam rooms and saunas. All of which have been designed in a harmonious fashion and subtle details draw guests back to nature. Exclusive relaxation areas, designed as natural sanctuaries, offer guests a space to unwind and let go.

An expert yogi is also available to all guests, and is dedicated to guiding guests on an experiential journey of self-discovery, inner peace, and physical and mental strength. Private sessions are offered, and can be customised to according skill levels and goals.

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Argentina's Best Hotel Spa 2016

Argentina's Best Hotel Spa 2016

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Faene Spa at Faene Hotel Buenos Aires

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Faene Hotel Buenos Aires’ Faene Spa is at tranquil retreat that offers guests a variety of holistic, soothing therapies and treatments that revitalise and rejuvenate the spirit, body, and mind. The Spa effectively combines ancient healing traditions from around the world to restore balance and improve overall wellbeing.

Often considered the heart of the hotel, the Faene Spa is a sanctuary of spiritual and physical meditation and learning.

The well-equipped, spacious Spa boasts stateof-the-art technology and is split into three sections, the Hammam and Private Baths, the Beauty Lounge, and the Body in Action area.

The Hammam and Private Baths can be enjoyed alone or as a couple, and treatments comprise the Sea Breeze Bath, the Fruit & Flower Bath, and the Lover’s Bath. Each uses a unique blend

of essential oils and mineral salts to lull the mind and body into a state of complete relaxation. The Lover’s Bath includes a sensual soak in the Jacuzzi as well as a massage for two, and guests also enjoy full use of the hammam, sauna and relaxation room.

For excellent grooming and beauty services, guests can do no better than the Beauty Lounge.

From haircuts, colourings, and trims, to facials, pedicures and manicures, and waxing, all beauty needs are effortlessly taken care of.

The Body In Action area features a range of activities that include daily yoga sessions and private classes, free twin-heart meditation, eco-walks and bicycle rides, and invigorating tango lessons.

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Brazil's Best Wellness Retreat 2016

KUROTEL LONGEVITY MEDICAL CENTER AND SPA

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Brazil's Best Wellness Retreat 2016

Kurotel – Longevity Medical Center and Spa is the brainchild of Neusa Silveria and Luís Carlos Silveira, who dreamt up the concept while at university. Their combined vision was one of a world in which diseases could be prevented, stress could be effectively managed, and maintaining a healthy weight and lifestyle would be achieved. In 1982 their concept was brought to life with Kurotel, which combines the facilities of a medical centre with the luxury and comfort of a prestigious hotel, and includes a fully-equipped fitness centre.

Central to their philosophy is encouraging overall health and wellness, and using a beauty from the inside out approach. Similarly, they set out to awaken guests to the value of good health and the life-changing experiences it could bring to them.

Kurotel Longevity Medical Center and Spa

Kurotel is a one-stop place to address a number of issues, and since its inception has gained international renown for its effective treatments. The Spa offers an impressive range of tailored wellness programs which combine the latest scientific knowledge with state-of-the-art technology. Programs are focused not only on results, but improving overall health and wellbeing as well. Programs available include weight loss, stress management, smoking cessation, post-cancer, brain wellness, and several others.

Focusing on results and offering high-tech, scientifically backed treatments, can make it easy to dismiss the importance of the human connection between patient and doctor, but this has not been lost at Kurotel. Throughout its many improvements and innovations over the years, one aspect that has always remained the same is the highly personal relationships formed between the doctors and therapists and their patients. By forming intimate bonds, doctors and therapists can more easily and efficiently identify problem areas and issues, in some cases even before they’ve surfaced.

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Nestled amid lush tropical vegetation and shaded by graceful palms. Encircled by stretches of powdery sandy beach and a vast crystal clear lagoon, a truly breathtaking island with plenty of secluded sandbanks where paradise seekers escaping from the pressures of daily modern life can forget the outside world and let go of all inhibitions.

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Middle East's Best Spa Destination 2016

DUBAI

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A contemporary, man-made desert oasis, Dubai is where the world’s elite comes to do business, play, and relax.

The opulent setting, nestled between the mystical desert and the turquoise waters of the ocean, lends itself to splendour and indulgence. Accordingly, the marvellous metropolis is home to countless spas of innumerable variety – the perfect destinations for visitors to spoil themselves.

Some of the world’s most impressive and luxurious spas are found in Dubai.

At the Dubai International Financial Centre guests can explore the 328 square metres of relaxation areas, treatment suites, showers, and whirlpools that make up the renowned Spa Cordon. Slightly more removed from the city’s bustling centre, the Lime Spa at the Desert Palm Retreat offers guests an excellent menu of services in an exquisite location. The magnificent Talise Ottoman Spa at the Jumeirah Zabeel Saray hotel features an authentic Turkish hammam that will have guests convinced they’ve been transported to the heart of the European nation.

The H2O Male Spa, a men’s only establishment, is located in the famed Jumeirah Emirates Tower and offers men a selection of treatments including massage, facials, and specialised packages.

Complementing the excellent health and wellness establishments, are their incredible signature experiences. These range from the ordinary treatments like Turkish Hammams and day spas, to out-of-this-world experiences including 24-carat gold facials and dedicated kids nail salons. Ayurvedic spas are also very popular, and visitors can enjoy the benefits of the ancient Indian method at a variety of locations.

As is the case with Dubai as a whole, new spas and wellness retreats are opening almost daily with many more to come.

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WORLD'S BEST PRIVATE ISLAND SPA 2016 ANANTARA SPA AT BANANA ISLAND RESORT DOHA World's Best Private Island Spa 2016 Qatar's Best Hotel Spa 2016

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Anantara Spa at Banana Island Resort Doha

Set on an exquisite 13-hectare island that boasts picturesque views and features it's own marina and reefs, the Banana Island Resort Doha is a sparkling gem in the paradise that is Qatar. The idyllic island is reached via a luxury catamaran or private helicopter, and offers guests a tranquil escape from the rush and racket of the bustling city. The Resort’s renowned Anantara Spa is one of its defining features, and was awarded both World's Best Private Island Spa and Qatar's Best Hotel Spa at the World Spa Awards 2016.

The Spa’s luxurious suites are perched above perfect turquoise waters, and relaxation sets in the moment guests set foot in them. Boasting an extensive menu, treatments incorporate Doha’s ancient tribal roots and rich souk heritage to create a one-of-a-kind experience. The Spa’s atmosphere is one of peace and calm, and is matched by the highly professional team of therapists and treatment specialists.

Facilities at the Spa comprise four single treatment suites, each with a private steam room; two couple’s suites as well as two double Thai massages suites; a private facial, pedicure, and manicure room; a full complement of wet facilities including Moroccan and Turkish Hammams, an indoor pool, an ice well, sauna, Jacuzzi, and steam room; and lastly a unisex hairdressing salon.

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Dynamic therapies developed from contemporary Western techniques, deep-tissue massages inspired by the Bedouin desert culture, replenishing scrubs and wraps, and enhancing facials, are just some of the many treatments. The Spa also boasts an exclusive menu of Signature Experiences namely the Anantara Signature Massage, the Oriental Turkish Bath Ceremony, the Royal Moroccan Bath Ceremony, the In-villa Slumber Guru Experience, and the BIOTEC Super Anti-ageing Skin Therapy – each addressing specific target areas, and each as indulgent as the next.

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ABU DHABI'S BEST HOTEL SPA 2016 EMIRATES PALACE SPA Abu Dhabi's Best Hotel Spa 2016

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Emirates Palace Spa

The Emirates Palace is the quintessential Arabian fantasy brought to life, in five-star luxury. Set in the heart of Abu Dhabi, the magnificent hotel boasts a pristine 1.3km beach, beautifully landscaped pool, and a private marina which looks out over a tranquil natural bay. One of Abu Dhabi’s most inspiring hotels, it is home to the superb Emirates Palace Spa, the city’s Best Hotel Spa 2016.

The 1500 square metre Emirates Palace Spa is a true haven of peace and serenity.

Dedicated to time-honoured natural health beliefs, the Spa invites guests to embark on a journey of revitalisation. The well-appointed Moroccan Hammam features two Jacuzzis, two steam rooms, heated marble and an ice cave, and treatments are all customised to suit individual needs.

One of the Spa’s many unique offerings is its Gold treatments. Comprising four exquisite options, each incorporates 24-carat gold products to enhance packages and bring out inner radiance. At 30-minutes, the 24 Carat Gold Neck is the shortest treatment, but no less indulgent that the longer options. A Day of Gold spans five and a half hours of pure indulgence and includes a Signature Palace Massage, a Hammam treatment, a light lunch, and a 24 Carat Gold Radiance Facial.

Just For Men is an excellent package designed to meet the specific needs and time constraints of men. Combining a 60-minute deep-pressure massage with an express Gentlemen’s Tonic facial, and topped off with a cut and style or quick shave, the two-hour will leave guests refreshed and rejuvenated.

The Emirates Palace Spa is also home to one of Bastien Gonzalez highly acclaimed PEDI:MANI:CURE STUDIOs. Offering a selection of his unique treatments for hands, feet, and nails, guests can experience first-hand the genius that made Gonzalez an international sensation in the beauty industry.

Two fitness centres, one in each wing of the Emirates Palace, are open to all guests.

Each features a full range of Technogym workout apparatus as well as Body Composition Analysis and VibroGym stations. There is also a team of qualified instructors always ready to assist guests and help them meet their fitness and wellness goals.

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WORLD'S BEST FEMALE SPA 2016 Al Faisaliah Spa by ESPA at Al Faisaliah Hotel Riyadh World's Best Female Spa 2016 Saudi Arabia's Best Hotel Spa 2016

Al Faisaliah Hotel Riyadh’s exclusive ladies-only retreat, Al Faisaliah Spa by ESPA, was the recipient of two prestigious awards at the World Spa Awards. Namely; Saudi Arabia's Best Hotel Spa 2016 and World's Best Female Spa 2016. The only ESPA Spa in the country, it presents a luxury escape like nowhere else in the region.

The Spa’s wonderfully designed interior features rich textures, gleaming crystals, and calming waterfalls, which all help to create an atmosphere of complete calm.

Spa facilities include lively lounges and serene relaxation areas, as well as an authentic Hammam and private spa suites and massage treatment rooms.

An impressive range of Signature treatments has been carefully put together to help guests embark on a path of rejuvenation and revitalisation. Each combines the best of international expertise with a selection of ancient Eastern philosophies, and utilises the finest natural, organic ingredients. Administered by professionally qualified treatment therapists, guest will experience a wellness journey like no other.

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Al Faisaliah Spa by ESPA at Al Faisaliah Hotel Riyadh

Membership at Al Faisaliah Spa by ESPA offers a range of new benefits including exclusive access to exceptional experiences, astonishing results-driven treatments, and superb, personalised service. Members also have full access to all four levels of the Spa, as well as to the swimming pool, hydrotherapy whirlpool and the gym and fitness studios. Membership options comprise Gold, Diamond, and Platinum, each with an increasing amount of privileges.

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Arizona's Best Wellness Retreat 2016

Mii amo Arizona's Best Wellness Retreat 2016

Set against the dramatic red rocks and bright green trees of Sedona, Arizona, Mii amo invites guests to embark on a one-of-a-kind Journey™of renewal and discovery. Inspired by the wisdom and timeless traditions of the Native American people, the spa retreat is a holistic haven created to help guests find and restore balance and harmony.

Each Mii amo Journey™ experience is completely personalised, and outcomes are based on specific guest intentions, desires, and needs.

Profoundly personal and life-changing, yet holistic and deeply educational, each journey proceeds down a path towards personal wellness and wellbeing. Each individual’s Journey™ is different and its length and particulars are determined by length of stay, intentions, and more. A Journey™ can be selected from a list of predefined packages or guests can create their own customised experience. Mii amo’s Journey™packages comprise De-Stress Mind, Body & Spirit; Healthy Body in Balance; Spiritual Exploration; Transformational Wisdom; Soulful Essence.

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A spa concept like no other, all-inclusive packages comprise 3-day, 4-day, and 7-day options and include: exquisite accommodations, all meals, two spa services every day, use of all spa facilities including scheduled classes and activities, as well as access to indoor and outdoor swimming pools, steam room, sauna, whirlpool, and men's and women's lounges. All-inclusive guests also receive an exclusive Mii amo robe, tote bag, and sports water bottle.

In addition to the excellent Journey™ packages, Mii amo also offers a selection of exclusive services and treatments. They incorporate natural healing methods with a bespoke, holistic approach, and yield amazing results.

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California's Best Wellness Retreat 2016

GOLDEN DOOR California's Best Wellness Retreat 2016 The Golden Door’s approach to wellness is based on the Japanese Enso, a symbol that represents an individual’s commitment to themselves, the acceptance of their own imperfections, and the path they create for themselves that leads toward strength and enlightenment. Based out of a secluded location in San Marcos, California, all wellness programs take place over seven days and incorporate a variety of treatments and experiences.

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A selection of treatments are available under five main categories: Massage, Skin Care, Body Care, Hair Care, Hands & Feet. The enticing massage options comprise Aromatherapy Bliss, Awakening Potential Massage, Craniosacral Therapy, Deep Tissue Massage, EsalenÂŽ Massage, Flower Shower Anti-Aging Massage, and Good Vibrations Massage.

Similarly, the other treatment categories also each offer a range of therapies.

and fruit which are used to nourish the body and soul. In addition, the property features over 600-acres of nature ready to be explored. The area includes mountains, boulders, and a mystical bamboo forest.

A central part of Golden Door’s approach is balancing the mind and body. As such, it offers meditation sessions to help guests train the mind and raise their consciousness.

The Japanese influence is evident throughout the retreat. The premises feature a variety of gardens including traditional rock gardens, Roji (simple gardens for enjoying tea with others), kaiyu-shiki-teien (walkable gardens created to showcase the grounds), and tsubo-niwa (a classic courtyard).

The extensive gardens also yield fresh vegetables

The fitness centre comprises a 185 square metre gym which boasts an array of equipment, two swimming pools, and a Watsu water therapy pool.

There is also an impressive Pilates Studio, a group spinning room, and a tennis court. Discerning guests can also take advantage of the hilltop retreat for private fitness sessions.

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Florida's Best Hotel Spa 2016

TIERRA SANTA SPA AT FAENA HOTEL MIAMI BEACH

Florida's Best Hotel Spa 2016

Tierra Santa Spa is Miami’s first South American-inspired spa and was awarded Florida's Best Hotel Spa 2016. Set on the beautiful Floridian coast, it is a haven of wellness built on traditional healing techniques and indigenous ingredients which are combined to bring about spiritual enlightenment and restore vitality to the mind and body.

The Spa’s diverse offering includes a variety of treatments that soothe, heal and rejuvenate the body and mind.

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Highly trained estheticians administered individually tailored treatments that make use of the latest technology including enzyme makes and natural purifiers. Treatments aid deep cleansing and restore the skin’s natural vibrancy.

Massages and body work treatments incorporate unique natural ingredients like fragrant babassu palm tree butter, virgin coconut oil and Tierra Santa Sacred Oils. These are used to enhance treatments and bring about specific results. The well-appointed wet spa features a hammam, hydrotherapy, herbal steam room, sauna, ice parlor and tepidarium.

In addition to the more traditional treatments, Tierra Santa Spa also offers a selection of unique healing treatment. These incorporate special ingredients like healing clays from the Amazon, and nourishing plant-based body oils ethically sourced from the tropical forests of South America, and treatments include invigorating botanical scrubs and indulgent hammam bathing rituals.

A guest favourite at the Spa is the Rossano Ferreti Salon. Renowned masters of cut and colour, Rossano Ferretti Salon stylists offer services based on Ferretti’s famous signature approach known as “The Method”. Developed with the help of his sister, it focuses on the natural fall of the hair and revolutionised haircutting. Its principles allow trained designers to accentuate each client’s unique beauty by customising the cut and style according to their individual hair.

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Oceania's Best Day Spa 2016

GAIA RETREAT & SPA Oceania's Best Day Spa 2016 Located in the region known as the healing heartland of Australia, the Gaia Retreat & Spa is set on a scenic 25-acre property in the exquisite Bundjalung Country hinterland of Byron Bay. Sustainably designed, Gaia is perched on the highest point in the Byron Shire and offers breath-taking views. The Spa’s very name means spirit of Mother Earth, and not long after arrival guests will experience the Spa’s profound connection to nature.

At Gaia, it’s all about the individual and their particular intention. Whether it’s to de-stress, lose weight, detoxify, get fit, or any other wellness goal, it can be accomplished at Gaia.

Boasting 14 treatment rooms and almost 40 exceptional healers and therapists, treatments draw on holistic wisdom and are designed to restore vitality in both men and women.

The renowned Day Spa offers a selection of one-on-one experiences. Guests can practice Gaia Retreat & Spa was conceived as a place yoga with a personal yogi and gain a new underwhere guests could come to “refocus, rebalance standing of their body’s as well as improve their and truly restore.” Its offers guest totally unique, spiritual state. Personal, guided meditation is individually tailored wellness journeys that are also available and will assist guests in stilling completely adaptable to meet guest needs. At Gaia, their minds, focusing and tuning into inspiraguests are encouraged to explore and actualise tion. The Eastern arts of Tai Chi and Qi Gong their desires within a safe, nurturing environment. are offered, and help guests align breathing, Expert staff are always available to help guide movement and awareness. Led art classes are guests on their journeys, and provide them with another great option, and can help guests redisthe tools needed to make progress. cover or reignite their creative side, and often yields meditative and therapeutic results.

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Australia's Best Wellness Retreat 2016

GWINGANNA LIFESTYLE RETREAT Australia's Best Wellness Retreat 2016

An ecotourism certified destination, Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat is dedicated to improving the wellness and wellbeing of both its guests and the environment at large. Hidden in the Tallebudgera Valley, set on plateau of over 200 hectares, the Retreat boasts magnificent ocean and valley views and was aptly name Gwinganna (lookout) by the local indigenous people.

Thanks to its protected position, much of the region has been spared from harsh environmental conditions and as such it still retains strong ties to its ancient past.

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Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat

Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat was created to give guests a space to soothe their spirits and embrace a healthier way of living. Crucially, it also strives to teach guests how to take this new perspective back into their everyday lives. This is partly done through the Retreat’s holistic approach, where a stay combines organic living, spa, movement and relaxation with delicious organic cuisine and vital wellness seminars in a dedicated low tech environment. A team of experienced wellness professionals also assist and guide guests whenever necessary, but leave enough room for them to explore and discover on their own.

The Retreat’s impressive offering is the most diverse in Australia. Packages and programs include two-, five- and seven-day stays, as well as several specialty options. There is enough variety within the offering that guests can visit multiple times without ever having the same experience. More recently, some guests have begun combing packages to enhance their Gwinganna experience.

Internationally renowned for its innovative approach and impressive results, Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat was awarded Australia's Best Wellness Retreat 2016.

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French Polynesia's Best Resort Spa 2016

VARUA POLYNESIAN SPA AT THE BRANDO

French Polynesia's Best Resort Spa 2016

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Varua Polynesian Spa at The Brando

Surrounded by sparkling azure waters in all directions, with clear blue skies and above and pristine white beaches stretching along every coast, Tetiaroa is a veritable paradise. Which makes The Brando, a luxury resorts set on one its small islands, a paradise within a paradise. Continuing along the same lines, Varua Polynesian Spa is then yet another paradise within the other two.

The Spa is a tranquil retreat perched on a peaceful pond in the heart of the exquisite atoll of Tetiaroa.

Long before the Spa was even conceived, the Royal family used to visit the same place to relax and enjoy some beauty rituals in the majestic setting.

So it comes as no surprise that the word Varua means “the Soul�.

Hidden among the abundant indigenous vegetation, the Spa is in complete harmony with its lush surroundings. Its unique design ensures the preservation of the plant life, water and wood, in its immediate vicinity and measures have been taken to encourage sustainability. Spa suites boast incredible views of the incredible surrounding scenery and encourage reconnection with nature and all of its beauty. The impressive Fare Manu sits up high in the trees, and provides guest with a unique experience. There are also quiet spaces for rest, relaxation, and contemplation, including a steam bath, a serene waterfall, and the Fare Mana, a special area designated for gentle energies.

The Spa offers a selection of effective, holistic treatments inspired by ancient Polynesian techniques combined with the latest international methods.

A genuine Polynesian sanctuary, Varua Te Ora is in perfect harmony with its surroundings and has a one-of-kind energy and atmosphere about it.

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