inSPArations - April 2024

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Alatia SPA

BIBLOS RESORT ALAÇATI- Çeşme - TURKEY

Aegean freshness, nature, history and sapphire waters inspire serenity and skin renewal at Alatia Spa – with silky touches.

You are invited to unwind in the healing energy of ALATIA. Soothe your senses and surround yourself with peace and tranquility. Enjoy the Aegean’s refreshing energy, rich history and sapphire waters.

Experience a serene soul and renewed skin at Alatia Spa, covering 2400 sqm.

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Lava Spa & Wellness Center

Magma Resort Santorini - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt - Santorini - GREECE

Offering an Oasis of Relaxation and Rejuvenation, Lava Spa & Wellness Center at Magma Resort Santorini, part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, ensures a total revival of the senses with signature Spa Treatments and Therapies, designed for guests’ individual preferences and personal needs.

Earthy experience, volcanic rituals, romance expressed from spiritual innerness, focusing on a natural approach, identifying the uniqueness of the destination via a signature concept reflecting to a global brand, on a high end yet sustainable and minimal environment.

Rebalance your inner peace with a holistic wellness experience drawing inspiration from the serene beauty of the Aegean Sea and the fertile volcanic soil of Santorini. Be part of the daily Yoga Ritual as the sun rises and the Aegean Sea’s enticing waters rouse your senses.

AWAY Spa at W Algarve

W Algarve Hotel & Residences - Albufeira - PORTUGAL

At W Algarve’s AWAY Spa, the use of water in different treatments is as old as time.

Ancient civilizations used bathing rituals and sweat lodges as a form of healing. Water & Heat are an extremely important part of the Spa experience as they have major benefits such as pain relief, sleep improvement, better cardiovascular health and stress reduction.

Enjoy the amazing Wet Lounge either during your stay or before your spa treatment. Sauna, Steam Room, Ice Crunch, Sensorial Shower, Fire Tub and Ice Tub are some of the treatments that you will find at this luxurious wellness spa. Website Email

Spawellplus Wellness Barceló Tenerife

Barcelo Tenerife & Barceló Tenerife Royal Level - Santa Cruz de Tenerife - SPAIN

The Barceló Tenerife Spa center designed and managed by SPAWELLPLUS is located within the luxurious Barceló Royal Level hotel complex in San Miguel, on the Canary Island of Tenerife. It is a spectacular Wellness area where you can relax physically and mentally.

Aesthetic experts offer a wide variety of beauty treatments, physiotherapeutic care and massages, based on the therapeutic qualities of various natural products of the volcanic island and the most innovative techniques.

Ultimately, it is about a Wellness area where you can enjoy absolute well-being thanks to its wide variety of health and beauty treatments and relaxing massage sessions.

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Preidlhof Luxury Dolce Vita Resort

Naturns - ITALY

Preidlhof in Naturns, South Tyrol, offers exceptional wellness programmes with the hospitality, accommodation and services of a five star hotel. Every vacation at this adults-only, award-winning spa is an opportunity to regenerate and to heal. Visit Preidlhof for a journey of self-discovery.

True health and happiness resides in finding the right balance between ‘hedonistic’ and ‘eudemonic’ wellbeing - as wholly defined by Aristotle. This hedonic-eudemonic balance - where pure pleasure meets a deeper sense of self, purpose and meaning - flows seamlessly through your entire Preidlhof experience: from the stunning location to the luxurious accommodation and fabulous cuisine; from the spa, through to the treatments, programmes and classes.

Preidlhof upholds an ancient healing traditions while pioneering new standards in transformational wellness and integrated health.

Rejuvenate in over 5000 square metres of wellness space, ten pools, a six-floor Sauna Tower, Mediterranean gardens, and 33,000 hectares of Texel Group Nature Park on their doorstep.

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Almablu Wellness & Spa

Almar Jesolo Resort & Spa - Venice - ITALY

Almablu Spa is the Soul of Wellness, where time stops to help rediscover self-beauty. In their philosophy, which considers Time and Space as limitless dimensions, the holistic paths proposed design a unique experience through spaces, colors, scents, flavors and feelings.

The goal of Almablu tailor-made Programs, Rituals, Energy Massages and Treatments, created exclusively for the Spa through ancient methods that blend together the East and the West, is to eliminate physical and mental stress, offering true moments of well-being that go beyond a momentary indulgence.

The renowned Almablu energy massages act on the body’s energy meridians and on precise points used in acupuncture, which aims to restore personal balance and harmony by focusing primarily on treating the cause rather than the symptom. The unique Sleep-improving energy massages are dedicated to all those who need to improve the quality of their sleep or are unable to sleep.

Providing a unique seafront location on Lido di Jesolo, Almablu is an escape into a world of sensations to awaken the senses and reach the soul’s hidden depths through the body thanks to amazing appointed facilities and the exclusive Almablu skincare line.

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eforea spa & health club at Hilton Lake Como

Hilton Lake Como - Como - ITALY

An oasis of wellbeing by the lake, the eforea spa & health club at Hilton Lake Como offers a range of restorative beauty treatments and therapies alongside a relaxation area with hydrotherapy pool and whirlpool stations, massaging hot-and-cold waterfalls, a sauna, Turkish bath, experience showers and more.

Discover the selection of body treatments and facials to take you on a sensory journey unlike any you have ever experienced. The spa suggests to try their signature Lake Como Silk Journey, soft stretches of the body with silk fabrics made in Como, followed by a deep tissue massage.

Guests can make the most of all wellness facilities as 90-minute access is included with all 50-minute treatments, while those wanting to boost their fitness can visit the neighbouring health club, equipped with the latest TechnoGym equipment for muscle and cardiovascular training.

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Carisma Spa & Wellness International Ltd.

Swieqi - MALTA

Carisma Spa & Wellness has provided beauty and wellness treatments to guests from all around the world, since 1990. Initially starting in Turkey, and in 2010, entering Malta, the Carisma Brand has operated in over 50 five-star hotels.

Carisma prides itself on offering a holistic range of services, unique Hammam treatment experiences and continuously investing in training of its ever growing team. Pioneering cutting edge innovations in its line of massages, facials, and beauty treatments, ensuring in reaching the greatest results.

These values have allowed Carisma to provide the best Spa days for its visitors, to be recognized by the prestigious World Luxury Spa awards for three consecutive years and to retain a 99% customer satisfaction rate for over 30 years.

Guerlain Spa Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam

Guerlain Spa Amsterdam is located in the luxurious Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam and is a sanctuary for both hotel guests and locals. Guests experience the ‘World of Guerlain’ from the moment they step into the calming surroundings of the spa. The very essence of the Guerlain experience is to transform your beauty treatment into an event created for you and you alone.

The spa offers a wide variety of treatments to balance and revitalize body, mind and spirit. Be pampered by the experienced therapists with signature Guerlain treatments or the ‘Fusion Experience’ treatment created exclusively for Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam. This unique body massage, using hot oil and water ice bubbles, recreates the fusion between earth and water so present in Amsterdam.

The three treatment rooms, relaxation room, indoor swimming pool, steam room, sauna and the private access to the courtyard make the perfect backdrop for a day of relaxation in style.

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MAYRLIFE Medical Health Resort

Altaussee - AUSTRIA

MAYRLIFE Medical Health Resort Altaussee is a lifelong companion for its guests. Their holistic concept is based on the methods of F.X. Mayr, supplemented through complementary and conventional medical methods. Their goal is to ensure a high potential of long term quality of life, overall well-being and long-lasting youthfulness.

MAYRLIFE Medical Health Resort Altaussee is situated right on the banks of picturesque Lake Altaussee. The sixty rooms offer spectacular views over the surrounding mountains and lake. The medical services provide the guests with more than 1500 m² of modern infrastructure and in the restaurant healthy delicacies are served by their excellent chef.

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Shiseido Spa at Stejarii Country Club

Bucharest - ROMANIA

Shiseido Spa at Stejarii Country Club is the first international Spa in Romania. The Spa welcomes you with therapy suites, energy pool, chill relax spaces, hammam, sauna and steam rooms, beauty salon and a wellness studio.

The exclusive Spa menu of Shiseido and additional treatments, along with the lifestyle facilities, promises to uplift low spirits and replenish needy souls. Website Email

THAIco SPA

Bucharest - ROMANIA

You can choose from a multitude of treatments for mind, body and soul, all made by experienced Asian therapists.

Pamper yourself in the full harmony and tranquillity of the wellness and beauty centres that bear the signature of THAIco SPA.

They have been created to your state of relaxation and to give you the care that your skin, hair and nails need at such a demanding life rhythm.

Let yourself be gripped by your well-being and start a wonderful journey into a world of harmony, to rediscover your energy, inner peace and balance.

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Vassa SPA

Zlatibor - SERBIA

In addition to first-class accommodation and quality amenities, BOR Hotel by Karisma has introduced the exclusive SPA center brand, Vassa SPA, to Serbia.

Guests who seek a harmonious blend of luxury and wellness can relax in a spacious pool, jacuzzi, Finnish, infrared, and bio saunas, tepidariums, as well as steam baths. The wellness experience extends to massage rooms that offer personalized facial and body treatments.

Vassa SPA has a special section for children including a kids pool and a SPA menu created specifically for the youngest guests, as well as a SPA menu for teenagers.

To ensure the best experience for guests, Vassa SPA have partnered with Elemis and Kerastase, leaders in skin care and hair industries.

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Thai Square Spa

London - UNITED KINGDOM

Situated between Trafalgar Square and Thames Embankment...

Thai Square Spa is housed within an original Victorian Turkish bath that inspired lavish décor oozing Thai, Roman and Turkish influences.

Here, visitors are in good hands, literally. Not only extensive first-class treatments fusing both ancient and modern therapies with its bespoke in-house beauty products ‘iMantara’, the spa’s signature scent of jasmine and rachawadee flower and unique serene ambience delicately transcends any guests to a succulent sanctuary in the heart of the buzzling city. Try the aromatic house speciality ‘bael fruit tea’, an eastern ritual refreshment that completes a decadent spa journey.

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Titanic Spa

Huddersfield - UNITED KINGDOM

Titanic Spa, the UK’s first Eco-Spa has been designed within a traditional textile mill creating a brand new concept exclusively offering an unsurpassed spa experience.

Favored for its seclusion on the edge of the Pennines, this intimate spa has gone beyond the organic philosophy, offering exceptional results-driven spa treatments and products by Decléor, Elemis Carita and Neom Organics, creating spa therapies to work in natural synergy with skin, body and mind. The fundamental ethos of these product houses is to provide a lifestyle brand with results driven treatments and products.

Attentive and individual service is the hallmark of the award winning Titanic Spa.

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Sofitel SPA Dubai Downtown

Sofitel Dubai Downtown - Dubai - UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Discover indulgence redefined at Sofitel SPA Dubai Downtown, a haven where opulence meets tranquillity. Immerse in a sensory journey that blends ancient rituals with modern spa innovations.

The award-winning spa, crowned Travelers Choice Winner 2023, is a testament to unrivalled excellence. From luxurious interiors to state-of-the-art facilities, every detail is designed for your holistic well-being. Their skilled therapists curate bespoke experiences, ensuring each visit is a celebration of rejuvenation.

Sofitel SPA transcends the ordinary, offering a sanctuary where luxury, relaxation, and sophistication converge seamlessly. Experience the pinnacle of wellness and escape to a realm of unmatched serenity. The journey to ultimate relaxation awaits at Sofitel SPA Dubai Downtown.

Amani African Spa Village

Mara Bushtops Camp - Masai Mara - KENYA

The Spa at Mara Bushtops takes Wild Luxury to new heights. It adds luxurious pampering, peace and tranquility to the excitement of game watching, culinary excellence and the comforts of the camp.

Within the soothing confines of the Spa, rejuvenating massages, hydrotherapy and a range of holistic skin and body treatments are complemented by a fitness facility, complete with high-tech cardiovascular and weight training equipment. To wind down, there is the simple glory of their wooden relaxation deck, providing uninterrupted views of the camp’s salt lick and the majestic African Bush.

The Spa offers a range of delights, embracing Amani signature spa treatments, luxurious body treatments, sensational journeys, a massage collection, deluxe facials and hand and foot rituals, using Terres d’Afrique organic skincare products. These combine advanced phyto-technology with inspiration from the traditional use of African plants. Website Email

Grand Park Kodhipparu, Maldives - North Malé Atoll - MALDIVES

Immerse yourself in blissful serenity at Grand Park Kodhipparu’s acclaimed overwater spa, where tranquility meets transformation.

Discover a haven of healing and rejuvenation, offering an array of exquisite traditional and signature spa therapies, luxurious facials to meticulous hair and nail care. Delve into a world of personalized wellness with their exclusive services, including Iridology, skin and body analysis, and aura reading, tailored to harmonize your unique needs.

Experience the transformative power of Sound Healing Therapies, guided by the skilled therapists, as they restore harmony to your body, mind, and soul. The Spa at Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives uses conscious cosmetic brands offering scientifically formulated skin care products using organic herbs, sea minerals and plant-based extracts.

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Otium Spa

The ShellSea Krabi - Krabi - THAILAND

Otium Spa is hidden amidst the contours of the resort’s lush landscape, a private sanctuary of serenity with a backdrop of awe-inspiring ocean views.

White spa suites for singles or couples complete with Jacuzzi bathtubs and steam room offer a sense of purity and calm to indulge in soothing and re-energising head-to-toe treatments.

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Quan Spa at Danang Marriott Resort & Spa, Non Nuoc Beach Villas

Danang Marriott Resort & Spa, Non Nuoc Beach Villas - Danang - VIETNAM

Quan Spa offers an unparalleled sanctuary of rejuvenation, where guests can indulge in the transformative power of spring water, as the name Quan represents.

Nestled within a serene oasis, Danang Marriott Resort & Spa, Quan features 12 treatment rooms with 2 signature VIP massage rooms along with a gardening view-foot massage area, Himalayan salt room, beauty salon, Jacuzzi inside and outside.

The Spa invites discerning individuals to embark on a journey of holistic wellness. With a focus on tranquility and purity, the bespoke treatments such as Quan’s special, aroma massages, or massage on the beach, are designed to soothe the senses and restore balance to the body.

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Lapidem Tokyo

Tokyo - JAPAN

Lapidem Tokyo Spa is a luxurious, cozy yet exclusive spa in Tokyo Midtown, somewhere you can escape the hustle and bustle of the busy city, and have absolute privacy with an exquisite Moroccan style ambience.

Highly valued is the “SHIKISHICHISOKU” spirit which is used to soothe the guest’s hearts and has contributed to Lapidem Spa receiving the highest ranked evaluation among Japanese Spa’s.

The Moroccan women have preserved natures’ sources of beauty for more than 1000 years, the hidden power of nature has inspired them to create the vision that combines the state-of-the-art technology and Holistic Beauty.

For that vision, they appreciate the Moroccan spirits and Japanese traditional methods, to achieve the Holistic Beauty that seeks to bring out the natural healing power, aiming to bring the brilliant beauty from the inside and developing their own Lapidem Products for the needs of every individual.

The Nest Beachside Spa

Denpasar - INDONESIA

The Nest Beachside Spa is dedicated to your health, wellness and relaxation, with skilled and professional staff helping to enhance this perfect environment to renew and revitalise your mind, body and soul.

The service at the Nest Beachside Spa has been thoughtfully selected and prepared to include massages, body scrubs and wraps, facials and nail treatments plus many more.

Every guest is greeted with a cooling towel and welcome drink. After your treatment, a scoop of their prepared Lime and Peppermint Sorbet will add some extra ‘zing’ to your senses and help provide an internal cool down before you head back out into the warmth of Bali.

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eforea Spa at Hilton Queenstown

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa - Queenstown - NEW ZEALAND

Spread across three levels, the eforea spa facility within Hilton Queenstown Resort boasts ten treatment rooms including three couple suites of which one presidential room is complete with private hot tub and balcony. A manicure and pedicure room compliments the full scope of services available at this contemporary facility.

The opulent eforea Spa also provides a stunning transition lounge to relax before and after treatments overlooking Lake Wakatipu.

Guests have full use of the spa leisure facilities with every treatment which include the 25-metre indoor heated swimming pool, large hot tub, fitness centre as well as saunas and steam rooms, the spa provides a complete sense of relaxation.

A comprehensive spa menu features distinct product ranges that focus on organic, natural and scientific practices to cater for all guest needs.

Simply Elegant

Strathpine - AUSTRALIA

From the moment you step into Simply Elegant, the calming, tranquil sounds of running water begin to soothe away the stress and strain of the outside world. No pressure, no deadlines, just peaceful pampering and time purely for yourself.

Amidst the soft candles and calming music, each of the treatment rooms have been aesthetically designed to offer a luxurious experience. Simply Elegant facilities include 7 treatment rooms, it consists of 2 areas Simply Elegant and Simply Elegant Gold Class. Simply Elegant Gold Class is for clients that want a luxury beauty experience.

What sets Simply Elegant apart is that they have been able to successfully combine luxury, exceptional client care along with the latest cutting-edge aesthetic technology and high-performance products.

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Beauty Base Laser & Dermal Clinic

Narellan - AUSTRALIA

The Beauty Base’s global multi-award winning Laser & Dermal Clinic offers non-surgical, result driven treatments including Skin Consultations, Laser Hair Removal, Photo-Rejuvenation Laser, HydraFacial, Dermapen Skin Needling, Advanced Skin Peels, Cosmelan Depigmentation Peel, Acnelan, Healite II, Tixel Rejuvenation, Cosmetic Tattooing, and advanced Cosmetic Injectable treatments performed by a highly reputable team of Cosmetic Doctor & Nurses.

The luxurious clinic’s treatments will leave you feeling renewed and rejuvenated after every visit.

The Laser & Dermal Clinic’s team of highly qualified Dermal Technicians continually strive to provide the highest quality services, using the highest quality products. The Beauty Base Team value the importance of skin education and ensuring all guests are supported and confident throughout their skin journey. Beauty Base Laser & Dermal Clinic is an expansion of Beauty Base Luxury Spa & Clinic.

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Sabai Thai Spa

Vancouver - Canada

Sabai Thai Spa is inspired by Eastern and Western therapies which focus on spiritual, mental and physical harmony.

Sabai Thai Spa is inspired from the surrounding on earth, where they discovered a true reverence for the healing arts.

East meets west, the knowledge of world therapies is passed down from generation to generation, from mother to daughter, from father to son, and as such is deeply entwined in the way of life.

Combining Asian rich knowledge and spirit of generosity with European techniques, Sabai Thai Spa offers each guest the ultimate luxuriously healing experience from around the world. Every Sabai Thai spa experience is completely unique, because they honour the diversity of the culture they are immersed in as well as the traditions from the past. It is their promise that you will recognize them from their commitment to your ultimate satisfaction to the healing sense of touch, their belief in the East meets west healing arts and the spirit of generosity from which they perform your service. At Sabai Thai Spa, they ensure high quality service standards and consistency.

Kurotel Spa Médico

Kurotel Spa Médico - BRAZIL

The award winning, cutting edge, Kurotel, located in the charming city of Gramado in southern Brazil, has been an institution in the longevity sector for over 40 years.

Kurotel is a unique sanctuary of longevity and wellbeing. Kurotel possesses the sophistication, along with the technology and resources of a hospital, yet it is not a hospital. It provides the comfort of a hotel without being a hotel and provides guests with a state-of-the-art beauty and fitness centre which does not focus solely on weight reduction and external beauty.

Kurotel is a place in which to achieve well-being and happiness through the most modern health-oriented technological resources. Kurotel operates with a complete professional team that implements a humanized approach to help clients reach their goals such as stress level control, weight management, optimize longevity as well as the revitalization of the body and mind.

Family owned and family run, Kurotel is the perfect place to focus on personal needs in an environment that augments the joy of living.

The flawless track record of Kurotel is complemented by vast numbers of returning clients who have felt and seen the difference that they are able to make. It is never too late to improve your health, habits and lifestyle.

Le Spa at Hotel Santa Teresa MGallery Collection

Hotel Santa Teresa MGallery Collection - Rio de Janeiro - BRAZIL

Le Spa at Santa Teresa Hotel RJ - MGallery invites you to live a unique experience. Discover the incredible results of essential oils and natural ingredients, through manual touches that are a true moment of tranquillity and renewal for your body and mind.

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Le Pavillon

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