Nira Spa Introduces New Treatments this Summer At Shanti Maurice

Nira Spa of the renowned Shanti Maurice comes up with unique ranges of therapies, which features regimes of Ayurveda, Yoga and Vedanta, banded with the latest like Hydrotherapy, Cocoons, Body Polishes, Fusion Massage and Watsu treatments.

This combines to give a complete healing effect with the balance between inner and outer self.

The two new treatments launched this summer are:

a) Devifacial: A sacred journey in which the spirit is metamorphosed into a space of pure ecstacy. The therapists would predict the appropriate product that will suit one’s skin and would remove all the uneasiness from it. The skin would love the sacred treatment it would receive.

b) Sega Ritual: Sega Ritual is always performed on the beach with bonfires. The fire is a symbolic expression of the spirit always incited to stay positive. The massage is done with deep hydrating coconut butter, fused with pure frangipani flower extracts. After the ritual is over, the guest is served rum-cocktail.

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Banyan Tree Club Spa Seoul opens exclusive ice rink

Seoul’s leading city resort, Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul opens an exclusive ice rink for its guests. It will offer “Winter Romance” until the end of February, 2011. The offer would include breakfast and free tickets to the ice rink including skate rental per one-night stay. Guests will be offered additional ice rink tickets and set lunch at Granum Dining Lounge who stays two nights. Additional two tickets of 90-minutes spa treatment will be provided to guests who stay three nights. The Ice Rink in Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul is open exclusively for hotel guests and Club members only. With beautiful views of mountains and the city, guests can enjoy this natural and scenic environment in the middle of the city!

LIME Spa at Desert Palm introduces cult beauty brand Eve Lom

Highlighting its commitment to offering guests something new, something different, something unexpected, LIME Spa at Desert Palm has introduced classic cult beauty brand Eve Lom. Guests can now indulge in her two signature facials; Eve Signature – a 90 minute facial for AED620, designed to address the skins needs through deep cleansing and exfoliation; while for those where time is of the essence there is the 60 minute Ultimate Cleanse for AED495. Eve Lom’s philosophy is based on the fact that every living organism pulsates with energy, sending out information about the physical, biological and emotional state of the body. Through regular cleansing, decongesting and exfoliation this energy can be regulated to help maintain healthy skin. The Eve Lom facial comprises of an evaluation of the present skin condition, application of the appropriate individual treatment using her highly acclaimed skin care products, lymphatic massage and acupressure to encourage decongestion, extractions and finally re-education to promote healthy skin function. Both facials use the Eve Lom signature product – the Eve Lom Cleanser, an award winning product that has been famously hailed by Vogue Magazine as ‘probably the best cleanser in the world’. More than just a cleanser this is a grooming ritual in a jar that will help transform the condition of the skin. It’s also known for being the ‘secret addition’ to ‘those in the know’, a must-have product among many high profile celebrities. Eve Lom cleanser contains four essential oils with cleansing, decongesting and soothing properties. The unique formula used with a specially woven muslin cloth means you only need one product – no need for a separate, cleanser, exfoliator, toner, eye makeup remover or shaving cream for men; this one indulgent cleanser does it all – making it a popular product for men as well as women.

Opening January 2011: Zamani Retreat Kempinski – Zanzibar

Located in Kiwengwa, on the prestigious North East coast of Zanzibar, Zamani Zanzibar Kempinski will relaunch in early 2011 as Zamani Retreat Kempinski – Africa’s first holistic health retreat, and a first for Kempinski. Set to become a serious player on the global wellness scene, Zamani offers a holistic experience promoting physical, mental and spiritual health and – intrinsically – personal happiness. Overseen by a team of international health and wellness experts, Zamani Retreat Kempinski will offer an experience like no other: the potent spirituality of the African continent is harnessed in indigenous Healing therapies which are the first of their kind, offered in perfect harmony with the best of cutting edge treatments and traditional Asian philosophies. Three ‘Houses’ will offer guests a wide variety of traditional and contemporary treatments from some of the world are great healing traditions. The ‘House of Africa’ will treat guests using indigenous herbs and treatments reflecting the ancient curative methods which run so deep in African cultures. Treatments within the ‘House of Africa’ are drawn from the traditional Maasai medicine of East Africa and provided under the guidance of third generation Maasai healers Ole Labiki Menyaengara and Ole Sululu using medicinal plants and herbs grown on site. The ‘House of Asia’ will feature Tibetan Herbal Medicine, using traditional remedies and products from Tibet, administered by experienced doctors of one of the world’s oldest forms of healing. Based on the five elements – Earth, Fire, Water, Air and Space – Tibetan medicine is focused on maintaining a balance of all the elements, using blood pressure, eating habits and observation of sleep habits to formulate diagnoses. The third, the ‘House of India’, will offer Ayurvedic treatments under the supervision of expert medical practitioners, and treatments will include specialised Panchakarma detox and weight management programmes. All products used in the treatments are personally created for each individual using natural product from Kerala. The ‘House of India’ programme also incorporates Ayurvedic cooking sessions and fitness and leisure activities to complement the Ayurvedic treatments. All experiences are personalised following an initial health consultation intended to address the specific needs of the individual. Retreat programmes of three to 21 nights are also available, as are dedicated retreats for women and for executives, which incorporate learning seminars. A truly unique aspect of the healing philosophy at Zamani Retreat Kempinski is captured in its monthly signature retreats: founded on the belief that wellness can be inspired in many different ways, intellectual and cultural stimulation will play a key role and the retreats will be hosted by icons from worlds as diverse as sport and entertainment and as well as wellness in its monthly Signature Retreats. Kicking off with some of the world’s leading international lifestyle consultants and gurus, December 2010 – January 2011 will feature ‘breathing master’ Dominique Lonchant (whose past clients include Hugh Grant, Elizabeth Hurley and Ursula Andress), celebrated personal fitness trainer, Bryan Hoare; and internationally renowned Psychic Bedouin Healer, Dorit Dowling. Zamani Retreat Kempinski offers a range of dining options, overseen by executive chef Alain Wichert who has over 25 years worldwide experience, including 10 years focused on health retreats. Alain’s dishes feature minimal use of salt, sugar, dairy, gluten, caffeine and alcohol, relying on the best ingredients and clever use of herbs and spices to create mouthwatering dishes. Signature restaurant ‘The Spice Market’ places emphasis on traditional authentic global cuisine with a contemporary healing twist, while Tri Dosha offers Ayurvedic fusion cuisine featuring vegetarian and vegan dishes against a backdrop of stunning sea views.

Grace Hotels Group expands into the wine region of Argentina

The Grace Hotels Group (www.gracehotels.com), best known for its award-winning boutique hotels on the Greek islands, has begun its expansion into the Americas with the announcement of the Grace Cafayate hotel, spa and residential villas development in Calchaquí Valley in the northwest of Argentina. The hotel and villa complex, which will have up to 52 keys, will form part of La Estancia de Cafayate, a secluded 1,250 acre residential and sporting estate in the heart of an area famed for its spectacular scenery, outstanding wines and equestrian sports. The Grace Cafayate opens in early 2012 and will comprise a main hotel building plus a further 20 Grace branded residential villas for sale. The villas will be fully managed by Grace Hotels and each will add luxury suites to the hotel’s inventory when the villa owners are not in residence. Thus, a Grace Residence represents either a home away from home or a valuable source of rental income for its owners. All accommodation will enjoy breathtaking mountain views. The two signatures Grace Suites represent the finest, most spacious accommodation in the hotel. The restaurant with its open kitchen will offer a unique dining experience, bringing together Grace Hotels international culinary creativity with some of the finest local produce. Dining guests will also be able to tour the hotel’s extensive wine cellars. Adjacent is a wine and cigar bar. The main hotel building will also feature a library complete with roaring fireplace, a health club, spa and swimming pool. The luxurious Grace Spa will feature some innovative treatments carefully designed to harmonise with the region. These include signature therapies based around locally sourced crystal salt and grapes and grapevines from the Cafayate vineyards. The architecture at Grace Cafayate hotel will embody the elegant simplicity that has become a Grace hallmark but, as with other properties in the collection, great care will be taken to pick up design cues from local traditions and echo the dramatic surroundings of Cafayate. Grace Cafayate will offer a rich lifestyle experience to its guests and residence owners. They will have access to all the superb facilities at La Estancia de Cafayate that include an 18 hole golf course designed by Bob Cupp, a lively club house and polo fields as well as access to the vineyards to sample the wines produced on the estate. There are extensive hiking and biking trails around the valley and across the sand dunes. The Grace Cafayate complex is being created in conjunction with Grace Hotels sister company, First South American, an experienced developer of over 3 million sq ft of prime real estate in Argentina. Prices for the residential villas start at $520,000.

Thailand positions itself as medical tourism leader

Thailand is looking to position itself as a global leader in medical tourism with the launch of a new portal offering visitors all they need to know on everything from traditional Thai medical practitioners to cosmetic surgery. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) site, www.thailandmedtourism.com, collects and provides information on medical tourism providers across the country, including hospitals, clinics and spas. Authorities hope that the country can join the ranks of established medical tourism destinations such as Malaysia, Singapore and the US. Visitors can search by destination and also view associated travel options such as hotels and restaurants, with authorities hoping that additional choices will boost both interest and trip length to Thailand. The website is the first stage of a campaign which will see blogger reviews and a campaign to emphasise the credibility and safety of medical services in Thailand. Boosting medical tourism was just one of the tactics outlined by TAT earlier this year when it unveiled its plan to rebuild Thailand’s popularity as a tourist destination after the civil unrest in the country in April. Next month, a new wellness complex is opening on island of Phuket. The Phuket International Academy Sports and Leisure Club (PIASLC) is a leading-edge development that is poised to become Asia’s pre-eminent competition, training and event complex. The PIASLC marked its international launch at the World Sport Destination Expo (WSDE) in Johannesburg during the final week of the FIFA 2010 World Cup.

A New Alberta Spa debuts at The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

The final touches are being put into place and the doors to The Spa at The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Resort Hotel will open on October 22, 2010. The $6.7 million, 10,000-square-foot Alberta spa includes 10 treatment rooms, two couples’s rooms, rain showers, hydrotherapy baths and a list of incredible spa experiences. The spa draws inspiration from the natural surroundings of Jasper National Park. The Spa at The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Resort Hotel is about reflection, rejuvenation and energy. Here, you can escape to the Canadian Rocky Mountains and discover one of the many revitalizing spa experiences, including a variety of signature body therapies, such as the Sweet Maple Body Treat, Jasper Wrap or All-Canadian Body Buffer. If a facial treatment is more your pace try the Great Canadian Facial. Guests can also rejuvenate muscles and joints with tailored spa experiences, including the Skier’s and Hiker’s Retreat Body Experience; Golf & Sport Retreat Body Experience; and Jasper Active Massage. For those who are planning a babymoon, our Jasper hotel’s spa also offers the Motherhood (pre-and post-natal) Massage.