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<strong>Travel</strong> &<br />
<strong>Hospitality</strong><br />
<strong>Awards</strong><br />
2<br />
<strong>Spa</strong> &<br />
Wellbeing<br />
2019
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TEAM<br />
CEO<br />
Rob Bruce<br />
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF<br />
Katherine Lozell<br />
ART DIRECTOR<br />
Marcs Bacera<br />
DIRECTOR OF SALES<br />
Stanley Lucas<br />
AWARDS DIRECTOR<br />
Brian Anson<br />
EDITORIAL LIAISON MANAGER<br />
David Hyde<br />
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING<br />
Azim Aftab<br />
SENIOR WRITERS<br />
Tasmai Dave<br />
Jacqui Irvine<br />
Joseph Wilton<br />
SENIOR DESIGNERS<br />
Antoine Jackson<br />
Hafiz Arslan<br />
Contents<br />
Criteria 6<br />
Editors Top 3 10<br />
Merkur12<br />
Barefoot in Cozumel 16<br />
Holistic Health 18<br />
Zira <strong>Spa</strong> 24<br />
Ashi Foot Reflexology26<br />
Ayur Mandala Ayurveda Center 28<br />
Beer & <strong>Wellness</strong>? Not what you think30<br />
Beer <strong>Spa</strong> 34<br />
You Perfect Luxury <strong>Spa</strong> 36<br />
Serenity – The Art of Well Being 42<br />
Zen Island Experience at The Ritz-Carlton 44<br />
Oasis Medspa46<br />
Your Happy Place 48<br />
Bali <strong>Spa</strong> 52<br />
Itv Resort And <strong>Spa</strong> 54<br />
Waves Esthetique56<br />
<strong>Wellness</strong> and Fitness 58<br />
AWARDS MANAGERS<br />
Adam Cole<br />
Joseph Malabanan<br />
Zach Ford<br />
Peter Clement<br />
Joyce Lee<br />
RESEARCH MANAGERS<br />
Jerald Jaime<br />
Mukul<br />
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS<br />
Tracy Morgan<br />
Joseph Malabanan<br />
Aisha Ahmed<br />
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CRITERIA<br />
SERVICES<br />
Excellence in Service is a key category,<br />
as customer service can often be the<br />
reason why guests return year after year.<br />
Good customer service includes having<br />
staff that go out of their way to please<br />
their guests, provide a personal level<br />
of service, are attentive on all forms of<br />
<strong>com</strong>munication and take the time to get<br />
to know each visitor so that they anticipate<br />
their every need. This can be something<br />
as simple such as asking all visitors to fill<br />
in a preference form, or an employee or<br />
a manager that offers a personal greeting<br />
or quick and informative replies on social<br />
media & email – but whatever it is, we are<br />
always impressed when we encounter an<br />
establishment or individual who put the<br />
customer first.<br />
It is no question that the overall style and<br />
design of a place play an important part in<br />
selecting our award winner. Simply put, first<br />
impressions count and nothing makes a<br />
better first impression than an aesthetically<br />
appealing setting. We’re certainly not<br />
partial to a period piece of architecture<br />
– but whether we’re judging a relaxing<br />
spa or a nature focused yoga retreat, the<br />
checklist remains the same. We consider<br />
factors such as architectural features, ecofriendly<br />
materials, use of spaces, décor<br />
and how the look of the property fits in<br />
with the overall brand.<br />
Image by: Angelos Michalopoulos<br />
STYLE & DESIGN<br />
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In the modern age, a business cannot<br />
rely on word of mouth alone to get their<br />
message out into the world. Social media<br />
has be<strong>com</strong>e a vital part of everyday life,<br />
we like to see <strong>com</strong>panies that go the extra<br />
mile to engage potential guests as well as<br />
those who visit regularly. Attractive and<br />
user-friendly websites, engaging social<br />
media accounts, brand management and<br />
informative content provide the basis for<br />
judging a <strong>com</strong>pany’s use of marketing.<br />
It is of prime importance that an<br />
organization has thorough industry<br />
knowledge. Without knowing the ins &<br />
outs, it is difficult to flourish and provide<br />
services which are a class apart. Whether<br />
it’s a start up or established business it is<br />
essential that they know how the industry<br />
is moving, the trends and implement any<br />
necessary changes.<br />
MARKETING<br />
INDUSTRY<br />
KNOWLEDGE<br />
Probably the single most important<br />
category. Customers reviews make for a<br />
big picture understanding of any service<br />
out there, as they are the ones who have<br />
the experience first-hand without any sort<br />
of special treatment. The more detailed<br />
the reviews the better, especially if left<br />
frequently over a longer period. This allows<br />
us to make an accurate assessment of a<br />
<strong>com</strong>pany’s performance, staff and over all<br />
service.<br />
CUSTOMER REVIEWS<br />
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EDITORS<br />
TOP 3
Serbia<br />
MERKUR<br />
Traditional <strong>Spa</strong><br />
Merkur is a modern health institution with a<br />
tradition of over 70 years in the use of the<br />
natural factor of Vrnjačka Banja – mineral<br />
waters for health purposes. In addition to<br />
traditional high-grade medicine, Merkur is<br />
also a representative spa centre with a wide<br />
range of relaxation services, anti-aging<br />
treatments and state-of-the-art apparatus.<br />
The spa centre offers the possibility<br />
of enjoying the pool <strong>com</strong>plex with<br />
hydromassages, warm benches, sauna<br />
park and many other water attractions.<br />
Bulevar srpskih ratnika 18, 36210 Vrnjačka Banja, Serbia<br />
Vrnjacka Banja is the most famous destination in Serbia with a tradition of 150 years. It is a<br />
very attractive tourist resort for rest and recreation, located in the central part of Serbia.<br />
The leader of medical and relaxation offer in Vrnjacka Banja is Medical and <strong>Spa</strong> Center Merkur<br />
which represents a modern health, wellness and spa center.<br />
Merkur represents the most advanced medical services for prevention, diagnostics, treatment<br />
and rehabilitation diseases of the digestive system, osteoarticular system and diabetes with<br />
modern facilities for ac<strong>com</strong>modation, a polyclinic with 40 doctors and the largest spa center in<br />
this part of the Balkans.<br />
In the last decade, Merkur has successfully<br />
developed aesthetic medicine programs<br />
designed for those who want to do<br />
something for their appearance and<br />
beauty during their stay in the spa. Body<br />
transformation and anti-aging programs<br />
are carried out under the supervision of<br />
Merkur’s medical team, with the world’s<br />
most modern equipment and apparatus.<br />
Vrnjacka Banja is the perfect place for<br />
relaxation and enjoyment, for all lovers of<br />
national cuisine, art, entertainment, and<br />
the curious ones. The rich gastronomic<br />
offer of national and international<br />
cuisine will provide good energy for<br />
discovering the beauty of Vrnjacka Banja<br />
and its surroundings, while the pleasant<br />
atmosphere and hospitality of Merkur staff<br />
will give you an unforgettable time.<br />
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Germany<br />
PREMIUM FLOAT<br />
SCHWABING<br />
<strong>Spa</strong><br />
There are two alternatives that you can choose - Floating Basins and Floating Tanks. Both<br />
of these are filled with heated, body temperature salt water, which allows guests to gain<br />
a unique experience of weightlessness in <strong>com</strong>plete privacy. They make use of the latest<br />
German microprocessor-controlled hygiene technology for water treatment along with<br />
magnesium sulfate salt, which takes care of your skin.<br />
Feilitzschstraße 26, 80802 München, Germany ♦ Tel +49 89 33039731 ♦<br />
float-schwabing.de<br />
Premium Float Schwabing - the<br />
name itself piques the interest<br />
of a person. This modern and<br />
exclusive float center in Munich heals<br />
its guests through the process of<br />
floating on water. Feel weightless as<br />
you float in serenity with meditative<br />
music playing in the backdrop. You<br />
can even simply float in <strong>com</strong>plete<br />
silence or with any other preference<br />
of music.<br />
There are guests who choose to float<br />
in <strong>com</strong>plete darkness. However, if<br />
you’re not that kind, you can opt to<br />
float in dim light or under the starry<br />
skies. Whatever your choice may<br />
be, the facility assures a <strong>com</strong>pletely<br />
protected environment.<br />
The procedure is specifically<br />
designed to relax muscle tension,<br />
fatigue, stress from your hectic<br />
schedule in a short span of time.<br />
The process itself is based on a<br />
scientifically proven method of<br />
floating, which is known to stimulate<br />
the body to release endorphins,<br />
which are the prime cause of<br />
euphoric happiness.<br />
You could also opt for a gift package that<br />
is suitable for all tastes and occasions. For<br />
example, as a gift voucher for a wedding,<br />
the service includes rosé and sparkling<br />
wine. The services often include <strong>com</strong>bined<br />
packages like the Float and Picnic Package,<br />
where you can first float into infinity and<br />
then get a nice <strong>com</strong>plimentary picnic<br />
backpack to keep. You also get a free<br />
coupon which can be used to purchase<br />
picnic supplies from nearby stores before<br />
heading for a peaceful picnic in “Englischer<br />
Garten”.<br />
The floating treatment relieves spine,<br />
musculature, and joints through pressurefree<br />
floating. It is the best solution of acute<br />
and persistent tension. It even reduces<br />
stress related to biochemicals, improves<br />
rheumatic <strong>com</strong>plaints, synchronizes brain<br />
hemispheres, and increases your ability to<br />
concentrate.<br />
You can also enjoy total relaxation as part<br />
of a classic massage that incorporates<br />
special massage techniques post your float<br />
session. Premium Float Schwabing brings<br />
to you the finest quality of well-being so<br />
that you can escape from the day-to-day<br />
stress of life and experience peace and<br />
tranquility in their oasis of well-being.<br />
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Mexico<br />
BAREFOOT IN<br />
COZUMEL<br />
The Award For Excellence In<br />
Service<br />
Calle 3 104, Centro, 77600 San Miguel de Cozumel, Q.R., Mexico ♦<br />
<strong>www</strong>.barefootincozumel.<strong>com</strong><br />
Nestled in a residential area of the<br />
city center is Barefoot in Cozumel.<br />
Sally Hurwitch, CMT, is the owner and<br />
only massage therapist. This ensures that<br />
each client receives her unique blend of<br />
Ashiatsu Barefoot Massage and Reiki.<br />
Sally’s style of Ashiatsu is a gliding dance<br />
of a massage, administered by her feet<br />
and backed by her petite stature and<br />
weight of 100 pounds. A Reiki Master<br />
of over 20 years, she adds a calm and<br />
grounding energy to bring the client into<br />
a deeper sense of wellbeing.<br />
Light Ashiatsu, with long sweeping<br />
strokes, is similar to a lovely Swedish<br />
massage. Deep Ashiatsu has all the<br />
benefits of Deep Tissue massage, without<br />
the dis<strong>com</strong>fort. The smooth, flat surface<br />
of her foot, the rounded ball and the<br />
rounded heel are all the tools she needs<br />
to reach deeply and <strong>com</strong>fortably into<br />
stubborn tension, gently persuading<br />
muscles to release.<br />
Barefoot in Cozumel - for discerning<br />
clients looking for a unique, therapeutic<br />
massage experience.<br />
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Holistic<br />
Health<br />
The Spiritual Home of <strong>Wellness</strong><br />
Each corner of the world has a<br />
history of wellness that goes back<br />
civilizations but nowhere has wellness<br />
been more influenced than Asia.<br />
Look around at every major city in<br />
the world and you will find centres<br />
that offer Eastern treatments and<br />
therapies, this is because of their<br />
immense popularity and of course,<br />
immeasurable benefit.<br />
With a long history of massage and expert spa treatments and services, you just<br />
cannot beat the quality of a treatment from this part of the world. What improves your<br />
experience further is that you are surrounded by immaculate scenery, fascinating culture<br />
and a long history. Many tourists’ head to Thailand, Bali or maybe Malaysia as they seek<br />
an experience packed full of relaxation and luxury on an Asian <strong>Spa</strong> holiday. If you are<br />
looking for luxury than Asia should be your first choice, <strong>com</strong>bining quality hotels with<br />
an excellent spa service enabling you to relax and unwind. As well as excellent service,<br />
there are some thrilling locations, with some spas looking out over a private beach. Then<br />
of course, there are the treatments themselves, high quality ancient techniques such as<br />
a Chinese massage. Body massages, stretching and hydrotherapy are just some of the<br />
other treatments available too.<br />
One of the most popular forms of treatment in the world<br />
today is massage therapy. Look to the East and each country has its own<br />
specialist treatment. The traditional Chinese massage can be traced back 4000<br />
years, making it the oldest form of massage in the world. The many benefits<br />
include healing injuries, blood circulation, removing scar tissue, relieving<br />
chronic pain amongst many other benefits. The main reason for its enormous<br />
popularity though is because massages from this part of the world not<br />
only provide enormous physical benefits; they also promote overall<br />
health by easing the flow of energy or “qi” around the body.<br />
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<strong>Wellness</strong> treatments don’t just include indulgent spa<br />
treatments, one of the most popular forms that heralds from the East is the<br />
practice of yoga. Dating back over 5000 years ago in India, it is an ancient form<br />
of exercise that helps you to boost strength, flexibility and breathing which has<br />
overall benefits to your physical and mental wellbeing. Another positive aspect<br />
of yoga is that there are many different types available to suit your tastes,<br />
whether it is Ashtanga, Lyengar or Sivananda there is sure to be a practice<br />
which best suits your body type, age and general health. The meditative<br />
aspect of the exercise offers a tranquillity and vitality to your overall<br />
mental and physically wellbeing, meaning this is truly one of the<br />
best wellness treatments you can undertake.<br />
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As the global health trend of wellness has<br />
taken off, it has seen many flock to Asia to discovery the remedies<br />
and fixes that spa treatments, massages and other therapies can<br />
offer in Asia. It is no wonder many want to break free from the<br />
everyday stresses that modern life brings and seek out an<br />
idyllic Asian escape to take advantage of some amazing<br />
wellness spa treatments. You will certainly <strong>com</strong>e back<br />
feeling refreshed, revitalised and serene after a<br />
wellness trip in Asia.<br />
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Thailand<br />
ZIRA SPA<br />
Boutique <strong>Spa</strong><br />
Other treatments include a full body<br />
scrub, reflexology foot massage, and<br />
aromatherapy hot oil body massage, a<br />
flower and mineral filled Jacuzzi soak and<br />
deep muscle herbal <strong>com</strong>press massage, all<br />
<strong>com</strong>e re<strong>com</strong>mended as part of a package,<br />
or taken as stand-alone treatments. A<br />
full signature Lanna package at the <strong>Spa</strong>,<br />
lasting around four hours of pampering will<br />
set you back approximately £100.<br />
8/1 Ratvithi Rd., Sriphoom, Amphoe Muang Chiang Mai, Thailand ♦<br />
Tel +6653222288 ♦ ziraspa.<strong>com</strong><br />
If you happen to be in the old city of Chiangmai and in need of some pampering and destressing,<br />
head over to Zira <strong>Spa</strong> where an attentive and warm wel<strong>com</strong>e awaits you. After<br />
a few hours at this award-winning spa, you will understand the incredible reviews this place<br />
receives on TripAdvisor!<br />
Zira <strong>Spa</strong> is the largest spa in the old town, with its Lanna colonial style architecture throughout<br />
and Koi lined pathways leading to immaculate and spacious treatment rooms, each with private<br />
Jacuzzi, and beautifully designed features including elaborately decorated stone basins.<br />
When you enter, you receive a wel<strong>com</strong>e pack of fruit and fragrant Thai tea to help you relax and<br />
unwind while they prepare your treatments. Scents of lavender, mint and lemongrass fill the<br />
air, immersing you in that unique Thai spa experience and the anticipation of what is to <strong>com</strong>e.<br />
On offer is a myriad of traditional and<br />
time-honoured spa treatments including<br />
the gentle Lanna Massage traditionally<br />
developed by Thai monks as a medical<br />
treatment, designed to touch your heart. In<br />
addition, the Thai finger pulling massage<br />
where the therapists use thin strips of<br />
bamboo woven together to fit onto the<br />
fingers, designed to reduce stress and pain<br />
caused by migraine, toothache, shoulder<br />
tension, and neck pain.<br />
Facial massages are also a prevalent<br />
treatment at the <strong>Spa</strong>, with their signature<br />
products leaving the skin clear and soft.<br />
The spa has recently won the Boutique <strong>Spa</strong><br />
of the Year award for their professionalism,<br />
innovation, quality, service and facilities.<br />
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Singapore<br />
ASHI FOOT<br />
REFLEXOLOGY<br />
Holistic <strong>Spa</strong><br />
Singapore ♦ ashifoot.<strong>com</strong><br />
A<br />
wellness establishment which specializes in the traditional art of foot reflexology and<br />
body massage, Ashi Foot Reflexology offers numerous services ideal for all types of<br />
individuals. The staff employed at the spa center have acquired special skills into ensuring that<br />
their customers are able to gain a holistic experience of the space, time and services offered<br />
to them.<br />
There are a wide variety of services offered by Ashi. The most popular one among all is the<br />
Foot Reflexology. Depending on your requirements, you can opt for different foot massage<br />
packages. Guests can opt for 40, 60 or even 90 minute packages.<br />
Reflexology is an ancient healing practice<br />
that is based on the principles that there are<br />
reflex points on the feet that correspond<br />
to the body’s different organs and glands.<br />
The human foot is an evolutionary marvel,<br />
capable of handling your weight in motion.<br />
Therefore, in the procedure employed by<br />
Ashi, pressure is applied to these reflexes<br />
on the feet, which go on to promote good<br />
health.<br />
Some of the benefits of foot reflexology<br />
include improvement of blood circulation,<br />
fighting depression, promoting relaxation,<br />
promoting better sleep, and relieving body<br />
pains. Ashi also offers a full body relaxation<br />
procedure in the form of massages and<br />
reflexology. This type of massage speeds<br />
up recovery after an injury or surgery,<br />
reduces sleep disorders and relieves pain.<br />
It is also scientifically proven to help in<br />
relieving side effects associated with<br />
cancer treatment and even soothe the<br />
pain of pregnancy, even the one occurring<br />
after delivery. The body reflexology session<br />
offered by Ashi involves the reflexologist<br />
to apply pressure in specific areas in the<br />
hands, feet and ears that affect certain<br />
reflex areas of the body.<br />
Ashi also goes on to offer additional<br />
essential oils to choose from which helps<br />
suit different needs. Whether you’re<br />
stressed, sore or simply have angst – there’s<br />
an oil for everything. Ashi believes that a<br />
few drops of essential oils, here and there,<br />
can simply create a totally natural solution<br />
for just about every mind-body struggle.<br />
You can absolutely rely on Ashi Foot<br />
Reflexology for pampering your legs and<br />
healing your mind, body, and soul.<br />
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UAE<br />
AYUR MANDALA<br />
AYURVEDA CENTER<br />
Ayurvedic <strong>Spa</strong><br />
Al Wasl Rd - Dubai - United Arab Emirates ♦ Tel +971 4 336 3637 ♦ ayurmandala.ae<br />
In contrast to conventional medicine, Ayur<br />
Mandala goes beyond simply relieving<br />
symptoms. We address the underlying<br />
imbalances and root causes of an illness.<br />
Ayur Mandala is the biggest Ayurveda center in the UAE, established in 2017, as a<br />
<strong>com</strong>pletely new concept of a holistic center offering authentic Ayurveda treatments.<br />
Our ultimate goal is to achieve wholeness through different practices that incorporate both<br />
physical and mental health to achieve an overall balance of well-being.<br />
Our Ayurveda treatments are unlike any you have ever experienced because our specially<br />
trained therapists customize treatments using techniques designed to balance your unique<br />
mind-body type. We preserve the authentic Ayurveda system that uses herbal infused oils,<br />
aromas, and massage techniques to revitalize and restore the body at the deepest cellular level.<br />
Our expert doctors, staff physicians and<br />
professional therapists work with a caring,<br />
individualized approach to help you set on<br />
a course to health and wellness. Our center<br />
and facilities are tailor-made to take you<br />
into a space of relaxation and healing.<br />
We aim to aid you in your journey of<br />
achieving your best self the natural way.<br />
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Beer &<br />
<strong>Wellness</strong>?<br />
NOT WHAT YOU THINK<br />
Wel<strong>com</strong>e to the World of Beer & <strong>Wellness</strong><br />
Everyone associates beer with having a good time;<br />
well there is another reason to enjoy it as it can<br />
now be used as part of a wellness regime. Yes,<br />
that’s right beer is good for your health! Good<br />
quality beer is full of vitamins and minerals, such<br />
as vitamin B, which is excellent for keeping your<br />
hair luscious and shiny. Not to mention there are a<br />
whole host of essential amino acids, making it high<br />
in potassium, calcium, magnesium and other vitally<br />
important minerals and antioxidants.<br />
Now we all know how revitalising a spa treatment<br />
can be. But if you want to take your appreciation<br />
of beer a step further than there is the option of<br />
actually bathing in it. There is a growing trend,<br />
particularly in Europe where beer enthusiasts take a<br />
soak, thanks to the yeast element found in beer, it is<br />
thought to be good for skin. It can help prevent acne<br />
and maintain a healthy PH balance. A healthy dose<br />
of hops also helps to open up your pores, with the<br />
active enzymes doing wonders for you skin helping<br />
you to relax muscles, improve blood circulation and<br />
detox the body.<br />
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This growing trend of using beer for its health<br />
benefits has its roots in the speciality beers that are specifically<br />
designed for the fitness crowd. Nothing beats a post run beer, but<br />
the growing pattern of craft beers getting stronger means they<br />
can be a bit harder on the body. With that in mind, these wellness<br />
beers have started springing up, they are low-ABV, lower calorie<br />
made with some of the same ingredients that sports drinks have<br />
like electrolytes and sea salts. Now, beer <strong>com</strong>panies across the<br />
world who want to get in on the action and stake a claim in the<br />
beer wellness industry. The best part of these wellness beers is<br />
that you can avoid the dreaded hangover thanks to the hydrating<br />
qualities of the beers.<br />
This isn’t just some sort of sneaky marketing ploy<br />
from big business to try and get you to buy more booze. A recent<br />
study published in The American Journal of the Medical Sciences<br />
found a growing trend of “evidence supporting the nutritional<br />
and health benefits of moderate consumption of alcohol as part<br />
of a healthy lifestyle”.<br />
There is research to suggest that the occasional<br />
sip of beer can actually boost your mood too. As long as it’s<br />
enjoyed in moderation, your brain enjoys the health benefits<br />
of beer by triggering a certain dopamine receptor. So not only<br />
is your physical health benefitting from a cheeky drink but your<br />
mental health appreciates it too. So now you have it, go and<br />
enjoy a guilt free beer and remember that you are not only<br />
enjoying it for the taste, but for the healthy aspect too!<br />
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Czech Republic<br />
BEER SPA<br />
<strong>Spa</strong> Resort<br />
The unique <strong>com</strong>bination of natural ingredients and the magical effect of royal-oak<br />
promotes longevity and immunity for individuals. The twenty-minute whirlpool bath in an<br />
oak-tub is followed by a rest of the same duration on a bed of wheat straw to promote the<br />
absorption of all the vitamins and extracts from the bath.<br />
The experience is <strong>com</strong>pletely exclusive as the entire Original Beer <strong>Spa</strong> facility will be<br />
exclusively yours during the procedure. The beer spa contains several ingredients that<br />
have been used in medicine since ancient times. Guests bathe in the natural extracts that<br />
are used to brew the beer used in the spa. These natural extracts include brewer’s yeast,<br />
selected varieties of Zatec hops, malt, and the beer itself. The beneficial effects of the<br />
beer spa include skin rejuvenation, absorption of vitamins, soothing effect on skin, hair,<br />
and muscles, increased cardio activity, and cleansing of pores, among others.<br />
Žitná 658 / 9, Praha 1, 110 00 ♦ Tel +420 252 544 849 ♦ beerspa.<strong>com</strong><br />
The Original Beer <strong>Spa</strong> offers guests<br />
with the opportunity to experience<br />
an award-winning original beer spa concept<br />
with excellent service and treatments.<br />
These treatments are exclusively based on<br />
the use of natural ingredients, materials,<br />
and old medical procedures.<br />
On your visit to the Original Beer <strong>Spa</strong>, you<br />
will discover two treatment rooms. These<br />
are the ‘Beer <strong>Spa</strong>’ and the ‘Beer Land’<br />
rooms, which <strong>com</strong>e with hop-in sauna.<br />
Guests can relax in the original, handmade<br />
oak tubs. The best part about the Original<br />
Beer <strong>Spa</strong> is that you’re allowed to draw<br />
and drink an unlimited amount of light and<br />
dark Krušovice® beer. The highlight of<br />
the beer is that it is brewed at home and<br />
is thus fresh and extremely refreshing too!<br />
The procedure is among the most soughtafter<br />
services at the spa center as it allows<br />
guests to bathe in hand-made, thousandlitre<br />
whirlpool filled with natural extracts. It<br />
is the high dose of Vitamin B and active<br />
enzymes in the brewer’s yeast that helps<br />
individuals with a salutary effect on skin<br />
regeneration.<br />
You may have gulped down several pints of beer to date, however,<br />
this experience with beer will be nothing like what you’ve ever<br />
experienced. Head to Original Beer <strong>Spa</strong> and let all your stress flow<br />
away with the beer!<br />
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You Perfect<br />
Luxury <strong>Spa</strong><br />
The spa phenomenon has spread all around the<br />
world, take a vacation in most countries and you will<br />
find many hotels, gyms or resorts offering a luxury<br />
spa treatment. Although we now live in a world<br />
packed full of options when it <strong>com</strong>es to selecting<br />
spas, it is hard to know how to find a good quality<br />
one, with so many purporting to offer luxury and<br />
relaxation. So, what makes a good spa? There are<br />
some things to look out for when trying to find a<br />
spa that offers a truly holistic experience, in order to<br />
tailor your experience for what would most benefit<br />
you here are some tips and tricks for when selecting<br />
a luxury spa.<br />
Firstly, it is important to know how long you want to spend<br />
receiving a treatment. Luxury spas can take place over an afternoon,<br />
a day or even a whole holiday enjoying a spa retreat. You need to<br />
know how much time you wish to be spent being pampered, bare<br />
in mind an afternoon or day might feel a bit rushed and you might<br />
want to take your time enjoying the finer things. If you are just<br />
looking to enjoy an afternoon or day with a friend or partner than<br />
a day spa could be just right for you, it can be a romantic or a girly<br />
day depending on the <strong>com</strong>pany.<br />
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Taking time for yourself is not a self-indulgence. It is simply<br />
good upkeep for your mental and physically wellbeing. Picking<br />
the right spa is vitally important in this endeavour. When you step<br />
through a day spa door, you can expect a facial and a massage<br />
but some of the finer details might be missing. Usually they<br />
will be decked out with changing rooms, offering you<br />
robes and slippers and the use of a Jacuzzi, <strong>Spa</strong>,<br />
Sauna or Steam Room.<br />
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Are you looking for a <strong>com</strong>plete health spa<br />
break where you will be served the healthiest foods and<br />
treatments with a view to restoring you to a healthier<br />
physical and mental state? Then you might be looking<br />
at something a bit more inclusive. A destination spa<br />
is a totally immersive experience that fully gears<br />
you towards a healthy lifestyle. You can expect<br />
to stay here for a minimum of 2 or 3 nights,<br />
or stay as long as you want.<br />
Whichever you choose, you need to make<br />
sure your luxury spa treatment is tailored to suit your tastes.<br />
Make sure you <strong>com</strong>municate with the spa to let them<br />
know of your wants and needs, any ailments and medical<br />
conditions that the spa needs to be mindful of. Most<br />
importantly, just rest, relax and enjoy it.<br />
Sometimes you might see a destination spa<br />
referred to as a “Resort & <strong>Spa</strong>”. This <strong>com</strong>bines hotels with a spa<br />
treatment; the price of these can usually be added on to your hotel<br />
stay, where you can enjoy some gym classes, massages, facials<br />
and general pool. This is perhaps better tailored to those<br />
with families and couples.<br />
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Portugal<br />
SERENITY – THE<br />
ART OF WELL<br />
BEING<br />
Boutique <strong>Spa</strong><br />
Pinhal do Concelho, 8200-912 Albufeira, Portugal ♦ Tel +351 289 501 200♦ serenity-spa.<strong>com</strong><br />
Serenity is as elusive a feeling as<br />
it is subjective. Some get it in<br />
solitude. Some get it in travelling. But<br />
the ability of a relaxing experience to<br />
evoke feelings of serenity and calm are<br />
undisputed. If a spa is named Serenity,<br />
one can only imagine its efficacy in<br />
making guests and patrons feel totally<br />
relaxed.<br />
The award-winning Serenity – The<br />
Art of Well Being <strong>Spa</strong> in the Algarve,<br />
Portugal at Pine Cliffs Resort allows<br />
you to experience ultimate tranquility.<br />
Massages and therapies that will<br />
revitalise your soul as well as relax your<br />
body make this a must-visit destination.<br />
Lavishly decorated with a mix of<br />
Portuguese and Middle Eastern styles,<br />
the spa also offers 13 unique treatment<br />
rooms, each with an international<br />
flavour to suit the treatment on offer,<br />
from the Oriental room for Thai<br />
massage to the hammam.<br />
But the well-appointed interiors are not<br />
the only thing of interest. Guests can<br />
consult with qualified experts to decide<br />
what best will heal and rejuvenate their<br />
body and mind. Well-being programs<br />
can be customised to suit individual<br />
needs, tastes, preferences and interests.<br />
At the heart of the spa is the Thermal Oasis,<br />
a sanctuary of relaxation <strong>com</strong>plete with<br />
experience showers, sauna with Himalayan<br />
rock salt, ice fountain, indoor hydrotherapy<br />
pool, Kneipp therapy pool, hammam,<br />
steam room, herbal sauna, al fresco<br />
Jacuzzi and spacious indoor and outdoor<br />
relaxation areas. To further enhance your<br />
experience, there is a special selection of<br />
invigorating and healthy drinks on offer<br />
from their Juice Bar.<br />
The spa sessions can also be arranged<br />
outdoors - so you can look straight out<br />
over the dramatic cliff drop, pine trees and<br />
freewheeling seagulls to the sea. What’s<br />
good for one, can be good for two! You<br />
can even book their very popular Couples<br />
Package to pamper your partner with an<br />
experience they will never forget. You can<br />
also choose to stay in the Aurum Suite in<br />
case you want to shut yourselves off from<br />
the world over a weekend.<br />
Whatever your desire, the Serenity <strong>Spa</strong><br />
will ensure that you get the best of their<br />
services. Head to this oasis of wellbeing<br />
and de-stress yourself.<br />
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Bahrain<br />
ZEN ISLAND<br />
EXPERIENCE AT THE<br />
RITZ-CARLTON<br />
Building 173, Road 2803, Al Seef, Block 428, Kingdom of Bahrain ♦ Tel +97317580000<br />
Perched on the resort’s very own private island, this year, guests of The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain<br />
can relax with the new ‘Zen Island’ experience for an afternoon of bliss. Promoting peace<br />
and tranquillity for a moment of calmness, the experience includes a menu of tempting treats<br />
with an award-winning therapist including a massage, facial or full-body treatment. Designed to<br />
relax and rejuvenate the mind, body and soul for those in need of a bit of me time.<br />
Each treatment takes place within a beachside cabana using Arabic rituals and techniques with<br />
the gentle rhythm of the water for <strong>com</strong>pany. Post treatment, guests are treated to a nutritious<br />
lunch of fresh seafood, sizzled meats or zesty Mediterranean delicacies whilst cooling down<br />
with a refreshing drink from a line-up of fruit-infused mocktails – shaken or stirred to perfection.<br />
The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain is the pinnacle of<br />
luxury and <strong>com</strong>fort in the Middle East, an<br />
exquisite city resort with remarkable views<br />
of the turquoise waters of the Arabian Gulf.<br />
Situated just 3km from the bustling souk<br />
and style of Manama city center, the resort<br />
boasts a secluded selection of luxurious<br />
private villas and a private island within the<br />
resort, as well as an authentic hammam,<br />
state-of-the-art fitness center, and 11<br />
restaurants.<br />
Also new for 2019, guests can sail across<br />
turquoise waters to nearby Jarada Island<br />
– a deserted strip of sand, only accessible<br />
for two hours a day before the tide washes<br />
over its sand. Explorers are seated on<br />
traditional, woven floor-cushions and<br />
greeted by a resident Chef, presenting a<br />
picnic of authentic Bahraini dishes, drinks<br />
and decadent deserts.<br />
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Nigeria<br />
OASIS MEDSPA<br />
Innovative <strong>Spa</strong><br />
With a host of celebrity and high network clients, Oasis<br />
Medspa is now a leader for anti-aging therapies and<br />
preventative health and latest in cosmetic procedures,<br />
winning international awards and nominated for 2019<br />
World Luxury <strong>Spa</strong> <strong>Awards</strong>.<br />
21 Cameron Road, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria ♦ Tel +234 818 602 2222 ♦ oasismedspang.<strong>com</strong><br />
Founded in 2014 by Freda<br />
Francis, Oasis Medspa is<br />
a premium skin clinic and luxury<br />
day spa nestled in Ikoyi, Lagos<br />
Nigeria. We are the avant-garde<br />
of beauty, aesthetics, nutrition<br />
and medicine. With our diligent<br />
approach and dynamic spirit,<br />
we seek out and collaborate<br />
with a team of experts from<br />
different industries to provide our<br />
clients with a menu of bespoke<br />
treatment plans. We also house a<br />
dedicated retail space filled with<br />
the best cosmeceuticals, skincare<br />
and other health brands.<br />
At Oasis Medspa, we use FDAapproved,<br />
state of the art<br />
equipment to bring you advanced<br />
and effective treatments carried<br />
out by expertly trained doctors<br />
to provide you with a menu of<br />
bespoke treatments ranging<br />
from non-invasive and minimally<br />
invasive solutions right through<br />
to surgical options, with a core<br />
focus on age management and<br />
regenerative health.<br />
OUR SERVICES:<br />
Facials (HydraFacial,<br />
Corrective acne facials, etc)<br />
Massages (Deep Tissue,<br />
Aromatherapy etc)<br />
Body Scrub and Polish<br />
Skin Peel<br />
(Cosmelan, Melanostop,<br />
Mandelic Peel, etc.)<br />
ThermiVa<br />
Laser hair removal<br />
(Q-switch NDYAG)<br />
Cool sculpting<br />
Dermalux LED light therapy<br />
Stretchmark treatment &<br />
Cellulite Removal<br />
Keloid shot<br />
Dermapen scar<br />
Treatment<br />
Cryotherapy<br />
(warts, skin tags etc)<br />
Fillers & Botox<br />
I.V Vitamin Drips<br />
Mesotherapy<br />
Consultation for Plastic<br />
Surgery (Liposuction, BBL,<br />
Breast Augmentation etc)<br />
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Your<br />
Happy<br />
Place<br />
Find Your Happy Place<br />
So once you’ve made the decision that you<br />
are in need of rest and relaxation. The next<br />
important step to take is deciding what<br />
location you want. Do you want to be in the city<br />
or the country? You might want to enjoy the<br />
immediacy that the city offers and might want<br />
to spend the evening at a beautiful restaurant.<br />
Whereas a country setting can give you a<br />
serene surrounding that <strong>com</strong>pliments your<br />
spa treatment. When you are not recharging<br />
your batteries you could be enjoying some<br />
stunning views of the grounds.<br />
Reactivating your internal energy system is<br />
actually a bit easier when you have a location<br />
to suit. There are many types of location<br />
to consider when putting together a spa<br />
package. The rural setting is perfect for those<br />
that don’t want distractions. Maybe you want<br />
to escape the 9-5, a break from the fast paced<br />
lifestyle is sometimes just what you need.<br />
A spa location in the sticks is for those who<br />
want to <strong>com</strong>pliment their treatments with<br />
a bit of greenery and nature. Taking a walk<br />
through lush green fields really heightens that<br />
wholesome feeling that <strong>com</strong>es from receiving<br />
spa treatment.<br />
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For those that might be a bit short on time, there are some excellent city<br />
spa breaks you can take. You’re never far from the action when in a city and nowadays<br />
there are a plethora of options when it <strong>com</strong>es to selecting spas. With the world being<br />
so connected, any city in the world can bring together a team of globally acclaimed<br />
naturopaths, traditional Chinese medicine acupuncturists and herbalists, osteopaths,<br />
personal trainers and spa professionals, to tailor personal lifestyle programmes to<br />
promote optimal health and wellbeing. If you are worried about space in the spa<br />
city break, than fear not because you will find some spas being spread over four<br />
floors, the spa features 17 treatment rooms, a private spa suite amongst<br />
many other treats that can be found in the world’s leading spas.<br />
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Portugal<br />
BALI SPA<br />
The Award for Excellence<br />
in Treatment<br />
Av. da Liberdade, Edificio Vera Sol Unit F, 8200-002 Albufeira, Portugal<br />
Tel +351 289 588 259 ♦ albufeirabalispa.<strong>com</strong><br />
Bali <strong>Spa</strong> is an award-winning wellness<br />
center with an excellent reputation for<br />
outstanding service. This one-of-a-kind spa<br />
specializes in exclusive Balinese treatment<br />
techniques in keeping with true Indonesian<br />
tradition. The methods used were mastered<br />
from years of experience at the Sheraton<br />
and Atlantis Hotels in Dubai and the world<br />
famous 7-star hotel, the Burj Al Arab.<br />
Bali <strong>Spa</strong> is situated on Avenida da Liberdade<br />
in the old town centre of Albufeira, on the<br />
first floor of the newly built Edifício Verasol.<br />
There are two dedicated parking spaces<br />
and private access for the convenience of<br />
guests. On arrival, clients find a wel<strong>com</strong>ing<br />
ambience before their senses are greeted<br />
by subtle floral aromas and gentle relaxing<br />
music. The spa provides treatments tailored<br />
exactly to the needs of the customers, so as<br />
to ensure an unforgettable experience every<br />
time.<br />
The wide range of services include: massage,<br />
facial treatments, <strong>com</strong>bined treatments<br />
for couples, deluxe packages, manicure,<br />
pedicure, and beauty treatments for face,<br />
eyebrows and eyelashes.<br />
Guests can also enjoy a steam shower to<br />
<strong>com</strong>plement their chosen treatment and<br />
enjoy a refreshing homemade Balinese<br />
ginger tea to <strong>com</strong>plete the rejuvenating<br />
experience. There is also the option of<br />
relaxing on the quiet balcony before<br />
reconnecting with the bustling world<br />
below.<br />
A popular beauty treatment is the ‘Anti-<br />
Ageing Facial’, which helps fight the<br />
signs of premature ageing. The hour-long<br />
procedure is designed for lifting, firming<br />
and rejuvenation of the face and neck. It<br />
consists of cleansing, application of lotions,<br />
facial steaming, lifting massage, masking<br />
and moisturizing.<br />
Guests often choose the signature deep tissue ‘Balinese<br />
Massage’ which derives its name from the alluring<br />
Indonesian Island of Bali. The options extend to Motherto-be-Massage,<br />
Swedish Massage, Traditional Relaxing<br />
Massage, Hot Stone Massage, and Reflexology Massage.<br />
For guests wishing to visit Bali <strong>Spa</strong> together, the ‘Couples<br />
Experience’ is available. Couples can relax side by side<br />
to enjoy their individual treatments, each with their own<br />
dedicated therapist.<br />
Regardless of the experience you choose, Bali <strong>Spa</strong> looks<br />
to exceed expectation and provide each service to<br />
absolute perfection. If you wish to refresh and rejuvenate<br />
your mind, body and soul, make an appointment with Bali<br />
<strong>Spa</strong> today!<br />
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Italy<br />
ITV RESORT<br />
AND SPA<br />
Boutique <strong>Spa</strong><br />
Choose your preferred treatment and<br />
embark on a journey to discover wellness,<br />
relaxation and harmony. Be it the stone spa<br />
treatments or indulging in wellness events<br />
such as a spa party - there is an abundance<br />
of options to choose from.<br />
Viale Carlo III, Km 22.300, 81020 San Nicola la Strada, Italy ♦ Tel +39 0823 224187 ♦<br />
iltempiodiveneregb.<strong>com</strong><br />
Located in an enchanting city, one of the best wellness oasis’ of Italy, ITV Resort and <strong>Spa</strong>,<br />
takes you on a journey of unique and rejuvenating experiences. Feelings for your skin,<br />
beauty for your eyes and emotions for your souls - there are various types of treatments that<br />
target different regions of your body.<br />
The location itself is filled with a soft atmosphere, aimed at providing the guests with a very<br />
spiritual experience. The delicate fragrances and the sweet sound of water only further adds to<br />
the enchanting beauty of the place.<br />
ITV Resort and <strong>Spa</strong> not only gives you<br />
wellness treatments but endures that you<br />
can get the <strong>com</strong>plete and wholesome<br />
wellness experience. This is truly a wellness<br />
retreat to get you away from your busy life.<br />
You can even sign up for the Laser<br />
Promotion Program, which includes<br />
permanent laser hair removal treatments,<br />
proven safe to be operated on clients. You<br />
can even book your own suite at the hotel,<br />
thereby ensuring <strong>com</strong>plete detachment<br />
from your mundane day-to-day activities.<br />
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Mauritius<br />
WAVES<br />
ESTHETIQUE<br />
Modern <strong>Spa</strong><br />
NeXTera<strong>com</strong> Tower 1, Lot A4,, Mauritius ♦ Tel +230 467 2591 ♦<br />
wavesesthetiqueandspa.<strong>com</strong><br />
Are you looking for a unique and wel<strong>com</strong>ing atmosphere? Waves Esthetique and <strong>Spa</strong><br />
is where you can find this feeling as well as a wide selection of different treatments.<br />
Explore a diversity of massages and beauty treatments that will awake your senses in a moment<br />
of tranquility.<br />
Be it massages, manicures, pedicures, skin care services or Hammam, this modern spa is<br />
equipped with all the latest technology to provide these facilities in the right manner. As far as<br />
massages are concerned, there are multiple types of massages that you can choose for yourself.<br />
At the same time, there’s the ‘Aromatherapy Massage’, which is an alternative therapeutic<br />
technique which <strong>com</strong>bines the natural properties of the essentials oils and the healing power<br />
of massage therapy. Aromatherapy is a pleasant method that creates a healthy immune system<br />
to fight infection and strengthen the entire body. Similarly, there’s the Lomi-Lomi Massage,<br />
Lymphatic Drainage Massage, Pre-Post Pregnancy Massage, Tension Release Back Massage,<br />
Slimming Massage.<br />
There’s much to explore in the body care<br />
department as well. For example, you<br />
can opt to go for a manicure, pedicure,<br />
paraffin hand treatment or gel nail polish<br />
sessions as per your preference. The spa’s<br />
RVB Skin Lab is also worthy of exploration.<br />
RVB stands for Research Value and Beauty<br />
which is the finest salon in Europe and is<br />
renowned worldwide. RVB is a skin care<br />
line that brings the latest research and<br />
ingredients to your skin to bring it back to<br />
balance.<br />
Turkish Bath is done in the Hammam to<br />
cleanse your body from head to top with<br />
the help of the natural exfoliant savon noire<br />
and kessa gloves. After the skin is well<br />
cleansed, a relaxing massage with trochetta<br />
bubble mousse is done by your beautician<br />
in the Hammam itself. The Hammam ritual<br />
is a venerated Moroccan tradition, which<br />
has been passed on for centuries into the<br />
present day.<br />
Waves Esthetique gives you the exact<br />
relaxation that the sounds of waves can<br />
create and through its relaxing massages,<br />
you can heal your mind, body, and soul.<br />
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<strong>Wellness</strong><br />
and<br />
Fitness<br />
As the old saying goes, prevention is better than<br />
cure. Nowhere is this truer than in the world of<br />
fitness. We all love the restorative qualities of<br />
luxury spa treatments, but before we get to the<br />
stage where our bodies feel tired and jaded, we<br />
can work on our own personal fitness through<br />
exercise and healthy eating to help prevent this.<br />
Good wellbeing goes hand in hand with fitness.<br />
Exercise itself is a miracle cure to so many of our<br />
own personal ailments, and best of all it can be<br />
free. You can go for a run or a walk through your<br />
local park and get the benefits of exercise without<br />
needing to step through the doors of a gym.<br />
Not only can your physical health and wellbeing<br />
be improved through exercise, but it is also of<br />
critical importance to your mental fortitude.<br />
Pushing your body to its limits, or simply<br />
improving your body’s physical capabilities<br />
makes you feel good and can improve your selfesteem.<br />
The endorphins released in your body<br />
after a bout of exercise flood your body giving<br />
you a positive feeling.<br />
There have been copious studies, which highlight<br />
the benefits of exercise on your mood. Nothing<br />
refreshes the mind like a bit of exercise, it<br />
doesn’t need to be strenuous either, a walk or<br />
casual sports game with friends can alleviate any<br />
negative feelings you might be suffering from.<br />
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When we look to escape to a spa, it is often<br />
because we are looking to be reenergised. It can sound a little<br />
oxymoronic, but exercise can offer increase your energy levels.<br />
Regular exercise over a prolonged period helps to reduce feelings<br />
of fatigue. People with chronic illnesses typically feel the benefits<br />
of exercise the best, leading to them feeling more energetic.<br />
Now, maybe the biggest reason you might use a spa is for your<br />
skin, typically with a facial. But, exercise can be just as beneficial<br />
for your skin. Regular exercise helps produce antioxidants which<br />
protects skin cells through stimulating blood flow and inducing<br />
skin cell adaptations.<br />
A side effect of ageing is starting to forget<br />
things a bit more quickly, or maybe its just not being able to<br />
hold onto new information for long. We all want a quick fix for<br />
this. One way to try and do this is exercise. Getting the blood<br />
flow pumping around the body encourages the production of<br />
hormones that can enhance the growth of brain cells.<br />
The body needs sleep. After a quick session in<br />
the gym you might notice you find it easier to sleep at night.<br />
Thanks to energy depletion, your body craves the rest that<br />
sleep offers, and more often than not your sleep quality will<br />
increase significantly. Only 150 minutes of sleep a week can<br />
see an improvement of up to 65% in your sleep quality.<br />
If exercise was a pill, it would be priceless…many people<br />
neglect the fact that you don’t have to spend money to<br />
exercise. So why not take the stairs instead of the elevator,<br />
or park a bit further from the shop, every little helps and the<br />
benefits for your mind and body are immeasurable.<br />
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