Thailand
SPA & MASSAGE
Spa & Massage
If your client is looking to indulge their senses or equally, to push their body to the limits, Thailand is the place for them
Pure indulgence The Thai massage is world-famous, mixing reflexology and yoga-style stretches to improve circulation, mobility and flexibility, as well as relieving stress – and generally taking a more holistic approach to well being. But for those who yearn for a more traditional massage, larger spas include popular treatments from around the world.
Balance and detox Those who wish to test their limits with abstinence and discipline are in luck too.
As a Buddhist country, Thailand is well practised in meditation. The Spa Resort is just one company, with locations in Samui, Koh Chang and Chiang Mai, which offers detox, fasting and cleansing programmes, with yoga, reiki, meditation and raw food classes.
www.thesparesorts.net
An education Got a client travelling alone? Or one whose partner has interests they don’t share. Suggest a massage course. They can visit Wat Pho, home to Bangkok’s giant reclining Buddha statue but also a school
offering hour-long massages from around £7. Another well known centre is the Thai Massage School of Chiang Mai.
www.watpomassage.com,
www.tmcschool.com
NEW spa properties Banyan Tree Samui ~ Situated on Lamai Bay, it's built on a series of cascading terraces. The Rainforest hydrotherapy spa has a hydrothermal circuit comprising a trail of alternating hot and cold thermal cabins. There are 10 indoor spa pavilions offering beach views with Asian-inspired treatments.
www.banyantree.com
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W Retreat Koh Samui ~ Spanning 576 square metres with seven treatment rooms, with the first Thaimazcal® herbal sauna/steam experience in Asia. A ritual to purify the body and soul, it’s based on Mexican-style Temazcals, but using local herbs. Packages include body wraps, scrubs, massages, detoxifying juices and beauty treatments using Dermalogica products.
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NEW programme Anantara Golden Triangle Resort & Spa has a new three-part unique wellness journey which comprises a tranquil elephant trek, energising yoga class and relaxing spa experience.
www.anantara.com
NEW Facilities The Pavilions, Phuket has added 18
Plantation Pool Pavilions (275 square metres) and six Plantation Pool Penthouses (400 square metres). Each villa has a private infinity pool, courtyard and a spa room.
www.thepavilionsresorts.com
AWARD winning The SALA Spa Samui has picked up three awards in the 2010 Annual Spa Fair on Koh Samui: a gold for Welcome Beverage (chilled), silver for Welcome Beverage (warm) and bronze for Floating Flower Display.
www.salaresorts.com
Day spas Hapa Spa, Bangkok ~ Contemporary art and treatments like Shiatsu facial massages and infra-red thermal saunas – plus a international tea bar and beauty salon.
www.hapaspa.com
Sukko Spa ~ Sells itself as the world's first cultural spa, with three categories of rooms and 156 treatment beds, they provide individual Ayuravedic spa packages.
http://sukkospa.com
Oasis day spas – Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket and Pattaya ~ Signature massages from about £25 an hour to the luxurious £100 plus Golden Lanna Massage, using gold flakes with a four hands massage.
www.chiangmaioasis.com
A massage at Centara Phuket's spa
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