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World of Spas editor Jo Foley casts an eye over the latest news and views on offer for perfect pampering
EDITOR’S LETTER
I suppose it had to happen – what with the weather, the recession, the cut-backs and the job losses – but we are all losing sleep. Of course, most of us have the odd sleepless night – too much to eat, too much to drink, too much worry, a sick child or a dollop of jetlag. But, mostly, we get over it the following night. Not so any more; sleep deprivation is becoming a serious problem. Only a couple of months ago, the head of Lloyds Bank had to take himself off to a clinic from pure exhaustion caused by lack of sleep. At least we are now allowed to admit it. Most is not insomnia, but it all needs help, from silk pillows to eye masks, blackout blinds to aromatherapy oils or herbal teas. There are now a number of sleep
retreats at spas from Surrey to Arizona but whatever you do, don’t obsess about not sleeping. If you can’t sleep, get up for a while,
read a book, stroke the cat; even better, meditate if you can.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
One of the best day spas in London belongs to Elemis. Hidden away in a quiet corner of Mayfair, it has dispensed therapies and treatments designed to nourish, calm, de-stress and simply beautify for the past 10 years.
Now celebrating its first decade, it is still in the forefront of offering new developments in face and body care. However, one its all-time favourites remains the body-wrap on a dry floatation bed. Within seconds you are cocooned in slumberland while your skin is being re-hydrated. Pure bliss.
More info:
www.elemis.com/dayspa or call 020 7499 4995.
FACING FACTS
For those who think all facials are the same, they haven’t had a Vaishaly facial. One of London’s top facialists, Vaishaly has over the years devised her own very special take on what makes a great treatment. She recognised instantly not all faces are the same or have the same needs, and not all guests have the same expectations. So each facial is designed around the person experiencing it. Of course, there is a cleanse, extraction if needed, plus a very gentle dermabrasion, but there is also a true intuitive facial massage. By the end, you will not only feel better, you will look a whole lot better. Try it now at the spa at the Four Seasons Park Lane or at Vaishaly’s own salon at 51 Paddington St., London W1. More info:
www.vaishaly.com or call 020 7224 6088.
PARTY TIME
Do you have something to celebrate? An important birthday, a hen or baby party? What better than to gather your closest friends around and head off for a spa party with massages, facials and manicures on tap? The new spa at Wynyard Country House Hotel in the Tees Valley near
Durham can cater for up to 20 at a time. It also has a Rasul Chamber, a Herbal Sauna and an outdoor Vitality Spa. You can have exclusive use for the day – and play spas for as long as you wish! More info:
www.wynyardhall.co.uk or call 01740 644811.
Autumn 2011 I WORLD OF CRUISING 45 SPA HEAVEN
Can you imagine having unlimited spa treatments on holiday? Well it is happening now at the new Ritz Carlton in Phulay Bay, Krabi, Thailand. In a huge ESPA spa, on offer are an extensive choice of rituals, a whole plethora of massages, wraps and scrubs as well as anti- ageing facials, while the finishing touches of mani- and pedicure are also available.
It’s a spa junkie’s dream. There are also a number of treatments specifically for men, including the Executive Stress Buster and a Deep Cleansing Back Treatment, so why not take him along too?
More info:
www.ritzcarlton.com/phulaybay
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