COVER STORY
World of Spas editor Jo Foley presents the latest news and products to seek out this Autumn
EDITOR’S LETTER
Have I told you about my feet, or, rather, my obsession with them? Probably not – it’s hardly the best topic of conversation in polite society.
And yet in spa society, it is
vital. So many things can go wrong with your body if your feet are not in tip-top form. For instance, if you are not standing on them properly – you know, full-square with your weight evenly distributed – it can quite easily put your whole body out of line. This in turn can lead to backache, faulty posture and pains in your legs, not to mention a frown on your face. Little wonder that the very FIRST
thing I organise when I am visiting a spa is a reflexology treatment, followed by a pedicure. And, should you ever wish for a new pair of feet, head to the MANDARIN HOTEL in Hong Kong and a Shanghai medical pedicure with Samuel Soh – he is a genius with a set of tiny chisels.
World of SPAs POSTURE PERFECT
AMANZOE in the Peloponnese is offering alignment and movement retreats in the autumn with cranial osteopathy, Pilates and watsu specialists. All three disciplines work on your joint mobility, which not only gives you better posture but helps your body to be stronger with greater endurance – ideal for anyone desk or computer-bound. On offer are four and seven-night retreats at this stunning property overlooking the Aegean, priced from £2,065. More info:
www.amanresorts.com.
BREATH OF LIFE
Sea air, the pale light of the early morning and a yoga practice on board as you sail slowly between Split and Dubrovnik… this is what SAIL CROATIA plan for clients on certain voyages. Could there be a healthier way to start the day? Two yoga classes are offered each day, one morning and then late afternoon, with instructors from Ishta Style Retreats – you may find it becomes addictive. More info:
www.sail-croatia.com.
TEMPLE FATIGUE
Angkor Wat is an awe-inspiring complex, especially with its surrounding archaeological masterpieces, and you could be forgiven for being exhausted after a day or two. To help you recover, the PARK HYATT, newly opened in Siem Reap, houses a holistic spa with a host of treatments and therapies to relax temple-worn bodies and feet. In addition, there are two swimming pools (a lap pool and a free-form version), steam and sauna rooms as well as a state-of the art gym. Regain your energy and head for a balloon-ride at dawn over the temples – it’s truly magical. More info:
www.parkhyatt.com.
TOWN & COUNTRY
London’s BERKELEY HOTEL has to be one of the smartest and most chic in the metropolis, but, just in case you yearn for the countryside, it has installed a Haybarn by its rooftop pool. Not just any old barn, you understand, but the award-winning Daylesford Spa with its glorious organic lotions, potions and treatments. For the best of both worlds, head for Knightsbridge. More info:
www.the-berkeley.co.uk.
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