HOTELS, RESORTS & SPAS OUTDOOR SPAS DESTINATIONS
De-stressing comes in many forms: while some of us head outside for fresh air and freedom, others book themselves in to the nearest spa for total top-to-toe pampering. So what if you could combine the two? Stretching out on a massage table with nothing but the sound of the waves lapping, the feel of a gentle breeze on bare skin, or the scent of tropical flowers blooming in the gardens will have clients feeling at peace before the spa treatment even starts. If that sounds like an ideal
antidote to everyday stress, check out our pick of some of the world’s best spas inspired by Mother Nature.
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VINPEARL PHU QUOC, VIETNAM Vietnam has been making quite a name for itself on
the spa stage, with luxury resorts and spa-inclusive packages popping up all over the country, not least on the increasingly popular resort island of Phu Quoc. That’s where Rebecca Turner, senior product manager for luxury long-haul at Simply Luxury by Travel 2, recommends for those in search of relaxation. “My top outdoor spa has got
to be the Vincharm Spa at the Vinpearl Phu Quoc Resort & Golf,” she says. “The individual treatment rooms are private above-water cabins raised on stilts, connected by a wooden walkway that can be opened up to leave you feeling like you are floating on the water. The
soothing sound of the water gently lapping against the cabins is the perfect accompaniment to the aromatherapy massages. All of the senses are catered for, with the holistic spa treatments leaving you feeling relaxed and replenished.” The hotel also features tennis
courts, water sports, a large pool and a 27-hole golf course for those who want to intersperse their spa days with a bit more activity. Book it: Simply Luxury by Travel 2 offers a week’s B&B in a Deluxe Garden View Room, with Emirates flights from Gatwick and private transfers, from £1,199, valid April 16 to June 4.
travel2.com
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CONSTANCE MOOFUSHI, MALDIVES Of course, when it comes to all things overwater,
nowhere can hold a candle to the Maldives, where spas set above that calm, turquoise ocean are practically de rigueur. At Constance Moofushi in the South Ari Atoll, each open-sided spa cabin has windows built into the floor so guests can open their eyes and be hypnotised by the waters below or keep them shut and let the breeze and the sound of the waves do the work instead. There are six treatments for
couples to choose from, plus body scrubs and facials focusing on natural ingredients. If that’s still not enough to get that back- to-nature vibe, there are also outdoor yoga and fitness classes, and a shaded relaxation area on
the wooden jetty, so there’s no chance of feeling stressed here. Book it: If Only offers a seven- night all-inclusive package at Constance Moofushi from £2,999 including Emirates flights, accommodation in a beach villa, seaplane transfers and airport taxes, for departures June 1-20. One to five-day spa packages can be added, starting at €300.
ifonly.net
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SON BRULL, MAJORCA The sound of waves is soothing enough, but so
is the sight of green, rolling hills, which is exactly what awaits at monastery-turned-design hotel Son Brull in Majorca. This rural boutique, a member of Relais & Chateaux, is set in the north Majorcan countryside at the foot of the Tramuntana mountains. Its spa opened just last month, with a host of treatments making use of the local prickly pear, along with other Mediterranean plants and herbs grown in its gardens. There’s even a series of seasonal signature treatments, from ‘spring’, which uses the prickly pear leaf and flower in a massage, scrub, body mask and facial; to ‘summer’, which draws on the cactus’s fruit and essential oils alongside aloe vera; and ‘autumn’, which makes the most of the oil and seeds of the prickly pear for reflexology, a hot stone body massage and facial. That’s rounded out with daily
yoga, organic home-grown produce in the restaurant, and
multi-day packages which pair spa treatments with cycling and hiking in the nearby mountains. Book it: Signature seasonal rituals cost €225 for 135 minutes. Rates at Son Brull start at £215 per night for a Superior Room including breakfast, based on two adults sharing.
sonbrull.com/en
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ROYAL LIVINGSTONE, ZAMBIA Enjoying a view across wide, sweeping scenery is uplifting enough, but when that view happens to include the mighty Zambezi River and the even more impressive Victoria Falls, the sense of relaxation is of another order of magnitude altogether. The Royal Livingstone Victoria
Falls Zambia Hotel by Anantara capitalises on its unrivalled location on the banks of the Zambezi with three riverside spa gazebos, so treatments are accompanied by the sound of birdsong and the splashing of wildlife in the rushing water below. Whether guests are indulging in the Zambezi Massage – using African floral oils and stretching to relieve tension – or a Poolside Foot Massage complete with a cocktail to sip, they can be guaranteed a tranquil experience. Book it: Nightly rates at the Royal Livingstone Hotel by Anantara start at £595 for a Deluxe Room, including breakfast and unlimited access to Victoria Falls.
royal-livingstone.anantara.com
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