subject: World's Greatest Spa Hotels [print this page] Most luxury hotels across the globe offer some sort of spa these days, but while this may well be the case, some are infinitely more well-equipped than others, with some going so far as to be considered Destination Spas'.
For the ultimate indulgence and more than a little well-deserved me' time, a spa break is the perfect way to ease the pain of these chilly British winter nights.
To make your choice that little bit easier, here is our choice of the very best spa retreats, so you can emerge rested, relaxed and rejuvenated, and ready to face the winter head on!
Chiva Som, Hua Hin, Thailand
Known as a deluxe health resort, Chiva Som is a Haven of Life' that offers guests an awful lot more than just fantastic luxury and awe-inspiring surroundings. On arrival you will be offered a health and wellness consultation, allowing you to create personal programme of treatments, diet, exercise and activities to allow you to achieve your goals during your stay. Award-winning menus have been designed to satisfy and inspire, with carefully selected ingredients creating healthy culinary delights, while for the stricter among guests, a diet detox is also on offer.
One&Only Reethi Rah, Maldives
A secluded retreat within the resort, the spa at One&Only Reethi Rah is a real feast for the senses. Eight private treatment villas and two over-water double treatment suites ensure you receive your selected healing, signature, Ayurvedic, eastern and facial therapies in only the most sumptuous and relaxed environment, with views out across the Indian Ocean and the sound of the sea pervading the air. A collection of steam rooms, saunas, pools and fountains complete the experience.
Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa, Garden Route, South Africa
One of Africa's most sumptuous resorts, the award-winning Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa is a calm sanctuary that relies on a diverse range of treatments and surroundings that reflect a taste of the real Africa. Alongside the spa staples of pool, gym, sauna and steam room are nine treatment rooms, each offering a range of delightful signature therapies, while a Medi-Spa offers a range of specialist facial treatments to meet and exceed your every requirement.
Parrot Cay, Turks & Caicos
Held with worldwide regard, Parrot Cay encompasses an holistic COMO spa, with an emphasis on self and working on your very soul at the heart of its luxury Caribbean private island setting. The plan here is to nurture your mind, body and soul from its COMO Shambhala Retreat, which occupies a series of pavilions overlooking the blue waters. Massages, yoga and Pilates classes, pools and baths are all on offer, along with a range of Asian-inspired treatments using holistic techniques, facials and Ayurvedic therapies.
Pangkor Laut, Malaysia
The Spa Village at Pangkor Laut offers all manner of therapies and treatments from around the world, using Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Balinese and Malaysian techniques. There are four main umbrella concepts' here; Rejuvenation & Longevity, Relaxation & Stress Reduction, Detoxification and Romance, so you can tailor your deluxe spa experience to suit your personal needs. All guests on arrival are allowed the opportunity to enjoy the befits of the Spa Village, which include a footbath, circulating bath and cleansing session, heated pool and exfoliating wash, all to be enjoyed prior to your selected treatments.
Soneva Gili by Six Senses, Maldives
This resort is famed for its barefoot chic' attitude to luxury, and offers guests stunning views across the glittering Indian Ocean from a series of magnificent over-water villas. The Six Senses Spa is located over the clear waters, accessible by a private walkways, and offers special touches including glass floors below massage tables to heighten your experience, along with a programme of classes, Ayurvedic and signature therapies along with more traditional pampering and wellness treatments and mouth-watering la carte cuisine. For those seeking a little more privacy, private spa suites and villas are available to make your holistic experience that bit more personal.
