From stunning views to local products, personalized shower treatments to shark watching, these are some of the most unique and luxurious spa experiences in the world.
The Rainforest Spa at Sugar Beach in St Lucia With treatment rooms in private log cabins above a stream in the middle of the rainforest, the Sugar Beach Spa gives off a mystical feel. A number of treatments are based on ingredients from nearby volcanic springs and cacao farms, along with Tata Harper synthetic chemical-free skin care.Try the signature Rainforest Renewal, body scrub, massage and facial. If you do stop at just a massage, you’ll get a treatment with local coconut milk. Spa guests can use the temascal with sauna, steam room and outdoor shower.
Conrad Maldives Rangali Island in the Maldives Imagine watching colorful fish and small sharks swim by while you relax. The best Maldives welcome is found at the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island Spa, dubbed ‘Over the Water’ at Conrad Rangali Island. Walk the bridge over some of the clearest waters you’ve ever seen and arrive in a private room where you can indulge in treatments focused on ancient wellness techniques.Aromatherapy gemstone massage uses herbal oils and energetically balancing gemstones to promote deep relaxation. A must-try combination, such as a radiation treatment that begins with a lymphatic drainage massage, followed by the Ayurvedic Shirodhara practice, a warm herbal oil instillation to calm the nervous system, followed by a facial and crystal massage. When you’re face down, meditate as you watch the marine life pass through the glass floors below.
Talise Ottoman Spa at Jumeirah Zabeel Saray in Dubai The Spa at Jumeirah Zabeel Saray is a breathtaking beauty. You will literally be speechless when you see the tiles in the Turkish hammam and relaxation room. There are also saltwater pools and snow rooms (relief after a day in the desert).Here the hammam treatment is mandatory. Royal Ottoman includes a full body mitt exfoliation, shampoo and honey mask. Combine with Sultan massage, massage and stretching with aromatic oils. And save time to enjoy the pools and relaxation areas in the spa.
Kohler Waters Spa in Wisconsin It makes sense that a company known for designing showers would offer unique water-based spa treatments. The hydrotherapy circuit includes a shower, exfoliating hot jacuzzi, cool plunge pools, steam rooms and saunas. This is even before you start your treatment.Try the new Fire and Ice experience, which uses a personalized Vichy shower. A massage therapist will exfoliate your body, apply carrot seed face oil and rinse you with warm and cold water before applying silk body oil. You’ll leave rested and refreshed, and may want to improve your shower experience at home.
Dior Spa at Hôtel Plaza Athénée in ParisA visit to the Dior Spa in Paris is one of the ultimate luxury experiences. Dim lighting and cream-colored rooms are a peaceful way to separate yourself from the hustle and bustle of the city.The new Le Soin Dior Privé Sur-Demande therapy provides a bespoke experience for the face or body. The treatment brings together expert techniques to combine electrostimulation and cryotherapy. After the facial treatment, the skin is smoothed, tightened, lifted and visibly restored. The body treatment targets the organs involved in detoxification, cleansing from the inside out to de-puff and revitalize the skin.
T Spa Haven at Grand Hotel Tremezzo in Italy The iconic Grand Hotel Tremezzo has a spa worthy of the history books. Set in an 18th-century villa, complete with original floor mosaics and frescoes, it overlooks Lake Como.Opt for the T Spa Haven treatment, a complete face and body treatment that begins with an antioxidant massage using warmed essential oils of lemon, bergamot and anise, followed by a Santa Maria Novella facial.The spa features an infinity pool, Mediterranean bath, steam room and sauna overlooking the lake and diving in an ice fountain. Do as the Italians do and embrace the slow life.
