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Feb72018 by Tropical LifeNo Comments

WELLNESS HERITAGE at ARKIPELA SPA & WELLNESS

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Arkipela Spa & Wellness uses age-old traditional methods and recipes handed down from generation to generation to create experiences that leave guests feeling refreshed, revitalised and re-energised. Blending the ancient wisdom of Indonesian healing techniques with traditional herbal ingredients, the spa reflects the true spirit of the archipelago. It offers nine treatment rooms, a sauna and a selection of shiatsu massage rooms. During my visit, I was introduced to the Arkipela Signature Massage. The 90-minute body massage begins with a foot cleanse followed by a tailored-massage technique specifically designed for this treatment using so’oso Madura body oil. The massage itself combines Balinese, lomi lomi, Swedish and yoga-inspired techniques. What makes this particular technique so ...

Feb72018 by Tropical LifeNo Comments

A REFINED INDULGENCE at QI SHISEIDO SPA

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Opened in July of 2017, Kupu Kupu Resorts is the first resort in Indonesia to offer QI Shiseido Spa services. Nestled in the heart of Seminyak, the spa is designed with a relaxing ambience and offers two single and three couple treatment rooms. The QI Shiseido Spa focuses on bringing balancing treatments to its guests from face to body spa treatments delivering beauty both inside and out. Here at QI Shiseido Spa, their exceptional tsubo (meridian pressure point) techniques are performed in both body and face treatments which, when combined with the use of Shiseido skincare and body products, not only provide a highly effective stimulation of the body but also fully optimise the active ingredients used to condition the skin and leave it lastingly beautified. My first treatment was the 60-...

Feb62018 by Tropical LifeNo Comments

The Ultimate in Rejuvenating Beauty Packages at VIETURA – THE ARTISAN OF ANTI AGING

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0ne of the most popular treatments is the Rejuvienate, a comprehensive facial beauty package in which combines a Diamond Peel, Facial Skin Spa, Resolift and Oxygen Facial, all carried out in the comfort of one of their plush treatment rooms. First is the Diamond peel, which is microdermabrasion using a diamond peel system that removes excess oil, dirt and any dead cells on the skin’s surface. This is followed by a facial skin spa and continued to Resolift, non-surgical cosmetic procedure that uses an electrode machine to smooth and tighten the skin, eliminating fine lines and wrinkles. You feel no pain, just a warm sensation from the machine as it glides across your skin. A facemask is then applied for 15 minutes. Finally a rejuvenating oxygen treatment, using lightly pressurised ...

Feb62018 by Tropical LifeNo Comments

Relaxing the Mind & Calming the Soul at THE SPA at PADMA RESORT LEGIAN

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Holidays are all we need to get away from the drudgery and stresses of everyday life, we need to clear our minds and rejuvenate our hard-working bodies. There is nothing better to kick-start your holiday healing process than a well-designed therapy session in a professional Spa. The Spa at Padma Resort Legian, with its peaceful setting and modern comforts, offers a menu of relaxation and health-enhancing treatments inspired by Asian healing rituals and makes use of the finest luxurious spa products. With a selection of treatments from thirty minutes to two and a half hours, this is a place to relax and re-energise. The Frangipani Petal Warm Oil Massage comes highly recommended. This is a 60-minute treatment using warm oil which is very effective in releasing stress, improving the smoothn...

Feb52018 by Tropical LifeNo Comments

Food for the Soul at SOULBYTES

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With its own roasting machine, SoulBytes specialises in good coffee and offers a range of specialist creations using beans that have been selected from producers in different regions of Indonesia and other countries. If you like your coffee a little sweet there is the Crème Brulee cappuccino, and for something unusual, there is the Jamu Coffee combining jamu, a traditional Indonesian medicine, with black coffee. The menu has a lot to choose from, it is simple and freshly prepared in an open kitchen and yet offers a tantalising array of interesting creations including light bites, specialist burgers, salads, all day breakfasts, pastries and pancakes. Highly recommended samples from the menu include the Cured Salmon using beetroot-cured Tasmanian salmon served with homemade hash browns, ho...

Feb52018 by Tropical LifeNo Comments

Food Meets Street Art at AYA STREET

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A well designed and comfortable interior features a carefully curated selection of street artwork displayed on the walls to give an interesting atmosphere that is sure to attract a discerning diner’s attention. Aya Street specialises in Peruvian fusion cuisine blending influences from Peru’s indigenous Inca people with elements introduced by Asian migrants with a focus on Peruvian-Japanese (Nikkei) and Peruvian-Chinese (Chifa) fusion. The kitchen uses fresh, Balinese produce sourced from local growers to give an Indonesian twist. At Aya Street, the food is casual and created to be shared. I sampled a wonderful 5-course meal that is served in smaller portions. The meal started with fish soup, followed by Leche De Tigre (calamari and ceviche), tasty and uniquely presented. This was...