spa – Tropical Life

Feb72018 by olafNo 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 olafNo 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 olafNo 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 olafNo 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...

Feb12018 by olafNo Comments

A Serene Haven in Natural Setting at MAYA UBUD RESORT & SPA

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The resort’s design is inspired by the ancient Balinese wisdom of orientation. A ceremonial walkway along the central ridge of the property connects all public spaces from the porte-cochere, through the lobby and down to the riverside spa. The 48 rooms and 60 villas are then positioned on either side to reflect the ambience of a harmonious village following the contours of the land and yielding sweeping river valley or rice terrace views. The charming rooms are based on classic Balinese design blended with all the creature comforts of contemporary living. For dining, the resort has four restaurants: the signature restaurant Maya Sari, Asian style restaurant Asiatique, a casual poolside River Café and Bar Bedulu. There are two large swimming pools, an infinity edge pool which overhangs t...

Feb12018 by olafNo Comments

Living Like Royalty AT NUSA DUA BEACH HOTEL & SPA, BALI

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But now you can be treated like royalty in the new Palace Club Wing, a private palace retreat within the hotel providing excellence in accommodation and service that reflects traditional Balinese elegance. The plush rooms are beautifully finished and elegantly furnished with modern wood appointments and polished parquet floors, full length sliding glass doors leading out onto private verandahs overlooking manicured gardens, marble ensuites and soft furnishings featuring hand-loomed Balinese materials in earthy hues and calming tones. You can select from the 57 Palace Club Rooms and 25 Palace Club Suites. The suites include spacious living rooms, and in both the rooms and suites you can choose the additional option of having direct access to the Club’s tropical lagoon. All guests in the P...