Asian Spa Vacations

An Asian Spa vacation is as relaxing as it is exotic.

Spas around the world use Asian techniques for massage and herbal therapy.

Why not go directly to the source and experience a spa in Thailand or the Maldives? Soak in a bath strewn with flowers, or have a massage or sand scrub while listening to the ocean below - stress is a world away!

Thailand

• Evason Phuket Six Senses Spa at Evason Phuket Resort, Phuket - Surrounded by lush tropical gardens, the Six Senses Spa incorporates its natural setting into its spa treatments.

Thai massage is a specialty, of course, along with Thai herbal compress accupressure and a body scrub with tamarind juice. Yoga-style stretching and assorted water sports are also available on this island retreat.

• The Penninsula Hotel, Bangkok - Located in the heart of Bangkok along the Chao Phraya River, The Penninsula offers full spa facilities within minutes of the Grand Palace and other historic and cultural sites.

The Penninsula has one of the finest resort spas, featuring Thai, European and Ayurvedic therapies, and the Penninsula Academy teaches you to cook Thai Cuisine! (I've stayed at the this hotel, and it is GORGEOUS - and affordable!)

Singapore

• Sentosa Spa Resort, Sentosa Island. - Located on an island with tropical gardens just south of Singapore, Sentosa Resort and Spa offers more unusual spa treatments and facilities.

Volcanic mud baths, massages and scrubs incorporating native flowers, a floral bath and an outdoor labyrinth are among the features of Spa Botanica. The resort also offers Pilates, nature hikes, and an indoor gym.

The Maldives

• Soneva Gili Resort and Spa, North Male'Atoll - This unique resort is actually a series of villas built on stilts, over the water!

The spa has glass floor panels so guests can watch ocean life pass by as they enjoy their treatments. The spa offers Swedish and Thai massage, detoxification treatments, and a Sand Massage that uses cool, wet sand to exfoliate the skin.

The resort is the place for luxury spa vacations, but it's also eco-friendly and emphasises relaxation. Be prepared to shut out the outside world!

Vietnam

• Nam Hai Hotel, Hoi An - The ultimate in luxury (and price!), this exquisite resort has a gorgeous beach on the South China Sea, spacious rooms, and a tropical spa. A stay here is a truly special experience!

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