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Monday, March 29, 2010

Spa Of The Week



Amburaya Spa




Just the two of us in Valentine Paradise at Sheraton Pattaya ResortEndear yourself to your Valentine with a special spa journey steeped in romance. "Just the Two of Us" two-and-a-quarter hour package is specially created for you to celebrate and strengthen the bonds of love. The sensuous scent of chocolate and almonds emanates from a unique body scrub to start. The exquisite road of rejuvenation and renewal continues with a life-changing Amburaya Embrace signature massage. Then culminates in the ultimate enhancement to your complexions: the profoundly nourishing and revitalizing Natural Facial. Unforgettable, it's what true love's all about.Price: 4,000++ baht per person 7,500++ baht per couplePromotion period: 1-28 February 2010About Amburaya SpaPeople seeking a tranquil, relaxing retreat in Pattaya should seek out Amburaya Spa, perched on a hill surrounded by beautifully landscaped tropical gardens and breathtaking vistas of the Gulf of Thailand at the Sheraton Pattaya Resort.


The delightful spa takes its cue from the hotel with warm wood furnishings, Asian fabrics and lush tropical flora to create an oasis of serenity.Still, meditative waters and natural light in Amburaya's expansive reception area herald the journey to bliss. The mood is gradually enhanced in the transition to softly lit, elegant, spacious treatment rooms paired with luminous outside areas with fresh air. Warm colours and calming ambient music promise to help one drift off to a tranquil slumber. With only six treatment suites, all equipped with ensuite showers and an outdoor massage area, guests can fully enjoy their treatments in privacy. The Grand Suite features a private sauna, whirlpool bath and lounge. Each of the two Deluxe Suites has a lounge while the two single rooms do not. There is also a wet room with a private Thalasso bath and wet body treatment area.An extensive array of Asian and Western spa therapies for the face and body have been carefully selected to pamper and soothe.


A wide choice of modern Western body scrubs, massages, wraps and facials choice of modern Western body scrubs, massages, wraps and facials using world-famous brands such as Elemis and Thalgo are highly popular for their ability to detoxify, de-stress, ease aches and pains, reduce cellulite and treat problem skin with high-quality natural ingredients.For the face, Thalgo's Rebalancing Mask with Microionized Marine Algae is an hour-long treatment that combines mineral and vitamin-rich pure seaweed with high-potency marine extracts in a deep-cleansing and stabilising mixture with anti-bacterial properties. Elemis facials are available for each type of complexion -mature, sensitive and oily or problem skins - each uses ingredients to suit the needs, and where necessary, booster serums are applied. All facials are complemented by a luxurious hand and arm massage and de-stress scalp treatment. Male guests are not forgotten with the Urban Cleanse Facial for Men. The deep-cleansing facial unblocks pores, neutralises impurities and accelerates skin repair. Fast-acting ingredients with vitamin C reduce the skin's sensitivity and help defend it against damage from daily pollutants.Thalgo's body remedies include a marine-based scrub, Holistic Remineralising Marine Mud Wrap and deeply relaxing Marine Algae Envelopment. The latter not only is a general pick-me-up and eases muscular aches and strains, but it also has healing properties to treat skin conditions like psoriasis and eczema, and is considered the ideal prelude to all slimming courses.


Ceremony of Sun by Elemis is a novel and sensual five-hour treat with self-tanning cream far better than lying out in the sun. A light body brushing is followed by a luxurious warm oil drip all over. Exotic Lime and Ginger Salt Glow or Devils Ming Body Scrub cleanses and polishes the skin in preparation for the next steps. Exotic Island Flower Body Balm is applied and Total Glow Self Tanning Cream massaged into the skin to give a light healthy colour.



The tan will last for four to five days.To enter the world of utter relaxation, Amburaya Spa presents a unique selection of treatments from all over the world, from traditional Thai massages and herbal compresses, and ancient Egypt, Ayurvedic, East-West fusions, to Japanese-inspired therapies. Amburaya Embrace is a 60-to90 minute full body massage which combines five different techniques in rhythmic harmony. Roayal Siam, Shiatsu, Ayurvedic and Swedish therapies are enhanced with Aromatherapy. Try the novel A Walk through the Niles foot Massage based on ancient Egyptian beliefs about reflex points on the feet to relieve tension and improve blood circulation. Guests with chronic tension or tight muscle problems should opt for the hour-long Swedish massage with deep-tissue massage techniques to work on easing the entire body or specific muscle groups.Guests who prefer multiple treatments in one day should choose from the list of 13 Absolute Mystical Bliss Packages combining these wonderful treatments. Packages run from two to seven hours and can be reserved for singles or couples. Best of all is that guests can select their preferred treatment within each category. For instance, the three-hour Mystical Bliss Package indulges guests in Floral Bath, then their choice of body rub, 60-to 90- minute massage, ending with Enrich Facial.


The Traveller's fatigue is a rejuvenating programme to help overcome jetlag and relieve body shiffness, aches, and pains. Then a freshing face mask is applied to match the skin type, followed by a 60-to 90-minute Legend Massage. The one-day Spa Reviver lasting seven hours is perfect for couples and groups of friends. A sauna is followed by Aromatic Bath, Body Polish, Body Wrap, 90-minute massage, a healthy lunch or dinner, 60-minute Enrich Facial Treatment, A Walk Through the Niles foot Massage, and finally a Thai herbal drink and a healthy snack.

Hotel Of The Day

Shangri-La's Villingili Resort and Spa, Maldives

Set amidst sensational sandy beaches and lush tropical foliage, Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort and Spa Maldives is a unique all-villa Maldives resort property located in a spacious, boutique-style environment. Accommodations include private ocean retreats and tropical tree house villas making it a premiere Maldives luxury resort, while a selection of fine-dining choices and innovative spa treatments have been carefully designed to stimulate the senses.

Shangri-La's Villingili Resort and Spa is the first luxury resort in the Maldives to be located south of the equator. Offering guests a stylish experience in a spacious, all-villa environment, the resort is surrounded by lush vegetation, including 17,000 coconut trees, and over six kilometres of picturesque coastline with nearly two kilometres of white-sand beaches. Stylishly furnished accommodation includes private ocean retreats and tropical tree house villas - unique to the Maldives - with superb views.

Guests can enjoy a tempting selection of dining and entertainment facilities, innovative treatments at CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La, and a variety of aquatic leisure activities, or explore by bicycle the five neighbouring islands connected by a 17-kilometre road. Those seeking an experience with a difference can enjoy a cruise on a luxury yacht with lunch on the equator. The resort is a 70-minute flight from Malé and an eight-minute boat ride from Gan Airport on Addu Atoll.