A famous Middle Eastern hot springs site is to be redeveloped by the Six Senses group and turned into an Evason-branded spa property.

The Ma’in Hot Springs in Jordan are around a one-hour drive west of the capital Amman and are located 866ft (264m) below sea level. They have been reputed for their healing powers for centuries – legend has it that Herod the Great bathed in the waters.

The building Six Senses is redeveloping was originally built in the 1980s and will undergo a US$12m (7.69m euro, £6m) makeover to convert it into a property called Evason Ma’in.

This will include a free-standing Six Senses Spa complex that will focus on the mineral-rich waters of the springs and offer healing mineral and Dead Sea therapies including salt scrubs and mud wraps.

Scheduled to reopen in late 2008, Evason Ma’in will also include 94 deluxe guestrooms as well as several suites featuring spa facilities.

For more information : Visit Six Senses Spa at Ma’in Hot Springs

The Sampuoton Spa is the first fish therapy designer concept spa in Malaysia. A unique trait that sets it apart from the rest, the highly-priced Garra Rufa fishes from Turkey found at the Sampuoton Spa are known to rejuvenate and relax the soul while providing great beautification benefits for your whole body.

Fish Therapy
In Turkish Spas, the Garra Rufa live, breed and feed off the skin of spa patients. Only consuming disease-afflicted skin cells and naturally dead skin cells, they allow for healthy skin to grow.

Truly a unique cure, the omnivorous fishes ‘nibble’ on the dead skin cells present on the surface of the skin while exuding a mild enzyme that prevents the fast development of cells on the skin.

A standard treatment takes approximately 1 hour in which you completely submerge the area to be treated into the tank filled with the Garra Rufa’s. Relax while they get to work. Once they’re done, lavish yourself with a soothing massage that will help nourish the skin.

Does it hurt? No, The only thing you’ll feel is a mild tickling sensations as the fishes rids you off unsightly dead skin cells which helps promote better blood circulation.

The Opening Ceremony was on the 28th March 2008.

For more information : www.sampuotonspa.com

The spa at the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island has introduced an Ice-Cream Spa for its younger guests.
Part of the new ‘Maaja’ Children’s Club facilities on Rangalifinohlou Island, the Ice-Cream Spa has been designed to resemble an old-fashioned ice cream parlour.

It boasts a range of treatments for children that use products from the Me! Bath range.

For more information visit : Finest Spa’s Ultimate Spa Guide