Purity, energy and balance the three words that encapsulate the philosophy of ila, a range of organic products that promote well-being and sustainability.

The Spa at Four Seasons is delighted to bring these concepts to Hong Kong by launching new treatments that embrace the holistic power of ila. All ila products are 100% natural and free from artificial chemicals, made from only the finest ingredients sourced directly from local producers who farm and harvest the raw ingredients in harmony with nature.

ila’s “beyond organic” philosophy has its base in using only organic products whilst working closely and ethically with communities such as a Berber women’s cooperative in Morocco and a women’s cooperative in India to encourage the continuation of traditional and sustainable farming and harvesting practices.

ila products use three key ingredients as their base, chosen for their purity and ethical growing conditions:

• Damascena rose oil: Harvested from a single source in the foothills of the Himalayas, this is one of the most precious of all essential oils, said to nourish, relax and nurture the emotional and physical heart. One of the finest skin-care oils, it is ideal for dry, sensitive and mature skin.

• Argan oil: Wild-grown and cold-pressed from the fruits of indigenous Argan trees ( argania spinosa) known as the “trees of life” in Morocco this oil is naturally rich in fatty acids, which deeply nourish the skin, and the antioxidant vitamin E, which helps protect the skin against free-radical damage caused by pollution and the sun’s radiation. The precious oil is harvested by Berber women who work together as a cooperative.

• Himalayan salt crystals: Mined from deep in the mountains and formed 250 million years ago, these salt crystals contain the ionic forms of minerals, which can be rapidly absorbed into the body. The crystals emit beneficial negative ions when warmed.

The new spa treatments, designed to balance, inspire and heal, include the following:
- Dreamtime journey
- Chakra well-being
- Ku Nye massage
- Himalayan marma facial
- Rainforest rejuvenating facial
- Bio-energy mud wrap
- Himalayan salt scrub
- Jatamansi scrub

The new treatments will be available from June 1, 2009, at the Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong. Treatment prices are subject to a 10% service charge. A range of ila products will also be exclusively available for purchase at the Spa Boutique.

For further details or to make a booking, please call the Spa at (852) 3196-8900, email spa.hkg@fourseasons.com or visit the Spa on the sixth floor of the Hotel.

For more information visit the Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong

Urban Spa and shop… where Organic merges with Luxury

In the world-renowned Ratchaprasong District located in the heart of Bangkok, the prestigious Gaysorn Plaza offers 5 floors exclusively dedicated to lifestyle. In this premium destination, the world’s most famous luxury brands are all present.

This is the location chosen by Pañpuri for its brand new Temple: an urban spa and shop, offering an unmatched opportunity to find the ultimate pleasure of connecting with the soul of Thailand’s most luxurious spa products. Pañpuri’s alchemy emanates from every inch of this 300 sq meter haven where Western luxury merges with the secrets of Eastern well-being.

Upon entering, tall glass showcases make a captivating impression, while eye-catching black-mirrored displays draw attention and awe. From the basin handcrafted with precious materials, to the satin-finished walls on which the brand’s emblem is displayed, the visitor’s senses are titillated by the balance and harmony revealed.

This same holistic concept will be applied to all future “Pañpuri Organic Spas” that are now being planned worldwide.

In Sanskrit, “pañña” means wisdom, while “puri” denotes a palace. The irresistible mystique of the spa combines with ancient expertise and traditions to offer total harmony of the body, the soul and the environment.

Pañpuri is the place where one can discover the perfect balance between the inner self and the outer world… an outer world shaken by the urban turmoil, where the inner self finds its peace within the Spa’s treatment alcoves. It escapes, captivated by Pañpuri’s unmatched fragrances, soothed and surrounded by entrancing mosaics, in an enchanting, dream-like atmosphere.

Out-of-vogue in brief: Pañpuri receives Danish Beauty & Cosmetics Award 2008.
Internationally renowned Pañpuri was named Niche Brand of the Year 2008 during the Danish Beauty Award created by Kosmetik Fagbladet and Nina H. Kluge.
Consequently, Pañpuri became the first Thai brand to receive a prestigious North European award recognized for strict selection criteria.

Pañpuri Organic Spa and Shop 300 sq. m.
6* Spa including single and double treatment rooms
Organic Spa (treatment rituals, bathrobes, towels, fresh fruit, beverage…)

Address :
Gaysorn Department Store
999 Ploenchit Road
Bangkok 10330
Thailand

Web sites links :
www.gaysorn.com
www.panpuri.com

Owned by the Thailand-based Minor International, Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas, a leading developer and operator of luxury resorts and spas, is expanding its portfolio across the MENA region with the opening of four new properties by 2011.

Following Anantara’s successful inception to the region with Anantara Desert Islands Resort & Spa (a member of the Conde Nast Traveller 2009 Hot List), the brand is well on its way to opening Anantara Qasr Al Sarab at the end of this year, in the inspiring Liwa desert in United Arab Emirates Empty Quarter (Rub Al-Khali).
Anantara Qasr Al Sarab will be the brands flagship property in the Middle East. Styled reminiscent of a desert fortress, it will be the ultimate in ‘get-away’ luxury boasting 196 guest rooms, suites and villas, a range of desert experiences, the unrivaled Anantara Spa, a conference facilities and children’s playground.

Anantara has also partnered with Blue City Company 1 (BCC1) to develop a 122 room luxury resort and spa which will be located in Al Madina A’Zarqa, a natural peninsula some 60 minutes from the historical city of Muscat.

The luxury destination of Al Madina A’Zarqa will offer residents and visitors alike outstanding facilities including the award winning Anantara Spa, exceptional service and a broad range of rooms delivered in an environment of unmatched elegance and refined luxury.

Marking Anantara’s entry into the African market the group is set to manage two unique five-star resorts in Morocco. Anantara Marrakech Resort & Spa and Anantara Mogador Resort & Spa will both open in 2011. The two hotels are the first of many planned with H Partners, a Morocco-based hospitality investment company.

Anantara Marrakech will be constructed within the Atlas Golf Resort on a six-hectare plot. As well as 80 guest rooms and suites in the main building, the resort will feature 29 pool villas that will form part of the hotel with a portion being for sale as residences. Hotel guests will be within 10 minutes of the Djemaa El Fna, the centre of the Marrakech medina and the heart of the labyrinth of alleyways and side streets of this vibrant marketplace. Additionally, guests will have access to the 18-hole Atlas Golf course.

Anantara Mogador will be located in the first phase of an upmarket development adjacent to the historic town of Essaouira on the Atlantic coast. The resort will include 67 lavish pool villas. Tying in elements of local architecture and lush gardens, the resort and spa will evoke a sense of its surroundings and provide guests with unparalleled cultural experiences.

William E. Heinecke, CEO of Minor International said: “MINT is delighted to be furthering its commitment to this exciting new market. The locations we have chosen are true to the Anantara pillars of offering authentic cultural experiences and we believe we have found some of the world’s most enchanting destinations here in the Middle East.”

For more information please visit www.anantara.com