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Jewellers in the art of skincare
Since 1828, Guerlain has devoted itself to the art of skincare and beauty. Its founder Pierre-François-Pascal Guerlain, a renowned chemist, used raw materials to create precious beauty potions, always driven by one passion: the search for excellence.

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Asia Pacific’s leading luxury hotel group, Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, will open Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort and Spa, Maldives, the first luxury resort south of the equator in the Maldives, on 26 July 2009. The resort will offer guests a stylish experience in a spacious, boutique-style environment. Located on Addu Atoll, the resort will encompass over six kilometres of coastline and nearly two kilometres of breathtaking white sandy beach.

First-time visitors and Maldives aficionados will be rewarded with a distinctive new experience of the archipelago. The natural dense vegetation sets it apart from many other resorts in the Maldives. The three-kilometre-long island features 12 hectares of lush vegetation, 17,000 coconut trees and 45 species of plants. The island has over six kilometres of coastline and three natural freshwater lagoons, naturally tinged red, green or blue. Guests will be able to enjoy walking trails, prodigious wildlife, and a plethora of underwater discoveries.

The unique Shangri-La hospitality envelops guests as they disembark from their international flight at Male airport. Guests are then escorted by the Shangri-La host into the relaxing domestic airport lounge before taking the connecting flight to Addu Atoll. As air-conditioned domestic flights from Male to Gan International Airport operate round the clock, guests no longer need to waste their vacation time due to the limited operation of seaplanes, which are required to access other resorts. The resort is just an eight-minute boat ride away from Gan, and is also accessible by private jet which can land at the newest Gan International Airport.

The resort will comprise 142 spacious stand-alone villas, from private ocean retreats to tropical luxury tree house villas with panoramic views. All villas will feature both an indoor and outdoor shower, a private terrace leading to the beach and either a waterfront or lush garden. Each villa will be equipped with two iPods and docking stations, a DVD player and an espresso machine. The villas will be a minimum of 133 square metres in size, while the two presidential villas will measure up to 957 square metres each.

The resort will feature 16 luxury tree house villas, a first for the Maldives, perched on stilts offering a special three-metre high perspective of the island through tropical foliage. The tree house villas, with separate bedroom and living room, will measure 218 square metres, each with its own private infinity pool.

Other distinct villa options available to guests will be the water villas with terraces and outdoor showers extending over the clear ocean water; beach villas with separate bedroom and living room, connected by a wooden deck to a private infinity pool; twin beach villas, comprising two bedrooms and an infinity pool; and water pool villas. Two presidential villas will also be available for guests who prefer to indulge in ultimate luxury and exclusivity, one of which is constructed over water and featuring a 96 square metre private pool.

CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La – Shangri-La’s signature spa brand inspired by the legend of Shangri-La in the Lost Horizon novel – will offer treatments, therapies and well-being programmes based on Chinese, Himalayan and Asian healing rituals and traditions from across the region as well as “Kandu Boli” experience, unique indigenous treatments inspired by the cowrie shell and other natural treasures found in the Maldives. CHI will be located in its own spa village in the resort, with spacious individual treatment villas, offering “spa within a spa” privacy and luxury. Ocean views and enchanting gardens will make this secluded sanctuary a haven of healing power and deep calm for guests.

In addition to long stretches of fine white sand beach, the natural lush vegetation of the island features a nature trail for guests who are keen to explore. To discover the fascinating lifestyle and culture of untouched Maldivian villages, guests can simply take a short boat ride to neighbouring islands. International diving enthusiasts are already familiar with the island’s colourful coral reef and the dramatic 140-metre shipwreck of the British ship Loyalty, which is located within a half-hour boat ride from Villingili Island.

To preserve the vegetation, Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort and Spa, Maldives has been constructed around large trees, including some towering old banyan trees. Underwater work and detailed marine surveys have been carried out to ensure the preservation of coral.

Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort and Spa, Maldives will provide a selection of bars and restaurants. The Khazaanaage Restaurant, meaning House of Treasure in Dhivehi, is inspired by Ibn Battuda, will serve cuisine from the regions he travelled to, including the Arabian Gulf, Indian Ocean and South China Sea. Dishes with enchanting flavours will be created using spices and herbs from the chef’s organic garden. International culinary experiences at the Javvu Restaurant will provide guests with further variety.

In the heart of the natural island is a 30,000-square-metre Village Centre. The centre will encompass an eco-centre and a water sports centre featuring surfing, scuba diving, snorkelling and a variety of non-motorised water activities. The Village Centre will also include a free-form pool, two tennis courts, a dedicated indoor and outdoor area for children, boutiques and an entertainment centre. A medical clinic with international doctors and decompression chamber, fully-equipped to deal with diving-related disorders will provide medical services for guests. The resort’s salon will also offer wedding gowns and wedding ceremonies for couples who are swept off their feet by the natural beauty and mesmerizing experience at the Shangri-La Villingili Resort and Spa, Maldives.

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This summer, in keeping with the Hotel Métropole’s ongoing seasonal artistic themes, Maud Lesur, the hotel’s style and artistic director, will launch Blue Mood, a vibrant celebration of the season. The theme will run from 19 June to 17 September 2009 and offer a selection of different packages for every guest, including a fabulous fishing experience for sea lovers. Inspired by two artistic sources: A poem by the French poet Paul Eluard, ‘The Earth is Blue like an Orange’ and the Matisse painting: ‘Goldfish and Sculpture’, Lesur will feature both colours from these works matching lagoon-blue with fiery coral; a duo of punchy colours which are celebrated in the French Riviera this summer.

To carry out the Blue Mood theme, Hotel Métropole will boast a huge orchid display behind the concierge desk and a variation of fish bowls in the lobby containing orange arums, turquoise pebbles and goldfish. At Joël Robuchon’s restaurant, orange tablecloths, turquoise glasses and ribbon will decorate the tables. In the bar, Head Barman Eddy Montana has created an especially eye-pleasing cocktail called Nemo, with Guimauve syrup, Grey Goose Pear vodka, fresh Ginger and Malibu.

Blue Mood Stay includes:
VIP ‘Blue Mood’ welcome.
Daily American Breakfast in Joël Robuchon’s restaurant.
A personal ‘Métropole Lifestyle’ card, which offers free entrance to the Monte-Carlo casino, priority access to the hotel’s outdoor, heated saltwater swimming pool and the Fitness Studio, as well as an array of privileges in carefully selected boutiques and partners. Daily Sun Lounger and parasol at ‘La Note Bleue’ Jazz Lounge, which the Hotel Métropole has a partnership with Superior rooms start at € 490 per night from 19 June until 16 July, from 30 August until 4 September and from 10 to 17 September. Superior rooms start at € 695 from 17 July to 29 August and from 5 to 9 September.

Blue Mood Suite Lifestyle Offer includes the above plus:
· Upgrade to a Superior Suite
· Return airport transfers in the hotel’s private car
· Personal Butler service throughout the stay
· Heat Experience at the Métropole ESPA followed by a 50 minute massage per person
· Unlimited access to Pay TV and Internet
· 7th night complimentary if 6 consecutive nights are booked
The Blue Mood Suite Lifestyle offer is available from €1,930 from 19 June until 16 July, from 30 August until 4 September and from 10 until 17 September or from €2,285 between 17 July to 29 August and from 5 to 9 September. For guests staying in the Suite Azur or Suite Carré d’Or, a chauffeured Rolls Royce will available throughout their stay from 9am to 9pm. All rates are quoted for per room and per night and include taxes and service and are subject to availability.

The Blue Mood ‘Just For You’ programme: Fishing Trips
Hotel Métropole will offer guests two types of fishing experiences on the Sergeric, a traditional fishing boat. With the guidance of two professional fishermen from the most renowned fisherman family in the Principality, guests can embark at either 6am to set off in the direction of San Remo, Italy, or at 11am to sail towards the nets between Eze and Menton. Excursions last about three hours, and the boat can take a maximum of four guests.

Opened in 2004, the Hotel Métropole in Monte-Carlo was designed by the world famous interior designer Jacques Garcia who has created a true 21st Century palace. This contemporary and elegant hotel combines a subtle blend of its glorious past with Mediterranean tones. The opening of the Joël Robuchon Monte-Carlo Restaurant, which has two Michelin stars, has ensured it one of the top destination hotels in the world, while the Métropole ESPA Monte-Carlo rejoins the close-knit circle of ‘Leading Spas of the World‘; The latest exciting development at the Metropole sees the addition of Joël Robuchon’s first Japanese restaurant, YOSHI, which opened in December 2008.

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No detail has been overlooked, and no expense spared, in creating the luxurious modern spa at The Rocco Forte Collection’s new Verdura Golf & Spa Resort, opening in Sicily in May 2009.

To ensure optimum peace, privacy and seclusion, the 4,000 sq ft Verdura Spa has been sited a little apart from the main resort buildings – the scale of the property has made this possible to achieve.

The spa’s overarching philosophy, developed by leading spa development and management consultancy – Raison d’Etre, is that of pursuing a holistic approach to health, fitness and wellbeing. To this end, treatments fall into one of four programmes – anti-ageing, weight loss, detox and energising/rejuvenation – and will include individual-specific advice on diet, nutrition and medical issues.

Housed in pavilions grouped around an open-air courtyard, the spa has 11 treatment rooms, four hydrotherapy pools set into a wooden deck, a 20m indoor-outdoor lap pool, a double-height hammam, sauna, ‘experience’ showers, relaxation areas and a luxurious private terrace for alfresco treatments where guests can benefit from the warm sea breeze and the citrus scent of the Mediterranean.

Separate areas are dedicated to fitness, beauty and medical treatments. The 170 sq m fully equipped gym has been designed with a glass wall overlooking the golf course – an inviting expanse of green that will help to inspire guests as they are working out. Also for those working on their fitness are jogging maps to highlight picturesque trails around the property. There is a separate yoga room, with ongoing programme of classes for all levels, a beauty salon for crucial holiday manicures, pedicures and hairdos, and a spa restaurant that serves healthy juices and light meals.

Raison d’Etre used local natural resources, including salt from Trapani, olive oil, blood oranges, volcanic clay and almonds to create a wide range of spa treatments. Specialist foot and muscle treatments for golfers feature on the menu.

Verdura is located in a striking position in the south-west corner of Sicily: it occupies a citrus and olive valley, much of which has been preserved or replanted, on the very edge of the sea, with rugged mountains in the hinterland. The setting is ideal for activity enthusiasts and explorers, as well as anyone seeking some quiet time to zone out and gaze at the horizon from the restful privacy of the spa.

Spa packages of anything up to a week’s duration have been formulated: these are tailored towards golf, fitness, wellness, nutrition or medical necessity and can include lessons in how to cook in the perfect, healthy Mediterranean way.

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With six stunning Peninsula Spas by ESPA at Peninsula properties around the world, the award-winning partnership between The Peninsula Hotels and celebrated spa consultancy ESPA continues with the introduction of a new collection of Simply Peninsula treatments and products.

Developed exclusively by ESPA International for The Peninsula Hotels, the Simply Peninsula concept combines the passion, integrity and knowledge for which ESPA is renowned with the quality and exclusivity of Peninsula, resulting in a range which delivers on every level.

ESPA founder and CEO Susan Harmsworth was personally involved in creating the formulas with her chemists, to reflect the expertise and philosophy which has already gone into creating the individual spas and treatments. The products, to be retailed throughout the hotels and spas, will impart a unique difference to The Peninsula Spas by ESPA.

Over two years in development and with the formulation and approval process taking 18 months, a total of 23 essential oil blends were formulated and tested for the range during the development process. The blend development was split into two distinct ranges – Refreshing and Relaxing – comprising eight products in each, and on average, each Simply Peninsula product was reformulated at least five times and extensively tested before being evaluated and personally approved by Harmsworth.

“The partnership and collaboration between two great luxury brands – The Peninsula Hotels and ESPA – have joined forces to create luxury products branded “Simply Peninsula” to enhance The Peninsula’s signature treatments and ceremonies that have been created over the last few years with ESPA, and to bring the heritage and culture of Peninsula spas into formulas of treatments and products which can be retailed and used within Peninsula hotels”, Susan Harmsworth said.

Peter Borer, Chief Operating Officer of The Peninsula Hotels, added “We are delighted to build on our long-standing relationship with ESPA to develop this new range of Simply Peninsula treatments and products, which enable our Peninsula guests to continue to enjoy their spa experiences at home”.

The Simply Peninsula Ceremonies

A range of treatments created exclusively by ESPA for each Peninsula Spa, Peninsula Ceremonies reference the wellness culture of each destination. A truly personal experience, each Peninsula Ceremony uses a combination of ESPA and Simply Peninsula products, created to meet the specific needs of the moment and drawing on Asian influences and techniques, linked together to nurture and rebalance the body in times of change, pressure and stress.

To be introduced in six Peninsula Hotels (Hong Kong, New York, Chicago, Beverly Hills, Tokyo and Bangkok) by June 2009 with the other three (Beijing, Manila and Shanghai) at a later date, The Spirit of Peninsula Body Treatment and the Simply Peninsula Foot Treatment are the newest regimens – two intricate, sophisticated and holistic Peninsula Ceremonies using only Simply Peninsula products, which fuse European concepts with Asian philosophies combined with contemporary therapy skills, resulting in the creation of a whole new treatment experience.

When choosing a treatment, the customer will not consciously decide between ESPA or Simply Peninsula, but will choose the treatment which best suits their needs and desires at that moment. The two ranges work harmoniously to offer the Peninsula customer the utmost choice of treatments and experiences, with the knowledge that the product and the therapist’s techniques will be of the highest standard.

The Simply Peninsula products

A key component of the Peninsula Wellness programme, Simply Peninsula enables guests to continue their sensual adventure beyond their hotel stay. The Peninsula’s exclusive line of luxurious bath and body care products uniquely reflect a fusion of Asian, Ayurvedic and European philosophies and traditions, culminating in a range that is as sensuous and therapeutic as it is efficacious.

Available for sale from June 2009 at six Peninsula Hotels (Hong Kong, New York, Chicago, Beverly Hills, Tokyo and Bangkok) with the other three properties (Beijing, Manila and Shanghai) at a later date, the Simply Peninsula range comprises Body Lotion, Hand Cleanser, Shower Gel, Foam Bath, Shampoo and Conditioner (all 200 ml) and Bath Oil and Body Oil (both 100 ml), in two fragrances – Refreshing and Relaxing.

Drawing on Asian traditions which are key to the Peninsula experience all around the world, the two elements of the range focus on the need to be relaxed and rejuvenated or to be revitalised and restored. The Refreshing line of products blends essential oils of lemongrass, rosemary and wild mint which are traditionally known to uplift the spirit, restore energy levels and clear the mind, while the Relaxing line blends the purest essential oils of ylang-ylang, patchouli and clove known to help calm and soothe the mind and promote inner peace.

Made in England in accordance with strict European regulations (to ensure minimum wastage and use of materials), the highly natural formulae contain only the purest essential oils and botanical extracts, and are paraben-, SLES-, artificial colour- and fragrance-free. The packaging is 99% recyclable.

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Couples are invited to celebrate their love at the award-winning Anantara Phuket Resort & Spa with a special Ultimate Romance package that promises exquisite luxury and unforgettable experiences.

Designed especially for honeymooners or as an anniversary treat, the intimate elegance of one of the most talked-about new luxury resorts in Thailand awaits, along with an array of daily extras including champagne and romantic dining and spa experiences.

On arrival, couples will be shown to their Anantara Pool Villa, which boasts an expansive living space and a sense of privacy unparalleled in Phuket. Each villa features a beautiful bathroom with an Anantara signature oversized terrazzo tub that resides in perfect harmony with the private pool, indoor and outdoor rain showers, daybed and outdoor living sala.

Breakfast will be served every morning at the private Sala in the villa and then later couples will receive a complimentary bottle of champagne to share over lunch, by the pool or as the sun goes down. This blissful package also includes a personalised Dining by Design candlelit dinner in a choice of romantic locations and an indulgent in-villa spa bath ritual that will leave couples feeling pampered and serene.

Situated in the serenity of Mai Khao Beach, just 15 minutes from Phuket International Airport and a short drive from the bustling beaches of the south, Anantara Phuket Resort & Spa will present a world of unspoilt beauty and unexpected surprises.

Rate starts from
THB 32,300++ per Pool Villa per night
THB 39,300++ per Sala Pool Villa per night

Conditions:
• Rates are Thai Baht and are subject to 10% service charge and government tax
• Rates are per night and subject to availability and a cancellation policy

The Hilltop Spa at Four Seasons Resort Seychelles, designed by Hirsch Bedner Associates, is set to become one of the Indian Ocean’s most iconic retreats. Perched on the hilltop at the Resort’s highest point – the Spa comprises seven separate pavilions linked by timber sun decks. With bird’s eye views across the sparkling Bay of Petite Anse, vast indoor and outdoor areas and charming rustic-chic design, the spa epitomises the sense of natural beauty, tranquility and seclusion found throughout the Resort.

Surrounded by tropical vegetation, including coconut, mango and cinnamon trees, the main glass-fronted pavilion spans two levels. Linked at the top to an extensive yoga pavilion, the lower level leads to five further pavilions, accommodating eight separate treatment rooms, including five doubles with private lounge areas, steam rooms, rain showers and outdoor tubs.

The pavilion’s floor-to-ceiling glass sides and teak wooden floors are complemented by interiors that draw heavily on Creole influences. Dominating colours are in line with the surrounding environment and include warm browns, gold, turquoise and greys. Both indoor and outdoor areas are adorned with local Creole artwork and custom-made furnishings, including contemporary driftwood tables and pebble-covered chairs.

With an uncompromising belief that only 100 percent chemical-free products will suffice, The Hilltop Spa has been created in partnership with the brands Sodashi – considered the purest range of product on the market – and ila to offer a bespoke range of treatments and rituals. True to ila’s philosophy, the essence of many treatments is the channelling flow of energy, with each therapist working consciously to deliver not just a treatment but a healing experience.

“Our guests have become more sophisticated and aware of their own wellbeing, yet at the same time their needs remain relatively uncomplicated,” says Luisa Anderson, Senior Director of Spa, Four Seasons Asia Pacific. “Some of our treatments are therefore very simple but, like the Kundalini Back Massage, have the ability to transport you to another place and have a profound healing effect.”

Four Seasons has highly qualified therapists from its spas in Bali, Maldives and Exuma who have undertaken intensive training from ila and Sodashi to carry out their treatments with care and expertise.

Many of the treatments incorporate island herbs and spices such as cinnamon, frangipani and lemongrass, combined in accordance with ancient recipes. Massages, body scrubs and wraps, facials, hydrotherapy baths and foot and hand treatments are offered in harmony with island traditions. Educational sessions and three-day spa rituals offer highly effective and restorative programmes for longer stay guests.

The Spa’s signature treatments include: Mahé Massage – a massage that uses herbal poultices made from indigenous ingredients and combines European oil techniques with Asian pressure points; Shell Serenity – where warm heated sea shells, filled with sea minerals, dried sea kelp and algae, are pressed along the muscles to release knots and tension, increase circulation and alleviate stress and the Kundalini Back Massage. Designed to increase vitality and spiritual enlightenment, this deeply healing massage uses soothing and strengthening oils and the application of Himalayan salt and marigold poultices to the chakras.

The spa also includes a Juice Bar – serving herbal tonics, organic juices and home-made teas – and an extensive library of health and wellbeing literature, which can be enjoyed within private lounge areas or outdoors on extensive timber decks. In addition, guests can choose a number of skincare, nail and waxing treatments from the dedicated Salon and purchase gifts and natural skincare products from the thoughtfully stocked Boutique.

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Armathwaite Hall, the 4-star country house hotel in the Lake District, has now opened its much anticipated
state-of-the-art spa facility.

Designed by world-renowned spa architects and designers, Douglas Wallace, The Spa at Armathwaite Hall is a contemporary spa in stunning, rural surroundings. Offering a luxurious, highly bespoke spa experience, the design has taken inspiration from the purity of air, lush woodlands, lakeside pastures and serenity of its location.

The stunning £6m development will feature 10 beautiful treatment rooms each created to provide guests with the perfect environment in which to restore wellbeing thanks to a range of personalised therapies. Using a calming colour palette, influenced by the lake through the seasons, The Spa at Armathwaite Hall also boasts a double treatment room ideal for friends or partners to relax and unwind in together.

Between treatments, the soothing tranquillity room looking out over the new landscaped sensory spa garden offers a warm and peaceful area in which to de-stress or simply look forward to the next stage of the Armathwaite Hall spa experience.

The 16-metre infinity edge pool, which boasts a unique floor to ceiling indoor waterfall and spectacular views out over the woodland, sits alongside the spa’s hydrotherapy and thermal zone with sauna, aroma and steam rooms which have been designed using bespoke materials typical of the Lake District scenery, creating a contemporary, countryside spa facility.

Accessible from the pool area, the spa also features a hot tub on the veranda allowing guests to enjoy the soothing waters surrounded by a stunning line of Lime Trees and beautiful lawns. A top of the range fitness suite and dance studio completes the spa offering with a bespoke selection of light exercise, dance and relaxation classes.

Jennifer Paling, spa operations manager for The Spa at Armathwaite Hall, said: “We are extremely excited about opening The Spa and providing guests with a truly bespoke spa experience. The new facilities are world class and create the perfect environment for visitors to completely relax and unwind while enjoying the luxurious, prescriptive therapies on offer. By including the fitness and well-being classes we hope to give a whole body experience that will leave guests looking and feeling better.”

To complement The Spa, two beautiful new function rooms have also been developed these include The Lime Trees Suite which can provide seating for up to 30 people and The Broadwater Suite offering the perfect atmosphere for functions up to 160 people. Both rooms feature unique lighting instillations, surround sound, audio visual technology and large exterior opening glass walls leading out onto to a garden terrace ideal for civil weddings receptions and functions. In addition The Courtyard Bar and Brasserie offers an informal dining option to the fine dining of the Lake View Restaurant.

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