The newly-opened Irufushi Beach & Spa Resort in the Noonu Atoll offers deluxe wellness and, starting November 2008, the Maldives Island resort will also offer Caribbean flair, thanks to LIGNE ST BARTH

Palm trees adorn the white beaches, swaying to the rhythmic sounds of the Indian Ocean. In a fairytale-like location, in the middle of the Noonu Atoll, it suddenly appears: the newly-opened Irufushi Beach & Spa Resort – an oasis, far from civilisation and the daily grind. A better place than this to plunge into the world of total relaxation has yet to be discovered!

Only 91 nautical miles from Malé International Airport is an endless stretch of unspoilt nature: even the very first impressions of this dreamy island stir feelings of repose and calmness. Tradition combined with luxury, pure relaxation and an unusual holiday concept is what the Irufushi Beach & Spa Resort is all about: an ideal place to pull back and perfectly suited to those freshly fallen in love, newlyweds, families and stressed business-people. The spa’s unique “Sleep Concept”, for example, has been conceived to help adults and children relax, fall asleep and slumber restfully. With exceptional treatments, teas, breathing techniques, special pillows and music, stressed adults and children are enticed to participate in the program “Sweet Dreams” as a way to find deep and relaxing sleep.

The jewel and pride of the resort is, without a doubt, the spa area. On an area of ca. 1,200 square metres that is surrounded by luxuriant vegetation, guests can indulge in their personal inner kingdom. The spa’s philosophy is based on the Sun as a central element: the wellness regimen is intended to unfold its warming, youth-enhancing effects, encouraged through relaxing treatments that harmonize body, spirit and soul.

A total of 20 pavilions have been designed for the respective forms of treatment, which are based on traditional and holistic methods: the teachings of the Five Elements, traditional Ayurveda, and yoga and meditation. Additional offerings, like a beauty and hair salon, sauna, steam bath and jacuzzi, tempt guests to fully enjoy their rest and relaxation. And pure wellness is transformed into an even more wonderful experience when the exclusive Caribbean treatments and products by Ligne St Barth come into play, allowing guests to indulge in a sensual Caribbean atmosphere, filled with exotic fragrances.

Why the luxurious elixirs from LIGNE ST BARTH are so special: They all contain top-quality active substances extracted from exotic plants, blossoms and fruits, which are individually combined with fresh ingredients to meet the respective needs of every skin type. Ligne St Barth cold-presses all of their plant-based oils, using a very mild process. The exclusive LIGNE ST BARTH spa treatments gently support natural skin regeneration, nurture intensively and provide yet another bit of tender loving care for the soul. Fresh ingredients, like, for example, fresh and exotic papaya, pineapple and cucumber-puree are mixed together with the exquisite LIGNE ST BARTH elixirs with great care while the guest watches. The guest is also given the opportunity to select his or her favourite fragrance! The fresh ingredients and fragrances plus the pure, premium oils have a very pleasant and nurturing effect on the body, spirit and soul.

The SunSpa at Irufushi Beach & Spa Resort is the first of the three Sun Spas in the Maldives that will offer the Caribbean LIGNE ST BARTH treatments as of November 2008. A gradual expansion of the cooperative venture to include all three resorts is already being planned.

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A new facial has been introduced at CHI, the spa at Shangri-La in Shanghai, China.
The Jade Jewel facial begins with a jade foot bath before a customised piece of jade is employed, working with golden caviar which are both gently massaged into the face.
The treatment is intended to stimulate creativity and mental agility while having a harmonising effect.

Details on Shangri-La’s Web site

Terraké, now present in more than 25 luxury spas among the best in the world, continues its international expansion. After Fouquet’s in Paris, the Kempinski Hotel in Bulgarie, Terraké has chosen an exceptional site for its exclusive partnership in Belgium: Château du Lac in Genval.

Situated in the heart of Brabant Wallon, named the “garden of Brussels”, only twenty minutes from the European capital and its rich culture, Château du Lac, the only 5-star hotel in the south of Brussels and in Wallonie, has 120 rooms between the lake and garden and a restaurant with a view of the lake offering traditional and creative cuisine.
Nearby, eleven golf clubs (fourteen 18-hole courses, all within a 15km radius) allow those who love the greens to satisfy their passion, notably thanks to the Martin’s Golf Pass (more information available at www.passbw.com).

A unique location, a real trip away!
At the beginning of June 2008, a Spa of more than 1500 m2, integrating with subtlety mineral materials, wood and lighting, will be unveiled on the roof of Château du Lac. Overhanging the Genval Lake, the Martin’Spa Bodywhealth contains a fitness centre, thermal baths with water in all its forms and 1000 m2 exclusively for beauty treatments.

A little glimpse of the uniqueness of Martin’Spa Bodywhealth:
A fabulous welcome area incorporating a “Health Bar”, two double treatments rooms fo 40m2 with Jacuzzi and ten individual treatment rooms each recreating a different atmosphere – straight away, this Spa sets itself apart as extraordinary.
Beyond the ultra-trendy relaxation swimming pool is the solarium terrace and the relaxation area, which have an absolute serenity (with heated deckchairs and an open fire), spa connoisseurs will certainly appreciate the rasul treatments in the hammam, which can accommodate two people, with thermal air equipped with a 10 person hammam, a sauna (8 people), and extraordinary marble heated ayurvedic massage table mounted on a shirodara diffuser (whereby essential oils are drizzled). The experience shower mingles hydrojets and chromotherapy and a space, for hairdressing, manicure et make-up.

For everyone, their own Terraké Micro-Climate Cocoon.
The specific nature of Terraké rituals is to invite you to be reborn with the forces of the Earth: Château du Lac offers, in this regard, an ideal environment. Extremely calm, very protected and fundamentally conceived and decorated in harmony with the Terraké “universes” – of earth, air, water and plant life. The treatments are carried out by Terraké specialists ready to work the magic of a sensorial fusion – from exfoliation to massage, as well as expert treatments (firming, hydrating, detox, slimming). Sublime!

For more information please visit : Terraké & Martin’s Hotels

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

This first concept store to men’s grooming and relaxation is located in Paris 17ème, near Parc Monceau.

Set in a urban luxury environment with mostly chrome and black elements, the store plays with lightings, black Bisazza mosaics and a funky touch of red. It conveys a masculine yet sophisticat atmosphere.This makes it a masculine yet sophisticated environment. The spa offers a treatment room, manicure and pedicure stations, waxing and shaving services and a lounge area with a wide selection of books and magazines

Our staff will make you feel very comfortable, whether you’re a first timer or one of our Mensatisfied regulars. Whether you get a manicure, a facial or a massage you will love to be pampered.

STORE & SPA, 39 rue Cardinet 75017 Paris
Métro Wagram
From Tuesday to Saturday 9H to 20H
Tel: +33 1 44 40 04 79

For more Information : http://www.guestmen.fr/

“Voyage Balinais”

Bali has been called the Island of the Gods, in homage to its sumptuous majesty and the incredible diversity of its colours and landscapes. As if all the world’s divinity had been concentrated in this magical South Sea island, where colourful ceremonies and a vast range of rituals follow one another all year round, new and different each time.
A whole world of exotic flowers blooms there between the rice fields and at the foot of each mountain or volcano.

The Balinese have believed since time immemorial that flowers have power to mould the human soul. The lotus for example, the world’s loveliest flower, is especially abundant on the island. The frangipani blossom, which blooms on a magnificent, immortal tree, is a symbol of unalloyed femininity and seductive charm and is imbued, like the lotus, with tradition and legend.

La Sultane de Saba has taken these two opulent jewels of the island’s natural heritage to create its “Voyage Balinais” range, composed of products that perfectly reflect the beautifying rituals of Bali’s womanhood:

- Lulur body scrub with lotus and frangipani blossom
- Lotus and frangipani blossom oil
- Lotus and frangipani blossom body lotion
- Lotus and frangipani blossom shea butter
- Box set with lotus and frangipani blossom shea butter, oil and body scrub

For more Information : www.lasultanedesaba.com

A beauty treatment brand devoted to the most beautiful Spas in the World, Terraké creates the perfect harmony between sensory pleasure and a letting-go of the mind.

The plant life that came from the earth and water was the first sign of life under the reign of air and light. These four worlds earth, water, plant life and air are the forces of the Earth.
Together, they create the unlikely micro-climate that has made the birth of mankind possible. Inspired by the origins of the World, Terraké has recreated four sensorial worlds from the forces of the Earth:

- Terra Magica
- Primordial Waters
- of Air and Light
- Luxuriant Plant Life

Subtle beauty rituals were born from these four worlds, revealing perfect harmony of sensual pleasures and a total letting-go of your mind and spirit.

When you enter a Terraké Spa, you are the centre of all attentions. A specialist welcomes you and guides you in your choice of the world and rituals that will meet your desires. Seeking replenishment, escape, or a precise beauty treatment? She helps you to choose the world with which you will have the greatest affinity, and also the world that will bring you your ideal beauty benefit.

The Micro-climate cocoon : a taste of the happiness to come, before the Ritual begins
Before each key Ritual,Terraké invites you to enjoy a special moment : music, tea, fragrance, a relaxing massage, you are slowly entering in the World you have chosen as the perfect micro-climate gradually forms around you.

The Ritual : the magic of a sensorial fusion
The movements in your Ritual come together in harmony like a ballet for the senses: gommage to smooth and purify, expert beauty treatments, bathing, exquisite massages and almost-magical accessories. Depending the World you chosed, you are enveloped by the warmth of the earth, you float with the current, you are surrounded by weightlessness or you bring your body into a close harmony with plants.

Taking the time to come back to Earth fulfilled, replenished
When your journey to one of the worlds of Terraké comes to an end, you can take all the time you need to come back to reality and continue to enjoy this exceptional place your Spa. You feel relaxed, in harmony with the world. You can return to your everyday life with a new sense of happiness, even in your soul.

Discover Terraké’s Spas on : www.terrake.com

Polynesia is one huge garden of exotic flowers and succulent fruits. In the night air the heady smells of ylang-ylang and Tahitian gardenia, the tiare, mingle with the more subtle aromas of frangipani and jasmine.

But our flowers are far from being just ornamental : we love to decorate ourselves with them ! We use them to make up necklaces and crowns for both visitors and friends as symbols of welcome and friendship. They enrich our everyday lives. We add them to monoï, the perfumed coconut oil you’ll find in every Polynesian household.

MANEA SPA invites you to experience the rich massage tradition of Polynesia. We seek out the best natural products long used and appreciated by our ancients : vanilla, sandalwood, coconut, pineapple and tamanu. Mixed with monoï, these form the essential products we use for massage.

MANEA SPA uses only 100% natural products whose origin has been certified, in our treatments to protect your body and its hygiene.

Whether it’s the legendary Gardenia tahitensis better known as Tahitian tiare, Moorea pineapples, Taha’a vanilla, tamanu from the Leeward Islands, sandalwood and umuhei oil from the Marquesas, they are all subject to a rigorous control of quality and provenance.

MANEA SPA products are made exclusively for us in Tahiti to a formula that retains the intrinsic natural properties of our flowers and plants.

They are our guarantee that you will benefit to the full from products of nature discovered by Polynesians long ago and which have shaped the traditions, customs, philosophy and spirituality of our Paradise on Earth.

Let yourself be carried away by the magic of Manea Spa.

For more information : www.maneaspa.com

Visit Taha’s Private Island & Spa on Finest SPA

The face and silhouette of a Top Model.
The desire to devote effort to the world of luxury and beauty.

TAdriana thus decided to devote considerable energy to the creation of an own-name line of cosmetics and that resembles her. Adriana is a perfectionist
She wants only the best for her products. She worked hard with chemists for a whole year to develop her formulas. Nothing escaped her: the quality of active substances, the choice of fragrances, the velvety feel of the products. She tested everything, commented, refused, validated like the professional she is, using the knowledge acquired during her medical studies at the Charles IV University in Prague.
She is demanding
No animal testing, no parabens that are under scrutiny by the European Union in Brussels, the choice of an outstanding active substance rarely used in cosmetics except for several exceptional niche brands: organic Silicone.
She is always after more. She had chemists bond active substances to silicone in order to obtain maximal effects in terms of moisturizing, firming, softness and nutrition.
Silicium+ line was born with her designer label.
Silicium+ is not the whim of a star but the result of a strong will to be an active member of the world of beauty to provide an exceptional plus to women.
Silicium+, a coherent line, responding to the demands of active and dynamic women attentive to their skin.
Silicium+, products as tender as the packaging rose, with the heart signature of Adriana.

For more information visit : www.akd.fr/index-eng.php

A new urban spa complex has launched downtown Montréal.

Skyspa has both indoor and outdoor areas, and includes large finnish, Turkish and Nordic saunas and baths, located in a easily accessible urban setting.

Outside, Skyspa will feature two whirlpool baths, Nordic waterfalls and a terrace area with a heated floor, which will remain open the all year.

Indoors, the spa has a central atrium area, a relaxation room, 20 massage therapy rooms, a “smoke” sauna, a turkish hammam and a eucalyptus steam bath.

Don’t hesitade to visit Skyspa for an unforgettable experience.

6000, boulevard de Rome, local 400
Brossard (Québec) J4Y 0B6Formore Information visit Skyspa

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