Spas Around the World

I insisted a lot last week on the importance of loving yourself in my Letter to Cupid.

And loving yourself also means taking care of yourself, listening to yourself and taking time for yourself.

I know perfectly how to take care of myself. You already know that I love to travel, but you don't know that I take advantage of my stays, to visit the most luxurious spas in the world.
Disconnecting from the world and being pampered, this is my anti-stress and anti-aging secret!

As Helena Rubinstein said: "Beauty is nothing without taking care of the body" (read Article).

Today, I’ll make you dream, travel and relax by making you discover my Top 5.

It’s at the top of the list, and before it changes, it’ll take time ...
The Qua Baths & Spa at the Caesars Palace Hotel in Las Vegas!

When we say that everything is excessive in the United States, and even more in Las Vegas, it’s not an exaggeration. There are countless luxury spas out there but I chose this one for a very specific reason: there’s a cabin where it snows!! Yes, yes, you read that right. After the sauna, you’ll relax in this unique room in the world, called the Artic Ice Room, where the snowflakes and obviously the temperature, calmly drop your body by a few degrees.

It's magical! I don’t know how long I’ve been in, but I may have the record hahaha.

50,000-square-foot of amenities, enough to quickly make you forget how many dollars you lost at the casino. The Roman Baths, that's how they call them, consist in 3 pools at 3 different temperatures. In addition, there's a huge hot tub, sauna, hammam and a beautiful relaxation room with a nice buffet with snacks and drinks.

You don’t need to stay at the hotel to make an appointment, however you’ll be asked to pay at the reservation.

​I'm going to stay in the U.S. for a moment, to tell you about the spa of another very prestigious hotel, the Four Seasons in Beverly Hills.

I admit that already when we arrive, we feel transported into another universe, so mythical ...
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The spa isn’t big, but it’s one of the best body treatments I’ve had in the world. And for good reason it was made with vodka. This alcohol is as good inside as outside hahaha. It was a few years ago, and the treatments change regularly. However, I’ll definitely go back, they’re cutting edge of skincare.

And I love the huge dressing tables in the locker room that make us think we are Hollywood stars!

Remember, I said in my last article (Letter to Cupid) I liked having my hair washed, I love having my body washed too hahaha.

I wonder if I wasn’t Cleopatra in a previous life??

Then, follow me at the Banyan Tree Spa in Singapore.

​No need to stay at the Marina Bay Sands hotel, the spa is completely independent and located on the 55th floor of Tower 1.

Here, I’m always treated like a Queen, what I love about skincare in Asia is, that the therapists systematically clean our feet, in a pretty bowl of warm water with fresh flowers and soap, before any treatment.

My favourite treatment in this spa lasts half a day, cleansing, scrub, massage from head to toe without forgetting the bath with fresh flowers, overlooking the bay.

Given the specifics of this treatment, I was entitled to a suite, with a living room, a dressing room and a bathroom.

You end up believing yourself at home…

In all Banyan Tree spas, the traditional Asian decor and furnishings are always exquisite, with lots of texture and neutral, warm tones.

In the relaxation room, with a panoramic view of the city and the gardens, we are served tea, yogurt and fresh fruits. Or how to gently reconnect to the world…

The Banyan Tree and I have a long love story that started in Thailand, country of this institution and brand.
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You can find their hotels all over the world (one of the last opened in Morocco, video at the end of the article) and I’m taking you to discover another of my favourite spas from the Banyan Tree group, but this time in Vietnam!

It’s here I came to recover before my Solo Wedding in Santorini, needed to isolate myself from the world and get some energy back, the Banyan Tree Lang Co was the perfect place and here I was staying in a villa with a private pool, view on the vegetation and the mountains. My haven of peace…

I had 2 to 3 treatments a day, which occupied a good part of my days.

What I particularly like about their spas is that they use their own products and incense. And as a regular, I can quickly recognise their scents. Not to mention that everything is done to pamper yourself, from the bathrobe to the slippers, but also all the products available in the bathroom.

Since we're in the fragrance, let me finish this article with the spa that uses my favourite skincare products: Pure Fiji.

Made with coconut oil and milk, and enriched with flower extracts, this local brand provides the most luxurious spas on the island.

My favourite scent: the frangipani flower…

As the name suggests, we’re talking about Fiji!

In addition to the products used, what I love about this spa is the small half-sheltered pool, nestled between the steam room and the sauna, with a view of the sky, when it rains, it's even more relaxing!! The space is very large and quiet, in a big independent villa in the centre of the hotel.

Again, I was staying on site, at the Intercontinental Resort and Spa. A hotel paradise on a paradise island.

This is the only place where my bathtub was on the terrace, I loved it! Obviously, there was no vis-à-vis and a curtain could always protect me from prying eyes hahaha.

And if after all that I was still not relaxed, there were the breathtaking sunsets on the beach! (Check Sunsets)

​I hope I’ve relaxed you with this article.
I still have a lot to show you and I have even more to visit, some dreams never stop ...
It's good for your health and mood, so don’t hesitate, there are spas all over the world, with offers at all prices!
 
Have a lovely week!
 
Love & Spa,
L.