At the end of the Hana Highway, on the lush eastern coast of Maui, is the legendary Hotel Hana-Maui and Honua Spa, where tranquility is a way of life. The luxury resort has long been known as a favorite Hawaiian vacation retreat for generations of travelers seeking a serene and enchanting escape. Hana-Maui is the perfect location for small weddings, honeymoons, and romantic getaways and also a great place to go and just unwind and re-charge one’s energy and resources. The Hotel reflects a wonderful blend of Hawaiian heritage and nature and its surroundings and unspoilt natural beauty is what makes this hotel and spa resort so special with many travelers.

66 ranches, most of which are cottage structures with 2 separate rooms, are available at Hotel Hana-Maui. They are laid out across a vast span of soft green grass, each one positioned to provide the most breathtaking view possible of the ocean.

Choose between the “Plantation House”, the “Sea Ranch Cottages” or the “Bay Cottages” for accommodation – click here for an overview of each type.

Spacious and comfortable, the ranches feature cool, hardwood floors, pillow-topped mattresses and cathedral ceilings from which tireless ceiling fans dangle. Beds are made up in thin and multiple layers (some of which are peeled off at turndown and stored away to make for a more cool, comfortable sleep,) luxe pillows and padded headboards perfect for bedtime reading.

Expansive ceramic tiled bathrooms are roomy and private, offering a windowed wall and door that lead out to a personal fenced-in patio. A sunken tub dominates the day-lit area and an open, doorless shower makes bathing a breeze, literally.

The Hana-Maui Hotel also offers a good range of activities for its guests – for instance enjoy horseback riding along the Hana coast, complimentary daily yoga classes, tennis, snorkeling, Hawaiian cultural activities, or relaxing at nearby Hamoa Beach — described by James Michener as “the most perfect crescent beach in the Pacific.”

Celebrate the Maui wedding of your dreams in your own private corner of paradise. Rated as one of the top 10 resorts in Hawaii, Hotel Hana-Maui specializes in intimate weddings and romantic honeymoons. Experience the unspoiled Hawaii that you have always dreamed of. We offer many romantic secluded wedding locations: a turn-of-the-century Plantation House and gardens on four acres; or the Wellness Pool Ocean Overlook with a background of expansive Pacific Ocean views, or have an authentic Hawaiian beach wedding at our Hamoa Beach Pavilion. Personal service and attention to detail is a high priority for our professional wedding specialists and staff. We offer a variety of wedding packages to choose from.

The Honua Spa at Hotel Hana-Maui is a beautiful facility with a design that incorporates the natural surroundings of Hana. Tropical plants and a gentle ocean breeze inspire and relax.

Blanketed in tropical foliage from the outside, the Honua Spa gives way to clear ocean views once you have been escorted from the waiting area. A long, tranquil hot tub, outdoor sauna and padded lounge chaises decorate the scenery while the guest waits, wrapped in a waffle-knit robe, for the spa therapist.

The outdoor relaxation area provides privacy and a relaxing atmosphere before and after a spa treatment. The focal point of the outdoor spa garden is a huge jacuzzi connected to a pond with a view of the Pacific. The Watsu pool is also outside, shielded from the sun with canopy suspended over it.

Other spa facilities include a steam room with a glass wall and an outdoor plunge pool, perfect for improving circulation. In addition to the outdoor relaxation area, there is an indoor relaxation lounge and several treatment rooms.

A wide range of pampering specialties are available – and the Hot Stone Facial and traditional Lomi Lomi massage are amongst the favourite treatments. A combination of rhythmic strokes, joint movement and deep kneading losems and sets one’s body at ease.

Choose from traditional Thai massage, hot stone massage, Hawaiian Lomi Lomi, reflexology, Shiatsu, Polynesian body scrub, Reiki Therapy and an array of skin care services.

Honua Rainforest Mist Facial & Massage is a signature aromatherapy treatment developed exclusively for Hotel Hana-Maui. It combines a facial, body massage, reflexology and native fruits and nut oils to create a relaxing, sensual experience. The treatment incorporates the fluid movements of a Hawaiian lomi lomi to leave your whole body wonderfully connected.

Throughout the Honua Rainforest experience, the therapist pays attention to the entire body, wrapping hands and feet in a hot towel and massaging them while the facial products take effect. Aromatic oils, which are applied during the treatment, have a wonderfully calming effect and help complete this relaxing experience.

For a full overview of treatments and massages available at The Honua Spa pls click here.

In terms of Fitness options, Hotel Hana-Maui offers complimentary Yoga and Aqua Aerobics classes to hotel guests. The resort also boasts two swimming pools, tennis courts, croquet courts and a three-hole practice golf course. Guests have access to the 4,500 acre Hana Ranch for horseback riding, hiking and jogging.

So do guests like this hide-away resort and spa in Hawaii ?

Well of the total 218 TripAdvisor reviews, 187 were either Excellent or Very Good so it is fair to say yes to this question though most reviews mention high prices as a negative factor.

Here are some of the most recent visitors’ reasoning for liking the resort :

A couple from Maryland, US names it “best place ever to have stayed in” and argues :

This place can only be described as complete perfection. After an exhaustive search, I came here with a group of 12 very different guests for my wedding and all guests described it as incredible, amazing and PERFECT! There is a new chef and the food was amazing. This place is the best of everything… compete privacy and relaxation, with the modern amenities only a phone call away. This is complete luxury compared to the abysmal tourist chain resorts on the West side of Maui. All the staff is outstanding. Do not miss!!!!!

A couple from Dallas, US also liked it and called it the “Perfect end to our honeymoon” :

We stayed at the Hotel Hana-Maui for 4 days at the end of our island-hopping honeymoon, and it was just perfect. The grounds are so tranquil and relaxing. I couldn’t get my husband away from the pool with the breath-taking views of the ocean. Our little cabin was wonderful and so private. It was nice to have a little refrigerator and coffee maker in the room. The food at the restaurant was great and the luau they performed with the staff was very entertaining. We also had massages at the Honua Spa….Oh my God!! Best massage I have ever had in my life!! The only bad part is that if you want to explore any other part of Maui, you have to drive the on the infamous “Road to Hana”, which is always an experience. However, there are lots of things to explore near Hana, like the Red Sand beach, black sand beach, and a bunch of waterfalls. The hotel also has activities, like horse-back riding, which was a great experience. The leader and his son were very knowledgeable and entertaining.

Click here for all 218 reviews including the few negative ones which mainly goes after the resort’s high prices.

Check out these videos, the first from EliteWeddingCollection.com and the second from Concierge.com :

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsvXWCcdUgg

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akVhe1XUgiQ

Contact details:

Hotel Hana Maui
5031 Hana Hwy, Hana, Maui, HI 96713
ph. 808-248-8211
fx. 808-248-7202

The much rewarded Soneva Gili Resort is set on the tiny private tropical island of Lankanfushi in the Male’ Atoll, one of 19 atolls that stretch over 800 kilometres through the Indian Ocean, and is one of the 1190 islands which are the Maldives. This amazing spa resort is just a 20-minute speedboat ride from the International Airport at Male’, the capital of the Republic of Maldives.

Soneva Gili offers just 45 sumptuous over-water villas, including 7 Crusoe Residences and The Private Reserve reached only by boat. Each villa has not only been designed and built with the utmost attention to detail, but are also environmentally-friendly and reflect the harmony of life by the water’s edge. Each has its own private water garden and sun decks, and the bathrooms have a separate shower accessed along an open-air walkway.

These spacious over-water villas are connected by long jetties threading across crystal clear water, providing spectacular ocean views from every room. In addition to the sparkling waters, this tiny island provides a very intimate atmosphere, fused with the uncompromising standards that have made Soneva Gili so popular with many visitors and resort and spa reviewers alike. The resort prides itself of the fact that here, like at their beautiful sister resort resort Soneva Fushi,  you will be assured of a wonderfully serene and natural experience, described by Soneva as ‘Intelligent Luxury’.

Though a tiny tropical island and admittedly somewhat close to the Male International Airport, the Soneva Gili Resort is all about escaping the cares of the world. For the ultimate in relaxation visit the over-water Six Senses Spa where guests can choose from a wide range of holistic therapies. Experience a sensual massage, whilst gazing through the glass floor at the underwater world, or get back to basics with a traditional Maldivian sand massage.

Click here to view their entire spa menu which includes treatments such as wellness activities, Spa journeys, facials, Hand & Foot Care and of course the famed Six Senses Signature Treatments.

You can also indulge in their Special Packages during your stay – click here to review the options.

The Gili Resort also offers great culinary experiences and journeys. Begin a romantic evening with a sunset cruise on a traditional dhoni. Head back to your villa and enjoy an evening under the stars, as you sit out on your private deck sharing a gourmet dinner for two, accompanied by a choice of fine wines from the island’s wine cellar.  Or wine and dine at one of Gili’s restaurants of which their Underground Gourmet Cellar is the most spectacular and unique.

Click here to review all wining & dining options at Soneva Gili.

The resort have claimed many top rewards since opening a few years back including several Conde Nast Traveller Awards in 2007, 08 and 2009.

So how did recent visitors like this resort ?

Here are some guest reviews to consider :

A couple from London, UK had these praising words from their visit to Gili :

We stayed for 10 days and it was the best vacation we had so far (see my other reviews). This is 5 stars PLUS. Incredible expensive (especially when the food is not included and the wine list too long) but worth every penny and more! The only complain I had was our client relationship director, who was arrogant and answered every simple request with “let me see if that can be done”. But all the other staff was so amazing, we figured we just had a bad luck (and so did he as we tipped absolutely everybody but him). But it still bugs me, especially after we requested something complimentary but extra from the pool boy who replied “Of course, you pay a lot of money here, i will do anything for you”. Hmm, the pool boy got it, but not the manager!

RESORT: very private and intimate, well maintained, top luxury. reached by a boat from the airport and a nice trip to do. Villas with a very private feel, well placed withing the island.

FOOD: out of the world. amazing selection of food and wines all day long. the breakfast was particularly great, staff offering to make fresh smoothies from any fruit you selected. Wide range of holistic potions to take as well. I haven’t even this well at any other resort. Various cosines to taste. Special tables and romantic gestures for honeymooners.

VILLAS: enormous, top luxury. Several rooms: A/C bedroom, large open air sitting room with game boards and steps to the private desk with sun chairs. Enormous changing room/shower room, bathroom with a glass floor peep hole. fantastic.

ACTIVITIES: plenty to do there. Diving sites were fantastic. The reef around the lagoon provided so much marine life, no need to go anywhere else. We did do a fishing trip (loved it as they cooked us the fish for us), snorkeling trip and snorkeling with the mantas. It’s a very relaxing resort but i didn’t manage to read a page:-)

SPA: very big and luxury. We had several treatments and enjoyed ourselves very much.

A Paris, France couple also liked Gili :

Spent 11 nights in celebration of my wife’s birthday. We LOVED everything about the place and were depressed to leave. Food, service, accommodation, etc., all excellent. Particularly liked that they have their own time-zone, one hour ahead of Male…Gave the impression of an extra hour of sunshine!!

Note: They are building a new restaurant which looks like it will be lovely.

Whilst all TripAdvisor.com reviews are positive to extremely positive on the Gili Resort, this review from Conde Nast Traveller also has some negatives to report mainly related to the exorbitant prices of the resort :

Soneva Gili has had more press attention and won more awards since opening in May 2002 than any of its competitors. This is possibly due to expectations raised by Soneva Fushi, Gili’s undeniably attractive sister resort. I thought Gili disappointing, bearing in mind the prices charged. Other guests concurred. One couple moved out of their top-of-the-range ‘Crusoe Residence’ – there are seven of these free-standing, stilted bungalows accessed via boat, not walkway – because the tide was so low they were only just able to get to their room. The all-wood, thatched bungalows are vast and smartly decorated, although their rustic, stilted look smacks a bit of the Kevin Costner movie Waterworld.

Gili is near Malé (15 minutes by speedboat). It attracts Japanese honeymooners who are passionate about over-water rooms, the design formula for all Gili’s 44 bungalows, and this seems to be the only reason the owners chose this location since the island, known locally as Lankanfushi, is too small to build on land. In fact, much of the island is reclaimed. There are three jetties (jetty three, which you can swim off, is the best).

Read the rest of the CNTraveller review here to get the full picture.

Pre-visit this truly beautiful resort by browsing their photo gallery here or watch a video from the resort in the below.

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Contact details:

Tel: +960 664 0304, Fax: +960 664 0305

E-mail: reservations-gili@sixsenses.com

Set between the sands of sun-drenched beaches and the rolling green backdrop of verdant hills, The Anantara Phuket Resort & Spa with its private pool villas is only a 15-minute drive from Phuket International Airport. Just steps away from the emerald waters of the Andaman Sea, Anantara Phuket’s 83 one-bedroom pool villas are carefully nestled within indigenous gardens of jasmine, orchids and birds of paradise.

Designed to recall a quaint Southern Thai-style village, the locally inspired architecture complements its natural setting, with open-air spaces and arched ceilings in order to take advantage of the cool Phuket sea breeze. The pool villa interiors embrace contemporary Thai design, using evocative local prints, textiles, paintings and relaxed lounge spaces.

Guests will find many things to do outside the hotel as well including excursions through the lush tropical mangroves of nearby Sirinath National Park, diving into stunning coral reefs surrounding the resort or strolls through charming local nearby villages.

Located on a stretch of Mai Khao Beach on Phuket’s more secluded northern coast, your private pool villa is your gateway to excursions through the lush tropical mangroves of nearby Sirinath National Park, dives into stunning coral reefs, and strolls through charming local villages.Just steps away from the emerald waters of the Andaman Sea, Anantara Phuket’s 83 one-bedroom pool villas are nestled within indigenous gardens of jasmine, orchids and birds of paradise.

Since the resort’s opening in October 2008, guest responses have confirmed Anantara Phuket’s place amongst the most desirable destinations in Thailand. Each of their 83 private pool villas creates a haven of peace and tranquillity, whilst the restaurants, bars and leisure facilities tantalise the taste buds and stimulate the senses.

Have a taste of the resort’s beauty and exclusivity by visiting their online gallery here.

Dining options are also plenty at the Anantara Phuket Resort & Spa – Anantara Phuket Resort & Spa features as many as 5 different restaurants tucked around the resort to delight one’s tastebuds, ranging from seafood to pasta and original Thai cuisine. Wet your appetite by visiting their restaurant selection here.

As one of the resort’s main attractions try pampering yourself in the various treatments available at Anantara Spa. It ranges from body and normal massages and aromatherapy to various lavish body treatments which can even be enjoyed with your partner in their couples suite. Bath & Steam Rituals and Advanced-aging Treatments and yoga sessions make up this comprehensive Spa Menu which one can get a complete overview of by clicking here.

Their Signature Treatments are also well worth considering and can be found online here for a preview. Finally check out their Special Offers here.

So what do guests and visitors have to say about this Resort ? Here are some extracts of recent guest reviews :

A holidaying couple from Paris, France had these praising comments from their recent stay there :

To summarize, it’s gorgeous from every aspect. Absolutely flawless service, amazing architecture, incredible landscaping, extraordinary situation on Phuket Island.

Besides having your huge private pool in your Villa, the main pool is an attraction of beautiful design, only steps from the everlasting and almost virgin beach of Khao Lak.

The Villas are at a very high end standard in every aspect, your private patio around it is relaxing, intimate and very well equipped.

Both of the restaurants are excellent, and the Tree Top Bar and Wine cellar an experience to behold.

The location is perfect if you’re looking for luxury in a beautiful Thailand surrounding without the “bustle” of Pathong, which you can nevertheless easily reach by car or transfer.

The staff was very welcoming and took care of our smallest wish. We visited some of the other Top Hotels which are close, and can only advice you to make the right choice. This beautiful boutique Resort is one of a kind and definitely playing in its own league.

A couple from Surrey, UK also liked the resort but found it very pricey :

We certainly found this hotel to be one of the highlights of our trip, the service standards & villas were excellent. All the staff were so very friendly.

The food was excellent, and the public areas were really impressive especially on a night with the natural torch lights burning along the bridge walkways. The Sea, Fire and Salt restaurant and bar was so trendy it could have been Miami.. with a DJ playing background music on evenings.

Our only negative was the in hotel pricing it was the most expensive hotel we have found in Asia, and we have stayed in several expensive hotels all over the region. l know the strength of the pound does not help, but it was £100 a massage, £12,00 for a club sandwich at lunch, the cheapest bottle of wine was £30,00… it soon added up, and it’s awful when you start being careful… it’s also a little out on its own so it lends itself to a shorter duration trip.

In general the reviews are positive and praising but many feel that the resort will only get better as the gardens mature and the staff get more experienced and whilst the resort is offering very high standards and luxury in every aspect, it does come at a high cost to the guests. Read more reviews from The Anantara Phuket Resort & Spa here.

Watch a video from the resort :

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGeVZtl2k04

Contact details:
Anantara Phuket Resort & Spa

888 Moo 3 ,Tumbon Mai Khao,

Amphur Thalang, Phuket 83110
Tel: +66 (0)76 336 100

Fax: +66 (0)76 336 177

Email: phuket@anantara.com

This tropical oasis amid the rolling waves of Bo Phut Beach, lush gardens and breezy coves is a paradise for the mostly European clientele who set foot here and the resort is furthermore a proud member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

Grand in design, yet intimate in scale, The Anantara Spa at Anantara Koh Samui Resort & Spa offers deluxe treatments and highlights such as outdoor private plunge pools and dedicated, private relaxation areas. Encompassing over 3,000 square metres, there are six glass-walled treatment rooms fully ensconced in tropical lush gardens and the spa prides itself on the holistic approach which is taken to therapies and lifestyle choices here.

Carefully trained therapists draw from the wisdom of the ages in their meticulously executed therapies combining the Eastern traditions and contemporary Western holistic practices. The spa presents the world-renowned signature treatment that heightens your experience of Southern Thailand.

The Spa menu very much follows the Anantara philosophy of personalized treatments which heal and soothe the guest both physically and spiritually. Click here for a full overview of the Spa Menu which includes personalized treatments, Spa Journeys, Salon Treatments & Bath & Steam Rituals.

The Spa also has a wide range of Special Offers available – click here to review the options.

If this is not enough to make one want to visit this unique resort and Spa destination, have a look at their Photo Gallery and another media gallery from Professional Travel Guide here.

What some guests had to say about this Resort & Spa :

One couple made these comments :

First of all, you have to like to idea of staying in a ‘resort’ to like this place. With the numerous hotel in Samui theses days, one is really spoilt for choice. And with the price you pay for a suite in Anantara, you can get a small villa style room in loads of other resort.
For Anantara, you only get a hotel room.
Having said that, the hotel ground is lovely, nicely manicured and well kept. Lovely pool is adjacent to the small private beach., and small beach is right next to the private beach of neighboring hotel.
Suite room is really nice with it’s own sitting area, separate shower and bath, with the bathtub next to the bed separated by a sliding panel which can be open up! There are 2 balconies, one at the seating area and the other near the bed.
Nice Spa, truly enjoyed it.

A British couple from Kent :

I can’t say enough about this hotel and its staff, when i arrived i had to go to the doctors in an emergency due to a gland infection on my face and a couple of days later had to be admitted into hospital. They came to see me in hospital bringing a basket of fruit and a big basket of flowers and a get well soon card was waiting for me when released from hospital.

The staff were concerned about my well-being and clarified for me what the treatment was going to be and whether i needed to stay on for longer in case i couldn’t fly.

The spa treatments were superb and the spa staff very welcoming and pleasant and advised on a range of treatments for me to make me feel good and to relax me. They are doing some renovating on some rooms so there is some noise during the day and they are going to build villas on the now empty plot on the left of the hotel.

In general the guest reviews are positive to very positive but quite a few guests found the resort and its spa pricing very expensive so one has to keep this in mind.  A few actually suggest massages and treatments outside of the hotel, at the beach typically, as a viable though not-so-fancy alternative.

More Guest Spa reviews here.

Contact details for Anantara Koh Samui Resort, Thailand

99/9 Bophut Bay
Samui Island, Surat Thani 84320
Thailand

Tel:         +66 (0) 7742 8300-9
Fax:        +66 (0) 7742 8310
Email:     samui@anantara.com

Sir Bani Yas Island is a showcase for nature-based tourism and animal welfare in Arabia. A wildlife reserve, the Island is home to thousands of animals and birds, many of them endangered.

As the star of the newly opened and much hyped Sir Bani Yas island, a former private retreat for the UAE’s founder Sheik Zayed, Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara has a lot to live up to. The island is natural, not one of the man made ones they’re so fond of in the UAE. Billed as an eco-destination, it offers diving, game drives through an Arabian wildlife park and other outdoorsy activities. and not least a fantastic Spa.

 The resort, just two hours from Abu Dhabi and three from Dubai, is full-on luxe.

With 64 luxuriously appointed rooms, suites, spacious one-bedroom villas and truly luxurious two-bedroom Royal Villas, Anantara Desert Islands Resort & Spa invites you to live out your own Arabian nights in a destination that is anything but ordinary.

The Island provides ample opportunities to explore the natural rugged beauty and is a haven for adventure seekers.

Explore the walking trails of the island’s thriving wildlife reserve. In addition, the Island has a lot of nature driven activities, including game drives, kayaking, snorkeling, trekking, hiking, archery and guided game walks.

Click here for an overview of Island excursions and resort facilities.

When it comes to the Spa at The Anantara Desert Island Resort & Spa, this offering is very much in line with the Anantara Spa philosophy which includes pure and natural elements that have been chosen for their curative benefits and energetic powers. Their usage of  exquisite new fragrances in oils and elixirs will sate all the guest’s five senses and ancient healing and modern therapies work in harmony to renew, restore and revive the guests.

Encounter rituals and healing ways based on the therapeutic energies of semi-precious stones. Amber is renowned for its energising qualities; Emerald is the colour of love and perfect for couples to experience together. Aqua Marine helps reduce stress and brings about a deeper level of relaxation.

Special facials for men and in-your-own-room treatments and massages are just a few of their specialities which also includes Body Treatments and “Spa Journeys” – click here for an overview of Massages and here for their Body Treatments.

The Resorts also offers a range of Special Packages – check them out.

On what guests have to say, well the reviews are very mixed but mostly positive. A couple from Athens, Greece were overall not too impressed with the resort and its staff but found that the Spa experience made up for most of the bad experiences :

All this being said – the spa was absolutely amazing. The setting is beautiful, the staff was extremely friendly and attentive, and the thai massages that both my husband and I had were incredible. The attention to detail (down to the rose petals in the bowl of water underneath the massage table so that when you are face down you are looking at that pretty sight and not the floor) was impressive, and they even have the capability to have treatments outside with a view of the beach and water while still having privacy (our treatments were at night and it was windy so we were inside but could hear the waves which added a lot to the experience).

More mixed guest reviews here.

Make a virtual visit to the Island by browsing through their gallery here or better still view a video from the resort :

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b472zDf0wG4

 Contact details for Anantara Desert Islands Resort & Spa:

Sir Bani Yas Island, Al Ruwais
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Tel:   +971(0)28015400  

Fax: +971(2)28015404

dirs@anantara.com

The Anantara Seminyak Resort & Spa is surrounded by the natural beauty of Bali’s jewel-like Seminyak coast, and is very much a true luxury retreat just a few steps from the rolling Indian Ocean and the Seminyak Village. Start your day with an adventure to an island temple, a hike to the top of a volcano, or a stroll through local handicraft markets. Return to unwind in your spacious sea view suite just in time for sunset.

Anantara’s 59 luxurious suites feature expansive, free-flowing living spaces,  with Balinese-inspired décor, floor-to-ceiling glass doors and windows and large balconies with terrazzo tubs for two and views of the sparkling ocean. The penthouse, with two en suite bedrooms, dining room and outdoor lounge, offers an untold sense of space, comfort and luxury that you will find difficult to ever leave. Ease into the serene beauty of your luxurious accommodation, ideal for a honeymoon Bali resort getaway.

When it comes to their acclaimed Spa, The Anantara Spa Bali has a lot to offer, including but not limited to personal terrazzo showers or bath, an iPod connection allowing the guest to choose his own music during treatment and post-treatment and an option to customize the treatment and packages to one’s own exact needs.

The Spa is also known for its usage of fine oils and elixirs which they claim only use the finest and freshest indigenous ingredients and which are very nutrient-rich and luxuriously aromatic. Traditional beauty essences such as sandalwood, ylang ylang, patchouli, mandarin, lavender, lemongrass, ginger, cinnamon, bergamot and natural ingredients such as Bali coffee beans, natural volcanic pumice, sweet woods, powdered spices, yoghurt, carrots and cucumbers are harnessed to deliver radiance, relaxation and a sense of well-being in all our treatments.

Wet your appetite on this amazing Spa by visiting their online gallery here.

For an overview of their Signature Treatments click here and for their comprehensive Spa Menu, which includes Fruit Facial Rituals, do click here for an overview.

What guests have to say about this Resort & Spa :

A couple from Spain :

Great swimming pool area, FABULOUS spa (Thanks for the treatments girls!), and lots of activities to offer so you’re never bored. One suggestion, try the Thai Cuisine cooking class with chef Nan. We cooked a complete menu, and we enjoyed a fantastic dinner afterwards.

A couple from Ontario, Canada :

The resort had its own yoga master in house which was really great for us as we have always wanted to try yoga. We took two yoga classes right on the beach with him and loved it. A great way to start the day. The breakfast is really nice, with a huge selection of fresh things, fruit, breads and cold cuts. They make lattés and cappuccinos for you and have fresh squeezed juice. They also bring you hot food like omelets and waffles.

At night they have a Thai restaurant and the food was really superb and not badly priced for the quality. We did eat out two nights near the hotel but the food was not very good compared to the resort.

There is an amazing sun set bar on the rooftop with giant lounge style seats to watch the sunset. We went up there almost every night to watch the sunset and visit with other guests.

The resort also has its own spa where we each had a couples massage together. The room was very relaxing and the therapists were excellent. It was our first Balinese massage and I would highly recommend trying one.

I give this resort a 10 out of 10 and we will be back again next year for sure!

Find more reviews of The Anantara Seminyak Resort & Spa, Bali here.

Watch live video from this Resort and Spa with this video :

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbwayhYAkwc

Contact details of the Anantara Seminyak Resort & Spa, Bali:

Jl. Abimanyu (Dhyana Pura)
Seminyak, Bali,  Indonesia

Tel:   +62 361 737773  

Fax:  + 62 361 737772

seminyak@anantara.com

Nestled in 14 acres of beautifully luxuriant tropical gardens, this picturesque low-rise hideaway resort has a beachfront location on the sunrise shore of the Gulf of Thailand and offers a uniquely Thai experience.

Their Spa is an invitation to awaken to exotic treatments, soothing soaks and a signature treatment. Experience the ancient healing traditions of the East fused with the latest in contemporary holistic therapies the Anantara Spa, set within gardens and the lagoon surrounding Anantara Hua Hin Resort & Spa. Modeled to seamlessly complement your beach-side stay, the treatment rooms overlook private courtyard gardens while rainshowers out-of-doors suspend you in lush greenery.

 Designed to be a garden spa and set amidst the beachside resort’s lagoon pools and bounteous tropical foliage, the Anantara Spa at Anantara Resort Hua Hin was created by award-winning landscape architect Bill Bensley. Each of the Spa’s seven suites is set in its own individual garden courtyard with dual alfresco ‘rain’ showers suspended in bronze cages modelled on traditional Thai artifacts.

From ancient Ayurvedic massage therapy and dosha-balancing colour therapy steam baths to body butter skin nourishing and hydrating facials that use ancient Thai herbal recipes, the menu at the renowned Anantara Spa Hua Hin has the perfect rejuvenating ritual for every body – and soul.

 Their Spa menu is comprehensive and offers a wide range of packages to sophisticated Bath & Steam Rituals, Elemis Treatments to Body Treatments to entire Spa Journeys which can take up to 7 days to complete.

If the above does not inspire have a look at their Photo Gallery here.

Some guest Reviews :

A Honeymooner’s experience of the Spa at Hua Hin Anantara:

Oh nearly forgot to mention the Spa… we had a ‘honeymooners special’ couples bath/massage – worked out at about £60 /4000 THB for 2 hours – floral bath/whole body massage & Indian Head Massage! beautiful!( This was a discounted price offered to us after a few days by the concierge – we could easily have booked a treatment independently at a much higher price directly at the Spa- which we nearly did!- so I would say hold out a while before booking any treatments & they will approach you with a ‘special offer’ if the Spa is quiet.

Another guest’s remark :

We tried the spa, their signature package was the wine scrub.. I think that’s what its called. The spa facility is beautiful and the staffs are very professional. We are already talking about our next visit there.

More reviews of the Anantara Hua Hin Resort & Spa here.

Contact details:

Anantara Hua Hin Resort & Spa

43/1 Phetkasem Beach Road

Hua Hin 77110

Thailand

Tel: +60 (0) 3252 0250

Fax: +60 (0) 3252 0259

Email: huahin@anantara.com

Furthermore the attention to detail is very high and every guest is made feeling special and unique with the aim of having every guest leaving the spa feeling rejuvenated and relaxed.

The range of treatment and services are as mentioned very comprehensive and includes Facials, Stone Therapy, hair & nail spa, hydrotherapy, waxing, body treatments and the thermae experience and even pregnancy treatments.

Finally, the spa also offers a range of wedding packages and 1-2-3 day packages which offer great value.

Recently the well known celebrity and singer James Blunt stayed at the resort and he had the following  comments about the Spa :

The highlight of the holiday for Imogen and my wife Kerry was a morning in the world-famous Retreat Spa, recently voted the best in Europe.

They enjoyed a full thermae experience, featuring a range of hot and cold baths before a gentle massage and a drink by the tranquil pool.

In conclusion this Spa is very much an all-round spa which offers a wide range of services and treatments for the most critical guest and with its unique location overlooking The Mediterranean from high above and its proximity to the Goddess of Aphrodite’s birth place, this spa is well worth a visit.

 Special Features of The Retreat Spa :

• The Retreat Spa with 24 treatment rooms
• Heated outdoor pool
• Outdoor hydropool
• Thermae featuring hammam, Roman heat rooms, sauna and relaxing outdoor courtyard with Kneipp pool
• Juice and healthy snack bar
• Gym
• Exercise studio
• Personal training

Here are some guest reviews to consider as well :

A UK Traveler has these comments on The Retreat Spa :

The Spa facility was very nice with a broad range of massages and treatments available, our crew enjoyed an hour-long session through different heat/sauna/steam rooms and finished in the Turkish Bath – extremely relaxing!

You can read more guest reviews here.

The below video will serve as an excellent appetizer so check it out:

Contact Details of The Retreat Spa at Aphrodite Hills, Cyprus :

Address : Aphrodite Avenue 1, 8072 Kouklia, Cyprus

Telephone number :    +357 26 828100

Fax Number : +357 26 828101

URL

Email : spareservations@aphroditehills.com

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Titanic Spa pool.

Check out this nice eco spa offering from the UK – this is how they describe themselves:

Titanic Spa, UK’s first Eco-Spa, has been designed within a traditional textile mill creating a brand new concept exclusively offering an unsurpassed spa experience. Favoured for its seclusion on the edge of the Pennines, this intimate spa has gone beyond the organic philosophy, offering exceptional results-driven spa treatments and products by Decléor, Elemis, Carita and ghd Spa, creating spa therapies to work in natural synergy with skin, body and mind.

The emphasis is on a holistic approach to treatments combined with a range of products to enable our customers to continue to gain therapeutic benefits once back into their normal daily routine. Here at Titanic Spa we have chosen Decléor, Elemis, Carita and ghd Spa because their treatments and products have the ability to soothe, relax and rejuvenate, while producing highly visible results for all skin types.

Attentive and individualised service is the hallmark of Titanic Spa. We promise that your time with us is both relaxing and enjoyable. Come visit us on your own, with a friend or even better with a partner.

If you want to check out the virtual tour, click here

Here is a nice review of the Titanic Spa from Times Online:

Discreet signs around the spa will tell you about the natural products, the local history, and the nearby borehole from which they get all their water — but Titanic does it all without raising its voice or lecturing its clientele.

The building has been restored using the old foundations and brickwork, and with some modern savvy, it is now carbon neutral and more than compensates for the excessive comforts on its ground floor. There is even an energy calculator on the wall showing how much energy is being generated by the solar panels — and how much this offsets.

The article quotes Warrick Burton, the spa director:

“It’s eco, but without ramming it down people’s throat; without the wellies.”

The Good Spa Guide also reviews the Titanic Spa positively for their treatment facilities, but was not impressed with every aspect of the spa:

“The UK’s first eco-spa earns full marks for excellent treatments but the split between spa and pool, and the lack of a place to sit and chat affected the spa experience.”

Click here to read the full review and click here to watch Times Online’s nice video feature of the UK’s first eco spa.