The Ultimate Spas & Retreats

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In a world of private butlers and service exceeding your own limits of desire, it is not enough for one to simply relax and be pampered during leisure travel these days. Here is a few unique and extraordinarily indulgent spa experiences around the world: 

Jacada Travel – Next-generation, luxury tour operation Jacada arranges off-season tours to Easter Island off the coast of Chile. Hare Noi boutique Hotel has volcanic soil & pink sand spa treatments!

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Ellenborough Park – The award winning spa at Ellenborough Park in the Cotswolds (‘UK’s Leading Spa Hotel’ by The World Travel Awards) takes it Indian theme and inspiration from Lord Ellenborough for whom the hotel is named. Ellenborough was the Governor-General of India and it is rumored that Indian ghosts may still inhabit the historic home’s secret passages. A hydrotherapy pool and a unique juice bar the spa takes guests on a journey through all the senses.

Hotel Arts Barcelona – Recently opened an impeccable new spa, “43 the Spa” situated on the 43 floor with sweeping ocean views, it features Natura Bisse products originated in Barcelona. Their “Diamond Collection” products are a longtime secret of Hollywood stars and are now available to guests of Hotel Arts Barcelona.

Maia – Divided by natural rock formations and rich tropical plants each open-air treatment room of the spa at Maia, featuring an array of revitalizing and relaxing Omorovicza treatments available to guests ranging from a deep tissue massage to beauty treatments like the Gold Apres Soleil Facial, which was exclusively developed for Maia. Guests can also indulge in the twenty dancing fingers spa ritual, which includes two professional masseuses and a personal flutist. Maia’s very important Kids program (VIK) also bring kids to the spa to enjoy chocolate milk and banana split bubble baths!

Azura – At Azura Retreats in Mozambique indulge in the ‘Butter me up’ wrap using a unique blend of African body butters and oils, including the highly prized Mongongo Nut Oil. Follow that up with a relaxing massage using the new beauty miracle, Marula Oil. Or try the Tribal Traditions massage, where olive and shea butter is poured all over the body, and massage strokes mimic the beating of African drums.