Destination Spas of Asia and the Pacific

Promising a complete journey for the senses, Four Seasons spas combine beauty, creativity and cultural authenticity.

April 19, 2010
it's not just the treatments that help you escape. The settings inspire calm too
it's not just the treatments that help you escape. The settings inspire calm too

For anyone dreaming of a spa getaway, the Four Seasons resorts of Asia and the Pacific hold special allure.

In these exotic destinations, the spa culture is based on ancient traditions – bringing centuries of expertise in skincare, physical relaxation and spiritual peace. Four Seasons spas make a point of reflecting local culture by using indigenous ingredients and rituals. At the same time, treatments are always attuned to each individual’s unique needs.

Of course, the settings themselves are transcendently beautiful – inspiring a sense of serenity all on their own!

Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay is the perfect place to experience true Balinese massage – a skill passed down through generations. The technique features long strokes, gentle skin rolling, deep kneads and foot reflexology. At the second Four Seasons resort in Bali – upcountry at Sayan – the lush greenery induces an immediate sense of calm. Spa treatments mix local clays and spices with freshly gathered herbs, flowers and leaves.

In Bora Bora, the Four Seasons spa soars to a peaked roof, with giant tree trunks serving as the reception desk. Your treatment takes place in an indoor-outdoor space floating above a secluded lagoon.

A spa treatment in Chiang Mai definitely feels like a spiritual experience. Inspired by the temples of northern Thailand, your private treatment suite includes its own herbal steam room, outdoor shower and an outdoor soaking tub set on a secluded garden balcony. In nearby Chiang Rai, at the one-of-a-kind Four Seasons Tented Camp in the Golden Triangle, you’ll enjoy a massage in a spa treehouse hidden high in the bamboo forest. Magical!

In southern Thailand – on the island of Koh Samui – the spa has created a special Moonstruck ritual for couples. Reflecting the influence of the moon on natural rhythms, this two-and-a-half-hour experience lets you and your partner share a side-by-side synchronised massage, given by two therapists working in harmony.

Beneath limestone cliffs in Langkawi, Malaysia, your spa pavilion seems to float amongst reflecting ponds. Treatments honour ancient Eastern traditions, while celebrating modern Western advances.

According to legend, Mauritius was the place that inspired heaven – and the Four Seasons spa here is just one example! It’s nestled in vibrant mangrove islets and its collection of therapies reflects the cultural mosaic of the island.

At Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa, the spa is secluded on its own tiny island, and the treatment pavilions rise on stilts above the water. Soft ocean breezes and the gentle sound of the waves will lull you into total relaxation. At the second Maldives resort – at Landaa Giraavaru – the Spa and Ayurvedic Retreat is so large, it could be a resort in itself. A first for Four Seasons, the Ayurvedic Retreat features highly trained professionals who will introduce you to the principles of this ancient Indian science of life.

And on the Seychelles, the spa is perched at the top of a jungled mountain, with sweeping views across the Indian Ocean. The focus is on solitude, seclusion and inner peace, with treatments following ancient recipes and incorporating local herbs and spices. A rooftop yoga session at sunrise makes for an unforgettable start to your day.

 

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