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Sundara Inn & Spa

Thursday, March 29th, 2012

Sundara Spa

When you think of Wisconsin, perhaps a luxury spa is not the first thing to come to your mind. However, with the Sundara Inn & Spa located in Wisconsin Dells, that’s exactly what should be on your mind. Sundara is one of the top resort spas in North America and a premier destination for discerning clientele who desire the best spa treatments in the most soothing setting.

Situated on a 26-acre parcel of land that is lush with pine trees and natural Wisconsin stone outcroppings, Sundara Inn & Spa is not only inspired by the Heartland, but also embodies all that is sacred in nature. The word Sundara is drawn from the Sanskrit word for “beautiful” and the staff’s interpretation of it is “beauty flowing from wellness”. The inn’s main building, designed in an organic Midwestern style, boasts an interior that emphasizes the principles of Feng Shui. Guests have the option of staying in one of 26 well-appointed suites or 12 private lifestyle villas. The large suites feature designer spa bathrooms and fireplaces. The private lifestyle villas are tucked away in the woods, with winding garden paths and views of waterfalls. They offer 1,700 square feet of space, a private bath sanctuary, detailed kitchens, furnishings in a natural color palette and a curved outdoor veranda.

While a guest at Sundara, you’ll undoubtedly want to make use of the spa; from therapeutic massage to holistic skin care, Sundara has developed a menu of spa services designed to promote total wellness, relaxation and rejuvenation. Many of the spa’s products utilize botanicals and minerals indigenous to Wisconsin Dells, for an authentic Heartland experience. All spa visits begin with a Purifying Bath Ritual in the bathhouse sanctuary. Guests engage in a self-guided treatment that includes a rinse in a rain shower, Sundara Spa Sandstone Body Polish to exfoliate the skin, plunge in a hot pool and cool pool, and a quiet rest period before being greeted by a therapist. Some of the special offerings on Sundara’s spa services menu include: the Soothing Cucumber Body Polish and Massage that begins with a cucumber mint sugar scrub to remove dry skin and increase circulation, followed by a cucumber mint massage soufflé; the Warming Glow Massage in which a therapist will light the candle of your choice, made with essential oils and shea butter, allow it to melt and then use the warmed oil in the massage; the Sundara Signature Massage, which reduces muscle tension, increases circulation and leaves you feeling balanced in body, mind and spirit; and the Fountain of Youth Facial, which cleanses, exfoliates and nourishes the skin utilizing organic products that leave the skin looking firm, toned and hydrated while creating a healthy glow. All of the above treatments are 65 minutes in length. Additionally, guests of Sundara can enjoy the inn’s state-of-the-art fitness studio, located off-site, as well as the adjacent Wild Rock Golf Course located at the Wild Rock Golf Club.

Sundara Inn & Spa’s success is born out of its respect for natural resources and green practices. When you are guest there, you reap all the rewards of Sundara’s high-minded philosophy and unwavering standards.

Spa Trend: Ganban’yoku

Tuesday, March 27th, 2012

ganban-yoku

For thousands of years, Japan has been leading the way in the health arts and sciences. Strong proponents of holistic medicine and treatments, the Japanese are naturally drawn to spa-like amenities that utilize heat to correct imbalances in the body; one such treatment is ganban’yoku.

A ganban is a sizable piece of granite that is inserted into the floor and heated up to a low temperature. Under a trained therapist’s care, a patient can lay on the ganban, allowing their bodies to gradually heat up. The ganban’yoku treatment is often referred to as “bedrock bathing without hot water” and the amount of sweat that is emitted from the body during a session is said to be more than what would be emitted during a hot sauna session. Unique to the ganban’yoku are infrared rays and negative ions which pass through the ganban stones; such elements are said to have a number of positive effects on the body. Even a single ganban’yoku session can begin to improve blood circulation, skin composition, immunity to disease, stiff joints, back pain and mental stress. It can also have a positive effect on metabolism, weight loss and detoxification. In recent times, the ganban’yoku spa trend has moved westward to top-notch spas, gyms, hotels, golf courses, ski resorts, hospitals and even into peoples’ private homes. In fact, the new Las Vegas Aria Resort and Casino features a luxury ganban’yoku that is extremely popular with guests.

True to all other holistic therapies, ganban’yoku utilizes simple, natural elements to offer its users an authentic experience that can potentially heal on a deep level. Undoubtedly, ganban’yoku is a spa trend that is here to stay.

Angkor Century Resort & Spa

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012

Angkor Century Resort

Angkor, in Cambodia, is one of the most important archaeological sites in South-East Asia. The region contains magnificent remains of the different capitals of the Khmer Empire, spanning from the 9th to the 15th century, and includes the famous Temple of Angkor Wat. A visit to the region is the trip of a lifetime, and if you do go, why not stay in an accommodation that offers a world-class spa to facilitate all of your relaxation needs? The Angkor Century Resort & Spa, a 5 star deluxe resort property set within lush tropical gardens covering an area of 9-acres, can do exactly that.

Angkor Century massage

Only a 15-minute drive from the Angkor Temples, Angkor Century Resort & Spa is located on an 8-acre tropical garden in the heart of Siem Reap City. The resort’s interiors offer a tasteful blend of elegant Khmer design coupled with contemporary western art. Guests may choose from 190 stylishly-appointed rooms and suites that reflect the needs of the traveler, including: the Deluxe Suite, which faces the swimming pool and the gardens, and is bathed in elegant and convenient light, and romantic innate colors; the Century Suite, which is elegant and aptly sized, and consists of a private living room and a guestroom; and the Executive Suite, which offers grand accommodations with an extended seating area and a 15 square foot private balcony overlooking the swimming pool and gardens. With regards to dining and drinking, Angkor Century Resort & Spa offers numerous options including: the Grand View Coffee House, which offers a wide selection of local, Asian and Western delights, as well as great outdoor barbeques and Cambodian cultural dance shows; and the Lagoon Pool Bar, which overlooks the lagoon near the pool, and is the perfect place for informal drinks after a walk in the lustrous garden. (more…)

Hotel Guanahani & Spa

Tuesday, February 14th, 2012

guanahani-pool

The island of St. Barts is often referred to as “the Pearl of the Caribbean”; with 27 gorgeous white sand beaches, an average temperature of 82 degrees and an overall quality of life that is unparalleled, it’s no wonder why. For those that arrive to enjoy the island’s pleasures, there is only one place to stay: Hotel Guanahani & Spa. Not only is this hotel the finest on the island, but it boasts a world class spa with a range of treatments of which any other spa would be envious.

Hotel Guanahani & Spa welcomes guests to its delightful cottages designed in the architectural and decorative traditions which have developed in the West Indies over the course of many centuries. Each cottage is uniquely crafted from rare woods, Caribbean pastel shades and gentle cotton fabrics, ultimately creating a colonial atmosphere. Guests can enjoy the lush, surrounding gardens and connected terraces; one cottage even has its own private swimming pool. As for dining, French Master Chef Philippe Masseglia has made Hotel Guanahani’s kitchens his playground, and utilizes them to create and preside over inspiring French, Japanese and Italian cuisine. Just outside the doors of the hotel, St. Barts offers world class shopping, including the latest fashion trends from Europe and the finest art. The island has a lively nightlife scene with great live music and parties that continue on into the wee hours of the morning. (more…)

Monart Spa

Monday, February 6th, 2012

Exterior of Spa MonartIn the world of destination spas, there are a plethora from which to choose; undoubtedly, Monart Spa, located in Wexford, Ireland and nestled in over 100 acres of lush countryside, is among the most picturesque. With Mount Leinster providing a stunning backdrop, acres of woodland and sandy beaches nearby, and horses roaming the surrounding fields, the theme of nature is central to the ethos at Monart.

Monart Spa treatmentThe historic Monart House forms an impressive entrance to Ireland’s leading spa. Completed in 1740, Monart House is a decidedly handsome Georgian construction, with its façade built of sandstone with limestone quoins and dressings quarried from Mount Leinster. It offers spectacular views of Vinegar Hill, where the Battle of Vinegar Hill took place during the Irish Rebellion of 1798. The Griffin Group, owners of Monart Spa, realized Monart House would create the perfect destination for a world class spa due to its rich heritage. An adults only environment, the spa offers luxury accommodations, delectable cuisine and an exceptional golf course, all to suit the needs of even the most discerning guests. Monart Spa fosters an environment where deep relaxation and vital rejuvenation are not only possible, but mandatory. The Monart Spa experience includes a variety of treatments utilizing the finest products to ensure remarkable results. For example, hand-harvested, certified organic seaweed is used in baths and treatments to ensure clients are exposed to nature in its purest form. You will find such ingredients in Monart Spa’s Day Spa programs, as well as their programs for longer term guests. Offered to all guests, the Thermal Suite is at the heart of the Monart experience, featuring: An indoor sauna, samarium, caldarium, kneippe cure pool, heated benches and foot baths, aromatic steam room, salt grotto, hydrotherapy pool and laconium loungers. Extended programs at Monart Spa include the Monart 4 Night/5 Day Detox Program in which the aim is to boost a client’s system and help them to reach their ideal weight; all while improving their overall health. The program is aimed at people who genuinely want to detox their system and are prepared to follow a strict regime. Included in the program: A physical evaluation with a certified instructor, an exercise program, a 5-day calorie controlled menu, daily scheduled classes, daily meetings about goals, progress and results, and a daily thermal spa experience and dry body brushing. Clients receive a full summary evaluation at the end of their stay, including instructions for follow-up. (more…)

Top 5 Sea Salt Scrub Recipes

Friday, January 27th, 2012

Salt Scrub

Sea salt is a common ingredient in beauty products because it is proven to do wonders for the health and purity of the skin. It contains minerals that exfoliate, it helps to improve circulation, flush out toxins and also reduce inflammation of the skin. Sea salt is derived from evaporated water and when mixed with essential oils, makes the ultimate natural beauty product. Using a sea salt scrub is as simple as using soap; just put some on the tip of your fingers and gently rub the skin in a circular motion. This action, done regularly over time, removes dead skin cells and reveals fresh, living skin beneath. The best part is you don’t have to buy some overpriced name-brand sea scrub; you can just make your own at home for relatively little cost. The Talk Spas editorial team is thrilled to share 5 of our favorite sea salt scrub recipes:

Rosemary & Peppermint Sea Salt Scrub

Ingredients:

Coarse grain sea salt (2 cups)
Olive Oil (1 cup)
Liquid glycerin soap (1/4 oz.)
Rosemary essential oil (5 drops)
Peppermint essential oil (5 drops)

Preparation:

Heat the oil and soap in pot until warm. Then stir in the salt and add the rosemary and peppermint essential oils. Allow to cool before use. (more…)

Desert Oasis: The Spring Resort & Spa

Wednesday, January 25th, 2012
Spring Resort Day Spa

Spring Resort Day Spa

Desert Springs is one of Southern California’s most picturesque and relaxing towns. People come from all over the state, and all over the world, to enjoy the desert atmosphere, lodge in quaint and modern resorts, dine in world-class restaurants, and partake in an array of natural spa treatments. Perhaps no other resort in the region offers more to the spa enthusiast than The Spring Resort & Spa.

Epicurean Ezyme Facial

Epicurean Ezyme Facial

A magical place located on an elevated promontory overlooking Palm Springs and the San Jacinto Mountains, The Spring Resort & Spa is a retreat of ultimate rejuvenation. The resort offers guest the opportunity to relax in the shade, enjoy a warm breeze, bask in the sun by the pool, or perhaps most notably, enjoy the Earth’s hot mineral springs. On offer are 3 sparkling mineral water pools that have often been compared to the mineral springs in Baden-Baden, Germany. Fully charged with restorative properties, all you have to do is take a dip to enjoy all the curative powers they offer. The health benefits of hot springs have been well documented over the years: they are great for relieving stress through natural heat, rejuvenating the body, and relieving sore muscles and stiff joints. The springs of Desert Hot Springs are also especially rich in silica, which treats the skin and leaves it soft and smooth. In addition to offering hot spring treatments, The Springs Resort & Spa offers a great selection of massage, facials and body treatments that focus on cleansing, detoxification and rejuvenation. Specialized treatments include: the Antioxidant Salt Scrub, a detoxifying and exfoliating salt scrub, followed by a soothing green tea and lavender lotion; the Immune Boosting Buff, a light exfoliation followed by a cleansing, restoring and detoxifying lymphatic massage and light rosemary oil body glaze; and the Epicurean Enzyme Facial, a supreme enzyme that utilizes a customized enzyme exfoliant that includes the ultimate cleansing process to help refine pores, tighten and strengthen the skin.

A mere 2 hours from Los Angeles, 15 minutes from Palm Springs and within close proximity to Joshua Tree National Park, The Spring Resort & Spa should undoubtedly be at the top of your “to do” list.

The Spring Buff

The Spring Buff

Spa Fit for a Sultaness: Ananda Spa

Friday, December 9th, 2011
Ananda Spa

Ananda Spa

In Talk Spas’ “Spa Fit for a Sultaness” series, we profile the most luxurious and lavish spas in the world.

The profound allure of India is well known to many Westerners; with its exotic culture, deep spirituality, it’s yogic and Ayurvedic traditions and of course, its dynamic cuisine, it’s no surprise that so many want to experience the country. India is also notable for its spa traditions, many of which utilize the aforementioned Ayurvedic tradition as the basis for their healing treatments. Perhaps no spa in India embodies the healing properties of Ayurveda more than Ananda Spa.

Situated in close proximity to the mythological cities of Haridwar and Rishikesh, overlooking the flowing Ganges and surrounded by the Sal Forest, there could be no more an ideal location for Ananda Spa. The road to perfect health begins within the enchanted walls of Ananda, where lifestyle is redefined through the wellness regimes of Ayurveda; this is the ultimate place to bring about the union of the mind, body and soul. When staying at Ananda Spa, guests have a variety of choices in regards to accommodation including Deluxe rooms and suites, the Ananda Suite, the Viceregal Suite, and the Villas. The Villas are named after the great mountain ranges Himalay and Shivalik, as well as the river Ganga, which sustains the people of the Valley; all rooms at Ananda Spa offer a color scheme that echoes nature and enhances serenity. Undoubtedly, the Villas satisfy the needs of even the most discerning guests. The two bedroom villas and the one 1-bedroom villa are each elegantly appointed with a living room, a pantry for the butler, a dressing room and a huge bathroom featuring a private sauna and views of the swimming pool. Of course, it’s the “spa” in Ananda Spa that is the main draw and with 24,000 square feet of space and a spa menu that boasts over 79 body and beauty treatments, guests never want for anything here. Integrating Ayurvedic healing with a more modern Western spa approach, Ananda Spa strives to help clients achieve harmony between their physical and mental realms. For those individuals who are seeking to reduce and eliminate stress, cleanse and detoxify, lose weight, reverse aging, or simply to experience a deep state of relaxation, they could not choose more wisely than Ananda. Onsite Ayurvedic physicians and nutritionists guide each client through a thorough evaluation and treatments based on their wants and needs. The ultimate goal is to bring each client’s Vata, Pitta, and Kapha doshas – the three vital energies in the body – into balance. How is this achieved? A typical stay for a guest might include and Ayurvedic and Wellness Consultation to help understand their unique energy and current imbalances. Based on the physician’s findings, he will create a diet, yoga and treatment program to bring the client more balance and energy. Treatments may include: Sirodhara, where luke warm herbal oil is poured in an even stream on to the forehead to pacify and revitalize the mind and the body; Abhyanga, a traditional synchronized full body massage given by two experienced Ayurvedic therapists using sesame oil; Pizhichil, an indulgent, rejuvenating experience, during which lukewarm herbal oils anoint the entire body; and/or Choornaswedan, where therapeutic sweating is induced by the application of warmed herbal poultices. Whatever the treatment may be, it is certain to be custom designed to maximize the client’s needs.

The ancient healing traditions of India offer an alternative to modern medicine; modern medicine can at times be hard on the body and administered in an impersonal way. Ananda Spa brings an unrivaled personal touch to their guests and anyone who pays a visit will undoubtedly leave with their body, mind and soul feeling refreshed and renewed.

Spa Fit for a Sultan: Nickel NYC Men’s Spa & Salon

Wednesday, October 19th, 2011

In Talk Spas’ “Spa Fit for a Sultan” series, we profile the most luxurious and lavish spas in the world.

If you’re a man and you’ve never been to a spa that is dedicated exclusively to the pampering and grooming of men, then you’re missing out. If you make the decision to go to one, perhaps you should consider Nickel NYC Men’s Spa & Salon. A relaxed masculine environment well versed in the spa arts, you couldn’t hope to receive better care and treatment anywhere else.

Nickel Spa

Nickel Spa for Men in New York City

Situated in the Chelsea neighborhood of New York, Nickel was founded in 1996 when it dawned on the owners that men needed their own spa in which to retreat and rejuvenate. At the time, masculine beauty was somewhat uncharted territory and the opening of Nickel was rather groundbreaking. Nickel created a comfortable environment for men and helped make it socially acceptable for them to treat themselves to facials, massages, manicures, pedicures and host of other pampering services. Furthermore, they made it so that a trip to the spa was as easy as a trip to the barber. Nickel also pioneered a men’s, no nonsense, high performance skincare range, often marketed with a sense of funkiness and whimsy; for example, their famed Morning After Rescue Gel was sold as the ultimate hangover product to restore beauty to the hair. Today, their products can be found on Amazon and in stores all over the world. Nickel’s hair salon offers men a full service experience including cut, color, highlight and free touch ups within two weeks of a hair cut. Nickel’s spa offers the ultimate range of treatments for men. Specialty massages include: the Destress Muscle Release, a deeply restorative treatment specifically designed for tight, stressed and aching muscles, which incorporates Swedish and cross muscle fiber massage techniques (60 minutes – $115); the Jet-Lag Treatment, an enlivening and rejuvenating massage using physical manipulation to transport you quickly into the right time zone and get your body back in business (60 minutes – $110); and the Aromatherapy Experience, combining the power of pure essential oils with a specialized massage drawn from the traditions of both East and West, concentrating on the back, scalp, face, neck, shoulders and feet (60 minutes – $110). Nickel addresses men’s unique skin care needs with treatments including: the Complete Facial, which deeply cleanses and exfoliates your specific skin type (60 minutes – $110
); the Super Moisturizing Facial, designed for skin experiencing a pre-mature aged look from sun exposure, city pollution, poor diet or even from a little too much partying (60 minutes – $115); and the Touch of Youth Facial, a complete facial plus 50% more treatments that include an anti-aging mask to help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles (90 minutes – $130). Nickel also offers men a full range of “man-scaping” services including waxing and body trim.

Undoubtedly, Nickel is one of the very best spas in the United States for men. Additionally, Nickel has spas in Paris, on Rue Francs Bourgeois, and in London’s Covent Garden. For those of you men who want to up the level of care you provide yourself, you can hardly go wrong with Nickel.

Spa Fit for a Sultaness: Kaya Spa

Monday, August 1st, 2011

In Talk Spas’ “Spa Fit for a Sultaness” series, we profile the most luxurious and lavish spas in the world.

The Kaya Spa

The Kaya Spa

When you think of exotic and luxurious spa getaways, perhaps Nairobi, Kenya is not the first locale that pops into your mind. However, at Kaya Spa, situated within Tribe Hotel in the city’s Diplomatic District, exotic and luxurious are exactly what you’ll get (more…)


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