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January 2024
C O N T E N T S
04| CHANN WELLNESS SPA
06| Fulong Hot Spring
08| SPA + WELLNESS Joule
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Gora Spa AIOI
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mahora Spa
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urumo Spa
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Onsen Hot Pools Retreat & Day Spa
20| Eden Spa
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Victoria Spa
24| European Ayurveda Resort Sonnhof
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The Wolseley Spa
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The Castle Spa at Dromoland
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The Spa at Address Beach Resort Bahrain
34| Constance Spa at Constance Ephelia Mahé, Seychelles
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ASIA
COVER FEATURE CHANN WELLNESS SPA Thavorn Beach Village Resort & Spa - Phuket - THAILAND
CHANN Wellness Spa is a sanctuary of serenity infused in one with nature. The spa has over 30 years of experience in merging the art & science of applied healing with local botanicals. To retreat the mind, body, and spiritual, we have taken inspiration from the ‘Four Elements’ – Earth, Water, Wind and Fire- combined with the local way of living in Phuket. Website
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Fulong Hot Spring Fullon Hotel Fulong - Xinbei - TAIWAN Fulong Hot Spring is located in the Fullon Hotel Fulong, in the Fulong Village of Gongliao Town, New Taipei City. When staying at this hotel you can enjoy the beach in summer, the silver grass blossoming in fall, and also the “Fulong hot spring” which is certified by the Japanese Hot Spring Association and New Taipei City. The features of the spring water are a light amber brown color, almost clear, and odorless. Moreover, with the moderate pH values and bacteria-killing chloride, the spring forms a thin film on your skin to retain moisture in your skin, and relieve soreness and exhaustion. Tourists can choose different rooms or enter the SPA to enjoy a pleasant stay.
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SPA + WELLNESS Joule Tokyo - JAPAN
Ascend to the penthouse-level SPA + WELLNESS「JOULE」 to indulge every pleasure in the ultimate urban spa experience. Within this lavish Shinjuku spa, majestic views of the Tokyo skyline and Mount Fuji beyond offer an exhilarating backdrop for the pampering massages, facials, and body treatments you will encounter. At SPA + WELLNESS Joule, their spa rooms are designed to provide a soothing ambiance filled with delightful aromas and tranquility from the moment you step in. Treatment rooms are suite-like single with bathtubs and twin room that can comfortably accommodate two women. There is also a power-boosting area for post-treatment relaxation (women’s only area). The men’s treatment room is a single room with a shower and washbasin.
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ASIA
Gora Spa AIOI Kanagawa - JAPAN Gora Spa AIOI fills each guest with absolute “gems” perfect for his/her desires and needs in restorative care and genuine hospitality along with scenic views of Hakone mountains and Sagami bay and extraordinary hot springs of great Earth energy. In Hakone・Gora, the land is imbued with a powerful energy, emanating from robust bedrock and rocks. This city boasts rich natural surroundings and a refined cultural ambiance, offering splendid vistas of both mountains and the sea. Through the abundant and powerful nature of Hakone・Gora, you can catch a glimpse of the Five Elements Theory, an ancient eastern philosophy of nature. The Five Elements Theory posits that all things in nature consist of the five elements—Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water—interacting with and influencing each other in a continuous cycle. These biorhythmic laws of the natural world also exist within our bodies, guiding us on how to promote internal circulation and achieve optimal balance. The combination of being enveloped in the wonderful “ONSEN (hot springs)” that overflows into Hakone・Gora, and the spa treatments performed by the hands of therapists that liberate the body and mind, is a true wellness spa experience that can only be experienced at Gora Spa AIOI. Website 10 | inSPArations | January 2024
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mahora Spa Izu - JAPAN At Yoshina, the oldest hot springs in Izu return to the spiritual homeland, “mahora”. Yoshino is a place filled with rich purified water: a waterfall of purification, the sound of little streams and a fountain of essence of life. Feel them with all five senses and be surrounded by mysterious air blowing from the ancient Nara era to be united with the land for deeper relaxation and peace in body, mind and spirit. The spa features a unique ritual with Iribancha tea and traditional incense ceremonies to enhance tranquility in body and spirit along with a meal using local seasonal ingredients. Website
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ASIA
urumo Spa Okinawa - JAPAN
“urumo spa” is located on Okinawa Coral Island, Japan, surrounded by one of the clearest sea waters on earth. Once upon a time, Okinawa, surrounded by Churaumi, ‘beautiful sea’, was called an island of Uru, ‘corals’ by the local Okinawans. With the eternally crystal clear seawater, mysterious and majestic Churaumi has been purified and grown by the balance with Uru. Uru balance life force in the seawater and it is in fact the source of Thalassotherapy, Mo, (literally ‘marine algae’), which embraces us with the grace of the sea. Churaumi, Uru and Thalassotherapy, Mo, are what purify us from the inside out, revitalize and bring back Yasuragi or Yonna, Okinawan tranquility and peacefulness to us. As Uru and Mo take care of balance of the life in seawater, at urumo Spa, they cordially take care of your body balance to the best condition.
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AUSTRALIA & OCEANIA
Onsen Hot Pools Retreat & Day Spa Queenstown - NEW ZEALAND Onsen Hot Pools is located high on a cliffside overlooking the magnificent Shotover River canyon in Queenstown, New Zealand, providing views over breathtaking alpine scenery and the perfect vantage point to watch the jetboats on the river below. Onsen Hot Pools are hot and steamy on snowy days, warm and sheltered on rainy days, cool and shady on sunny days, and simply magical in the evenings! A unique feature of Onsen Hot Pools are the retractable picture windows: Convert your pool room from indoor to outdoor and back again at the touch of a button! Your experience begins with an hour in a cedar hot tub overlooking the magnificent alpine landscape with a complimentary selection of local refreshments. You are then escorted to your tranquil spa treatment room where you will indulge in a restoring choice of either a deep tissue or relaxation massage. Website
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AUSTRALIA & OCEANIA
Eden Spa Eden Health Retreat - Currumbin - AUSTRALIA Eden Health Retreat is Australia’s longest running health retreat and are true pioneers within the health and wellbeing industry. It is the perfect place for guests to free themselves for a week of absolute relaxation. Nestled deep inside the breathtaking hinterland of the Currumbin Valley, the spectacular retreat lodges are the height of luxury. Surrounded by a valley of rural producers and bio-dynamic farms, the retreat’s head chef and resident nutritionist have created a menu filled with fresh and healthy whole foods. The dedicated health professionals find the perfect therapies for your mind and body’s needs. Focus on health-based therapies, beauty therapies or pure relaxation to help you let go of any stress you are carrying and feel the benefits of true rejuvenation after a visit to this world-class spa. Website
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EUROPE
Victoria Spa Ramada Plaza Batumi - Batumi - GEORGIA Victoria Spa Ramada Plaza, Batumi is more than a place, it’s a symbol of elegance; a statement of your appreciation for the finer things in life, and a reflection of your commitment to living a life of distinction. It’s an affirmation of your desire for a life that is characterized by well-being and relaxation. You are invited to experience the luxuries that life has to offer. Choose Victoria Spa Ramada Plaza, Batumi and discover the art of living well. Embrace the elegance, indulge in the luxury, and live the life you deserve. Victoria Spa Ramada Plaza, Batumi, provides a wide range of spa services and equipment, such as an indoor swimming pool, jacuzzi, vitamin bar, thermal area with 2 saunas, a steam bath, ice corner, and relaxation area. There is a salt room and 9 luxury massage rooms with showers. The V.I.P spa apartment is 120 sqm and has a Turkish bath, 2 massage beds, romantic jacuzzi, resting bed, 2 chairs for reflexology, a shower and WC. The spa provides cosmetics, hair dressers with manicure and pedicure treatments along with luxury changing rooms. There is a 450 sqm fitness area where you can participate in aqua spinning and water gymnastics classes. There is a summer terrace for drinks and sunbathing. For your relaxation you can choose between more than 150 different massages and spa therapies, performed by their international team from Bali Island, Thailand and Georgia. Website 22 | inSPArations | January 2024
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European Ayurveda Resort Sonnhof European Ayurveda Resort Sonnhof - Hinterthiersee - AUSTRIA The Ayurveda Resort Sonnhof is considered as pioneer of European Ayurveda® and welcomes its guests in a unique setting of the Tyrolean mountain landscape. With profound knowledge and highly trained experts, the holistic concept of Ayurveda is integrated into the European way of life. The comprehensive program at the European Ayurveda Resort Sonnhof ranges from short cleansing detox programs to intensive purification programs to the Pancha Karma cure, which is considered a particular specialty of the Sonnhof. Relaxation for body and soul can be found in the Sonnhof’s wellness area. The panoramic indoor pool, the relaxation rooms, the meditation rooms and the varied sauna landscape with the Kapha, Pitta and Vata themed saunas, as well as the sun and moon saunas, invite the guests to spend relaxing hours. Website
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EUROPE
The Wolseley Spa Tullow - IRELAND The Wolseley Spa is a luxury 4-star Spa comprising of 14 exquisite Treatment Rooms and an extensive Thermal Suite, which allows guests to experience the intoxicating Thermal Pool, Foot Spa, Laconium, Experience Showers, Steam Room, and a beautifully appointed Relaxation Suite offering refreshments. The exclusive Sabia Med Indoor Beach offers a rare light therapy mood enhancing experience, sink into the warm sands as you are taken on a journey from dawn to dusk, feel your spirits lift. Treatments include specifically tailored Facials using traditional methods. A must for all those who wish to experience luxury treatments in beautiful surroundings. Website
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The Castle Spa at Dromoland Dromoland Castle Hotel - Newmarket - IRELAND Sensory serenity, history and luxury combined. Nestled deep within the historic stone walls of County Clare’s iconic 16th century castle estate, The Castle Spa at Dromoland promises restful therapies, soothing treatments and invigorating beauty rituals, all inspired by one of Dromoland Castle’s most revered guardians, Lady Ethel. The handpicked collection of premier spa brands – Dr. Barbara Sturm, Seabody and OSKIA – sit alongside natural ingredients and botanicals sourced from Dromoland’s 500-acre estate. The six treatment rooms include a twin suite, an Amber and Quartz Crystal bed, and sublime relaxation space, The Whisper Room, all created in a natural palette that exudes calm from the moment you enter until it’s time to leave. Website 28 | inSPArations | January 2024
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MIDDLE EAST
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The Spa at Address Beach Resort Bahrain Address Beach Resort Bahrain - Manama - BAHRAIN A wellness destination like no other, Glen Ivy Hot Springs lies sheltered across 12 lush acres in the Temescal Valley of Corona, California. Natural mineral spring water flows from deep in the earth to 19 therapeutic pools and healing mineral baths, bringing guests relaxation, renewal and a deep sense of well-being. With an idyllic year-round temperate climate, Glen Ivy Hot Springs attracts over 200,000 annual visitors who seek the benefits of nature, water, and transformative body, skincare, and nail care treatments. An internationally recognized spa, Glen Ivy Hot Springs is operated by GOCO Hospitality, which plans to expand their wellness arm in the Temescal Valley with a holistic resort and community in harmony with Glen Ivy Hot Springs’ luxurious natural surroundings. Website
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INDIAN OCEAN
Constance Spa at Constance Ephelia Mahé, Seychelles Constance Ephelia Mahé, Seychelles - Mahé - SEYCHELLES The beautiful spa village at Constance Ephelia is set in the tranquil heart of the resort’s stunning tropical gardens. Relax, rejuvenate, detox, re-hydrate or simply enjoy – the choice is yours. The highly skilled team is at your disposal to help you decide which treatments are best suited to your needs. Each guest receives a Spa Experience Card, for your wellness goals and preferences to be noted, and to customize your treatments accordingly. Constance Spa is a human-centric experience, one where everything is designed for your well-being and your comfort. Let your senses be carried away; Geranium, Ylang-Ylang or Eucalyptus will guide their way. Relax, Rejuvenate or Detox, the products are inspired by the tropical nature around us. See, hear, smell, taste and touch, bringing to life a true sensorial experience. Website 34 | inSPArations | January 2024
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