:more than just a getaway
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Banyan Tree,
Cherngtalay (Thailand)
Your indulgent experience at Banyan
Tree begins with the romance and beauty
of the island paradise of Phuket, closely
followed by the extraordinary setting of
its award-winning architecture which is
built in harmony with nature. Established
in 1994, Banyan Tree Spa Phuket was
the first luxury oriental spa in Asia and
pioneered the tropical garden spa concept.
With spa pavilions constructed in the style
of royal Thai 'salas', Banyan Tree offer an
exotic blend of ancient health and beauty
practices that focus on spiritual, mental
and physical harmony. It's treatments are
complimented by meditation and yoga
classes. Hand and Foot Treatments start
at US$80, Massages start at US$90, and
Ayurveda Treatments start at US$165.
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Daintree Eco Lodge and Spa
(QLD)
A little closer to home, the Daintree Eco
Lodge and Spa is tucked away in the heart of
the world's oldest living rainforest in tropical
North Queensland. Being at one with nature
notwithstanding, Daintree Eco Lodge provides
all the creature comforts one would expect
from a luxury resort, including a world class
spa experience. With spiritual ancestors of
the Kuku Yalanji tribe calling this area home,
the lodge offers Aboriginal inspired massages,
spa therapies and naturopathy modalities
that integrate ancient wisdom, medicines,
spirituality and healing. Set in tranquil
surroundings, and enveloped by the natural
sounds of the rainforest, Daintree Eco Lodge
and Spa offers a healing environment that
is unlike any other in the world. Prices start
at AUS$70 for a 30-minute spa treatment
and go up to AUS$395 for 'Dreamtime', a
180-minute total sensory journey from head
to toe.
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