Global Spas: issue 5

The Dorchester Spa
LONDON, ENGLAND

Recently voted Boutique Spa of the Year, Conde Nast Traveler, Reader’s Choice (UK), The Dorchester Spa exudes 1930’s glamour, elegantly refined with modern accents. Inspired by iconic British style, the spa features nine soundproof treatment rooms, creating a private yet spacious ambiance for guests to unwind. An impressive and extensive treatment list caters to a wide range of clientele including specialty treatments for expectant and new mothers, suitable from the twelfth week of pregnancy and for nursing mothers. The Spatisserie, exclusive to The Dorchester, features a luxurious room for guests to enjoy light lunches, afternoon tea, tasty petites fours, champagne, and cocktails.
TheDorchester.com/dorchester-spa

The Peninsula Spa By ESPA
NEW YORK, USA

An oasis of relaxation nestled in the heart of midtown Manhattan, The Peninsula Spa defines luxury at its finest. This rooftop retreat is the ideal escape from the hustle and bustle of the hectic city lifestyle, bringing guests to a peaceful state of mind in a controlled and tranquil environment. Fully equipped with relaxing steam and sauna rooms, extensive spa treatments, a state-of-the-art fitness centre, and a glass-enclosed pool, The Peninsula leaves little to be desired. Setting the industry standards bar high, the spa’s skilled therapists practice the ESPA philosophy, which combines Asian, European, and Ayurvedic techniques, and requests that guests fully relax prior to the start of treatment. For this reason, guests are encouraged to arrive 60 minutes before appointments.
Peninsula.com

Amanyara Serenity Villa
PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS & CAICOS

Spread across half a hectare of lush greens bordering a tranquil pond, Amanyara Serenity Villa offers a scenic escape to an intrinsic self-exploration. Features include four double-treatment pavilions, a 108-square foot swimming pool, and an opulent spa boutique housed in the reception and relaxation pavilion. A Master in Residence leads guests in a picturesque outdoor yoga sala and pilates studio demonstrating the benefits of these holistic healing practices. The spa menu hosts a variety of natural scrubs, massages, wraps, facials, and beauty treatments ensuring that even the pickiest spa aficionado will leave impressed. Each treatment is available in private suites or amongst other guests in the villas or guest pavilions.
AmanResorts.com/amanyara/spa.aspx