Winter WELLNESS

Unwind at Amantaka’s Buddhist centre, and create your own aromatherapy scent at Macao’s Iridium Spa

TAILORED AROMATHERAPY EXPERIENCES AT THE IRIDIUM SPA MACAO

The Iridium Spa at the St. Regis Macao, Cotai Central is offering a Curated Aromatherapy treatment, where spa guests can create their own diffuser aroma combinations and body scrubs, then combine them with a 45-minute massage or treatment.

Iridium Spa’s team of wellness experts first highlight the benefits of particular aromatherapy oils, and then encourage guests to create their own diffuser and body scrubs based on their needs and preferences. Once the combinations have been created, the guest then receives the body scrub and massage with their bespoke essential oil incorporated into the treatment. iridiumspamacao.com.

MELO WINTER INDULGENCE AT MELO SPA HONG KONG

Treat yourself or spoil a loved one by booking in for the Melo Winter Indulgence treatment at the Melo Spa at Hyatt Regency Hong Kong Sha Tin this January.

The treatment begins with a 25-minute aromatic herbal bath to detoxify the body, with cedarwood and frankincense essential oils to help reduce the appearance of cellulite and combat the signs of ageing. Similarly rejuvenating is the 25-minute cinnamon and cedarwood body glow, a sugar-based body scrub with essential oils to exfoliate dead cells for smooth, hydrated skin.

Blending musclease active body oil with expert technique, the tension release massage ( 55 minutes) will leave you ready to take on anything over Chinese New Year. Book the above package and receive a complimentary gift to keep that blissed-out state of mind going at home. melospa.com

KEEP IN SHAPE AT THE KAPUHALA KOH SAMUI TROPICAL FARM AND TRAINING RETREAT

The Kapuhala Koh Samui Tropical

Farm and Training Retreat offers health-conscious fitness enthusiasts and corporate high-achievers a life-enhancing travel experience with its integrated fitness facilities encouraging guests to continue their training routines.

Alongside five 55 sqm tented villas, each with a 50 sqm private terrace, there are four private rooms, a plant-based restaurant and plant-based rooftop mixology lounge. The 25-metre swimming pool offers sunrise and sunset yoga, while indoor fitness action includes daily resistance, endurance and functional training group classes, and even an obstacle course running training programme.

Guests can refuel at the on-site restaurant Halapua, the only upscale plant-based dining experience in Koh Samui. The bespoke menu incorporates locally sourced ingredients and seasonal produce from the retreat’s tropical farm. kapuhalasamui.com

AMANTAKA LAUNCHES BUDDHIST CENTRE

Designed to educate guests on the practice and principles of Buddhism and bring the resort closer to the local community, Amantaka has launched a Buddhist Learning Centre.

As part of the experience, abbot Sengdao Santikaro offers daily private teaching for guests that explore the five principles of good living and explore the benefits of meditation. In addition to this practice, senior monk Sombath Watsiphoutthabat offers personalised tours of Wat Siphoutthabath temple.

Buddhist practice is experienced through a variety of activities at the resort. Every evening, for 45 minutes, an abbot makes his way through the property chanting. As dawn breaks, 70 monks walk their daily route past the entrance of Amantaka, offering an opportunity for guests to donate alms.

Luang Prabang is home to numerous spiritual festivals, and Amantaka is active in these celebrations. Throughout March, the Boun Mahasat festival tells the tale of the virtue of perfect clarity and is celebrated in temples across Laos. Guests can take part in the festival by donating drinking water, a bag of rice and a soft drink to the monks and by watching their chanting and meditation each evening. aman.com