Working hard at pampering others? Take some time to turn the tables.
You’ve been cruising around Southeast Asia and now — finally! — all guests on board have left. If you’re looking for a place to relax and recoup, you’re in luck. Here are some of Southeast Asia’s finest luxury spas and wellness retreats, as recommended by Asia Pacific Superyacht teams based throughout the region.
MALDIVES
The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands
The Ritz-Carlton Spa at The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, is a ring-shaped sanctuary nestled over a turquoise lagoon. Inspired by the Earth’s energy, this spa offers nine treatment rooms, including a spa suite with its own relaxation lounge, salon and boutique.
PHUKET, THAILAND
Amatara Wellness Resort
Located at the majestic Cape Panwa, this resort offers all-inclusive wellness retreat programs that combine accommodations, nutritional food, and carefully personalized wellness and leisure activities. Posh facilities with sea-view treatment rooms and a luxurious Turkish bath.
KOH SAMUI, THAILAND
Kamalaya Koh Samui
This wellness sanctuary and spa combines ancient Eastern healing traditions with Western medical research to offer holistic health solutions for anxiety, stress and other challenges. Rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit while surrounded by nature.
MALAYSIA
Anantara Spa, Desaru Coast
Whether you’re seeking mind-body balance or reviving after a day in the water or on the greens, this serene spa invites you to refresh with state-of-the-art beauty treatments, or tap into Thai and Malay wellness wisdom combined with indigenous healing ingredients and rituals.
ANDAMAN ISLANDS
Taj Exotica Resort & Spa
Jiva Spa signature experiences include Sushupti and Vishrama massages, as well as other Indian therapies, body scrubs, wraps, yoga, beauty treatments, and meditation. Winner of the Condé Nast Johansens 2023 Awards for Excellence in the luxury spa category and for best yoga program.
SRI LANKA
Thusare Talking Hands Spa
A one-of-a-kind acupuncture and shiatsu center that claims its specially trained, visually impaired therapists have enhanced sensitivity to touch. All treatments are done in an open area with clothes on and no oils. Definitely unique — and worth a visit when in Colombo.
SEYCHELLES
Six Senses at Zil Pasyon
The resort’s signature Six Senses Spa will move you to another level, with five treatment villas — Rock, Cave, Ocean, Nature and Floating — specializing in Seychellois and African-inspired treatments designed around the healing properties of the island’s natural flora and fauna.
SINGAPORE
ESPA at Resorts World Sentosa
The ultra luxurious ESPA spa at Resorts World Sentosa includes a “vitality pool” fitted with air and water massage jets, an icy plunge pool, and a sauna overlooking pools and walkways that converge at a Japanese Onsen-style pool. The spa also boasts the first authentic Turkish Hammam in Singapore.
TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT SPAS & WELLNESS RETREATS THROUGHOUT THE ASIA- PACIFIC REGION, GO TO WWW.ASIA-PACIFIC-SUPERYACHTS.COM .
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