Toes-in-the-sand luxury, fresh, local fare and utter relaxation await you at InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort – a brand new property on Raa Atoll. The island is only accessed by seaplane and is situated directly next to a Unesco Biosphere Reserve overlooking the impossibly blue Indian Ocean. All suites and accommodations are directly on the beach […]
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Nothing but a tiny cotton towel protects my modesty at the steaming pool I’m about to enter. I may be in Taiwan, where hot-spring outings are usually swimwear-friendly family affairs, but here in the baths of Hoshinoya Guguan, tradition dictates I onsen the Japanese way: in my birthday suit. My initial awkwardness melts away the
Ananda in the Himalayas Why did this hotel catch your attention? What’s the vibe? I arrived in the evening after a long and stressful travel day. The grand Maharaja’s Palace at the entrance was an impressive sight, aglow in the dusky light of the fading day. There was an old-world grandeur to the palace that
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Spa Metropole by Givenchy Located within Hôtel Metropole Monte-Carlo in Monaco, Spa Metropole by Givenchy is one three Givenchy spas in the world. Though Givenchy is known for its high fashion, the luxe French brand also lays claims to beauty and skincare lines revered for its beautiful color palettes and results-driven ingredients. Spa Metropole by
While much of Napa Valley — spa treatments included — is all about wine, wine and more wine, Solage Spa at Solage, Auberge Resorts Collection in Calistoga, California celebrates its unique setting near natural hot springs in its spa. The 20,000-sq-ft oasis includes a bathhouse with geothermal pools (where you can get a glass of
Miami might be known for its seen-and-be-seen party vibe, filled with late nights, breezy beachside soirées and indulgent food and drink, but it’s also home to some of the world’s most incredible spas. During your next trip to the 305, reserve a massage treatment to detox before you retox with our definitive list of the
If you are visiting a Korean bathhouse for a first time, here are some tips (e.g. when to get naked!) Anyone can take a shower anytime they want at home, but many Koreans still visit public bathhouses for a good clean-up service. At the bathhouses they get their bodies polished from head to toe by
