Experience total rejuvenation with our curated guide to the most luxurious and culturally immersive spa destinations across Asia and Europe.
1. InterContinental Chiang Mai The Mae Ping, Chiang Mai
InterContinental Chiang Mai The Mae Ping has unveiled two luxurious additions to the hotel, namely the Club InterContinental Lounge and The ii Spa. The Lounge is reserved for Club InterContinental guests and offers serene views and a tranquil atmosphere, in addition to bespoke experiences such as priority check-in and check-out, afternoon tea, and evening cocktails with canapes. Meanwhile, the ii Spa is where guests can indulge in various traditional treatments rooted in the ancient healing practices of Hong Mor Muang. Highlights include the Lanna Signature Massage, which utilises herbal compresses, soothing oils, and Tok Sen hammering therapy to enhance circulation and relieve tension; and the Lanna Blessing Massage, which combines the sacred Phang Prathip candle ritual with Lomi Lomi massage movements for deep relaxation.
2. The Sira, Lombok, Bali
Nestled on the pristine shores of West Nusa Tenggara with views of Sira Beach and Mount Agung, The Sira, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Lombok offers a serene escape grounded in Sasak traditions, drawn from the largest ethnic group on Lombok island. The resort’s spa features treatments rooted in local customs, such as the two-day Merariq Ritual which is based on pre-wedding customs where a bride-to-be is pampered by her relatives before her wedding day. Other signature treatments include the Lombok Healing Ritual, which integrates acupressure, rhythmic lomi-lomi techniques, and the Indigenous Tuak Experience which combines a coconut and brown sugar scrub and a tuak body mask. Guests can also unwind at the open-air spa oasis, take a refreshing dip in the 70-metre, two-tiered infinity pool, or stay active in the fitness centre.
3. The Lanesborough Club & Spa, London
The Lanesborough Club & Spa, one of London’s most exclusive wellness destinations, welcomes renowned aesthetics doctor and wellness expert Dr. Galyna Selezneva, as she curates an exceptional programme of wellness and advanced aesthetic treatments centred around the concept of skin longevity and biohacking. Dr. Galyna, who has nearly 20 years of medical experience, is a well-known figure in the cosmetics world for her non-invasive treatments and overall holistic approach to vitality. As such, the curated spa menu she has created for the Lanesborough Club & Spa is designed to restore, reset, and regenerate the skin and body from head to toe, incorporating state-of-the-art biohacking gadgets, sculpting and muscle toning devices, restorative facials, and lymphatic drainage treatments, among others. Ahead of their treatment, guests can relax in the Club & Spa’s various thermal suites and impressive hydrotherapy pool.
For more information: Lansborough Club & Spa
4. DIOR Spa, Splendido, Portofino
Fans of luxury brand DIOR will have more reasons to visit Italy this summer, as the brand has opened its first ever DIOR Spa in the country at the Splendido, a Belmond Hotel in the picturesque seaside town of Portofino. The spa is spread on two levels of the historic hotel, affectionately called the Grand Dame, and offers sweeping views of the Ligurian coastline. Guests may indulge in treatments in four sophisticated rooms, including a double cabin and a rooftop terrace, all decorated with natural materials and Dior’s unique Toile de Jouy. Meanwhile the spa menu, inspired by its location in Portofino’s national park, features transforming facial and body therapies revolving around celestial and botanical themes, such as the hallmark ‘Splendidior’ crystal treatment, anti-aging facials like the ‘Kobi-Dior’ and ‘Dior Powered by Hydrafacial,’ and half-day experiences combining garden yoga, full-body massages, and wellness food.
For more information: Dior Spa
5. Passalacqua, Lake Como
You might have heard of the farm-to-table philosophy, but at Passalacqua on the shores of Lake Como, in Italy, the luxury hotel has an intriguing approach to holistic living: “farm-to-body” wellness, featuring experiences that bring guests as close to nature as possible. Nestled within a centuries-old estate, the hotel’s newly unveiled open-air spa treatment area is in an orchard, where guests can relax and unwind beneath the dappled sunlight accompanied by the sound of rustling leaves. Enjoy facials and curated treatments by Seed to Skin, a Tuscan skincare line that uses natural, organic, and wild ingredients to reawaken a healthy glow; plus deeply soothing massages that dissolve tension. Complementing these treatments is the natural rhythm of the land itself. Each morning, yoga and meditation classes are held in a secluded circle of ancient magnolia trees, perched high above the lake.
For more information: Passalacqua
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Text: Eris Choo
