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March 25th, 2008

Korean Hot Spring Spas Change Logos

Some 480 spas across South Korea will now be sporting a new logo depicting waves of water with two circles symbolizing the heads of a father and son amid rising steam. This is to replace a red icon — a circle with rising wisps of steam– which they have been using for nearly a century […]

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November 24th, 2007

Sukhothai Bangkok’s Spa Botanica Accommodation Promotion

Following the recent launch of the Spa Botanica at the Sukhothai Bangkok, the hotel has launched accommodation and spa treatment packages specially put together for all of you out there who are spa-addicts.
You can choose from the Spa Botanica Experience (Superior Room) or the Spa Botanica Experience (Deluxe Suite). Aside from the room type, the […]

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November 16th, 2007

Amari Orchid Resort & Tower in Pattaya, Thailand

The Amari Orchid Resort & Tower in Pattaya, Thailand has officially opened its luxurious 5-star Ocean Tower.

Furnished in a modern style and offering scenic views of Pattaya Bay, all guest rooms and suites of the Ocean Tower have private balconies.
The highlight of most rooms and suites is an innovative open bathroom concept. There is a […]

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October 18th, 2007

Milk Bath, Scrub and Body Wrap at the Sivara Spa

From ancient Egypt, to cosmopolitan Bangkok. Enjoy the cleansing and rejuvenating benefits of milk at the Sivara Spa of the Amari Watergate Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand.
For a limited time only (until November 30, 2007), the spa will offer the Nourishing Milky Package.
The package features a relaxing milky bath (30 mins), followed by a milky body […]

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September 24th, 2007

Tom Yum Spa Treatments

If you only know tom yum as a spicy Thai soup, you’ve got to try the tom yum therapy treatments at the Spa Cenvaree, located in Centara Hotels & Resorts across Thailand.

Until November 30, the spa will be offering these two variations:

Exotic Tom Yum Body Glow (60 minutes): which includes a refreshment prior to treatment, […]

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May 27th, 2007

Hotel Packages from Le Meridien Angkor

Visiting the legendary temples of Angkor Wat? Take advantage of these travel packages from Le Meridien Angkor:
Cultural Explorer - includes an Apsara Dance culture show for two with international buffet dinner. Rates start from US$159++ per night.
Angkor Weekend Break - airport transfers, breakfast and late check-out. Rates start from US$139 per room per night
Angkor Wat […]

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March 12th, 2007

Honeymoon at the Sofitel Phokeethra Krabi Resort

A Spas Travel News alerts us to the opening of a new luxury hotel in Krabi, Thailand: the Sofitel Phokeethra Krabi Resort. From the resort hotel’s website:
A short distance from Ao Nang and surrounded by pristine rainforest, Sofitel Phokeethra Krabi is a luxury resort featuring 276 rooms, most with a large balcony facing the ocean, […]

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February 14th, 2007

Evason Hideaway & Spa at Yao Noi

A new luxury resort will open by mid of this year in Yao Noi, Thailand: the Evason Hideaway & Spa at Yao Noi. Here’s what’s in store:
All villas have open-style bathrooms, creating an atmosphere of space and light within and boast magnificent views of the bay and surrounding forestation. Each villa also features its own […]

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December 23rd, 2006

The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa

There’s a newly re-branded luxury resort in Langkawi, Malaysia you might want to check out: The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa, formerly Sheraton Perdana.

Our 202 new guest rooms and suites boast beautiful panoramic views of the Andaman Sea, glorious woodlands, and scenic tropical gardens. A variety of room types allow you to select your own […]

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November 30th, 2006

Blooms and Springs: 2006 Taipei Hot Spring Festival

The falling temperatures as winter approaches set the right mood for Taipei’s annual hot spring festival. What’s in store for this half-year long celebration? In October, the festival started with the Beitou hot spring season and this month, there’s the Taipei Flower Show. Next month, in December, there will be the Shilin Official Residence […]

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