Be good to yourself in the new year. Treating yourself to a wellness holiday in 2020 doesn’t mean you have to withhold the finer things. From massage and vinotherapy at Les Sources de Caudalie to spa rituals at Clear Essence California spa, there’s never been a better time to discover yourself says ADEDOYIN JOHNSON.  

1. Les Sources de Caudalie

Located in Les Sources de Caudalie, the Vinothérapie Spa offers exclusive treatments in an incredible natural setting.

Long before vinotherapy (using grapeseed polyphenols in skin care) became popular, Mathilde and Bertrand Thomas, owners of the hotel, were using it as the centerpiece of their cosmetics line. 

In Bordeaux, France, where the brand was birthed, among the Grand Cru vineyards of Château Smith Haut Lafitte, the spa has been introducing guests to the pleasures of the vine for 20 years. The vinotherapy spa offers treatments like grapeseed facials, baths with red wine essential oil, and Caudalie’s signature Crushed Cabernet Scrub.

The unique treatments offered, combine the virtues of natural hot spring water drawn from 540 meters beneath the earth. It is rich in minerals and oligo-elements – with the most recent scientific discoveries of the benefits of the grape and the grapevine.

The refined atmosphere of the treatment rooms, the blend of noble materials uniting wood and stone, and the size of the building, reminiscent of an old tobacco kiln will make you fall in love with the entire setting. Plan a self-indulgence trip to this spa in 2020!

Email: sources@sources-caudalie.com

Telephone: +33 (0)5 57 83 83 83

Website: www.sources-caudalie.com

• Chiva-Som Spa

This famous enclave, which opened in 1995 as a wellness club on the beach in Hua Hin, has long held its place as one of the premier spa resorts in the world. There are more than 200 spa, medi-spa, physiotherapy, holistic, and fitness services on offer here, including reiki gemstone therapy and exercise regimes specifically for building bone density or recovering from pain or injury. Ocean Side Rooms and Suites, designed by American architectural guru Ed Tuttle, are all light wood and white, with floor-to-ceiling views of the resort’s seven acres of beachfront. In short: it’s easy to love.

73/4 Petchkasem Rd., Hua Hin 77110, Thailand

+66 32-536-536

www.chivasom.com

• Anantara Spa in Bangkok

2020 is a year to get immersed in the Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel Thailand’s rich cultural heritage. In the luxurious sanctuary of Anantara Spa, journeys move beyond relaxation to offer nostalgic pampering, highlighted by the signature 90-minute Siam 2482 treatment.

 This unique therapy is exclusive to Anantara Spa Siam Bangkok and was inspired by the Kingdom of Thailand’s history. BE 2482 is the year the kingdom changed its name from Siam to Thailand. To commemorate this momentous date, Anantara Spa developed a signature massage to reflect the cultural fusion of that time, incorporating healing traditions from Thailand, Myanmar, Laos and China.

Email: spa.asia@anantara.com

Telephone:+66 (0) 2126 8866 ext. 1525

• Talise Ottoman Spa

The palatial and opulent Talise Ottoman Spa is an ideal place to rejuvenate and unwind in 2020. A visit to the spa is a great way to relax and de-stress the body and mind. With 42 treatment rooms, steam rooms, saunas, snow rooms and two thalassotherapy pools, there is a wide range of treatments to choose from.

The spa is built with marble and exquisitely decorated with dark woods, mosaics and murals. The spectacular Turkish Hammam is the heart of the spa. The centuries-old tradition of hammam is based around a philosophy of community. It’s the perfect place to come together, relax and enjoy an indulgent experience.

The Turkish Hammam treatment revisits a tradition that has been carried on for centuries. Traditionally, a place for business meetings, social gatherings and ritual cleansing, the hammam is the perfect venue for groups, to relax and unwind.

Phone: +971 4 453 0456

Email: JZStalise@jumeirah.com

• One&Only Reethi Rah

Nothing beats the well-crafted artistry of the One&Only treatments at the One&Only Reethi Rah in the charming Maldives destination which guarantees to unwind, restore and elevate the soul and body. Experience traditional Ayurvedic and authentic therapies that are tailored to satisfy special and desired needs.

To start with, the One&One Spa location and setting are pure wellness overlooking the ocean. The lush green gardens with luxurious private treatment villas and relaxation pavilions breathe life into guests as they step in. Depending on your need, there are wide ranges of treatment to guarantee your wellness at One&Only Spa. From massages that are designed to release body tensions to comprehensive body rituals which include detox and prenatal treatments and of course ideal facial treatments. And for guests who prefer an extra-touch of luxury, the One&Only Spa offers signature experience which harnesses the most luxurious rejuvenating therapies and treatments from far and wide to specially formulated to destress.

• Clear Essence California Spa and Wellness Resort

Clear Essence California Spa and Wellness Resort is a boutique hotel and spa catering to enrich the lives of the affluent. Positioned in heart of Ikoyi, Lagos, the resort provides easy access and a welcoming ambience to refresh, renew and restore body, mind and soul. 

The serene environment of the resort is ideal for wellness therapy. You can detox, relax, energize, or simply recharge. A truly rejuvenating stay is complete by taking a little time to enjoy a healing spa therapy. 

The Spa is located in a secluded and tranquil space of the resort for the ultimate pampering session. A sanctuary of calm, it is a haven for total relaxation, with a range of facial, massage and beauty. You will be spoilt for choice with their array of spa rituals.

Telephone: +234 808 586 7565

Email: reservations@clearessencecaliforniaspa.com