the tropical spa
Asian secrets of health, beauty and relaxation
By Sophie Benge
Photos by Luca lnvernizzi Tettoni
PERIPLUS
The exclusive one-villa spa at the Ibah in Bali is spacious and decorated like a luxurious home, just as the owners of this enchanting hotel wanted. As a result. it offers one of the most rarefied personal spa experiences in Bali.
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Copyright© 1999 Periplus Editions (HK) Ltd
Copyright photos @ 1999 Luca lnvernizzi Tettoni
First paperback edition published in 2003
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ISBN: 978-1-4629-0672-7 (ebook)
Important Notice
The recipes and techniques outlined in The Tropical Spa are intended for cosmetic and relaxation use only and are not meant to replace diagnosis and treatment by a medical practitioner. Before using any of these recipes, author and publisher recommend consulting a physician. All the recipes have been tested and are considered safe, but since some people have more sensitive skin than others and since the user's actual recipe preparation is beyond the control of the author or publisher, author and publisher accept no liability with regard to the use of recipes or techniques contained in this book.
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One of the appealing aspects of the Tropical Spa is the floral heaven that goes with it. Frangipani and Jasmine blooms are never out of sight in Asia and their aromas must be among the sweetest of all tropical flowers.
contents
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The Tropical Spa Experience Living the spa life: an introduction to the roots of Asian beauty, the history of traditional, natural treatments and therapies, and how they are offered in a tropical spa setting.
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Top Tropical Spas Banyan Tree Spa Phuket, 24 Banyan Tree Spa Bintan, 26 The Source at Begawan Giri Estate, 28 Mandara Spa at The Chedi, 32 Chiva-Som, 36 Mandara Spa at The Datat, 40 The Spa at Jimbaran, Four Seasons Resort, 42 Spa at Bali Hyatt, 46 Mandara Spa at the lbah, 50 Nirwana Spa at Le Meridien Bali, 54 The Nusa Dua Spa, 56 The Oriental Spa, 60 The Ptta Maha Private Vtlla Spa, 64 Spa at Hotel Tugu, 66
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Asian Health and Beauty Secrets Body Conscious, 72 Rites of Massage, 96 Mind- Body- Spirit, 110 Face Value, 118 Hair Story, 128 Feet First, 138
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Asian Spa Cuisine A Kickstart to the Day, 150 Simple Food, 152 A Natural Feast, 154 Tasteful Thai, 156 Dining Light, 158 Liquid Assets, 160 Herbal Tonics, 162 Cooking with Condiments, 164
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Natural Spa Ingredients, 166 Natural Spa Products, 172 Resource and Spa Directories, 175
The Bali Padma uses traditional stonecarving throughout the spa premises.
the tropical spa experience
'Spa' is the Millennium buzzword for health, beauty and relaxation; it is hip in holiday-speak and a mantra for the growing band of worshippers at the altar of self-preservation. Yet despite its current popularity in the lives of trendsetters, jet setters and health fanatics everywhere, the 'spa' is not a new stop on the road to wellbeing. It is a concept as old as the hills it springs from, rewritten for the contemporary scene.
In broad terms, this new image has developed to meet the prevailing mood for an holistic approach to life. In today's era of 'mindfulness',
