Season's Treatings
- brittanypanter
- 2014年12月5日
- 讀畢需時 6 分鐘
Photo: Enjoy the Winter Escape treatment at Banyan Tree Spa Macau
Christmas is undoubtedly one of the most stressful times of year. There is the maneuvering your way through hectic crowds to get your shopping done, the planning of parties and the cooking of holiday meals, and (although we love them) there is the entertaining of visiting friends and family. So if you feel you are about to burnout or breakdown before you have even finished your shopping, take a break and head to one of the spas below for a holiday from the holiday and recharge your Christmas batteries.
At Banyan Tree Spa Macau, Winter Escape (MOP2,888 + 10% service charge and 5% government tax) is a lengthy 150-minute three-step treatment that will be available until March. It starts off with a 90-minute classic Thai massage that combines light stretching and massaging using warm sesame oil. This is followed by a 30-minute Chinese foot massage. The whole treatment ends with a 30-minute green tea milk bath to ensure you go home feeling smooth and free of seasonal stress.
10am to 11pm
For reservations call (853)8883 6633
The Spa at Mandarin Oriental Macau is offering guests an upgrade on one of their best selling facial treatments throughout December. The Utopia Advanced Anti-ageing facial (MOP2,200 + 10% service charge and 5% government tax), is a 90-minute treatment that features products from Gaylia Kristensen (that have been designed to combat the extreme conditions in Kristensen’s native Australia) as well as a diamond collagen infusion mask designed to reveal even more youthful, luminous skin. Afterwards, rather than heading straight back into the throng of Christmas shoppers, pick up a spa hamper. With two choices - radiant face or revitalising body - the hampers are packed with popular spa products to nourish your loved ones (or yourself).
11am to 11pm
For reservations call (853) 8805 8588
Photo: Therapy room at The Spa at Wynn
If December is the most hectic month of the year, then the final days leading up to Christmas are surely the pinnacle of the insanity. Thankfully Winter Solstice Touch found at The Spa at Wynn and The Spa at Encore will be available just in time to carry you through the holiday. Launching on December 22nd, the appropriately named 90-minute treatment starts with a relaxing scalp massage to ease stress and take you away into a world without last-minute shopping or frantic calling to book a Christmas meal. After a full-body massage using multiple Asian techniques that will improve circulation and promote energy flow, a deep-tissue massage will end the treatment. Using a blend of rosemary, ginger, lavender and black pepper oils, you will leave the treatment ready to tackle the holidays. The Spa at Encore includes an additional 30 minute use of your private suite’s facilities (MOP1,500 + 10% service charge and 5% government tax) and The Spa at Wynn includes an additional 30 minutes use of the shared facilities (MOP1,300 + 10% service charge and 5% government tax). This treatment ends March 31, 2015, which means you can look forward to it after Christmas if you can’t find the time before.
9am to 10:30pm
For reservations call (853) 8986 3228
Pretend you’re on a beautiful tropical island with this heavenly treatment from Four Seasons Macau. The Organic Garden, a signature treatment at the Four Seasons Spa, combines the intoxicating scent of rose and jasmine to lull guests into a state of submissiveness. To begin, guests are buffed with a rose body polish before being slathered in rose and jasmine body oils leaving your skin silky smooth. For December, those suffering from seasonal staycation stress can enjoy this festive shot in the arm at a reduced rate of MOP1,800 + 10% service charge and 5% government tax.
11am to 12am
For reservations call (853) 8112 8080
The holidays are a time for putting diets and detoxes on the list of New Year’s resolutions and eat, drink and be merry. However, when one too many glasses of mulled wine and slices of pumpkin pie have taken their toll, you may want to turn to a different kind of indulgence. Bodhi Spa at the Conrad Macau is offering a Winter Indulgence Package (MOP1,300 + 10% service charge and 5% government tax) that gives you the chance to spoil yourself without touching a single sugar cookie or glass of spiked eggnog. To start, a warm steam detoxifies the body, before therapists apply a softening body scrub before your entire body is rubbed and massaged into a state of repose for the remaining 60-minutes.
12pm to 1am Tuesday to Friday and 10am to 1am Saturday to Monday and public holidays
For reservations call (853) 8113 6188
Another great detoxifying treatment can be found at the The Lisboa Spa by Clarins. Using stones of varying heat, therapists massage warm oil into the skin, relaxing the muscles and removing toxins. The hot stone treatment is offered in 90- or 120-minute sessions (MOP1,500/2,200 + 10% service charge and 5% government tax) and is an ideal treatment on a cold winter’s day.
8am to 12am
For reservations call (853) 8803 7703
Six Senses Spa at the MGM Macau is offering a two-hour Sensory Hot Stone Experience (MOP1,500 + 10% service charge and 5% government tax) this winter. A perfect cure for dry, winter skin, the application of a mineral-rich detoxifying salt polish removes dead skin cells and rejuvenates the skin. Next, warm stones are used to massage the entire body and face. Afterwards guests are invited to use the spa water facilities, as well as enjoy a cup of their signature tea and some fresh fruit.
10am to 4am daily (spa facilities open from 10am to 10pm)
For reservations call (85)3 8802 3838
Photo: Gommage Thé au Népal treatment at So Spa at Sofitel Macau
Sofitel is offering the chance to spend some pampering time with your significant other (or whoever you choose to take for that matter) this Christmas with So Magnifique Moment a Deux (MOP2,388 + 10% service charge and 5% government tax). The treatment consists of three steps: A 30-minute gommage thé au népal exfoliation (less common these days, gommage is a method that involves spreading a cream or paste on the skin that is peeled off after it dries slightly) is followed by a 60-minute massage with your choice of massaging balm and the whole treatment ends with a 45-minute session in their relaxation room while enjoying a selection of canapes.
10am to 11pm
For reservations call (853) 8861 7801
Available until the end of January, the Rock Spa at Hard Rock Hotel is offering a package (MOP1,280) that gives guests the option of either a 30-minute brightening pearl facial or an energizing ginseng scrub to accompany a 60-minute warm bamboo massage.
10am to 12am Sunday to Thursday and 10am to 1am Friday to Saturday
For reservations call (853) 8868 3318
For the month of December Altira Spa is offering a Winter Festive Sparkle package (MOP2,580/single, MOP 4,880/couple + 10% service charge and 5% government tax). The package starts with a gold sparkling body scrub or visible radiant facial, followed by a 60-minute aroma body massage and ends with a shampoo and finish, or a spa manicure. Guests will receive refreshments and champagne after the treatment, along with a festive Altira Spa gift.
10am to 12am
(853) 2886 8886
If you happen to be in Hong Kong, the Peninsula Spa is offering a Festive Bliss treatment (HK$3,000 + 10% service charge) designed to renew and rejuvenate. A 60-minute full-body aromatherapy massage (using organic oils) loosens tight muscles and eases tension. Following the massage you can choose between an Intraceuticals anti-aging whitening facial or a 60-minute ESPA anti-aging enzyme peel facial. Finish the treatment up with a light and healthy poolside lunch (no stuffing or apple pie here). Guests will also receive a complimentary facial gift set to keep the effects of the treatments going well after you leave the spa.Treatments are available now through December 28th.
You will also have the chance to enjoy some mulled wine and canapes on December 9th from 5:30pm to 8:30pm when you visit the Peninsula Spa’s shopping day. A variety of presents for your spa-going loved ones are available including ESPA gift sets or gift cards (if you purchase a gift card over HK$2,200 you will also receive an additional HK$300 gift certificate). They also offer gift hampers (HK$1,800 to HK$3,038) including a hamper for men only.
8am to 11pm
For reservations or to order spa gift hampers call (852) 2696 6682
So when the shopping gets to be overwhelming, or the in-laws are getting on your nerves, head to the spa and let the therapists work their magic and knead you into a stress-free stupor, even if it is only until you get home.
