Editor's Choice - Treat

Due to open next month, aWayR Spa at W Retreat Koh Samui in Thailand will have 576 square metres of indoor and outdoor treatment areas that allow for total privacy. The design fuses glowing hues, playful scents, soothing sounds and energizing illumination with modern elements and the distinctive vibe of Koh Samui, known for its natural beauty. Housed in five treatment pavilions, the seven treatment rooms will include the whimsically named Khoasis, Thaim Out, Thai'd Away, Khozy, Thai'd Up, and Khosseted; each offering sweeping ocean views. www.whotels.com

The Aman Spa at the The Connaught Hotel in London's fashionable Mayfair district is a 500 square-metre facility with five candlelit treatment rooms, each containing a private dressing area and steam room. Double treatment rooms are available for couples, and there's an indoor heated swimming pool in dark granite. The spa menu focuses on traditional treatments from China, Thailand, India and the Americas, ranging from chakra-balancing treatments to red clay body wraps with Navajo herbs and a stone massage. Those who can't chose from the menu can ask to have a treatment tailored to their needs. www.the-connaught.co.uk

Adding a touch of eco-friendly glamour to Britain's Cornish coastline is The Scarlet, with a spa that offers some serious seaside pampering. Using organic seaweeds and other natural treats, the spa provides a relaxing sanctuary, accompanied by the smell of fresh sea air. There are soothing tented and lantern-lit rooms and the relaxation area has cocoon-like pods for a weightless experience. Stargaze in the log-fired hot tub, dip into the sauna, indulge in a massage or swim in the chemical-free pool, cleaned by reeds. www.scarlethotel.co.uk