Bathing

16 Sep 2012

Virgo (Aug 24 - Sep 23)
Today’s new moon in your birth sign is one of the best possible cosmic omens. If you need to make a new start, now is the time. Decide what it is you want most out...

2:37AM

Pool showers drain on resources

6 Aug 2012

Some public swimming pools are operating inefficient showers that spray out as much as 14 litres of water per minute, an inspection by the South China Morning Post has found.

11:03PM

Polynesian Spa Ritual

20 Jul 2012

Chuan Spa is the city's go-to destination for luxury pampering based on traditional Chinese medicine, but this summer it has launched a treatment with a South Pacific islands theme.

9:46PM

Bath salts

29 Jun 2012

Aveda - Soothing Aqua Therapy (HK$330/400 grams)

Claim: its plant-based formula hydrates and detoxifies the skin. Dead Sea salts moisturise and relieve stress, while squalane -...

6:49PM

Where the sky meets the sea

15 Jun 2012

Set in lush, landscaped tropical gardens punctuated by bright pink bougainvillea and brilliant blue skies, Thermes Marins Bali at the Ayana Resort offers treatments using marine-based products...

2:56PM

Force of nature

1 Jun 2012

The annual Salone del Mobile furniture fair in Milan in April was a more subdued affair than previous, as the poor economic climate took a toll. But streamlined budgets did not translate into less...

4:21PM

Opinion

Tom Holland

Attempts to diversify China's reserves have been a disaster

4:45AM

Howard Winn

China is like the EU; provinces are its member states

5:26AM

Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort, Costa Rica

A hot spot, did you say? Absolutely, and not just for the luxury. Tucked into the Arenal Volcano National Park, the Tabacon lies at the foot of Costa Rica's best known volcano, and makes the most...

2:47PM

Design file

9:05AM

Bath Time

Rub of the green

9:04AM

Take the bath less travelled at King Herod's secret spa

The Evason Ma'In Hot Springs resort near the Dead Sea is not only located in one of the longest-used springs, but it's also one of Jordan's most luxurious off-the-beaten-path destinations.

8:11AM

Peat bath and lavender detox

The first international branded spa in the New Territories, the Hyatt Regency Hong Kong Sha Tin's Melo Spa, is worth the journey. It has spacious, well-appointed suites and is decked out in...

6:33AM

Bliss and tell

Spa at the Four Seasons Hotel

The treatment: Biologique Recherche Facial (weekdays HK$1,400/HK$2,100/HK$2,800; or weekends HK$1,500/HK$2,300/HK$3,200 for 60/90/120 minutes).

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