a not-so-majestic memory
Singapore has Raffles, Shanghai The Peace Hotel, Hanoi The Metropolitan, and now KL has The Majestic. Evoking an era of tea dances and jazz bands, even the spa brings history…
Read morea few personal thoughts for 2014
It isn’t rocket science, but following my enlightening stay at Fivelements in Bali earlier this month, it is clear that this year must focus on slowing down, doing everything more mindfully…
Read morespas+beyond’s 2014 wish list…
In 2014 we anticipate that wellness will be a constant headline. Every year we become more aware of how essential it is to look after ourselves, and with…
Read moreseasonal advice from the expert
With the seasonal overindulgence taking its toll spas+beyond turns to wellness guru Helen Norman for some last minute energy boosters and tips on staying calm and grounded over the coming…
Read morehow to enjoy Christmas – guilt-free!
Dive into the festive season’s overindulgence with a clear conscience knowing you’ll be working it off come January at a luxury Phuket villa with a handsome ex pro rugby trainer.…
Read moremeet the spas+beyond team
Catharine Nicol is a writer, editor and photographer who has lived in Hong Kong for over 16 years. Working as Editor-in-Chief and Editor-at-Large of AsiaSpa magazine since 2004, Catharine had…
Read more12 skincare gifts for Christmas
Still looking for gifts? Here are some of our favourite skincare products, all thoroughly tried and tested – and treasured – for their fragrances, textures and, of course, their results. …
Read morebah humbug no more
It was a cold and stormy, rather than frosty morning, when I made the trip up to the Hyatt Regency Sha Tin for a festive treatment all about chocolate. I…
Read morefestive fragrance
A great perfume is always a delightful gift and while choosing fragrance is entirely personal, here are a couple of my special favourites to ensure memories linger well into the…
Read morefestively flawless
Go to any beauty department this month and what do you see? Gold, silver and bronze. When it comes to perfecting that festive party look – I look no…
Read morespas+beyond: real wellness online
Thanks for joining us from your little corner of this crazy world and welcome to our just launched spas+beyond blog, the new home of spa, skincare and wellness in South East Asia.…
Read morebeauty above the clouds
It’s an ear-popping, eye-boggling experience to go to The Ritz-Carlton Spa by ESPA at The Ritz-Carlton in Hong Kong – the city looks like Toy Town from the 116th floor.…
Read moresense of touch goes medi-spa
Day spas, hotel spas, now a medi-spa – the Sense of Touch empire looks to be unstoppable, and their launch party overflowed with spa pros, fashion peeps and the glitterati…
Read morenutricosmetics – pill popping beauty
Read up, as you’ll be hearing more and more about these health supplements, each pill crammed with goodies and created to target your skin and help your complexion glow with radiance.…
Read morecave spa-ing in mandalay
May in Myanmar – the mercury hits the 30s. At Hotel by the Red Canal the cave-like spa is a tall drink of water, and the perfect place to retreat.…
Read morethe promise of tatcha
I have to admit that I’m really picky about what I use on my skin. Call it age if you will, I like to say it’s because of my work!…
Read morea tropical holiday in hong kong
I love the sky scraping high-pressure chaos of Hong Kong, but when I feel like I’m about to spin out and a bit of balance is needed, it’s staycation time.…
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