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60 minutes, 4 hands + 2 machines = 1 mini transformation

By Catharine Nicol 3 July 2018 home, skincare, spas
60 minutes, 4 hands + 2 machines = 1 mini transformation

Time poor? Results driven? Need lunch hour TLC? Isn’t that all of us? Hong Kong’s Landmark Mandarin Oriental totally gets it and The Oriental Spa’s Facial:Pedi Transformation is the perfect weekday pick-me-up. I…

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mini retreat at chuan body + soul

By catharine 9 August 2017 beauty+fragrance, experts, fitness, home, indulgence, skincare, spas
mini retreat at chuan body + soul

Walk up the beautifully lit catwalk to Chuan Body + Soul’s reception and you’ll find one of the city’s most stunningly designed, teeny-tiny, gym-pool-spa sanctuaries. I was there to explore the recently…

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more than a facial, dien chen heals the body, mind and emotions too

By catharine 31 March 2017 experts, home, spas, wellness
more than a facial, dien chen heals the body, mind and emotions too

A ‘facial’ without skincare products? Sounds strange, but Dien Chen Reflexology treats far more than simply the skin. I have a love-hate relationship with foot reflexology. No doubt because of…

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news flash: unlimited spa treatments in thailand!

By catharine 24 June 2015 home, News, retreats, spas, wellness, yoga
news flash: unlimited spa treatments in thailand!

We’ve just started getting used to Fusion Resorts’ all-inclusive spa options in Vietnam (see below). But unlimited spa? This treat comes from Hansar Samui. Hansar’s super-stylish boutique resort on the Thai island of…

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long-haul recovery perfection in the middle east

By catharine 14 April 2015 home, skincare, spas
long-haul recovery perfection in the middle east

It’s my belief that luxury is… Well, between two long-haul flights in cattle, absolute luxury is space, peace, unrushed TLC and being able to lie absolutely flat between cool, white…

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get out, workout, revive, repeat…

By catharine 31 March 2015 fitness, home, spas
get out, workout, revive, repeat…

I love taking my workouts alfresco. And right now in South Africa I’m either jogging along a beach, horse riding through the Garden Route’s famed fynbos hills, kloofing (abseiling and…

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huge congrats to the winners of the 10th asiaspa awards!

By catharine 25 November 2014 experts+events, home, News, spas
huge congrats to the winners of the 10th asiaspa awards!

The AsiaSpa Awards 2014 was another classic AsiaSpa event – high-octane, super-glam and networking-tastic, with one mad Japanese theme, two floors of champagne-fuelled fun, endless sake shots and the best…

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lasting tlc from singapore’s damai spa

By catharine 17 August 2014 beauty+fragrance, experts, home, skincare, spas 6,116 Comments
lasting tlc from singapore’s damai spa

When your face looks as tired as you feel, it’s time to let the pros take over. Nature, space and tranquility, TLC from everyone you meet and intelligent, beneficial treatments…

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hong kong’s most stylish secret spa

By catharine 5 July 2014 beauty+fragrance, home, skincare, spas 4,629 Comments
hong kong’s most stylish secret spa

It’s luxurious and hushed. It’s beautiful. It’s curvy and sexy. It’s elegant. The Biologique Recherche Haute Couture Flagship Spa in Hong Kong’s Kowloon is part showroom, part bar, part spa.…

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listen to your skin – says kristy cimesa of elemental herbology

By catharine 2 April 2014 beauty+fragrance, experts, skincare 6,269 Comments
listen to your skin – says kristy cimesa of elemental herbology

Elemental Herbology was born of Kristy Cimesa’s passion for holistic therapies. The founder is influenced by Oriental Medicine and aromatherapy when creating the products for her natural-meets-scientific skincare brand. Kristy…

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simply scrumptious skincare

By catharine 26 March 2014 beauty+fragrance, experts, experts+events, home, skincare, spas 2,931 Comments
simply scrumptious skincare

Just breathe near Kristy Cimesa’s skincare products and you’ll be channeling rose and calendula, neroli and mandarin, energy and positivity. Natural, holistic and high-tech – that’s Elemental Herbology. In the…

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share the love on valentine’s day

By catharine 8 February 2014 experts+events, home, spas 2,618 Comments
share the love on valentine’s day

Love it or hate it, Valentine’s is a great opportunity to shower love on someone. So pick your sig oth or little sister, a dear friend or your deserving self,…

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balinese spa perfection

By catharine 4 February 2014 experts+events, home, skincare, spas 2,867 Comments
balinese spa perfection

            DaLa Spa at Alaya Ubud visually seduces guests, demonstrates local healing traditions and performs mesmerising treatments. This month launching Thémaé, the Parisian brand renowned…

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beauty above the clouds

By catharine 19 October 2013 beauty+fragrance, home, spas 3,109 Comments
beauty 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.…

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a tropical holiday in hong kong

By catharine 17 October 2013 home, spas 2,205 Comments
a 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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