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anxiety and insomnia are no match for this tranquil massage

By catharine 22 August 2017 beauty+fragrance, home, indulgence, meditation, skincare, spas
anxiety and insomnia are no match for this tranquil massage

Jetlag? Stress? An overwhelming urge to press pause and hibernate for a few days? The Strand has the perfect treatment for you… After a summer spent in the British countryside…

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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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emotional healing at london’s classiest new spa

By catharine 2 August 2017 home, indulgence, spas, wellness
emotional healing at london’s classiest new spa

Stunning design, amenities and TLC at The Lanesborough Club & Spa… When you fill in a spa questionnaire that asks you what you’d like to focus on, and instead of…

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it’s a beautiful world – natural & organic products asia 2016

By catharine 24 August 2016 experts+events, home, nutrition, skincare
it’s a beautiful world – natural & organic products asia 2016

Showcasing the best of the best, from 31st August to 2nd September the third edition of the Natural & Organic Products Asia (NOPA) expo will take place at the Hong…

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deliciously healthy christmas gifts

By catharine 15 December 2014 home, skincare, spas
deliciously healthy christmas gifts

Here at spas+beyond we’re feeling the Christmas spirit! So here are some super health-boosting, beauty-fying, taste bud-tempting and all round delicious treats that will make you feel good and look even…

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chocolate, tea and expertise

By catharine 3 December 2014 beauty+fragrance, home, nutrition, skincare
chocolate, tea and expertise

I love the idea of this indulgent mix of dark chocolate truffle fondue, house blended tea or coffee and a personal skin consultation – it’s the perfect afternoon treat after…

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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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the french paradox at caudalie, hong kong

By catharine 30 October 2014 beauty+fragrance, experts+events, home, skincare, spas, wellness
the french paradox at caudalie, hong kong

Caudalie’s new spa is a doozy, a sweet satellite of their gorgeous Bordeaux resort Les Sources. Right at the start of super-hip Gough Street, it’s tough to pass the arched…

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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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jo malone: lessons on life

By kate o'brien 20 May 2014 beauty+fragrance, experts, home 4,908 Comments
jo malone: lessons on life

  ‘The same heartbeat but two different brands,’ is how Jo Malone cleverly differentiates between the eponymous Jo Malone and her latest venture, Jo Loves. Few will not recognize the…

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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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perfect feet for the beach

By catharine 26 February 2014 experts+events, home 2,865 Comments
perfect feet for the beach

        Danang is Vietnam’s hottest destination right now. For surreal style in the sunshine, stay at brilliantly mad designer Bill Bensley’s InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort where…

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respite on lough lein

By kate o'brien 20 February 2014 skincare, spas, wellness 6,342 Comments
respite on lough lein

Steeped in history and home to endless castles and lush breathtaking scenery, Ireland is fast becoming a major player in the spa world. The southern part of the country boasts…

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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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12 skincare gifts for Christmas

By catharine 23 December 2013 home, skincare, Uncategorized 2,557 Comments

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. …

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festively flawless

By kate o'brien 10 December 2013 beauty+fragrance, experts, home, spas, Uncategorized 3,667 Comments
festively 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…

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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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