Spaficionados

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South Africa is home to some of the world’s most stunning spas. Read our wrap up of the top 16 spas to check out while watching the World Cup 2010.

My husband, Mensun, and I were in Paris recently and decided to sneak a peek at one of Six Senses’ urban escapes.    Six Senses at Rue De Castiglione, Paris is a sea of tranquility in the midst of Parisian bustle.  As you drift down the stairs into the urban sanctuary, you are greeted by a tropical garden on your left and four ‘cocoons’ carefully crafted out of oak – where you can shut away the rigours of city life.  As you lie back and relax, you gaze at the real-time image of the Paris skyline projected the full length of the cocoon. The spa is situated in the heart of Paris by the Jardin des Tuileries and beautifully designed by award winning French architect Pierre David – everything integrating light, wood, stone and earth.  It feels amazing to be in the heart of the city but right away from it all at the same time!  A huge range of spa treatments are available –  from rejuvenating Asian-inspired massages and holistic journeys to a Honey Facial that actually uses honey harvested from city bee hives from the roof tops of Paris, perfect for protecting the skin!    We were both tempted by the hot stone treatment to wear away the strain and pains ….and the detoxifying journey using organic seaweed to expel the body’s toxins.  Such a shame that we didn’t have time to actually indulge ourselves…but I know where I’m headed the next time I’m in Paris, with or without Mensun!

We’ve corrupted our dear Sappho  – Erna Low’s Marketing and PR Manager.  She has come to the other side and is now an addicted spaficionado.  Read her review of Serre Chevalier’s stunning new spa, perfect for those who love extremes of all kinds, indulgence especially!

BodyandSoulHolidays.com is getting a facelift!  From Monday, 1 March 2010, the world’s most trusted website for luxury spa holidays is becoming the web’s most valued source of news, reviews and up-to-the second information on everything you need and want to know about the most exclusive spas and spa holidays around the globe. 

As part of the eagerly anticipated transformation, BodyandSoulHolidays.com will launch their new Spaficionados blog with all the latests news on offers, treatments, trends and unmissable products that just can’t wait.   Written by our team of spa queens, business travellers and seasoned reviewers, the Spafionados blog will keep you in the know, the Body&Soul way.