The Spa House

 The Spa House was created by Metropolis Design, a team of talented architects with offices in Cape-Town. The fabulous residential project was completed last year. Enjoying the wonderful surroundings of the Hout Bay coastal suburb of Cape Town, the owners of this semi-transparent house desired a contemporary structure that would invite natural mountainside views inside through huge glass windows. Entertaining and relaxation facilities were designed in response to the client’s requests – an oasis of water-related features.

Owners and friends can enjoy the luxurious recreational and spa facilities of the separate Spa House connected to the main building by foot paths. The steel and concrete structure was adorned in a continuous way, to blur the lines between inside and outside. Overlooking the bay and harbor, the modern home is nestled between sandstone formations that encouraged the architects to integrate the building in the surrounding African landscape. With a stunning dining area submerged below water level, the house also benefits from an island-inspired pool deck and an underwater spa, massage rooms, deep and shallow pools, children’s pool and jacuzzi.
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Float SPA

Budapest-based Float SPA Ltd, and its exclusive Float SPA isolation tanks is making you float to a higher level. The floating experience offered by the Hungarian design firm results in complete, pure mental and physical relaxation superior and shorter than sleeping.
According to the company, floating devotees can achieve a mental fetus-state, like that of a Buddhist monk’s meditation, through immersing oneself in the tank’s water with high salinity, eliminating the negative effects of gravity. The Float SPA cabins lock out any other visual and auditory stimulus that might be the source of stress.
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The Residence Zanzibar

The Residence Zanzibar was designed by HBA / Hirsch Bedner Associates and is a villa complex situated in a remote corner of the spectacular Zanzibar Island, Tanzania, East Africa.  The resort has no less than 66 villas and their design is said to be inspired from the Swahili, Omani, British and Indian cultures present in Zanzibar.
Each building has its own opulent personality, while showcasing an exterior that blends perfectly with the surrounding natural landscape. Moreover, the small exotic cribs all have access to generous pools and spa units.

As for the interior design of the villas, the architects over at Hirsch Bedner Associates stated that the island was a rich source of inspiration and materials. All furniture pieces that were chosen are strongly connected with the history and culture of these places. This is why visiting this resort will be not just relaxation and taking time off, but an important learning experience as well.
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Velas Fish Therapy treatment, or an authentic water and fire healing

Indulge in a innovative Velas Fish Therapy treatment, or an authentic water and fire healing experiences at Grand Velas Riviera Maya and Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit.

Grand Velas Riviera Maya offers a fishy foot exfoliation and healing experience. It’s 50-minute Velas Fish Therapy treatment employs one of nature’s smallest exfoliation techniques: doctor fish. During the first 25 minutes of the massage, your feet submerge in small pools containing the toothless doctor fish, whose saliva produces the natural, healing enzyme dithranol. These fish go to work healing the dead skin cells on the feet, improving circulation and skin’s appearance.

Spa guests of Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit can pamper themselves with powerful treatments of water and fire. The Four Hands Grand Velas Rain Massage treats guests to an exclusive four hand massage, along with soothing rains from seven simultaneous showers and luxurious fragrance. For a more electrifying experience, the Four Hand Samunprai Massage draws on stimulating heat. Based on traditional Thai therapy, this massage is considered helpful for tension or muscular pain. The treatment makes use of four hands and a series of hot compressions containing exotic herbs. With the combined 80-minute massage and aromatherapy, this treatment relaxes and detoxifies spa goers with its medicinal heat.
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The ESPA spa at The Ritz-Carlton In Honk Kong

The ESPA spa at The Ritz-Carlton International Commerce Center (ICC) heralded as the highest spa in the world, and superbly re-defines the urban spa experience – one breathtaking spa treatment at a time.

Designed by HBA / Hirsch Bedner, the 10,000-foot sumptuous spa is located on the 116th and 118th floors of the luxury property – creating a rejuvenating urban escape for its discerning guests, while claiming the title as the crowning jewel of Hong Kong’s sparkling skyline.

In the glamorous ESPA spa’s VIP suites, guests occupy their own luxury cocoon, anchored by a bronze feature wall, a beautiful feature bath with gorgeous views over Hong Kong, and a relaxing living area with contrasting textures and materials in rich bronze tones. The VIP spaces also afford room for two treatment bed areas which can either be used together (great for couples) or divided into two private spaces.

Inside the spa’s relaxation room, custom-designed lounger pods are individually curtained with delicate, sheer fabric to create the ultimate privacy – while still allowing light to flow naturally through the space. The relaxation room is truly an idyllic place in which guests can slowly relax prior to or post treatment — emerging fully renewed.
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