THE ANAM, CAM RANH, VIETNAM
RECOMMENDED TREATMENT: ORGANIC MUD BODY
WRAP
The adage to “roll in the mud” takes on an entirely new meaning
at The Anam Spa; albeit a luxurious and healthy one. Based
on mud sourced 30 minutes away from nearby Nha Trang,
the award-winning organic mud body wrap at the Anam’s
10-treatment room spa envelops spa-goers for 45 minutes,
improving skin tone and leaving the body’s largest organ feeling
smooth and years younger. Rich in natural minerals stemming
from geological change, mud has been used to treat a host
of diseases such as chronic arthritis, insomnia, stress and skin
problems like psoriasis in Nha Trang for generations.
BANYAN TREE SAMUI, KOH SAMUI,
THAILAND
RECOMMENDED TREATMENT:
SUKHOTHAI HERITAGE PACKAGE
Banyan Tree Samui’s award-winning spa has
recently introduced a Sukhothai Heritage package,
named after the medieval Siamese center of
Buddhism and culture. Facial treatments, body
scrubs, and massage feature a full range of
time-honored local ingredients, such as jasmine
rice, turmeric, and tamarind. And of course, as
you would expect on the tropical island of Koh
Samui, locally produced coconut oils are blended
throughout the products to create some soothing
sensations.
AZERAI RESORT CAN THO, CAN THO, VIETNAM
VIETNAMESE RICE SCRUB
The Mekong Delta is known as the “Rice Bowl” of Vietnam
for good reason: the lush green paddies in this region yield
some 20 million tons of rice annually. At Azerai Resort Can
Tho, which is located in the heart of the Delta, part of this
abundant harvest is tapped for its rich healing properties in
a uniquely local spa treatment. Azerai’s “Vietnamese Rice
Scrub” uses all-natural, locally grown rice, with no added
chemicals, to exfoliate dead skin cells and cleanse the skin,
while stimulating blood flow and increasing circulation
throughout the body. The rice scrub, which also features
ginger and saffron, is hypoallergenic and suitable for all skin
types, and culminates in a sweet almond oil massage (also
locally sourced) to assist with rehydration.
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