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Flower Bowl “…embark on a new journey of self-reflection and healing – to learn and embrace a new way of life, a life not only of beauty but total wellness: mind.body.spirit” Energy Day Spa has been the “go to” spa for expatriates in the Ampang area since its i…
It’s Friday afternoon. Raining. We’ve been in bumper-to-bumper traffic for an hour. I’m stressed. I’m not going to make my appointment on time. (I’m Australian. Punctual. Hate to disappoint.) I call Meridians and apologize, offering to reschedule. First Bil…
Lone Pine Hotel Recharge, Revitalize, Reconnect There’s nothing better on a holiday than to completely relax with a massage and treatment at a spa. The best hotels have spa facilities built into them but are often quite costly. Sometimes the pain of drawing that m…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall Away Spa invites you into its serenity with a question – ‘What do you wish for?’ before a dramatic winding path leads you to the theatrical wonderland within. From Pre-Production, through Stage, to Post Production, …
YTL has perfected the art and science of creating outstanding spas. Each Spa Village I’ve visited has taken full advantage (in a good way) of the local environment and healing cultures. The Spa Village in Tembok Bali is no different. Making use of the black volcani…
Four Seasons Resort Bali Aromatherapy Oils Spa at the Four Seasons Resort Jimbaran Bay Bali Words by Kirsten Durward Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) ‘Silence and seclusion are the secrets of success. In this modern life of activity th…
Mandara Spa, Nikko Bali Mandara Spa at Grand Nikko Bali Words by Kirsten Durward Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) The spa at the Grand Nikko Bali is a Mandara Spa, fittingly, as Mandara was born in Bali though the brand now has 70 outlets in all corners of …
Words: Caning Jaramillo As an expat living in Kuala Lumpur for almost ten years now, I feel pretty confident in knowing the city for great places to eat, play and relax. However, it seems that every year that passes, this city presents me with new undiscovered ge…
Hubby and I love to visit the spa together but we do indeed like different things. Often spa packages for couples have a romantic angle, involving the same massage and scrub and undoubtedly finishing with a floral bath. While these are generally enchanting exp…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall The name Ubud derives from the Balinese word ‘obat’ meaning herb or medicine, a precursor to the region’s reputation for healing and health treatments. Lembah Spa combines traditional Balinese wellness tech…
We do like a good bit of luxurious relaxation at The Yum List. Every chance for a day in the spa is a happy thought indeed. Here are our favourite spa visits for the first half of 2013. Favourite Spas in Malaysia – Visited January to June 2013 Click on […]
Doorway to Jamahal Spa Entrance Jamahal Private Resort and Spa, Jimbaran, Bali Words by Kirsten Durward Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) The Jamahal Private Resort is a veritable floral oasis and the spa is a tempting nook of a retreat within a retreat. Gues…