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Review: Six Senses Spa-Qatar

Jan 16, 2010 8:55am

This review is provided from my husband’s point of view. I was unable to make the spa appointment. Six Senses Spa You may recall that we visited this hotel and spa a year ago. We were there for a stroll then as we had heard so much about the Sharq Village hotel...

Review: Intercontinental Hotel Club, Qatar

Dec 28, 2009 11:20pm

It’s lousy to be away from home during Christmas! So, what’s the next best thing I can compensate myself? How about a hide-away in a luxury hotel, sit by the beach and pool and gorge myself silly on good food? Decision made. Next, to look up a hotel. This is a...

AsiaSpa Awards 2009

Dec 25, 2009 1:24am

Asia has it’s own Oscar version of the best spa destinations in Asia. Once a year, the spa and wellness industry get together to celebrate the finest amongst themselves. Have you been to any of these award winning spas? If you have, why not tell us more about these spas and...

A Massage Chair Guide for the Average Person

Dec 17, 2009 6:06am

A luxurious massage chair As technology advances we have seen many perks and luxuries enter our homes and daily lives. One such perk is the massage chair, and it is making ripples in the professional and private worlds alike. These aren’t just simple chairs though, and the average person may feel overwhelmed. Fortunately this guide...

More bad press for Singapore spas

Nov 19, 2009 8:22am

Er… is the spa industry really going downhill or has the Singapore press started a bad press campaign against the spa industry? This must be the 3rd newspaper article in less than a week about bad spa experiences in Singapore. Do you have similar horror stories about spa experiences in other...

More spa unhappiness…

Nov 18, 2009 8:46am

Here’s more bad press about spas and their package-deal hard sell tactics. This is a letter written by a disgruntled consumer to a local newspaper in Singapore. I agree that many spas hard-sell their spa packages nowadays. I have always been against such aggressive sales tactics. They always spoil an...

When spas go bad…

Nov 10, 2009 9:50am

If you are a regular spa goer, I’m sure you had been approached many times to sign up for spa packages or spa membership at the spa you are patronising. It can get irritating. Especially if they hard-sell. One goes to a spa to enjoy and relax and not listen to...

Health Club at Ritz Carlton Hotel, Doha, Qatar

Oct 27, 2009 11:52am

Indoor air-conditioned tennis courts Health clubs in hotels are expensive in Qatar. They usually cost above US$6000 a year in membership fees. Despite the hefty prices, memberships are still extremely popular as it provides a useful getaway for a day of sporting activity, spa treatment, relaxation and some good food and...

Review: Chinese Health Corner, Qatar

Oct 17, 2009 1:13pm

I’ve been spending more and more time in Doha, Qatar. The weather is hot and the air is always dusty. There is not much to do in terms of after-work entertainment and there are minimal choices for Asian food as well. I needed to find some comfort of home whenever...

Review: Spa Infinity, Singapore

Sep 21, 2009 10:51pm

I’ve always like a day spa that let you hang around and use the facilities as long as you like. My favourite was the this spa at Paragon shopping centre at Orchard Rd but I believe it has closed. I like spas that has hydrotherapy facilities, rest area, free-flow of...