Ever heard the saying ‘healthy, wealthy and wise’? Well, we took the healthy and wealthy out of its established ‘early to bed and early to rise’ context, to give wellness a wealth twist. Here is a quick dekko…
Evian Bath
Described as one of the most expensive spa treatments in the world, the Evian Bath, which is on offer at the Hotel Victor in Miami Beach, Florida, is a complete package of luxury and relaxation, with the Hotel staff on hand to cater to your every need. Guests are invited to plunge into a 350-gallon infinity-edge bathtub, filled with 1,000 litres of Evian spring water and Gerber daisies, to revitalise the skin as well as the senses. What is more, when the bath is getting readied, the Spa V therapists are on hand to provide a soothing and revitalising selection of spa treatments. Just everything wealth can buy in the spa category.
Price: $5,000
20-Hands Duo Massage
The Spa Grande at the Grand Wailea (Waldorf-Astoria Resort) in Maui has a unique wellness option – the 20-hands couple’s massage. The massage starts with an hour of relaxation time, followed by a 100-finger flurry of oils. It is all about taking pampering to another level as 10 massage therapists knead your muscles to relaxation. The idea is to utilise the therapeutic effects of massage on both the mind and body to reduce stress as well as experience its anti-ageing effects.
Price: $4,000
Thai Treatment
The Barai Spa is an award-winning destination Spa with 18 treatment rooms and 8 exclusive residential spa suites that are located on more than 4.5 acres of serene beach. It promises serenity and a personal wellness journey in a healing environment that offers a holistic approach. The treatment rooms feature a private outdoor soaking pool, a rain shower and a Thai day-bed enclave for traditional Thai treatments and relaxation. Its Tranquillity court features a 30m saltwater swimming channel, presenting a peaceful, secluded area to swim, meditate, practice yoga and Tai Chi, or simply relax. Its Barai Vital Body Cleanse programme offers a range of detox treatments, including abdominal massages and moor mud wraps, in addition to a specially-designed detox menu. Need anything more out of your wealth?
Price: $9,523 (seven nights)
Digital Detox
Pine Cliffs in Portugal is the place to be for a complete digital detox. It is a 2-night programme that includes accommodation in a One Bedroom Serenity Suite, buffet breakfast and lunch and dinner within its Zest healthy living concept. Meant for people of wealth the programme is crafted to help you reconnect with your inner self while enjoying a host of activities, including Pilate’s classes, relaxation massage, etc., without checking your phone for messages or social media connection. You will learn meditative breathing techniques, while taking an ‘energy break’, under the retreat’s signature pine trees.
Price: $860 (2 nights)
Oriental Harmony Massage
The Spa at Mandarin Las Vegas offers a four-hand massage, which actually works to $155 per hand, per massage. The massage features two experts giving you a synchronised, relaxing and satisfying massage for close to two hours. It is all about indulging your body and mind in an experience of a lifetime.
Price: $620
The Clearing Factor
Mandarin Oriental in New York City has a treatment that is designed to restore your body’s balance through a blend of Eastern and European techniques. Called The Clearing Factor, the programme stretches to nearly three hours, beginning with a full-body exfoliation with sea salt and special Indian oil. Following this, the therapist performs a lymph-system massage to ‘open’ the body before giving a Swedish massage. The toxins are drawn out using cupping (an integral part of traditional Chinese medicine) on the back, followed by a full-body wrap with neem (Indian lilac) black clay. It ends with an application of a nourishing moisturiser and fresh-squeezed detoxifying juice.
Price: $705 (2 hours 50 minutes)