PHOTO COURTESY LUX* NORTH MALÉ ATOLL
Clockwise from left: Ananda in the Himalayas is world-renowned for its traditional Ayurvedic
therapies. A luxury residence at LUX’s new North Malé Atoll resort. Delaire Graff Estate.
in island luxury. Private pools come
standard, eye-catching décor is courtesy
of Singaporean design house Miaja, and
each residence is topped by a stylish
Sky-Lounge from which to admire the
endless ocean sunsets.
3
“Beyond the spa, the resort’s
67 double-storey residences
set new levels in
island luxury”
resort has already caused a stir amongst
spa aficionados.
The over-water LUX* ME spa features
an array of holistic treatments curated
by wellness guru Shirley Page, blending
Asian tradition with organic ingredients,
essential oils and spices from the islands.
Beyond the spa, the resort’s 67
double-storey residences set new levels
SOUTH AFRICA:
DELAIRE GRAFF
ESTATE
While there’s no shortage of wonderful
spa options in the Cape winelands – we’re
looking at you Lanzerac, Steenberg
and Leeu estates – it’s the revamped
spa at Delaire Graff that has caught our
imagination this autumn.
Perched atop the Helshoogte
Pass outside Stellenbosch, the spa’s
unique blend of Eastern philosophies
(Koshi-chime sound therapy, anyone?)
and ultra-luxe accommodation makes it
the ideal winelands wellness escape.
Spa treatments incorporate products
from Swiss Perfection, Aromatherapy
Associates and Terres d’Afrique, while a
specialised spa menu is offered at the
excellent Indochine restaurant a few
steps away. But don’t rush: the relaxation
room boasts superb winelands views and
original artworks from Laurence Graff’s
personal collection.
4
VIETNAM:
FUSION MAIA
Is it a health hideaway? A trendy boutique
hotel? A beachfront resort? As its name
suggests, Fusion Maia is a little bit of
everything and manages to tick all the
right boxes for everyone from spa fanatics
to design-conscious millennial travellers.
Set on the beach at Da Nang, the spa
facilities are certainly the main attraction,
and the innovative “all spa inclusive”
offering means that all treatments are
included in the room rate. They guarantee
two treatments per person per day, but you
can squeeze in more if availability allows.
PHOTO COURTESY DELAIRE GRAFF ESTATE
On top of that, you’ll enjoy a
personalised wellness programme,
detox-friendly cuisine and a daily schedule
of yoga, tai chi and meditation. Once your
chakras are sorted out, hop on the free
daily shuttle into nearby Hoi An to soak up
this remarkable World Heritage Site.
MAKE MEMORIES FOR LIFE // 49