The art of relaxation: Inside Asia Pacific’s best luxury spas

From opulent settings within prestigious hotels to nature-inspired retreats with breathtaking views, these luxury spas in Singapore, Thailand and Australia offer peaceful escapes and bespoke treatments, catering to diverse wellness needs.

Auriga Spa at Capella Singapore: A moon phase-inspired wellness experience

Located at an award-winning hotel in Sentosa Island, the Auriga Spa at Capella offers a wellness experience unlike any other, featuring unique treatments that are inspired by the phases of the moon. For 14 years, the spa has celebrated nourishing the body and mind using a natural and holistic approach.

The Auriga Spa features bespoke treatments, such as the Signature Moon Ritual. This takes guests on a 3-hour wellness experience, varying from salt scrubs or body exfoliation and wrap to moon phase-inspired massages. It also includes a facial treatment that incorporates an acupressure massage that awakens the lymphatic system.

Other holistic packages are also offered in Auriga Spa, such as the Vibrational Sound Therapy, a wellness treatment facilitated by the sounds of therapeutic instruments promoting relaxation. It also features Auriga’s pro-aging facial journeys that pamper the skin using natural and organic products from luxury skincare brands, such as Margy’s Monte Carlo and Biologique Recherche.

Rakxa Wellness and Medical Retreat Thailand: A nature-centric and integrative journey

Rakxa Wellness and Medical Retreat is Thailand’s leading integrative sanctuary, located on a protected island in Bang Krachao and surrounded by the Chao Phraya River. Offering a nature-centric spa experience, Rakxa’s personalised consultations and diagnostics ensure guests receive the treatments best suited to their individual needs. These include a variety of massage packages, detoxification therapies and aesthetic and fitness programs, all tailored to promote overall well-being.

The spa combines traditional and modern medicine in its range of treatments and integrative programs. One of the highlights is Rakxa’s signature Rebalance program, which is a transformative journey spanning five nights and six days.

The program features a series of 10 carefully curated treatments, such as mindful exercises, energy healing, Ayurvedic massage, acupuncture, and traditional Thai herbal bath rituals. It also includes Tai Chi and Pranayama to enhance the body-mind connection, as well as modern oxygen therapy and intravenous infusions of antioxidant-rich formulas for complete rejuvenation.

Crown Spa at Crown Sydney Hotel: Indulging luxury treatments

The Crown Spa at Crown Sydney Hotel is another wellness oasis, offering a wide range of treatments and packages provided by skilled therapists and in partnership with industry leaders, like La Prairie and Subtle Energies.

The spa features uniquely curated treatments, including the Psammotherapy, an ancient Greek practice and the first of its kind in Australia. This treatment involves covering the body with warm, golden alpha-quartz sand while lying on a mineral quartz bed. It is deeply relaxing and offers proven therapeutic benefits for people with muscular and rheumatic conditions.

The Crown Spa also has bespoke treatments by La Prairie, including its signature White Caviar Illuminating facial and Platinum Haute Rejuvenation immersion. These treatments utilise La Prairie’s luxury skincare products and range from 60 to 90 minutes.

Treatments lasting an hour or more include complimentary access to the Aqua Retreat facilities, which feature a vitality spa, steam room, sauna and Swiss shower, enhancing the indulgent Crown Spa experience.

Visit Auriga Spa at Capella, RAKxa Wellness and Crown Sydney for more information.

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