1. 56 AsiaSpa September/October 2015
Writer Samantha Coomber
Be a rock star
Within Ayana Resort, the spectacular Spa on the Rocks boasts two luxuriously
appointed treatment villas, anchored on natural craggy rocks stretching out into the
Indian Ocean.These beautiful spa villas maximise the dramatic mid-ocean setting
– complete with glass-frontage – and offer the most memorable and indulgent
experiences. Exclusively created for Spa on the Rocks, four luxurious treatment
packages offer ultra-opulent products and an oceanic odyssey for the senses.
The Deal: The two-and-a-half-hour
Diamond Miracle is Spa on the Rocks’
most lavish treatment. The ultimate in
pampering and beautifying body and face,
this treatment package is the only one
using both Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo
and Crème De La Mer, two of the world’s
most elite products. Even beforehand, this
is breathtaking stuff: a hundred stone steps
down to a remote spot hidden belowAyana’s
towering clifftops, the blissful sanctuaries
await. No need for one-upmanship selfies;
staff take your photograph with a backdrop
of wave-lashed spa villas amidst the azure
ocean, presented post-treatment as a framed
souvenir.
The Lowdown: Administered on the
porch with invigorating ocean breezes,
feet are treated to a refreshing Foot Soak
of crystal salt, mint leaves and lime. Back
inside, the Thermes Marins Body Treatment
features a Coral Algae Body Scrub for a
gentle, refined exfoliation; an Ocean Splash
Rose Bath taken in a sunken, ocean-view
bathtub strewn with hundreds of red rose
petals – like the American Beauty movie;
and a therapeutic Balinese massage with
a nut-based oil bound with pearl and silk
powder. An hour-long, extravagant Crème
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De La Mer Facial starts with a face-prepping
cleanser, scrub and massage, before a
softening mask, serum, luscious moisturiser
and sunscreen are veiled on.This procedure
incorporates a precious sea quartz and pure
diamond dust formula, preparing the skin for
Huber’s original Miracle Broth, a priceless
extract sealed with Crème de La Mer.
The Benefits: Diamond Miracle’s multiple
components offer multiple benefits;
embracing a wealth of healing energies from
head-to-toe and sense-sational, literally –
with ocean setting and sublime products
stimulating the senses. The transformative
facial offers restorative properties, with deep
infusion of lavish moisturisers delivering
sustained hydration and vital nutrients,
while lifting and softening; the diamond
dust component boosts skin radiance
and refinement. Focusing on pressure
points, the massage balances the body’s
energies, encouraging a sense of well-being,
improved circulation and stress reduction.
The Verdict: A truly unique, indulgent
spa experience in one of the world’s most
spectacular spa venues and the ultimate in
pampering, especially with the products
and ingredients used. Deeply zoned-out,
I glow in every sense and continue so for
many days. Book the 3:30pm slot, leading
into a sensational sunset. A jetsetter-like
experience – with prices to match – but
priceless; emerging a diamond goddess of
the seven seas, or close enough.
www.ayanaresort.com