Everybody it seems, needs a massage, and finding the time in-between conference sessions appears to be one of the best periods in which time-poor executives have to really unwind.
Understanding this fact, many resorts here and around the world are paying particular attention to their spa facilities, providing their guests with yet another option for a little personal pampering.
They are especially valuable for the incentive market as well – those events where companies reward their valuable staff and customers for continuing to strive for the very best. And because many incentive-style experiences include partners, the spa is a haven of spouse programs.
But what do you choose when you’re planning your spa foray? A difficult questions, and one that is really up to each individual. We all have different wants and needs, and reading the fine print of each spa experience is a must. On the following pages are some examples of spas and spa offerings that we hope will give readers a little inspiration into pampering themselves:
Cypress Lakes in the New South Wales Hunter Valley took the decision some time ago to call in the experts to run their spa facility, appointing The Golden Door to do just that. The entire complex has been designed with relaxation and wellness in mind. From the moment you arrive at The Golden Door you will be guided and cared for in the relaxation lounge where you can browse through the library, sip Golden Door herbal tea and start to unwind to the calming spa music prior to your scheduled treatment.
Cypress Lakes is a superb venue for meetings. The all new Event Centre allows the resort to operate residential conferences for up to 625 guests with comfort and ease. The Events Centre is elevated to nearly one metre above ground level in order to maximise views and light. The centre is ringed by a generous covered portico which also offers stunning views for delegates during breaks.
The Event Centre has been purpose-built with large events in mind. The Centre is fully air-conditioned and enjoys features such as a permanent lighting truss, vehicular access and soundproofing.
Cypress Lakes Resort’s Convention Centre, adjacent to the Event Centre, has the capacity to cater for up to 500 delegates theatre- style, or 280 guests banquet-style. The complex has the capability to divide into four smaller rooms of equal size, with a maximum capacity theatre-style of 100 delegates each.
The Golden Door offers an extensive range of treatments for you to choose from for both men and women, including face and body treatments, hand and foot care, and specialty services. Why not try a treatment from this sample of treatments available at The Golden Door:
Facial a la carte - Designed as a customised skin revitalisation or ideal as an introduction to facial treatments. A gentle peel will leave your skin glowing, together with a customised facial massage designed by your therapist. A nourishing mask, facial moisturiser, specialised eye cream and scalp massage finish this popular facial treatment. Upgrade with an active ampoule concentrate or firming eye hydro pads, which soften superficial lines and diminish dark circles.
Youth elixir oxygen therapy – For glowing, healthier and younger looking skin this combination of pure oxygen therapy and a cocktail of vitamins and minerals restores, tightens and rejuvenates. Ideal for dry, mature and sun damaged skin.
Selection vitality – This luxurious treatment will stimulate your skin’s regeneration process by protecting it from free radicals and promoting a youthful appearance. Discovered amongst the beautiful vineyards, this sparkling wine yeast extract will deliver a newly awakened, beautiful complexion.
High skin refiner express – This treatment has an immediate lifting effect that you can feel and see. Fine lines are visibly smoothed and the surface of the skin looks fresh, youthful and refined. For the client without much time to spare, this treatment includes a ‘high skin refiner’ active concentrate and lifting eye cream to tone and improve elasticity. Complete your facial with a hydrating cream mask for outstanding results.
Rose Quartz Bliss – A luxurious treatment experience that relaxes the senses whilst aiding the regeneration and repair of your skin. This treatment combines the use of precious plant extracts to encourage cell renewal with our unique Rose Quartz Crystal massage which stimulates the circulation, improves skin tone, collagen and elastin production and most importantly leaving your skin feeling relaxed.
Men’s hydrating facial - Renew your skin with this personalised treatment to deeply cleanse, hydrate and nourish. Receive a deep cleanse, exfoliation and steam therapy and specialty mask to help to reduce irritations associated with shaving to improve skin texture.
Scentao facial – This indulgent facial treatment using precious active ingredients will deeply hydrate, regenerate and revitalise your skin. Your therapist will begin with a customised deep cleansing, circulation stimulation, exfoliation and steam infusion to prepare your skin. A nurturing facial massage for the face, neck and shoulders with green tea, ginseng and gingko biloba extracts will revive the senses, balancing mind, body and spirit. To complete the journey, your therapist will apply a customised mask to revitalise and nourish your skin.
Active concentrate skin therapy – Targeted to your personal profile and skin repair goals, these treatments have no equal. Created for The Golden Door by the legendary BABOR Institute in Germany, the customised treatment ranges include the Q10 Anti-Wrinkle and Mimical Control Treatment to visibly reduce the appearance of wrinkles and gently smooth facial micro-tensions while supporting facial muscle cells; Complex C Treatment to help repair collagen and sun damage; Hydro-Power Treatment for intense hydration and detoxing; or White Effect to increase protection against free radicals and to lighten the skin.
The Golden Door Signature Selection - If you are looking for the ultimate in deep skin regeneration, this treatment, exclusive to The Golden Door, is perfect for both anti-aging and mature skin concerns. With the key ingredient of noble white wine yeast extract, it will bring back that youthful glow like never before. Upgrade with a specialised enhancer of your choice.
Customised facial – Allow your therapist to customise your facial by choosing from an 80 minute or 50 minute facial. Your therapist will analyse your skin and select the facial that best suits your skin’s needs.
Set in the midst of Australia’s favourite holiday playground, the Radisson Resort Gold Coast is convenient to an array of activities and attractions such as shopping, golf, tennis and sandy white beaches. At the same time, the resort’s location in secluded Palm Meadows provides an oasis-like atmosphere of soothing relaxation.
The Radisson Resort Gold Coast offers Future Therapy Massage – a relaxing haven for in-house guests and locals, located on the lower level near the gymnasium.
Future Therapy offers a full range of massage and beauty treatments including a unique new treatment called Rhythmic Synergy Massage. Featuring two pairs of experienced hands working in synergy, this unique face and body massage brings about a state of deep relaxation and improves metabolism and energy levels.
Why not try a treatment from this sample of treatments available at Future Therapy Massage:
Swedish Massage - A relaxation massage performed as continual soothing, gentle stroking movements. Remedial Massage - A deep tissue massage aimed at remedying problems such as back pain, shoulder/neck stiffness, headaches, stress, etc
Deluxe Aromatherapy Massage - The combination massage of Swedish/remedial, lymphatic drainage, shiatsu, and reflexology (foot massage),which is designed to help to restore harmony to the nervous system, to raise general body resistance and make greater mental and physical well being possible.
Lymphatic Drainage - An extremely relaxing, rhythmic, pumping massage which aims to speed up the removal of waste products from the body by stimulating the lymphatic system. Great for fluid retention, weight loss, fatigue and cellulite.
Sports Massage - A massage designed to prepare the body for sports and enhance performance levels or to increase recovery and reduce muscle soreness after sports.
Reflexology - A remedial foot massage incorporating the application of pressure by the fingers and thumb to reflex areas corresponding to glands and organs in the body, then followed by leg massage.
Aromatherapy Massage & Energy Balance Treatment – After detoxifying your body by a one hour massage, relax and feel the incredible healing power from the universal energy source that will help with improving your body, mind and spirit.
Scalp, Neck & Shoulder Massage - This is a refreshing treatment for anyone with limited time.
Natural Pure Vibration Treatment - ShizenHado Ho or Reiki - Healing treatment using cosmic energy vibration, not massage, just relax and feel the incredible healing power that will improve your body, mind and spirit. Helps put you in touch with the universal energy source.
With so many spa facilities in the Cairns and Port Douglas region of Tropical North Queensland the Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas has chosen to keep what they offer guests on-site very specialised.
The Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas is home to Salon Luxe and cellular skin therapist Shirley Wilson.
Salon Luxe, at the Sunbird Centre in Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas, is Australia’s only exclusively La Prairie beauty spa.
Shirley says the internationally recognised Swiss beauty products are renowned for both their scientific integrity and their unparalleled commitment to luxury. La Prairie’s cellular skincare system is developed at Clinic La Prairie in Montreux, Switzerland and the trademark ‘Art of Beauty’ treatments are the ultimate in indulgence. Shirley’s La Prairie qualifications place her in the world’s top specialist advanced skin therapists – in 1999 she was awarded best therapist for La Prairie, being chosen from 82 countries in which La Prairie is represented.
She employs two other internationally qualified La Prairie therapists, and the beauty spa offers the full retail line of products.
A menu of treatments for men and women includes customised packages, Art of Beauty treatments, massage therapy, advanced skin therapy, luxury nails, de luxe waxing and a complete range of beauty treatments including body bronzing.
The Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas continues to be one of the most popular resort properties in Australia. Situated on Four Mile Beach, the resort is tucked between the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree rainforest.
Specialist corporate events and tour management company, The Whyte Group, has launched Thailand Spa and Wellbeing Treatment Tours.
Managing director, Barrie Whyte, says after many years developing and staging Asian golf tours and amateur golf tournaments for golfers and their non-golfing partners a niche market quickly began to evolve.
“Feedback from non-golfing partners was that they would like to have their own specifically designed women-only tours, where they could be pampered and made to feel special,” he says.
“These tours include spa and body treatments, Thai cooking classes and shopping.
Contact Barrie Whyte on 0412 645 562 or email brwhyte@pacific.net.au.
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