AMAN GETS REGAL IN LONDON The Connaught hotel in London's Mayfair has opened a luxury day spa in London. TheAman Spa is a wellbeing work of art. Each experience begins with a herbal infusionand gentle music to initiate your relaxation, and ends with a private shower and steamroom session. All the treatments draw on global expertise. For example, you could indulgein Chinese tranquillity with a green tea aromatic foot bath and massage; focus on Thaiholistic health with an Oriental oil massage and herbal compress; regain balance withan Indian chakra treatment using essential oils and crystals, or experiment with aSamadara facial technique; or opt for the natural healing benefits of a North Americanred clay body wrap with Navajo herbs or a river-rock stone massage. The Connaught,which opened in 1897, is one of London's most historic hotels, set in a legendary locationand with a royal pedigree, having been built and named after Queen Victoria's husbandPrince Albert of Saxe-Coburg.www.the-connaught.co.ukSPRING-SUMMER 2011I sea&iI35travelnewsA new Aman spa in the PhilippinesAmanpulo, Amanresort's luxury island resort inthe Philippines, has launched a new spa. Fusingtraditional Cuyonin, Asian and Western therapies,Amanpulo's spa offers a wide range of treatmentsguaranteed to leave you feeling relaxed andrefreshed. Set on the beautiful island ofPamalican, equipped with white sandy beachesand coral reefs, Amanpulo is a welcome haven forcomplete rejuvenation. www.amanresorts.com/amanpulo/home.aspx

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