Spa

December 6, 2011

Etiquette: How to prepare for a spa treatment

No one likes that awkward moment in a spa locker room wondering just how far to strip down

Spa Travel Tips
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May 2, 2011

Wacky Spa treatments around the world

So this morning I was up early (how does Petra do it?) and headed into TVNZ to talk weird and wacky spa treatments. Originally meant to cover 3 types, I managed to only cover the fish-foot eating pedicures in my 2 minutes 19 seconds. Clearly I need to go back! Click here to see the…

Bizarre Spa
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January 29, 2011

Chuan Spa Auckland – bliss!

Chuan Spa is the Langham spa brand and is based on the 5 Chinese elements: wood, fire, earth, metal and water

Auckland Scene New Zealand Spa Where to stay
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December 20, 2010

Worst ever massage from belching masseuse

I’ve never had an all over body massage (and I mean all over). And certainly not one that HURT this much!

Spa Taiwan
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May 9, 2010

New Zealand's best spas

Four of New Zealand’s best spas have banded together to form a decadent alliance. Here they are…

New Zealand Spa
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March 24, 2010

Sawdust spa in Taiwan

Being buried in sawdust to sweat it out for as long as I could handle was not the spa experience I was expecting in Taipei when I booked a Hinoki Enzyme Bath…

Bizarre Spa Taiwan
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October 20, 2009

Day spas in Santa Monica

Here’s a list of day spas for a moment of pampering

Americas California Spa USA What to do
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October 1, 2009

Sentosa Resort comes to the rescue

Oh how we love social media! Look what a tweet did: So there I am in Singapore on my way to London staying in a very basic hotel near pretty much not much at all. The reservation girl was going to give me a single bed but in the end found a room with 2…

Singapore Spa
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September 4, 2009

Aussie! Olivia Newton-John's Gaia Retreat

Gaia Retreat and Spa is Olivia Newton-John’s place. 20 chalet style rooms from standard to executive suites and a major focus on wellness. And for the record, I have it on very good authority that all these rumours about her ex showing up? Rubbish. I flew into Ballina from Sydney, picked up a car at…

Australia Honeymoons Spa
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September 2, 2009

Aussie! Bliss out in Byron Bay

I’d heard so much about Byron Bay – usually with much sighing, eyes glazing over and wistfulness – so when I was given the rough assignment of heading up there to write about its spas for Tourism Australia’s Explore supplement I rolled my sleeves up and took one for the team… It was actually part…

Australia Honeymoons Spa
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August 5, 2009

Ticklish torture at the Fish Foot Spa!

If you’re up for something quirky and a little fear-factor then try this freaky fish-eating foot spa. Warning: it’s oh-so ticklish!

Bizarre Bucket List Ideas Malaysia Spa
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May 19, 2009

Check out the tanning butler on South Beach

Get slathered in sunscreen from this sexy tanning butler!

Americas Bizarre Spa USA
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