Translated by Bethszabee Garner
From the deserts of Morroco, to the snowy Italian Dolomite mountains, exclusive wellness centers all over the world offer you their best and most luxurious treatments so that you can rest and refresh yourself from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Royal Mansour Marrakech
Where?
The Royal Mansour Marrakech, an architectural masterpiece in the heart of the ochre city with its 53 private riads and its Grande Table Marocaine by Hélène Darroze.
The setting?
A sanctuary of wellness bathed in natural light that passes through the delicate mashrabiya and the pearly white marble that makes up the premises. At the heart of the spa, a 22-meter indoor pool under a huge glass roof and a hammam worthy of the tales of the Thousand and One Nights with mosaics and marble columns.
The brand?
The most local, marocMaroc, the most luxurious, Sisley, and the most holistic, Subtle Energies.
The treatment to book?
The Signature Hammam, thanks to its regenerative power. Performed on the floor following ancient Moroccan practices, this ritual begins with a scrub with a kessa glove and black soap that exfoliates deeply and removes dead cells. Finally, an immersion in a freshwater bath that revitalizes the body.
Forestis Dolomites
The place?
20 km from Bressanone, in South Tyrol, an old sanatorium opened at the beginning of the 20th century has become a leading wellness address perched at an altitude of 1,800 meters, with a breathtaking view of the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The setting?
2,000 m2 spread over two floors, with an uninterrupted view of the Dolomite mountains. On the ground floor, a 22-by-5-meter outdoor pool, a saltwater steam bath (65°C) and several saunas. Also: a Silent Room, a tea room, and ten treatment rooms.
The brand?
Local products specially developed for Forestis based on various active ingredients extracted from four trees: mountain pine, spruce, larch and Swiss stone pine.
The treatment to book?
The Tree Circle ceremony, inspired by the teachings of Celtic druids who considered harmony between the vital, emotional and mental levels as an essential condition for good health. Focusing on local species with regenerative properties (mountain pine, spruce, larch and Swiss stone pine), the treatment also includes the use of a wooden stick to release tension and a corresponding healing stone that vibrates at the same sound frequency.
Raffles Doha
The place?
The very chic and luxurious Raffles Doha, located in the Katara Towers, a building with original architecture in the shape of scimitars (traditional Arab sabers that are also found on the emblem of Qatar).
The setting?
Large suites equipped with private hammams, saunas and swimming pools for exclusive use act as treatment rooms and take the luxury and intimacy to a whole new level.
The brand?
Dr. Burgener and his haute couture facial protocols, Subtle Energies and its relaxing Ayurveda-inspired massages and the Bastien Gonzalez pedicure and podiatry studio.
The treatment to book?
The Révérence Ritual by Bastien Gonzalez, which restores life to this all-too-often mistreated area in three key stages: a “Black Diamond” exfoliation for a new skin, gentle nail polishing and a massage from toes to thigh that brings lightness and relieves tension.
Grand Hotel Tremezzo
The place?
The Grand Hotel Tremezzo, opened in 1910 on the shores of Lake Como, built in the Belle Époque style and immortalized by Greta Garbo in the film Grand Hotel as a “happy and sunny place”.
The setting?
The T Spa, inside the 18th-century Villa Emilia, which was once the library of Villa Carlotta, with an infinity pool facing the lake, a hammam, sauna and five treatment rooms.
The brand?
Santa Maria Novella, a Florentine company founded in 1221 and one of the oldest pharmacies in the world. Inspired by medicinal herbs and floral extracts, it has its roots in the apothecary of the Dominican monastery of the same name.
The treatment to book?
One of the three signature treatments, the T Spa Haven, a complete ritual that begins with a revitalizing body massage, performed with heated essential oils of lemon, bergamot and aniseed, followed by a moisturizing facial treatment.
Hôtel Martinez Cannes
The place?
On the Croisette in Cannes, a historic address inaugurated in 1929 in Art Deco style and a favorite haunt of celebrities. Reflecting the elegance of the Mediterranean lifestyle, the Hotel Martinez offers exclusive access to a private beach and has 410 rooms and suites.
The setting?
The Oasis du Martinez, a 2,800 m2 haven of tranquillity with a wooden and stone fitness trail, two gardens (of shade and light), a 200 m2 fitness area, an outdoor swimming pool heated all year round and a 600 m2 spa with seven treatment rooms.
The brand?
Carita, a symbol of glamor and chic, a true icon in the world of luxury treatments. Founded in 1945 by the sisters Maria and Rosy Carita, today owned by the L'Oréal group, it is the favorite brand of celebrities who gladly entrust it with their beauty during the Cannes Film Festival.
The treatment to book?
The Metamorphic Ballet, developed by Daniele Beniamini, masseur to the Paris Opera's star dancers. Once the joints have been mobilized (shoulders, hips, knees, etc.), it's time for various dynamic manipulations, pressures and kneading, carried out using Fluid 14, to release all muscle tension and restore relaxation and flexibility.
