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ESSA Spa at Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur Monica Tindall I love being reminded of gems we have right under our noses. Sometimes, you search far and wide and forget the treasures you have at home. ESSA Spa at Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur prompted this revelation. It’s r…
Sanctum Wellness Monica Tindall Branded as “an urban hideaway,” Sanctum Wellness on the 29th floor of EQ Kuala Lumpur more than lives up to its tagline. Housing a spa, fitness centre and absolutely spectacular, sky-high infinity pool, it’s an all-in-one wellne…
PAÑPURI Organic Spa Penang Monica Tindall Seated in the reception of PAÑPURI Organic Spa Penang, we enjoy a welcome drink of roselle and dried stevia. While I’m not generally fond of the flavour of stevia, here it’s mild and said to be good for digestion. We cleanse …
The Spa Hilton Kuala Lumpur Monica Tindall The constant pressure to do more, see more and be more in both our personal and professional lives seems to be a common denominator for many these days. Stress takes hold on several levels, and sometimes the only way to slow …
Norhayati Talib In this interview, Norhayati Talib from The Datai Langkawi shares some stories from her role as spa manager and tells about the development of a range of products based on ingredients from the vast biodiverse surrounds of the property. What do you …
Heavenly Spa by Westin Desaru Coast Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall Regular spa-goers know that spas and spa treatments are at their best when they really know how to cater to the individual. People in search of treatments or relaxation want a per…
Swasana Spa Impiana KLCC Hotel Monica Tindall I’ve just had the pleasure of possibly the most indulgent and well-priced spa session in Kuala Lumpur: five whole hours of pampering customized precisely for me at Swasana Spa in the Impiana KLCC Hotel. Swasana Spa Im…
Avani Spa Sepang Monica Tindall It doesn’t matter how fancy a spa’s setting is if the quality of the therapists is not top-notch; no amount of pretty scenery is going to make up for it. Avani Spa has the number one component right; the therapists are highly trained, a…
Chavana Spa Monica Tindall The first of its kind in Kuala Lumpur, Chavana Spa has opened at Pullman Kuala Lumpur Bangsar. Under the larger Mandara Spa company, Chavana Spa sets forth to share the Balinese spirit in a welcoming urban setting. Located on level four o…
Malaysian Spa Treatments Monica Tindall There was a time when spa menus in the country were full of Thai, Balinese and Swiss healing practices, with no Malaysian spa treatments in sight. In more recent years, however, the richness of the region’s own wellness tra…
Top 5 Beauty Treatments KL Monica Tindall I’m in a fortunate position of being able to try out many beauty treatments in Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia offers a huge cross-section of procedures. Some are minimally invasive, others more so. Some must be performed by a doct…
Gold Facial KL Monica Tindall Embracing Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara’s identity of “art, gastronomy and wellness,” the hotel recently introduced The Craftsmanship of Gold initiative. Launching with an exhibition of glimmering artworks, backed up by a Tas…