Ritz Carlton Okinawa

Ritz Carlton’s first Japanese venture is this tropical island getaway in Okinawa. The place boasts panoramic views of the East China Sea and is right next to the Kise Country Club (a site with two championship golf courses). The décor incorporates traditional elements like Shurijo face motifs, red clay roof tiles and water ponds. Among […]

Spa & Sport at Swissôtel Merchant Court

This centrally-located spa sanctuary offers resort-style ambiance with seven treatment rooms, an outdoor Jacuzzi, swimming pool and a well-equipped two-storey gymnasium with an aerobics studio amid lush landscaped gardens.

Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat

This place does spa cuisine meals, has a meditation center (located in one of Ipoh’s 280-million-year-old limestone caves) and a geothermal dipping pool. Spa treatments include hibiscus-scented massages, cleanses and wraps, plus, treatments involving Himalayan rock salt.

Strip (The Cathay)

Step into Strip (also known as Ministry of Waxing), and you are greeted with an interior as exciting as their services. If you want something special on your little bits, consider adding the “Brazilian Colours” or “Brazilian Shapes” to your package. Unlike the average parlour, Strip takes care of your needs even after the waxing […]

Pink Parlour

The name might give you the idea that it caters to ladies only, but that’s so not the case. Men can get ‘Boyzilians’ here too, along with a wide range of services for your face, body and nails. IPL treatments are available as well. Trial offer prices for the upper lip start from $53.50 while the most […]

Honeypot Wax Boutique

Only their exclusive in-house hot wax is used here, concocted by Australian chemists. They also have a house mix called the ‘Cherry Pie Wax.’ Thanks to the use of natural ingredients in their after-care products, you can be sure that you’re safe from harmful chemicals. And with product names like ‘Strawberry Champagne Cocktail,’ you know […]