October 2024…// Summer has drawn to a close, the school term has started and there’s a definite chill in the air… Autumn is upon us and there is no better time than the start of a new season to indulge in a total body reset. Thanks to a range of spoiling new treatments from across the Charlotte Rous Communications portfolio, spa lovers can ‘fall’ into the new season with a head-to-toe glow.
From ‘wildly relaxing’ treatments in the Kenyan plains to a ‘winter-proofing’ facial in Venice, there’s a treatment to suit every spa-lover’s taste this season. The new treatments are available year-round and include:
ITALY: Get the glow in Como at Hilton Lake Como’s eForea Spa & Healthclub
Hilton Lake Como, the new-generation Italian lakeside hotel, invites guests to ‘get the glow in Como’ with a new Face & Body Glow treatment at its award-winning eForea spa. This head-to-toe 120-minute treatment includes a deeply exfoliating face and body scrub, removing dead skin cells and detoxifying the body. This is followed by a customized massage to provide deep relaxation, finishing with an illuminating facial and hydrating cream to reveal the radiance within. The pampering doesn’t end here, however; a 90-minute pass to the eForea wellness center – with its relaxation area, hydrotherapy pool and whirlpool stations, massaging hot-and-cold waterfalls, sauna, Turkish bath, experience showers and more – is included within the price of the treatment.
An oasis of well-being by the lake, the eForea spa offers a range of restorative beauty treatments and therapies alongside state-of-the-art wellness facilities. At the neighboring health club, fitness lovers will find a superbly equipped fitness studio with all the latest TechnoGym equipment for muscle and cardiovascular training.
Hilton Lake Como is a modern design hotel with spectacular scenery, traditional charm, and jaw-dropping 360-degree views of the lake from its rooftop pool. Formerly a silk factory, the building is steeped in history and is now home to 170 spacious guest rooms, with a variety of stunning suites to choose from, a pampering spa and a popular rooftop cocktail bar and restaurant. The hotel is ideally located in an area full of unique experiences on and off the lake, which has made Lake Como an international must-visit destination for families, business travelers and couples alike.
The Face & Body Glow treatment at eForea Spa, Hilton Lake Como is priced at €330 (£276*) for 120 minutes. Nightly rates at Hilton Lake Como start from €350 (£292*) per night based on double occupancy with breakfast included.
ITALY: Winter-proof your skin with Hilton Molino Stucky Venice’s Hydra Global Facial
Hilton Molino Stucky Venice, the stunning Venetian hotel and former flour mill on Giudecca island, is giving guests the opportunity to ‘winter-proof’ their skin with the new Hydra Global Facial at its award-winning eForea spa. From dryness to dullness, the arrival of the colder months can bring challenges for the complexion, but this hydrating new facial treatment from eForea spa offers the perfect antidote. Designed to restore hydration and radiance, this facial harnesses the power of quadri molecular hyaluronic acid and snow algae powder to strengthen the skin’s natural barrier. The treatment begins with a thorough cleansing to eliminate impurities and the application of red algae serum for a burst of energy. This is followed by a manual massage to improve skin tone and elasticity, concluding with a peel-off mask and moisturizing cream application to leave the skin plumped, polished and lit from within.
Formerly a flour mill factory on the peaceful island of Giudecca, Hilton Molino Stucky Venice is a modern Venetian masterpiece steeped in history. This listed building has been beautifully restored with a series of recent refurbishments, including 24 new suites by famed interior designer Biagio Forino unveiled in April 2024. After arriving by water taxi, guests will be spoiled for choice with 379 rooms and suites, one of the largest spas in Venice, and a collection of bars and restaurants.
The Hydra Global Facial at eForea Spa, Hilton Molino Stucky Venice is priced at €90 (£75*) for 50 minutes. Nightly rates at Hilton Molino Stucky Venice start from €200 (£167*) per night based on double occupancy with breakfast included; Molino Suites start from €500 (£417*) per night. For more information or to book, visit https://www.hilton.com/en/locations/italy/venice/
KENYA: A wildly relaxing ‘Great Plains Renewal’ treatment at Great Plains ol Donyo Lodge
Great Plains, the iconic eco-tourism organization founded by National Geographic Explorers at Large and film-makers Dereck and Beverly Joubert, is delighted to present its most wildly relaxing treatment – the Great Plains Renewal – now available at ol Donyo Lodge, Kenya.
The 90-minute treatment, which can be enjoyed within guests’ exclusive residence or out on the pool deck, includes dry body brushing, exfoliation and a beautiful African back massage utilizing specially selected products: Marula Neroli Body Polish, Marula Neroli Bath and Body Oil by Healing Earth. Assisting with muscle relief and deep relaxation, it provides a general feeling of well-being as the sounds of nature all around soothe the soul – perfect for combating jet lag on arrival or after a day of safari in the Chyulu Hills. The treatment is also available in the new spa, which has two treatment rooms and boasts sweeping views of the area from its private deck.
Following their treatment, guests can continue the pampering with a ‘double bubble’ candlelit champagne and bath session, before retreating to their very own star bed under the stars on the roof terrace, drifting away to the sounds of the African bush, which comes alive at night.
Ol Donyo Lodge is nestled within the Maasai-owned Mbirikani Group Ranch, comprising of 275,000 acres of wilderness between Amboseli and Tsavo National Parks and bordering Chyulu Hills National Park. Accommodating up to 20 guests in eight Deluxe Pool Suites – no two of which are the same – and one Two-Bedroom Family Suite, the camp is very remote, offering extreme privacy overlooked only by the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro.
The camp offers a vast amount of activities to choose from – morning and evening game drives, mountain biking, riding to breakfast on horseback, private dinners in the Boma or wine room, guided bushwalks, tracking, conservation and community outreach programs. A new addition for ol Donyo Lodge is the camp’s own helicopter, which is available for guests to enjoy on scenic flights through the incredible Chyulu Hills, Kilimanjaro and destination sundowners.
The Great Plains Renewal treatment is priced at $120 (£90*) for 90 minutes. Nightly rates at Great Plains’ ol Donyo Lodge start from $1,210 (£909*) per person per night. For more information or to book, visit https://greatplainsconservation.com/ol-donyo-lodge-kenya-safari/
MALDIVES: Indulge in self-care, castaway-style with Gili Lankanfushi’s ‘Shirodara’ treatment
The Maldives’ original eco-luxury resort, Gili Lankanfushi, is delighted to introduce a new signature treatment at its award-winning Meera Spa. The 90-minute ‘Shirodara’ experience is a deeply therapeutic and nourishing therapy that combines the gentle pouring of medicated warm oil over the forehead with a full-body Abhyanga massage. Designed to balance mind, body and spirit while promoting overall well-being, it is an excellent remedy for stress, anxiety and disordered sleeping. With the treatment taking place at Meera Spa’s Ayurveda champa, an open-air oasis, guests can enjoy the soothing sounds of the ocean and jungle all around as well as the gentle sea breeze on their skin as their therapist pampers them from head to toe.
Gili Lankanfushi’s Meera Spa provides the very best in holistic healing within a spectacular overwater setting. Comprised of glass-floored treatment rooms, a sauna, steam room and plentiful relaxation areas connected by open-air walkways, the spa offers a range of global therapies that draw from age-old cultures and knowledge.
From immersive, one- to five-day wellness journeys to new active programs that combine surfing and scuba diving with tailored spa treatments, treatments range from the traditional to the cutting edge. Therapies utilize organic products by Voya, created using the finest oceanic and plant extracts including detoxifying seaweed baths.
Year-round yoga, meditation, reiki, crystal healing and ancient singing bowl sessions are complimented with a rotating schedule of visiting practitioners, for a curated programme of world-class wellness experiences.
The Shirodara treatment at Gili Lankanfushi is priced at $275 (£207*) for 90 minutes.
Nightly rates at Gili Lankanfushi start from $1,440 (£1,082*), based on two adults sharing a Villa with breakfast included. For more information or to book please visit www.gili-lankanfushi.com.
SRI LANKA: Make a lasting ‘Spa Soul Connection’ in nature at Uga Ulagalla
Spa lovers in search of a side of romance with their pamper session need look no further than Uga Ulagalla, the five-star resort in Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle. The new ‘Ulagalla Spa Soul Connection’ is a spoiling couples’ 120-minute spa package incorporating a Balinese massage, body scrub and botanical hair spa. Taking place at Ulagalla’s nature-enveloped spa, lovers can truly disconnect to reconnect while surrounded by nature, with just each other and the sounds of the nearby lily pond and waterfall for company.
The award-winning Uga Ulagalla is a 25-villa five-star resort set within an expansive 58-acre estate near the ancient city of Anuradhapura, in Sri Lanka’s famous Cultural Triangle. Surrounded by natural woodland, a 150-year-old manor serves as the resort’s pièce de resistance, having once been the ancestral seat of Anuradhapura nobility.
Serving as a sumptuous base from which to explore Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle, Uga Ulagalla can arrange an array of adventures for guests. From witnessing one of the largest elephant gatherings in the world at Minneriya National Park and leopards at Wilpattu National Park to excursions to Sigiriya rock fortress, discovery wildlife drives and the ancient monastery at Ritigala, there are endless opportunities for adventure. Back at the resort, guests can indulge in nature walks, enjoy horse-riding, kayaking and archery, or partake in a Sri Lankan cooking class, while little ones will adore the opportunity to participate in the Junior Ranger Programme.
In 2020, Uga opened its first Elephant Research Centre at Uga Ulagalla. The centre was established in an effort to conserve the elephant population in Sri Lanka while also helping to address the human-elephant conflict in and around the Anuradhapura area.
The Ulagalla Spa Soul Connection treatment at Uga Ulagalla is priced at $243 (£182*) per couple, for 120 minutes. Nightly rates at Uga Ulagalla start from $481 (£360*), based on two adults sharing an Ulagalla Pool Villa on a bed and breakfast basis. For more information or to book, visit https://www.ugaescapes.com/ulagalla/
*Prices in pound sterling accurate at time of publication.
