The Maldives is a wonderful place to visit to unwind – to rid yourself of the tension of a stressful work environment. You don’t have to look far to find a resort with a luxury Spa at which you can have a professional therapeutic massage designed to relieve the tight knots and tense muscles associated with our modern world.
Spas of note are found at the following 4 resorts:
Huvafen Fushi
You cannot visit Huvafen Fushi by Per AQUUM in the Maldives without experiencing the Lime Spa – the world’s first underwater Spa. Exotic names such as the Turquoise Explosion, Fluidity in Motion and Marine Wave are just some of the massage options, varying from an aromatic stretch massage to a heated hydro treatment and a healing massage that targets tense back muscles. The couples massages will leave you relaxed and glowing.
With the Lime Spa’s lengthy massage menu you are spoiled for choice. Using coconut oil and coral sands, hot rocks and ice along with ancient massage techniques, each treatment will enhance your vacation and energise you for the days ahead.
One & Only – Reethi Rah
The Spa at the One & Only Reethi Rah has an eclectic menu on which you will find the massage treatment perfect for you. The regular massage uses both a combination of aromatherapy oils and massage techniques which are tailored to meet your needs on any specific day. To promote harmony in the body, choose a full body massage with the Ayurvedic Abhyanga. This uses massage techniques from India combined with Ayurvedic oils to relax and rejuvenate. On this menu you will also find a Thai massage which will stretch your muscles and joints reducing pain and enhancing circulation. Reethi Rah has also introduced a 60 minute Watsu massage which assists chronic pain. Soothing and restorative, it takes place in a warm mineral pool.
The Menu at Reethi Rah is extensive and covers different aspects of life including a maternity massage which targets muscles that tend to be more tense during pregnancy. There are also the ever popular couple’s massages.
Six Six Senses Laamu
The Six Senses Spa at Laamu is beach front and has a variety of massages on the menu that are guaranteed to leave you feeling relaxed and energised.
Their spa menu is varied and versatile. It includes the specialised Ayurveda Aromatherapy massage, which is a full body treatment. Using a variety of massage techniques it is aimed at releasing muscle tension, assisting with lymphatic drainage and promoting sleep.
Also on offer is a Balinese Massage using traditional Balinese techniques. With the use of acupressure and firm massage strokes, it is designed to regain a state of calm.
The Laamu Bliss massage option is 2 hours of pampering using coconut oil and a warm wrap made up of aromatic herbs such as ginger, cloves and nutmeg. It is followed by a head massage and ends with a treatment of cucumber conditioner leaving the skin glowing and hydrated.
Six Senses also offers Couples Massages, their Signature Detox Massages as well as Indian Head Massage and Foot Acupressure.
Shangri La Villingilli
Situated on Villingilli Island, Shangri La is home to Chi, The Spa. This Spa village is a palatial Spa Sanctuary. Massages take place in spacious individual villas which have both private gardens and steam rooms.
Chi, The Spa has 5 types of massage on the menu.
- On arrival, you may want to choose the Chi Jet Lag Rescue, a 45 minute massage that will promote sleep, hydrate your skin and give you some much needed energy.
- Chi Reflexology uses this type of massage to promote relaxation. After an hour of special treatment, you are sure to leave the Spa feeling relaxed and energised.
- The Chi Balance massage makes use of gentle palm techniques. It is designed melt tension and increase energy.
- The Aroma Vitality massage is 1 and a half hours of special treatment using deep tissue massage along with acupressure and pressure point techniques. Any painful knots or muscle tension will be massaged away.
- The Chi Stone therapy is two hours of thermotherapy. Using gliding massage strokes, it is designed to ease the tension of sore muscles. Feel the pain, stress and tension melt away restoring balance and vitality.
Visiting the Maldives is a treat on its own. Visiting one of these 5 star Spas takes the vacation to a whole new level of luxurious pampering.