Vietnam is quickly becoming a spa destination, particularly in the Resort/Hotel variety, with good choices in Hue, Nha Trang, and Saigon. Day spas are beginning to appear, but choices today are slim, relative to the proliferation of day spas in Malaysia, Thailand, and Singapore. There are plenty of “mom&pop” massage venues in Saigon and Hanoi, […]
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Day Spas in Cambodia
Day spas commonly offer treatments such as aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, therapeutic body massage, body scrub, body wrap, iridology, and overall wellness programs, on a walk-in basis. They are little-by-little becoming more prolific in Phnom Penh. Spas in Siem Reap tend toward the resort-hotel variety, but we’ll keep you posted as more Day Spas start to appear […]
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Note: for all medical procedures, remember to consult your own doctor. We do not recommend participating in any medical procedure without first discussing the situation with a professional. The data on this page is for informational purposes only, and does not constitute a recommendation.Resort/Hotel spas offer professional spa services within a hotel or resort environment. […]
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Not only is Wat Pho oldest and largest wat (temple) in Bangkok, it’s also the Thai center for teaching the healing art of massage. Containing the largest collection of Buddha images in Thailand, this extraordinarily beautiful site, resplendent with spires of intricate ceramic mosaics, occupies a centuries-old holy site, essentially rebuilt in 1781. Highlights include […]
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Indonesia is the home of some magnificent spas, and some of the finest are to be found on the islands of Java and Bali. There are, we’d guess, approximately 1,000 spas of different types on the island of Bali alone. On Java, one of the nicest we’ve discovered is the Losari Coffee Plantation & Resort, […]
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Laos has been a bit slow on the spa uptake, with fewer choices than neighboring Cambodia. Spas are beginning to appear, limited at this time to Day Spas in Vientiane and Resort/Hotel Spas in Luang Prabang. Here’s what we’ve found: Resort/hotel spas in Luang Prabang Angsana Spa at Maison Souvannaphoum Hotel Rue Chao Fa Ngum […]
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Found any day spas, resort spas, destination spas, or spa retreats that you love? How about some you’d like to forget? Share your experiences with your fellow travelers on the WoWasis blog.
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