The Bite Magazine - Spring/Summer 2020 - Issue 27

bite travel EmeraldSPA, Mal- dives - Treatments Rooted inAncient Healing A fter opening in December 2019, Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa unveiled their new Emerald Spa located in one of the quietest parts of the island. The brand new spa brings a Balinese-inspired healing wellness concept to the destination that is like no other. Designed spectacularly, Emerald Spa is cocooned by lush canopies and palm trees, creating the feel of a Balinese jungle that can be described as a sanctuary within a sanctuary. Using ancient healing practices, Emerald Spa offers a full range of Balinese, Ayurvedic, and Thai based rituals in the privacy of 10 villa-style air-condi- tioned treatment rooms. You can choose from traditional Shiatsu Thai massages, aromatherapy treatments using medicated, herbal oils, Abhyanga massages that target appetite and insomnia, or prac- tices that are designed to aid depression and lessen anxiety. It also has an Indonesian style pool, steam bath, sauna, and jacuzzi. www.emerald-maldives.com R enowned for being at the forefront of the well-being movement and leading the way to integrate health and wellness into all aspects of the guest experience, Mal- divian resort Velaa Private Island will be launching its brand new Velaa Spa and Wellness programme this year. The re- sort draws on a philosophy based on the balance between Body, Nutrition, Fitness, and Mind and will incorporate a range of new products and experiences. These wonderful additions include 3-day and 5-day holistic well- ness programmes with four packages called The Detox, The Re- laxing, The Rejuvenating, and The Fitness Reviver. There is also an assortment of luxury massages and facials along with a range of signature treatments available like the Chardonnay Body Scrub and Green Caviar Facial which uses a mixture of caviar, pearls, gold trace element, and ultrasonic waves to create an ultra-luxury, rejuvenating experience. Velaa Private Island has launched its very own line of spa products and bespoke scents, called Velaa Spa Products, which are inspired by the island’s flora and fauna. As well as these, the resort has add- ed two other lines of spa products by other individuals namely the organically produced Kotoshina skincare brand which origi- nates from Kyoto in Japan and Dr. Burgener created by celebrated well-being practitioner Dr. Marc Burgener in Switzerland. Details of the spa and wellness programmes and products can be found online via the website. www.velaaprivateisland.com Velaa Private Island - New Spa Range and Holistic Wellness Programme