THE Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles has been singled out for its ultra-luxurious, US$300 La Prairie facial which was named the world's best spa treatment 2016 at the World Spa Awards.
At the sophomore edition of the event, held jointly with the World Travel Awards Europe in Sardinia over the weekend, industry leaders and travel experts gathered to recognise the best spa destinations around the world.
For US$290, guests of The Beverly Hills hotel can pamper themselves with what's been deemed the world's best signature spa treatment for 2016: a 60-minute facial that uses La Prairie's White Caviar Collection made with rare golden caviar extracts.
The promise? Even skin tone, firm and hydrated skin and a smoother, illuminated complexion.
Meanwhile, the Maldives was named the world's best spa destination for offering a range of luxurious spa services and restorative wellness programs in a paradisiacal setting.
Traditional healing techniques are also used at Maldivian spas, including massages that use locally-extracted coconut palm tree oil and white sand to reduce stress and stimulate blood circulation.
Overall, the results of the awards suggest that the best spa experiences can be found in the Middle East, which took nine of the 24 category wins.
Here are some of the big winners of the 2nd annual World Spa Awards:
World's Best Hotel Spa 2016: Emirates Palace Spa (Abu Dhabi)
World's Best Hotel Spa Brand 2016: Talise by Jumeirah
World's Best Male Spa 2016: All-men's Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre
World's Best Medical Spa 2016: Lanserhof Tegernsee
World's Best Mineral & Hot Springs Spa 2016: Spa Thermae at Bagni di Pisa Palace & Spa, Italy
World's Best New Hotel Spa 2016: The Spa at Intercontinental London – The O2
World's Best Resort Spa 2016: Talise Ottoman Spa at Jumeirah Zabeel Saray (Dubai)
World's Best Wellness Retreat 2016: Forte Village Resort (Italy)
AFP RELAXNEWS
Mon Sep 05 2016
The spa at Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi. - Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi/AFP Relaxnews
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