Virtuoso Life - March/April 2008 - (Page 130) DESTINATION SPAS Asia “Aah” For indigenous treatments, these spas go straight to the source. BY JUDY CHAPMAN s envIronMentAl AwAreness deepens globally, more spas are thinking locally, with treatments unique to their locations. Asia, in particular, is home to diverse and unusual offerings. whether you choose a Maldivian coconut scrub, a traditional A Malaysian massage, or Indian-inflected ayurvedic shirodhara, fresh, local ingredients do wonders for the skin, and indigenous treatments support and honor the local communities. According to travel experts, it’s Asia’s time to shine in the spa spotlight. Cathy Chon, founder of Catchon & Company, a health-care consultancy, says she believes that the growing acceptance of eastern medicine has propelled the spread of Asian Made for mud: The Maldives’ Taj Exotica Resort and Spa boasts an Indian Royal Mud and Bathing Experience Pavilion. 130 V I RT U O S O L I F E
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