An immense highlight was, during a recent luxurious resort vacation, the ESPA experience at the Ritz-Carlton Sanya, which is situated in the South China Sea. A mere ninety minutes flight toward the south of Hong Kong, Hainan Island is haled as one of the best tropical seaside resort destinations: it is famously nick-named the “Oriental Hawaii”. Taking prime position along a beautiful stretch of coast, the Ritz-Carlton Sanya is surrounded by majestic mountains, rainforests, nearby mangroves, and the endlessly long white sandy beaches of Yalong Bay.
ESPA a rejuvenation plan for everyman at The Ritz-Carlton Sanya
Despite the resorts’ relative proximity to Hong Kong, it takes you far away from the grip of urban city living, the pollution, stress and noise of modern place and the pressures of everyday life. Arriving guests feel instantly drawn toward the tranquility of this “E” spa: indeed, it is its very own destination. Designed in harmony with the resort’s palace-like pavilions, the Spa consists of individual buildings linked by floating spaces and surrounding water pools. Standing at the central core reveals the aesthetic beauty, quite unparalleled to any city-based spa experience. To the left and right, men and women have access to luxurious locker and wellness facilities; the Spa in all has 24 individual treatment rooms and suites.
ESPA a rejuvenation plan for everyman at The Ritz-Carlton Sanya
ESPA a rejuvenation plan for everyman at The Ritz-Carlton Sanya
An oasis indeed – the peaceful setting alone transforms the weary mind and sole. Familiar hallmarks of a place of wellness front-of-mind: the sounds of water, soft musical harmonies, warm lighting and aromatic smells – not to forget the professional and ever-so-friendly personnel. On this occasion, a men’s facial treatment was prescribed. Escorted to an elevated floor, along airy corridors, entering into a spacious treatment room with garden views. Mindfulness restored, the initial assessment of skin type informed spa therapist Angle of the best remedy for its revival. ESPA’s treatments are based on a combination of ancient Eastern philosophies and the latest relaxation and rejuvenation techniques; natural skin-care products are designed to clarify, purify and revitalize the skin.
ESPA a rejuvenation plan for everyman at The Ritz-Carlton Sanya
The gentle tunes of instrumental music, beautiful scent, and a deep sense of ritual being performed, this tailor-made men’s facial experience took centre-stage. At first, a clarifying skin scrub, designed to gently exfoliate this man’s weary skin, was followed by ESPA’s dual-action deep cleaning mud. Based on the purest of ingredients, this product may also be used as shaving cream, as Angle later explained. A memorable moment, indeed, was the facial massage performed in perfect harmony to pressure points around temples, cheek and chin bones, the eyes and nose – stimulating muscles to release unwanted tensions.
ESPA a rejuvenation plan for everyman at The Ritz-Carlton Sanya
From the moment of entry into ESPA’s very own venue, to the lasting memories of Yalong Bay resulting from this luxurious resort vacation, the Ritz-Carlton Sanya experience provided not only the respite from modern-day life, but a glowing skin that can once again face the pressures of everyday life.
