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Relax & review package at Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra Golf & Spa

September 2017, Krabi – Throughout October, enter the tranquil So SPA with L’Occitane and emerge renewed. Our special Relax & Renew package starts with a 30-minute Jacuzzi Bath followed by a 60-minute Body Scrub, and ends with a 60-minute Verbena Massage.

Single price: THB 3,500++
Couple price: THB 6,000++
Group of 4 persons: THB 10,000++ (pre-sign upon reservation)

Discover your personal spa sanctuary at our award-winning So SPA with L’Occitane.

For more information or make reservation, please contact 075 627 800 or email h6184-th@sofitel.com

Phuketindex team by — September 15, 2017 in Features 0
Thanyapura Health & Sports Debuts Phuket’s First Healthy Food Truck

PHUKET, THAILAND – Thanyapura Health & Sports Resort’s new food truck sets out on a mobile cooking and tasting tour in Phuket. The menu, based on restaurant offerings at Thanyapura’s “DiVine” Restaurant, offers nutritious Asian, Thai and Western cuisine specialising in healthy and raw vegan plant-based options. The original dishes and desserts are mindfully prepared by Udomsak Boonsopone (Executive Chef) and Marcela Soto Prats (resident Nutritionist). The menu caters to guests seeking delicious and healthy cuisine prepared from fresh ingredients such as vegetables, fruits and nuts. Beverage options include fresh-squeezed and refreshing detoxification juices made from wholesome ingredients. Thanyapura’s cuisine philosophy follows the tradition of mindful eating. This concept focuses on nutrient-rich recipes brim with enticing tastes and flavours.

Executive Chef Udomsak Boonsapone
UP BEET / Raw Oat Meal Cookies
GLOW / Power Salad

The food truck serves 12 exquisite selections ranging from THB 100 – 200:

  • Granola Yogurt
  • Acai Berry Pudding
  • Broccoli, Broad Beans & Pecan Nut
  • Smoked Chicken & Avocado
  • Grilled Chicken Waldorf
  • Power Salad
  • Raw Macaroon
  • Raw Oat Meal Cookies
  • Raw Super Green Bar
  • Raw Brownies
  • Fresh FigsGuests can also rejuvenate and sample Thanyapura’s invigorating detox juices for THB 60:
  • Zing is a combination of pineapple, lettuce and celery as a sleep aid and to revive the entire body. High in Vitamin C and Bromelain enzymes, Zing promotes healthy blood sugar levels.
  • Glow is a mixture of green apples and carrots to detoxify the body, lowers cholesterol and boost the immune system. This drink is rich in flavonoids and antioxidants to protect against coronary heart disease and cancer.
  • Upbeat is a watery juice made from beetroot, red apples and celery which refreshes and flushes out toxins from the blood, liver, gallbladder, kidneys and intestines while boosting the immune system.

The Food Truck will park at Fun Friday Avenue (Boat Avenue), every Friday at 4 pm until 11 pm at Cherngtalay. A healthy lunch buffet option is coming soon at Thanyapura Health & Sports Resort. Please contact info@thanyapura.com, visit www.thanyapura.com/dining or call +66 76 336 000 for more details.

Phuketindex team by — September 7, 2017 in Features 0
Amari Phuket offers an exclusive deal for Breeze Spa’s signature treatment

Phuket, 30 August 2017 – Soothing to the skin and refreshing to the soul for someone relaxing with a signature treatment, Phuket Coco Mojito is available only at Breeze Spa in Amari Phuket.

Amari Phuket offers an exclusive deal for Breeze Spa's signature treatment

Invoking the five senses to revive the skin after a journey or an outdoor activity, Phuket Coco Mojito works best after one has been exposed to the sun. Guests will be enjoying a 150-minute treatment, beginning with a 30-minute body mask using naturally pampering ingredients, such as aloe vera and phytoplankton extract with a hint of coconut, mint and lime. Aloe vera is commonly known to treat sunburns whilst phytoplankton is rich in sea minerals, which help to soften neglected skin and promote radiance all over. The body mask is followed by a 60-minute harmonising massage inspired by the ancient wisdom of Thai massage. After the massage is a 45-minute facial treatment using Dr. Murad’s product, which will give the guest a glowing complexion. Guests will have 15 minutes to relax before and after the treatment to enjoy a cup of hot tea and a light snack in the treatment room, which overlooks Patong Bay and the open-air pagodas dotted along the hillside.

From now to 30 September 2017, guests are invited to book the incredible offer of this signature treatment, priced at 3,590 THB net (normal price is 4,500 THB net). Moreover, guests will receive a 42-ml signature scrubbing mask valued at 300 THB as a gift so that guests can enjoy their own treatment at home.

Amari Phuket’s Breeze Spa is open daily from 11:00 to 21:00.
For more information, please call +66 (0) 7634 0106-14 ext. 8809, email phuket@breeze-spa.com
or visit www.breeze-spa.com/amari-phuket.
Address: Amari Phuket, 2 Muen-ngern Road, Patong Beach, Kathu, Phuket 83150

Phuketindex team by — August 31, 2017 in Features 0
Phuket Marriott Resort and Spa, Nai Yang Beach, Hosts First Aid Training Class

Phuket, Thailand, August, 2017 – Phuket Marriott Resort and Spa, Nai Yang Beach, recently held a first aid training session.

The activity, which took place at the resort’s Paksa Sawan meeting room, was hosted by medical representatives from the Bangkok Hospital in Phuket, who taught basic first aid skills to the hotel’s team of associates.

“While some of our associates have already passed this training course, this session allowed them to keep their skills refreshed. Activities like this ensure that we are always prepared in case of an emergency”. David Ippersiel, General Manager, Phuket Marriott Resort and Spa, Nai Yang Beach.

For more information and reservations,
please call at +66 (0) 76 625 555 or email: booknaiyangbeach@marriott.com.

Phuketindex team by — August 22, 2017 in Features 0
Thanyapura Health & Sports Resort Unveils “Reshape & Recharge” Weight Loss Retreat in Thailand

PHUKET, THAILAND – Thanyapura Health & Sports Resort, a leader in sports training for professional and upcoming athletes, makes its foray into the health and wellness domain with the launch of the “Reshape & Recharge” Weight Loss Retreat in Phuket, Thailand. Thanyapura is breaking new grounds with innovative lifestyle modification programs aimed to empower guests to make intelligent choices about healthy lifestyles.

Thanyapura is the only resort in Phuket to offer medically-guided holistic weight loss, detox, de-stress and hormone balancing programmes. The programme goes beyond providing weight loss and exercise regimens but introduces consultations, diagnostics, treatments and fitness plans, group training activities and plant-based cuisine.

Up to 70 percent of all diseases are preventable through “lifestyle modification,” which begins in the mind. Today’s leading causes of death are mostly self-inflicted. Thanyapura offers education and empowerment to patients to make the right decisions. Thanyapura’s team of medical doctors, wellness advisors, nutritionists and Olympic-level coaches concentrate on preventive care and alternative treatments with fewer chemicals and scalpels.

Thanyapura Health & Sports Resort Unveils “Reshape & Recharge” Weight Loss Retreat in Thailand
Medical consultation with certified doctor
Thanyapura Health & Sports Resort Unveils “Reshape & Recharge” Weight Loss Retreat in Thailand
Group mind training with Pierre Gagnon, Mind Trainer
Thanyapura Health & Sports Resort Unveils “Reshape & Recharge” Weight Loss Retreat in Thailand
Raw Oat Pizza (plant-based cuisine)

The “Reshape, Recharge Weight Loss Retreat” rates start from THB 127,800 net for single occupancy or THB 234,100 net for double occupancy. Inclusions for both rates are:

  • Accommodation in Standard Room with round trip airport transfer
  • Welcome package
  • Plant-based weight loss nutrition meal plans
  • 4 consultations with medical doctors, wellness advisors, nutritionists and mind training experts
  • Take home farewell nutrition plan
  • Body composition analysis
  • Fitness and skeletal muscular system assessment
  • Weight loss profile check
  • Tailored exercise plan, medical and wellness treatments
  • Group activities including cooking class, health talks and workshops, mind training, morning talks, trips to the beach, sightseeing and excursionsThe dates for the “Reshape, Recharge Retreat” are:
  • 8-Day, 7-Night Camp: 10 – 17 September 2017, 1 – 8 April 2018 and 8 – 15 July 2018.
  • 15-Day, 14-Night Camp: 10 – 24 September 2017, 1 – 15 April 2018 and 8 – 22 July 2018.

To learn more about Thanyapura’s weight loss programs or to book a retreat, please contact: reservations@thanyapura.com or call +66 76 336 000. The package is available during the specified days and can be tailored for other days outside the specified time frame. A reservation of one week in advance in required. Standard cancellation policies apply. For full program details, please visit thanyapura.com.

Phuketindex team by — August 15, 2017 in Features 0
Amatara Wellness Resort earns four international hospitality awards

PHUKET, THAILAND – Amatara Wellness Resort has recently won four international hospitality awards for its continually delivered a quality customer experience and its best Luxury Spa in the Region.

Amatara Wellness Resort earns four international hospitality awards

Amatara Wellness Resort earns four international hospitality awards

In June 2017, Amatara Wellness Resort announced the receiving of a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence for the fourth consecutive year. The recipients include accommodations, restaurants and attractions located all over the world that have continually delivered a quality customer experience.

The Certificate of Excellence accounts for the quality, quantity and recently of reviews submitted by travellers on TripAdvisor over a 12-month period. To qualify, a business must maintain an overall TripAdvisor bubble ratings of at least four out of five, have a minimum number of reviews and must have been listed on TripAdvisor for at least 12 months.

In early July 2017, the resort’s fine dining establishment, The Grill Restaurant had been honored with the prestigious Wine Spectator ‘Award of Excellence’. These awards recognize restaurants whose wine lists offer interesting selections, are appropriate to their cuisine and appeal to a wide range of wine lovers. The awards are given across three categories: Award of Excellence, Best of Award of Excellence and Grand Award honoring 3,592 restaurants, more than 75 countries.

Later in July 2017, Amatara A Destination Spa won the Regional winner awards for: Best Luxury Destination Spa and Best Luxury Wellness Spa 2017 following the vote by a large number of travel and tourism professionals worldwide.

 

The World Luxury Spa Awards is widely known as part of the World Luxury Hotel Awards, one of the most prestigious and comprehensive awards in the tourism industry which serves to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the global travel and tourism industry.

“It is a great honour for us to receive these prestigious awards continuously; we greatly appreciate our guests’ kind attention, support and their votes. We will continue to work together to deliver an excellent experience to our guests in the coming years,” said Eric Weber, General Manager.

Phuketindex team by — August 8, 2017 in Features 0
“LOVE MOM Package” Mother’s Day Promotion at PRIMA Spa, Crest Resort & Pool Villas

On this coming month, there is one day which very special for all of us… Mother’s Day on August 12, 2017. Showing your Mom or the one you love just how much you really care and love her by pampering her with our specially created “love Mom” package of a soothing massage and nourishing facial treatment offering skin rejuvenation with the 1.5-hour ultimate spa package at our PRIMA Spa, Crest Resort & Pool Villas.
Special Price only THB 2,000 net per person or THB 3,500 net per couple. Valid from today until August 31, 2017

For reservation and more information,
please contact Spa Receptionist Tel.+66(0)76 310-088 Ext.6
E-mail : spa@crestphuket.com

“LOVE MOM Package” Mother’s Day Promotion at PRIMA Spa, Crest Resort & Pool Villas

“LOVE MOM Package” Mother’s Day Promotion at PRIMA Spa, Crest Resort & Pool Villas

Phuketindex team by — July 19, 2017 in Features 0
Global Wellness Day at Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort

Krabi – July 2017, On Saturday 10 June, Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort participated in Global Wellness Day, an inspiring initiative created to encourage people to live a healthy lifestyle. This year, Global Wellness Day was celebrated in 83 countries around the world.

Global Wellness Day at Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort
As part of Global Wellness Day celebrations at Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort, guests were invited to take part in a variety of activities including a live demonstration of healthy cooking and healthy mocktails. Guests also enjoyed free Tai Chi and Zumba dance classes. Other healthy activities included complimentary massage and a free blood pressure test.

Many guests also took advantage of our special Wellness Membership Package which offered a free month when purchasing six months. The healthy lifestyle package gives access to our Fitness Center with the latest fitness equipment, a steam room and sauna, use of our fabulous lagoon-style swimming pool which is the largest in Thailand, 20% off at all our renowned restaurants and bars, 20% off massage at our tranquil So SPA, 20% off all paying activities such as archery, golf, windsurfing, catamaran sailing, and much more.
Global Wellness Day at Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort was a fun and informative day that helped inspire our guests and the Sofitel team to live a more active and healthy life!

Phuketindex team by — July 10, 2017 in Features 0