{"id":215207,"date":"2018-12-24T15:02:27","date_gmt":"2018-12-24T14:02:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/?p=215207"},"modified":"2022-06-17T19:19:55","modified_gmt":"2022-06-17T18:19:55","slug":"best-hotel-spas-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2018\/12\/24\/best-hotel-spas-world\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 best hotel spas in the world"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Monday newsletters always feature\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/top-10-lists\/\">top 10 travel lists<\/a>\u00a0to inspire.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Today (December 24, 2018): Top 10 most luxurious resort spas in the world.<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>From time to time, discerning travelers need a\u00a0retreat to relax, a sanctuary to unwind, a place to escape from the busy humdrum of daily life. The\u00a0world\u2019s most exclusive hotel brands\u00a0are well aware of this, and offer a diverse range of luxury spa packages to pamper their high-end clients. Some ultra-luxurious hotel brands, such as\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.comohotels.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">COMO hotels<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.sixsenses.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Six Senses<\/a>,\u00a0are even building their business models around health and wellbeing. So put on your spa robe and get ready to revitalize your body, mind, and soul at my selection\u00a0of the top 10 best hotel spas in the world.<\/p>\n<p>There is more\u00a0information below the slide show.\u00a0Think I missed one? Share your favorite spa\u00a0in the\u00a0<strong>comments section<\/strong>, or take my\u00a0<strong>poll<\/strong>\u00a0below!<\/p>\n<p class=\"jetpack-slideshow-noscript robots-nocontent\">This slideshow requires JavaScript.<\/p><div id=\"gallery-215207-1-slideshow\" class=\"jetpack-slideshow-window jetpack-slideshow jetpack-slideshow-black\" data-trans=\"fade\" data-autostart=\"1\" data-gallery=\"[{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i0.wp.com\\\/turkeyalwan.net\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2018\\\/12\\\/BOCA-RATON-RESORT-CLUB-A-WALDORF-ASTORIA-RESORT-FLORIDA-USA.jpg?fit=1024%2C576\\u0026ssl=1&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;215228&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;BOCA RATON RESORT \\u0026#038; CLUB, A WALDORF ASTORIA RESORT, FLORIDA, USA&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;BOCA RATON RESORT \\u0026amp; CLUB, A WALDORF ASTORIA RESORT, FLORIDA, USA&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;10. BOCA RATON RESORT \\u0026#038; CLUB, A WALDORF ASTORIA RESORT, FLORIDA, USA&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i0.wp.com\\\/turkeyalwan.net\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2018\\\/12\\\/BANYAN-TREE-MAYAKOBA-RIVIERA-MAYA-MEXICO.jpg?fit=1024%2C576\\u0026ssl=1&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;215227&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;BANYAN TREE MAYAKOBA, RIVIERA MAYA, MEXICO&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;BANYAN TREE MAYAKOBA, RIVIERA MAYA, MEXICO&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;9. BANYAN TREE MAYAKOBA, RIVIERA MAYA, MEXICO&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i0.wp.com\\\/turkeyalwan.net\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2018\\\/12\\\/MANDARIN-ORIENTAL-BODRUM-TURKEY.jpg?fit=970%2C545\\u0026ssl=1&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;215223&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;MANDARIN ORIENTAL BODRUM, TURKEY&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;MANDARIN ORIENTAL BODRUM, TURKEY&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;8. MANDARIN ORIENTAL BODRUM, TURKEY&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i0.wp.com\\\/turkeyalwan.net\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2018\\\/12\\\/FOUR-SEASONS-RESORT-SEYCHELLES.jpeg?fit=1024%2C576\\u0026ssl=1&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;215222&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;FOUR SEASONS RESORT SEYCHELLES&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;FOUR SEASONS RESORT SEYCHELLES&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;7. FOUR SEASONS RESORT SEYCHELLES&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i0.wp.com\\\/turkeyalwan.net\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2018\\\/12\\\/SIX-SENSES-DOURU-VALLEY-PORTUGAL.jpg?fit=970%2C545\\u0026ssl=1&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;215221&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;SIX SENSES DOURU VALLEY, PORTUGAL&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;SIX SENSES DOURU VALLEY, PORTUGAL&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;6. SIX SENSES DOURU VALLEY, PORTUGAL&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i0.wp.com\\\/turkeyalwan.net\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2018\\\/12\\\/THE-DHARA-DHEVI-CHIANG-MAI-THAILAND.jpg?fit=1024%2C576\\u0026ssl=1&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;215220&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;THE DHARA DHEVI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;THE DHARA DHEVI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;5. THE DHARA DHEVI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i0.wp.com\\\/turkeyalwan.net\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2018\\\/12\\\/4.-THE-CHEDI-ANDERMATT-SWITZERLAND.jpg?fit=970%2C545\\u0026ssl=1&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;215219&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;THE CHEDI ANDERMATT, SWITZERLAND&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;THE CHEDI ANDERMATT, SWITZERLAND&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;4. THE CHEDI ANDERMATT, SWITZERLAND&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i0.wp.com\\\/turkeyalwan.net\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2018\\\/12\\\/ST-REGIS-MALDIVES-VOMMULI-RESORT-MALDIVES.jpg?fit=1000%2C563\\u0026ssl=1&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;215218&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;ST REGIS MALDIVES VOMMULI RESORT, MALDIVES&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;ST REGIS MALDIVES VOMMULI RESORT, MALDIVES&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;3. ST REGIS MALDIVES VOMMULI RESORT, MALDIVES&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i0.wp.com\\\/turkeyalwan.net\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2018\\\/12\\\/COMO-SHAMBHALA-ESTATE-BALI-INDONESIA.jpg?fit=1024%2C576\\u0026ssl=1&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;215217&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;COMO SHAMBHALA ESTATE, BALI, INDONESIA&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;COMO SHAMBHALA ESTATE, BALI, INDONESIA&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;2. COMO SHAMBHALA ESTATE, BALI, INDONESIA&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i0.wp.com\\\/turkeyalwan.net\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2018\\\/12\\\/AMANOI-VIETNAM.jpg?fit=1024%2C576\\u0026ssl=1&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;215216&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;AMANOI, VIETNAM&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;AMANOI, VIETNAM&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;1. AMANOI, VIETNAM&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;}]\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\"><\/div>\n<p><em>*** Follow me on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LuxTravelExpert\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Twitter<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/luxurytravelexpert\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Instagram<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/LuxuryTravelExpert\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook<\/a>\u00a0for a daily moment of travel inspiration ***<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h5><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/waldorfastoria3.hilton.com\/en\/hotels\/florida\/boca-raton-resort-and-club-a-waldorf-astoria-resort-BCTRCWA\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">10. BOCA RATON RESORT &amp; CLUB, A WALDORF ASTORIA RESORT, FLORIDA, USA<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Boca Raton Resort &amp; Club is essentially five boutique hotels in one luxury South Florida resort. Each accommodation has a unique essence and architectural style and gorgeous view of the resort, the marina, or the Atlantic Ocean. The resort&#8217;s deluxe Waldorf Astoria spa was built to resemble the Alhambra Palace in Spain and offers stunning architecture, grand arches, elaborate mosaics and luxuriant surroundings. With over 44 treatment rooms and a vast range of signature treatments, the spa comes with magnificent pools and luxuriant gardens, providing the perfect Florida retreat. You can choose from an impressive selection of facials, massages, baths, wraps and scrubs to improve overall health and well-being, or indulge in signature services, including the Ritual Bath, designed to take you on a journey of unparalleled tranquility.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hotel website<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/waldorfastoria3.hilton.com\/en\/hotels\/florida\/boca-raton-resort-and-club-a-waldorf-astoria-resort-BCTRCWA\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Boca Raton Resort &amp; Club, a Waldorf Astoria Resort<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tip<\/strong>: get complimentary VIP perks when booking via\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/classictravel.com\/hotels\/boca-raton-resort-club-a-waldorf-astoria-resort?agent=LuxTravelExpert\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Virtuoso<\/a>\u00a0(e.g. room upgrade, daily breakfast, early check-in, late check-out, and $100 USD resort\u00a0credit).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/BOCA-RATON-RESORT-CLUB-A-WALDORF-ASTORIA-RESORT-FLORIDA-USA.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"215228\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2018\/12\/24\/best-hotel-spas-world\/boca-raton-resort-club-a-waldorf-astoria-resort-florida-usa-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/BOCA-RATON-RESORT-CLUB-A-WALDORF-ASTORIA-RESORT-FLORIDA-USA.jpg?fit=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1024,576\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"BOCA RATON RESORT &#038; CLUB, A WALDORF ASTORIA RESORT, FLORIDA, USA\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;BOCA RATON RESORT &#038; CLUB, A WALDORF ASTORIA RESORT, FLORIDA, USA&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;10. BOCA RATON RESORT &#038; CLUB, A WALDORF ASTORIA RESORT, FLORIDA, USA&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/BOCA-RATON-RESORT-CLUB-A-WALDORF-ASTORIA-RESORT-FLORIDA-USA.jpg?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/BOCA-RATON-RESORT-CLUB-A-WALDORF-ASTORIA-RESORT-FLORIDA-USA.jpg?fit=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-215228\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/BOCA-RATON-RESORT-CLUB-A-WALDORF-ASTORIA-RESORT-FLORIDA-USA.jpg?resize=678%2C381&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"BOCA RATON RESORT &amp; CLUB, A WALDORF ASTORIA RESORT, FLORIDA, USA\" width=\"678\" height=\"381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/BOCA-RATON-RESORT-CLUB-A-WALDORF-ASTORIA-RESORT-FLORIDA-USA.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/BOCA-RATON-RESORT-CLUB-A-WALDORF-ASTORIA-RESORT-FLORIDA-USA.jpg?resize=200%2C113&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/BOCA-RATON-RESORT-CLUB-A-WALDORF-ASTORIA-RESORT-FLORIDA-USA.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/BOCA-RATON-RESORT-CLUB-A-WALDORF-ASTORIA-RESORT-FLORIDA-USA.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/BOCA-RATON-RESORT-CLUB-A-WALDORF-ASTORIA-RESORT-FLORIDA-USA.jpg?resize=678%2C381&amp;ssl=1 678w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h5><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.banyantree.com\/en\/mexico\/mayakoba\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">9. BANYAN TREE MAYAKOBA, RIVIERA MAYA, MEXICO<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Nestled within the private gated integrated resort development of Mayakoba on the Riviera Maya, Banyan Tree Mayakoba is a five-star, all pool villa resort that blends Asian hospitality with the idyllic passion of Mexico. As a spa innovator, Banyan Tree Spa Mayakoba introduced \u2018the rainforest\u2019, a complete hydrothermal experience combining the best of European spa and hydrothermal therapy with the essence of Asian wellness philosophy to create a haven of serenity, warmth and comfort. Banyan Tree Spa therapists undergo formal training at Banyan Tree Spa Academies in Bintan in Indonesia, Phuket in Thailand and Lijiang in China, ensuring that each spa experience is of a high level of consistency and quality that Banyan Tree is renowned for across the globe.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hotel website<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.banyantree.com\/en\/mexico\/mayakoba\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Banyan Tree Mayakoba<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Other accolades<\/strong>:\u00a0Banyan Tree Mayakoba also features in my\u00a0top 10 lists of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2018\/10\/01\/top-10-best-hotel-lobbies-world\/\">most amazing hotel lobbies in the world<\/a>,\u00a0the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2016\/02\/08\/top-10-the-worlds-best-family-hotels\/\">world\u2019s best family hotels<\/a>, the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2016\/03\/28\/best-beach-resorts-mexico\/\">best hotels &amp; resorts in Mexico<\/a>, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2017\/09\/25\/top-10-best-banyan-tree-hotels-world\/\">my favorite Banyan Tree hotels &amp; resorts<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tip<\/strong>:\u00a0get complimentary VIP perks when booking via\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.classictravel.com\/hotels\/banyan-tree-mayakoba?agent=LuxTravelExpert\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Virtuoso<\/a>\u00a0(e.g. room upgrade, daily breakfast, $100 to $200 USD resort credit, preferential green fees at the El Camaleon golf course, early check in, and late check out).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Review<\/strong>: read my\u00a0review of the Banyan Tree Mayakoba\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2014\/07\/23\/hotel-review-banyan-tree-mayakoba-a-taste-of-asia-in-mexico\/\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/BANYAN-TREE-MAYAKOBA-RIVIERA-MAYA-MEXICO.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"215227\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2018\/12\/24\/best-hotel-spas-world\/banyan-tree-mayakoba-riviera-maya-mexico-4\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/BANYAN-TREE-MAYAKOBA-RIVIERA-MAYA-MEXICO.jpg?fit=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1024,576\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"BANYAN TREE MAYAKOBA, RIVIERA MAYA, MEXICO\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;BANYAN TREE MAYAKOBA, RIVIERA MAYA, MEXICO&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;9. BANYAN TREE MAYAKOBA, RIVIERA MAYA, MEXICO&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/BANYAN-TREE-MAYAKOBA-RIVIERA-MAYA-MEXICO.jpg?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/BANYAN-TREE-MAYAKOBA-RIVIERA-MAYA-MEXICO.jpg?fit=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-215227\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/BANYAN-TREE-MAYAKOBA-RIVIERA-MAYA-MEXICO.jpg?resize=678%2C381&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"BANYAN TREE MAYAKOBA, RIVIERA MAYA, MEXICO\" width=\"678\" height=\"381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/BANYAN-TREE-MAYAKOBA-RIVIERA-MAYA-MEXICO.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/BANYAN-TREE-MAYAKOBA-RIVIERA-MAYA-MEXICO.jpg?resize=200%2C113&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/BANYAN-TREE-MAYAKOBA-RIVIERA-MAYA-MEXICO.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/BANYAN-TREE-MAYAKOBA-RIVIERA-MAYA-MEXICO.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/BANYAN-TREE-MAYAKOBA-RIVIERA-MAYA-MEXICO.jpg?resize=678%2C381&amp;ssl=1 678w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h5><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mandarinoriental.com\/bodrum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">8. MANDARIN ORIENTAL BODRUM, TURKEY<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>With an idyllic location in Bodrum\u2019s secluded Paradise Bay, two private beaches, a range of fabulous gourmet restaurants, and a choice of stylish rooms, suites and villas, this\u00a0uber-luxurious resort will seduce even the most discerning traveler to lie back, relax and savor the moment. The first beach resort of the Mandarin Oriental hotel group\u00a0is so phenomenal that it\u00a0makes the nicest 5 star resorts look like a cheap motel. It\u2019s my preferred luxury hotel in the area because of its beautiful minimalist esthetics and gorgeous beach.\u00a0Spread over three levels, the resort&#8217;s world-class spa enjoys a wonderfully nurturing atmosphere, enhanced by excellent facilities and uplifting views over the Aegean Sea. The spa features eight treatment rooms, several outdoor\u00a0cabanas, luxurious hammams with private scrub rooms, indoor and outdoor pools, saunas and steam rooms.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hotel website<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mandarinoriental.com\/bodrum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mandarin Oriental Bodrum<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Other accolades<\/strong>: Mandarin Oriental Bodrum features in my top 10 lists of the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2016\/02\/08\/top-10-the-worlds-best-family-hotels\/\">world\u2019s best family hotels<\/a>, the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2016\/01\/18\/top-10-best-luxury-hotels-in-turkey\/\">best luxury hotel in Turkey<\/a>, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2016\/07\/11\/top-10-best-luxury-hotels-in-bodrum-turkey\/\">best resorts in Bodrum<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tip<\/strong>: get complimentary VIP perks when booking via\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.classictravel.com\/hotels\/mandarin-oriental-bodrum?agent=LuxTravelExpert\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Virtuoso<\/a>\u00a0(e.g.\u00a0room\u00a0upgrade, daily breakfast,\u00a0early check-in, late check-out, and $100 USD hotel credit).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Review<\/strong>: read\u00a0my review of the Mandarin Oriental Bodrum hotel\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2015\/11\/05\/mandarin-oriental-bodrum\/\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Mandarin Oriental Bodrum (Turkey): luxury to the extreme (impressions &amp; review)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/K2Os-anhk_8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h5><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/seychelles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">7. FOUR SEASONS RESORT SEYCHELLES<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Set in the heart of a lost Eden, Four Seasons Resort Seychelles offers guests an unrivaled luxury hotel experience in a natural jungle setting along a pristine bay. The resort\u2019s\u00a0villas, each with plunge pool and perched on a jungled hillside, will challenge your notion of paradise. The powder-sand beach is just a short stroll away, scented en-route by cinnamon trees and frangipani. As well as indulging in water sports, there\u2019s a lovely swimming pool to relax by with poolside dining and refreshments readily available.\u00a0High above the bay, the hilltop spa epitomizes the resort\u2019s sense of tranquility and seclusion. Here, you can sip on a delicious iced cinnamon and vanilla infusion as you take in the breathtaking view from the relaxation area, before you enjoy one of a range of facial, body or massage treatments in one of the seven individual and couple\u2019s treatment pavilions.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hotel website<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/seychelles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Four Seasons Resort Seychelles<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Other accolades<\/strong>:\u00a0Four Seasons Resort Seychelles\u00a0also features in my top 10 lists of the <a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2016\/11\/28\/top-10-best-luxury-resorts-in-the-seychelles\/\">best resorts in the Seychelles<\/a> and\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2014\/06\/23\/top-10-worlds-best-hotel-rooms-with-private-plunge-pools\/\">world\u2019s best hotel rooms with private plunge pools<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tip<\/strong>: get complimentary VIP perks when booking via\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.classictravel.com\/hotels\/four-seasons-seychelles?agent=LuxTravelExpert\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Virtuoso<\/a>\u00a0(e.g. room upgrade, early check-in, late check-out, daily breakfast, and $100 USD resort credit).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Review<\/strong>: read my review of Four Seasons Resort Seychelles <a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2019\/04\/24\/review-four-seasons-seychelles\/\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Four Seasons Resort Seychelles: full tour (PHENOMENAL hotel!)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ilzWad0sjYs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h5><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixsenses.com\/resorts\/douro-valley\/destination\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">6. SIX SENSES DOURU VALLEY, PORTUGAL<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Located in the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage area of the Douro Valley, the first European Six Senses resort is housed in a\u00a0superbly renovated 19th-century manor house set high on a hill overlooking the vine covered rolling hills and the river below.\u00a0The resort comprises 57 guest accommodations, featuring a d\u00e9cor of light greys and sandy tones that blends nature with Portuguese traditional design. Most guests come to destress with wine tastings and vinotherapy treatments in the sublime 10-room spa.\u00a0Six Senses speciality treatments and multi-day programs are featured together with locally inspired therapies, some of which are grape and citrus fruit based.\u00a0There is also a heated indoor pool with water jets, an outdoor pool, and refreshment bar.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hotel website<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixsenses.com\/resorts\/douro-valley\/destination\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Six Senses Douru Valley<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tip<\/strong>: enjoy complimentary VIP perks when booking via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.classictravel.com\/hotels\/six-senses-douro-valley?agent=LuxTravelExpert\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Virtuoso<\/a> (e.g. room upgrade, daily breakfast, early check-in, late check-out, and $100 USD resort credit).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/SIX-SENSES-DOURU-VALLEY-PORTUGAL.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"215221\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2018\/12\/24\/best-hotel-spas-world\/six-senses-douru-valley-portugal-3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/SIX-SENSES-DOURU-VALLEY-PORTUGAL.jpg?fit=970%2C545&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"970,545\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"SIX SENSES DOURU VALLEY, PORTUGAL\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;SIX SENSES DOURU VALLEY, PORTUGAL&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;6. SIX SENSES DOURU VALLEY, PORTUGAL&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/SIX-SENSES-DOURU-VALLEY-PORTUGAL.jpg?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/SIX-SENSES-DOURU-VALLEY-PORTUGAL.jpg?fit=970%2C545&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-215221\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/SIX-SENSES-DOURU-VALLEY-PORTUGAL.jpg?resize=678%2C381&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"SIX SENSES DOURU VALLEY, PORTUGAL\" width=\"678\" height=\"381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/SIX-SENSES-DOURU-VALLEY-PORTUGAL.jpg?w=970&amp;ssl=1 970w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/SIX-SENSES-DOURU-VALLEY-PORTUGAL.jpg?resize=200%2C112&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/SIX-SENSES-DOURU-VALLEY-PORTUGAL.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/SIX-SENSES-DOURU-VALLEY-PORTUGAL.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/SIX-SENSES-DOURU-VALLEY-PORTUGAL.jpg?resize=678%2C381&amp;ssl=1 678w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h5><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dharadhevi.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">5. THE DHARA DHEVI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND<\/a><\/h5>\n<p>Dhara Dhevi, Chiang Mai, is one of Asia\u2019s most fabulous resorts, spread over 60 acres of picturesque rice paddies, tropical hardwoods and exotic plantations.\u00a0The resort\u2019s design draws heavily from the architecture of the historic Lanna Kingdom, that reigned over Northern Thailand for more than 500 years. Ancient palace-like structures, traditional Lanna-style villas and delightful colonial mansions house luxurious accommodations, fine-dining\u00a0restaurants and superb recreational facilities. The resort&#8217;s spa is a palatial sanctuary, embellished with ornate mouldings and sculptures depicting sacred animals or symbolic Buddhist motifs. The entire structure took over three and a half years to complete.\u00a0There are 11 treatment rooms, and there is a\u00a0range of holistic treatments and spa treatments on offer.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hotel website<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dharadhevi.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Dhara Dhevi Chiang Mai<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Other accolades<\/strong>: Dhara Dhevi Chiang Mai\u00a0features in my top 10 list of the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2015\/11\/09\/top-10-best-luxury-hotels-in-thailand\/\">best luxury hotels in Thailand<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tip<\/strong>: get complimentary VIP perks when booking via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.classictravel.com\/hotels\/the-dhara-dhevi-chiang-mai?agent=LuxTravelExpert\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Virtuoso<\/a> (e.g. upgrade, daily breakfast, early check-in, late check-out, and $100 USD spa credit).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Review<\/strong>: read my review of The Dhara Dhevi <a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2016\/05\/04\/review-dhara-dhevi-chiang-mai\/\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Dhara Dhevi Chiang Mai (Thailand): FABULOUS hotel (impressions &amp; review)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZUbzFfHmE7U?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h5><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechediandermatt.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">4. THE CHEDI ANDERMATT, SWITZERLAND<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Surrounded by the spectacular beauty of the Swiss Alps, The Chedi Andermatt nestles elegantly in\u00a0the idyllic heart of Andermatt, a village of timeless charms in the Urseren Valley, about a two-hour train ride from Zurich. For\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ghmhotels.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GHM<\/a>\u2019s first European property, the Asian brand synonymous with style, service and serenity chose renowned architect Jean-Michael Gathy to design the 105 spacious guest rooms and suites. Traditional materials such as warm woods and natural stone create intimate yet visually striking accommodations while the extensive facilities include fine restaurants and cosy lounges, a ski-in living room with sports boutique, and a comprehensive spa and wellness centre with a tranquil retreat of hydrothermal baths and a duo of swimming pools.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hotel website<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechediandermatt.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Chedi Andermatt<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Other accolades<\/strong>:\u00a0The Chedi Andermatt features in my top 10 lists of\u00a0the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2016\/02\/29\/top-10-the-most-amazing-indoor-hotel-pools-in-the-world\/\">world\u2019s best indoor pools<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2016\/10\/24\/top-10-best-ski-hotels-in-europe\/\">best ski resorts in Europe<\/a>, and the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2019\/06\/03\/best-hotels-switzerland\/\">best hotels in Switzerland<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tip<\/strong>: get complimentary VIP perks when booking via\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.classictravel.com\/hotels\/the-chedi-andermatt?agent=LuxTravelExpert\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Virtuoso<\/a>\u00a0(e.g.\u00a0room\u00a0upgrade, daily breakfast,\u00a0early check-in, late check-out, $100 USD hotel credit, and a Swiss chocolate platter served with a bottle of Champagne).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Review<\/strong>: read my review of The Chedi Andermatt <a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2019\/06\/12\/review-chedi-andermatt\/\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Chedi Andermatt (Swiss Alps): EXCEPTIONAL 5-star hotel\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/T4GMbUo-zwI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h5><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriott.com\/hotels\/hotel-information\/fitness-spa-services\/mlexr-the-st-regis-maldives-vommuli-resort\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">3. ST REGIS MALDIVES VOMMULI RESORT, MALDIVES<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>A 40-minute seaplane ride from Mal\u00e9 airport, the St Regis Maldives is\u00a0located on a private atoll, surrounded by unspoiled beaches and a secluded lagoon with sparkling turquoise waters. Boasting refined furnishings and island-inspired design, each of the 33 on-land and 44 over-water villas promises picturesque ocean or garden views from private terraces and pools. Guests have access to an infinity swimming pool, a dive center, several\u00a0terrific dining venues, and a phenomenal overwater spa. Each of the spa&#8217;s six couple treatment suites &#8211; including two Ayurvedic suites with private steam rooms &#8211; offers a refined retreat.\u00a0Situated on a covered terrace and commanding picturesque ocean vistas, the spa&#8217;s Blue Hole Pool is the most expansive hydrotherapy pool in the Maldives.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hotel website<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriott.com\/hotels\/hotel-information\/fitness-spa-services\/mlexr-the-st-regis-maldives-vommuli-resort\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The St Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Other accolades<\/strong>: The St Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort also\u00a0features in my\u00a0lists of\u00a0the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2017\/05\/01\/top-10-most-fabulous-overwater-villas-in-the-maldives\/\">best overwater villas in the Maldives<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2016\/10\/03\/top-10-best-resorts-maldives\/\">best hotels in the Maldives<\/a>, and the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2016\/12\/23\/best-new-luxury-hotels-of-2016\/\">best\u00a0new luxury hotels of 2016<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tip<\/strong>: enjoy complimentary VIP perks when booking via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.classictravel.com\/hotels\/the-st-regis-maldives-vommuli-resort?agent=LuxTravelExpert\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Virtuoso<\/a> (e.g. upgrade, daily breakfast, early check-in, late check-out, welcome bottle of Champagne,\u00a0one time Hydrotherapy Blue hole experience per villa, and $300 USD resort credit).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Review<\/strong>: read my review of the St Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2017\/04\/26\/review-st-regis-maldives-vommuli\/\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"ST REGIS MALDIVES VOMMULI: amazing 6-star resort (review)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2XKHUroTePc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h5><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.comohotels.com\/comoshambhalaestate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2. COMO SHAMBHALA ESTATE, BALI, INDONESIA<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Located in the breathtaking rainforest surrounding Ubud, COMO Shambhala Estate immerses its guests in a positive, holistic and healing experience from the moment of arrival. It\u00a0isn\u2019t just a luxury resort. Nor is it just a top-notch health retreat. It\u2019s a sumptuous combination of the two, staggered up the steep slopes of the sacred Ayung river gorge. Five multi-suite residences are themed after nature\u2019s elements, with a variety of private villas for a sense of oneness with the pristine setting. Each features butler service and an infinity swimming pool. Guests enjoy healthful and energizing COMO Shambhala cuisine and the aid of professional nutritionists; de-stress in the springs and the holistic spa; and renew with renowned healers, yoga masters and life coaches.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hotel website<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.comohotels.com\/comoshambhalaestate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">COMO Shambhala Estate<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Other accolades<\/strong>: COMO Shambhala Estate\u00a0also features in my\u00a0top 10 lists of the <a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2018\/10\/29\/top-10-best-resort-ubud-bali\/\">best hotels in Ubud<\/a>, the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2015\/08\/24\/top-10-worlds-most-luxurious-rainforest-hotels-lodges\/\">world\u2019s most luxurious rainforest retreats<\/a>,\u00a0and the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2014\/05\/05\/top-10-most-beautiful-hotel-pools-in-the-world\/\">most beautiful hotel pools in the world<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tip<\/strong>: get complimentary VIP perks when booking via\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.classictravel.com\/hotels\/como-shambhala-estate?agent=LuxTravelExpert\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Virtuoso<\/a>\u00a0(e.g. room upgrade, early check-in, late check-out, daily breakfast, and $100 USD resort\u00a0credit).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Review<\/strong>: read my\u00a0review of COMO Shambhala Estate\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2014\/09\/03\/hotel-review-como-shambhala-estate\/\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/COMO-SHAMBHALA-ESTATE-BALI-INDONESIA.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"215217\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2018\/12\/24\/best-hotel-spas-world\/como-shambhala-estate-bali-indonesia-5\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/COMO-SHAMBHALA-ESTATE-BALI-INDONESIA.jpg?fit=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1024,576\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"COMO SHAMBHALA ESTATE, BALI, INDONESIA\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;COMO SHAMBHALA ESTATE, BALI, INDONESIA&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;2. COMO SHAMBHALA ESTATE, BALI, INDONESIA&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/COMO-SHAMBHALA-ESTATE-BALI-INDONESIA.jpg?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/COMO-SHAMBHALA-ESTATE-BALI-INDONESIA.jpg?fit=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-215217\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/COMO-SHAMBHALA-ESTATE-BALI-INDONESIA.jpg?resize=678%2C381&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"COMO SHAMBHALA ESTATE, BALI, INDONESIA\" width=\"678\" height=\"381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/COMO-SHAMBHALA-ESTATE-BALI-INDONESIA.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/COMO-SHAMBHALA-ESTATE-BALI-INDONESIA.jpg?resize=200%2C113&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/COMO-SHAMBHALA-ESTATE-BALI-INDONESIA.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/COMO-SHAMBHALA-ESTATE-BALI-INDONESIA.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/COMO-SHAMBHALA-ESTATE-BALI-INDONESIA.jpg?resize=678%2C381&amp;ssl=1 678w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h5><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/amanresorts.pxf.io\/0J3jyE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">1. AMANOI, VIETNAM<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Amanoi is a tranquil, ultraluxe retreat situated on a gorgeous golden sand beach in Nui Chua National Park, northeast of Ho Chi Minh City.\u00a0The resort\u2019s polished, slate pagodas peek out\u00a0from a lush green landscape, while its infinity edged pool overlooks the vast ocean. Amanoi offers total privacy in beautifully designed accommodations that are located in 31 Pavilions, a number with private swimming pools, and\u00a0five Aman Villas, all positioned on the hillside with impressive views.\u00a0The property also features a superb wellness center, offering a journey of reawakening and relaxation via ancient healing modalities and modern spa treatments. Surrounded by the rolling hills of the national park, the wellness complex lies beside a lotus-filled lake. Facilities include five double treatment rooms, all with unique double bathtubs, private dressing areas and showers.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hotel website<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/amanresorts.pxf.io\/0J3jyE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Amanoi<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Other accolades<\/strong>: Amanoi also features in my lists of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2014\/03\/07\/top-30-hotels-that-opened-their-doors-in-2013\/\">hottest luxury\u00a0hotel openings of 2013<\/a>, the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2017\/08\/21\/best-aman-hotels-world\/\">10 best Aman hotels in the world<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2017\/07\/03\/top-10-best-luxury-hotels-resorts-in-vietnam\/\">best resorts in Vietnam<\/a>, and the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2016\/12\/19\/top-10-the-most-astonishing-beach-retreats-in-asia\/\">10 best beach retreats in Asia<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tip<\/strong>:\u00a0 enjoy complimentary VIP perks when booking via\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.classictravel.com\/hotels\/amanoi?agent=LuxTravelExpert\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Virtuoso<\/a>\u00a0(e.g. villa upgrade, daily breakfast, early check-in, late check-out, and one complimentary lunch\u00a0for two).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Review<\/strong>: read\u00a0my review of Amanoi <a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2017\/08\/23\/review-amanoi\/\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"AMANOI | BEST LUXURY HOTEL IN VIETNAM (PHENOMENAL!)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/USWorVK0JKM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>*** Follow me on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LuxTravelExpert\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Twitter<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/luxurytravelexpert\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Instagram<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/LuxuryTravelExpert\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook<\/a>\u00a0for a daily moment of travel inspiration ***<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<a id=\"pd_a_10197977\"><\/a><div class=\"CSS_Poll PDS_Poll\" id=\"PDI_container10197977\" style=\"\"><\/div><div id=\"PD_superContainer\"><\/div><noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/poll.fm\/10197977\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Take Our Poll<\/a><\/noscript>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>Monday newsletters always feature\u00a0top 10 travel lists\u00a0to inspire <a class=\"mh-excerpt-more\" href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2018\/12\/24\/best-hotel-spas-world\/\" title=\"Top 10 best hotel spas in the world\">[&#8230;]<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":215225,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[95521],"tags":[249591,1742984,54116194,87918,367920,596069341,1053844,3112765,40686,1134985,596069368,13181],"class_list":{"0":"post-215207","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-top-10-lists","8":"tag-aman","9":"tag-banyan-tree","10":"tag-como-hotels","11":"tag-explore","12":"tag-four-seasons","13":"tag-luxury-travel","14":"tag-mandarin-oriental","15":"tag-six-senses","16":"tag-spa","17":"tag-st-regis","18":"tag-top-10-2018","19":"tag-wanderlust"},"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"yoast_head":"\n<title>Top 10 best hotel spas in the world - 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