Australian Spas and Retreats

by Clark, Amanda; Mackeviciuis, Ashley

• ISBN13: 9789625938349
• ISBN10: 9625938346
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2001-03-01
• Publisher: Tuttle Pub

Summary

Life down under has long held an allure to North Americans. And while more and more of us are making visits to the continent, the Australian spa industry is still one of the world's best kept secrets. This book contains everything readers need to know about spas in Australia, focusing on spas attached to hotels, guesthouses or retreats. The spas covered in this book are all devoted to mind, body and soul rejuvenation, and this book -- lavishly illustrated with full color photographs -- details the means and methods these spas use for relaxation and healing. Included are recipes for beauty treatments and descriptions of various massage and meditation techniques, as well as mouth-watering recipes for low-fat yet delicious spa snacks and meals. An essential book for anyone planning a health-oriented visit to Australia, Australian Spas and Retreats also has a wealth of fresh information about how to pamper the body, mind and soul anywhere you are.

Table of Contents

The Australian Spa Experience	8	(20)
Health, Relaxation and Wellbeing, Australian Style	11	(9)
Australia's Top Spas	20	(48)
Aurora Spa Retreat, Prince Hotel, Melbourne	22	(2)
Azabu, Byron Bay, New South Wales	24	(4)
The Bush Spa, Eco Beach Wilderness Retreat, Northwestern Australia	28	(4)
Spa Chakra, Sydney	32	(2)
Crown Spa, Crown Towers, Melbourne	34	(2)
Daintree Eco Lodge and Spa, Far North Queensland	36	(4)
The Dome Retreat, Marriott Hotel, Brisbane	40	(2)
Empire Retreat, Yallingup, Western Australia	42	(4)
Howqua Dale Gourmet Retreat, Mansfield, Victoria	46	(2)
The Spa, Hyatt Regency Coolum, Queensland	48	(2)
Lilianfels Health Club, Blue Mountains, New South Wales	50	(4)
Park Club, Park Hyatt, Melbourne	54	(2)
The Spa of Peace and Plenty, Dunk Island, Queensland	56	(4)
The Spa and Fitness Centre, The Regent, Sydney	60	(2)
Shizuka Ryokan, Hepburn Springs, Victoria	62	(4)
The Spa and Total Living Centre, Couran Cove Resort, South Stradbroke Island, Queensland	66	(2)
Spa Treatments	68	(56)
Body Beautiful	70	(12)
Fabulous Facials	82	(6)
Feet Treats	88	(4)
Hair Health	92	(6)
Massage	98	(8)
Water Works	106	(6)
Aromatherapy	112	(12)
Spa Cuisine	124	(52)
Healing Secrets	176	(2)
Nature's Way	178	(4)
The Spa at Home	182	(4)
Wellness Tips	186	(2)
Spa Etiquette	188	(2)
Australia's Finest	190