Nature's Cure

From healing ingredients to interiors that seamlessly connect with their serene natural surroundings; the world's most luxurious spas take inspiration from nature to create an oasis of calm. We visit three of our favourites.

At the ESPA spa in Phulay Bay, Thailand, you can relax in open-air wellness rooms overlooking lush jungle and a picturesque lagoon. Bamboo, mahogany and teak interiors generate a warm and relaxing setting reminiscent of a treetop hideaway, while draped white linens with splashes of pastel yellows and blues create a peaceful sanctuary. Don't forget the rose petals for added spa luxury.

(ritzcarlton.com)

Sunlit cabins at the idyllic Four Seasons resort in Bora Bora are decked floor to ceiling with local woods, from walls to window shutters, while details such as the stone bathtub, woven straw rugs, unglazed ceramics and tropical-coloured flowers add textural flair. At the holistic spa, treatments incorporate the natural ingredients of French Polynesia, such as monoi, tamanu and vanilla.

(fourseasons.com/borabora)

Sitting amid a tropical paradise, Malaysia’s Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat invites visitors to wash away their stresses by immersing themselves in nature. Meditate in the crystal caves, enjoy a world-class massage or relax in the seclusion of your thatched hut. The resort’s interiors combine aquatic influences with wood accents to bring that rainforest feel indoors, while personal dipping pools allow you to bask in your own oasis of calm.

(thebanjaran.com)

© 2012 Dalani Home & Living - written by Jenny Brewer
Photos courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton, Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, and The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat