Aspara Spa is nestled within the complex of Goodwood Park,
the 5-year old spa gives you the pampering needs much-demanded after a hard day of working or shopping. While the massages are not different from most spas, the addiction of the Aspara will come in the form of its ambience and the choice of environments you choose to surround yourself with.
What stands out about the Aspara is its interior decoration. While it does succumb to the Zen motif already subscribed by so many others, but it is saved by the fact that it comes across more as a posh living room, as opposed to just a spa retreat. With a reception that has its fair share of rattan and wood furniture, the view of its garden gives a calming minimalist aura. You will not feel too aware of the fact that you are about to have a luxurious pampering treat. Infused with lavender scents, you will not have the normal body-consciousness or anxiousness that can come with a massage.
Along with that, the rooms are equally arresting in their minimalist set up. Filled with just wooden chairs, the massage beds and the shower amenities, they exude a vibe of non-pretentiousness and yet, befitting of a king. However, the edge that Aspara has lies behind the curtains of these rooms. Thanks to their ground location, guests will have the options of having their body worked on in the normal dim lighting or in the serenity of nature. Pulling back the curtains will allow you to indulge in a garden view that while not overtly murdered with landscape, nonetheless still soothing. Truly, a proper experience of reconnecting with your own body is made more exhilarating by taking in the beauty of nature. And if you’re worried about your privacy, you can be assured that they have ensured that nobody will ever be able access the garden while you’re having your moment of self worshipping.
Matching to its already outstanding visual tantalisers, the therapists at Aspara are equally as hypnotising. Being a category one spa, they are able to recruit masseuses from overseas who are specialists and authentic in their fields. There is something mind blowing about having someone applying pressure all along the aches of your body, and relieving them simply with the magic that they store on their fingertips. Soothing and quite scary at the same time, you will be convinced that there is someone who knows your body’s needs as much, if not better, than you. You don’t have to do much to rejuvenate yourself.
However, when it comes to your pampers, you will still need to choose what you want. Aspara has the traditional Balinese, Thai and Swedish massages that you can find in most places. However, they also offer the ultra relaxing Aromatherapy massage, with your own choice of essential oil. Depending on what state of mind, body and soul that you are trying to achieve, there will be one to help you get there. We would suggest that you start off your session with the Orange and Lavender Sugar Scrubs. Most centres offer their scrubs with the coarse feel of the salt. But, due to the fact that not all skins can handle the harshness of these particles, Aspara went finer on us by using the more refined edges of the sugar cubes. Don’t worry; you will still feel them, but only on a much gentler note and also as effective. See, while everyone else is trying to capitalise on the booming craze for health concerns through painful deep-tissue massages, it’s great to know that there is a spa out there that is just there to please you, and nothing more. You will reap general health benefits, but hey, when it comes to your own ‘me-time’, it’s mandatory that pleasure comes first.
Prices here are pretty reasonable, considering the fact that you will get a lot more than what you will get elsewhere. There are a lot of packages for you to choose from such as the Jet Lag Reviver, Beauty Indulgence and the Couples Packages. Usually made up of a massage and a scrub, amidst others, the price range goes from $ 140 to $400, for couples. The clientele here consists of both locals and hotel guests, so you need not be worried that they only cater to the tourists. Just remember to make your appointment one day in advanced, so that you would not be disappointed.
The sincerity of the Aspara in making sure you are relieved of your worries, aches and tensions truly come across with their straight-forward and no-gimmicks approach. No health benefits being pushed for, and no big brands to name drop for it. A fantastic view and a bonafide relaxation session, all served by equally qualified therapists and friendlier staff. Just the simple pleasures of life. It is serious about this business of leisure, and you will be glad for that too.
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