Cleopatra’s Egypt
Retreat from the heat into some of the world’s best spas in Cairo and the Red Sea...
Cairo literally comes alive at night, and it can almost feel like its 17 million inhabitants have all taken to the streets at once, which is why you may want to seek solace in the cool, marble lobby of The Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at the First Residence which boasts the city’s largest spa.
First impression on entering this grand hotel with its black and gold shimmering towers is the sight of the sun setting behind the pyramids which can be seen from the suite – a view even Cleopatra herself would have been impressed by.
Standing on the West Bank of the Nile this hotel also boasts views of the Zoological and Botanical Gardens which can be seen from the luxurious rooftop pool.
Cairo can be a tiring city, so why not re-charge your batteries with a few hours in the Spa and Wellness Centre. Egyptian philosophy regards beauty as a holistic concept, embracing both the inner and outer self.
The ancient Egyptians spent many hours pampering their bodies with oils and creams. Both men and women prized perfumes and cosmetics as a way of restoring vitality and good health.
From the spa you can enjoy the Nile view and experience the glamour of the pharaonic era with a massage using relaxing oils to ease away the stresses of the day. Massages in guest rooms and suites are available upon request.
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Other signature treatments include:
Essence of Egypt
Indulge in the mystery of ancient Egypt through treatments using natural products. This begins with skin brushing to improve the blood circulation, and a body scrub and follows with a pharaonic body massage using aromatic oils to release tension in your body. The experience is complete with the age-old Nefertiti facial treatment.
3 hours – £ 210 / US$ 325.00 / Dhs 1,950
Time together
Let the pressures of everyday life melt away as you enjoy a stunning view of the Nile River from this private spa with its own sauna, whirlpool, shower and bathroom. You can take time away to be together – relax and enjoy a 60-minute massage of your choice.
£ 180 / US$ 280.00 / Dhs 1,030
Queen Cleopatra
This rejuvenating bathing experience with milk and honey is inspired by Queen Cleopatra. A relaxing body massage uses a luxurious blend of oils, and is followed by facial cleansing to complete the experience.
90 minutes – £ 130 / US$ 199.00 / Dhs 730
www.fourseasons.com
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Create your own Cleopatra’s Milk Bath
• 750g non-fat dry milk
• 250g baking soda
• 3-4 cups of dried herbs or flowers such as lavender, rose petals, lemon balm, scented geraniums or rosemary
• Blend the milk powder and baking soda in a bowl. Spread a layer in a large plastic container and cover with a layer of herbs or flowers.
• Repeat the process (ending with a layer of herbs/flowers).
• Seal and store the mixture for two to three weeks.
• When you are ready, open the container and sieve the mixture to remove the herbs or flowers.
• Store in an airtight container – if it’s for a gift sprinkle the top with dried herbs or flowers.
To use:
Simply pour one cup of the mixture under the tap while filling the bath.
Soak for at least 20 minutes and feel the stress ebbing away.
Cleopatra is said to have bathed in a bath of milk and whey (rich in linoleic acid), olive oil and honey - a combination which eases stressed skin but probably not the best mixture for a DIY treatment at home!
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Spa offers in the Red Sea during September
Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay
Soma Bay on Egypt’s Red Sea coast not only boasts a desert mountain range, aquamarine waters and a pristine sandy beach but also the country’s premier thalassotherapy spa.
For centuries, the waters were known for their rich mineral content, their temperance and their natural healing power.
Today, these benefits can be experienced in a contemporary and elegant setting. Soma Bay features one of the region's largest and best-equipped thalasso-therapy spas called Les Thermes Marins des Cascades Spa and Thalasso Centre which are offering specials for September:
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Escape Spa Experience
Package includes:
Garden View Room for seven nights, buffet breakfast at "The View" restaurant, Hurghada International Airport pick up and drop off, spa package for three days:
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Day one: Soma Bay Scrub, Soma Bay Seaweed Wrap, Relaxing Essential Oil Massage
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Day two: Traditional Face Care, Asia Wrap, Somabay Massage
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Day three: Reflexology, Swedish Massage, Face Massage.
The Escape Spa Experience costs from £ 615 / €750 / Dhs 3,515 per person based on double occupancy.
Offer is valid until October 31, 2010.
www.kempinski.com
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The Ritz-Carlton, Sharm El Sheikh
Located at the crossroads of Africa and Asia, The Ritz-Carlton, Sharm El Sheikh offers luxurious accommodation which offers the perfect retreat after a day’s diving.
The Ritz-Carlton Spa features 10 treatment rooms, including two couple’s rooms, a Thai massage room, Arabian massage tent overlooking the Red Sea and full-service beauty salon.
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Top to Toe
Soothe your skin with a chamomile salt & oil scrub, followed by a stress relieving back massage and to finish a flash facial hydrator leaving you pampered from top to toe!
£ 63.50 / US$99 / Dhs 365 - 50 minutes
Arabian Rose Body Ritual
To Begin this luxurious ritual, your body is polished with a gentle rose oatmeal scrub. To follow a relaxing rose oil massage, leaving you smelling like a rose & your skin silky smooth.
£ 87 / US$135.00 / Dhs 495 - 80 minutes
Chocolate Lovers Dream
Natural sugars are used to exfoliate the skin and prepare the body for a cocoa wrap, famous for its anti-oxidant properties, as you enjoy its warmth a relaxing head massage. To finish Almond cream is smothered over the skin, leaving your spirits soothed and your skin smelling yummy.
£ 63.50 / US$99.00 / Dhs 365 - 50 minutes
Note: All rates are exclusive of government taxes and service charges
www.ritzcarlton.com
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