LUX Autumn 2018

88 Six Senses Spa is situated on the beachfront of the Golden Mile Costa del Sol, between Marbella and Puerto Banús. An Andalusian paradise, it boasts a variety of holistic treatments perfect to unwind and relax. Recently, the spa was awarded in LUXlife ’s ongoing Leaders in Luxury Awards, as the Most Outstanding Luxury Spa Experience in Spain. On the back of this win, we spoke to the resort Director of Sales & Marketing, Maika Huertas, to find out more about the secrets behind its success. Nestled in the heart of Andalusia, Six Senses delights in the typical Moorish style – a celebration of elegant lines, Byzantine mosaics, and vibrant alabaster. It’s an image that many spas hope to capture, but none do so as successfully as here. The very embodiment of ‘tabula rasa’, it is an invitation to start afresh, and live in the moment. Perhaps the archetype of a luxury spa, Six Senses is a treat for the body and soul. Championing -above all else- holistic, natural healing, it has quickly earned a reputation as an establishment that goes far beyond client expectations, delivering an experience that revitalises, and rejuvenates – a welcome gift for any weary traveller. Maika is under no illusions regarding Six Sense’s authenticity and uniqueness, “It’s high-tech and high-touch approach takes guests as deep as they would like to go – from core beauty that changes the way you look, to personalised wellness programs that can change your life”. Additional to this, the spa also offers alternative treatment options –including integrated wellness screenings and their ‘Yogic Series’, a result-driven programme that advocates yoga as a stimulant for the mind, and a detox for the body. Maika understand the importance of alternative treatment, “The spa has some of the best experts in alternative medicine, offering physical and spiritual therapies to help guests address health concerns, achieve a better state of mind and enjoy a more fulfilling life”. Maika continues, emphasising the importance of locally-sourced, natural products, “Our massages and wellness rituals use natural ingredients sourced from southern Spain including extra virgin olive oil, sea salt and mountain herbs”. The message is clear, Six Senses uses only the very best. 1806LU13 Fitting for a luxury spa, the facilities on offer are truly staggering, eager to satiate all tastes and desires; from a hydrotherapy pool, herbal steam room, and Hammam, to heat and ice experience showers, saunas and treatment rooms. These treatments include collagen rejuvenation, 24k gold age defying facials, and oxygen treatments. Regarding these treatments, Maika speaks of a collaborative approach, with the guest at the centre of it all, “our staff work closely with our guests to ensure all elements of their treatment and experience is to the highest of standards. We call it ‘perfectly imperfect’, friendly, accommodating and informal”. Keeping apace of the luxury spa and beauty sector is no small task, as developments happen frequently, client taste changes, and products can go out of fashion; “the hospitality and spa sector are both constantly evolving and we continue to develop and improve both our staff and facilities to cater to the luxury traveler’s needs. We offer an array of bespoke services to ensure our guests enjoy their experience from start to finish”. Specifically, “every year we see new trends emerge and this year in particular, the focus is still on authenticity and unique experiences, but we’re also seeing an increase in food as medicine and technology for wellness”. A trend that appears to be emerging as we go through 2018, similar to many industries, is client personalisation and customisation. Maika understands the importance of keeping apace of this development, “this is something that we do in our everyday interaction with clients”. Finally, LUXlife Magazine launched the Leaders in Luxury Awards to spotlight the very best firms and individuals working in the luxury industry. When it comes to what the recognition means to Six Senses, Maika emphasises: “We are absolutely thrilled to have been selected as part of LUXlife ’s 2018 Leaders. Six Senses Spa at Puente Romano really is leading the way when it comes to luxury treatments and spa experiences, so we’re really pleased to have been recognised for our efforts”. Company: Six Senses Spa Address: Bulevar Príncipe Alfonso von Hohenlohe, s/n Marbella, Málaga, 29602, Spain Telephone: 00 34 952 820 900 Web Address www.puenteromano.com/six-senses-spa/ RevitaliseYour Senses Style