For the ultimate in relaxation, it’s hard to beat signing up for a session at the Mandarin Oriental’s wonderfully tranquil spa, where AA products are now being used in the treatments. The 1-hour and 20 minute “Aromatherapy Massage”, for example, uses essential oils in techniques to relax the body and ease the mind and can be combined with the 25 minute “Aroma Glow” treatment for the ultimate body polish.

Macau Talk
April issue 2007

In fact, such is influx that Ms Jennifer Simms, the Spa Director of Mandarin Oriental, Macau is working with other industry professionals to establish the Macau Spa Association, with the aim of “ensuring standards are kept across the many emerging spas, and promoting growth and interest in Macau as wellness destination. “But the question remains, is this really what the current tourist market wants?

Spa Asia Magazine
March/April 2007

Especially worthy is the ‘La Stone’ treatment, whereby hot and cold stones are placed on the body’s energy centers. The treatment is touted as ‘one of the fastest-growing and most therapeutic available’ and takes 80 minutes to ‘clear blocked energy centers, relax, ad dissolve stress’ the spa’s management says. Individuals or couples can opt for various kinds of massage, including Thai and Swedish, Reiki, reflexology, and Chinese acupressure, plus body scrubs and wraps, Vichy showers, facials, and aromatherapy. The most interesting special that was taking place while we were there was the ‘Sangria Bath’, which, as the name suggests, involves a dip in a Jacuzzi filled with Sangria.

Destination Macau
March issue 2007

"One of the first spas to introduce vinotherapy to Asia is the newly renovated Mandarin Oriental Spa Macau, which has created the Macanese Sangria Ritual – a three-part, indulgent experience incorporating grape seeds, extracts and essential oils – in honour of the former-Portuguese enclave’s wine heritage."

Discovery Magazine
March 2006