Category Archives: Fooding & Bars

Ayana Resort & Spa, Bali: Thalassotherapy & The Rock Bar

Posted on January 6, 2015 | Leave a comment

Thalassotherapy At The Thermes Marins Spa

Sparkling Happy New Year to everyone! Here’s a post that is specially aimed at those who have eaten too much chocolate, champagne and whatnot … during the holidays : ) And also to travelers before a long haul flight.

Invited by the luxurious Ayana Resort and Spa, I had the pleasure to experience a thalassotherapy at the Thermes Marins Spa of the Ayana, just few hours before flying back to Europe. The goal was to prepare the body for 25 hours travel (plane and stopovers included).

Throughout the course of care that lasts 2 hours in the Aquatonic Pool, a huge pool of 700 liters of the Indian Ocean’s water, I am guided by a member of the spa staff that shows me the jets to use. I guarantee you that I felt my muscles worked deep (sometimes it was a bit painful), while enjoying a direct sea view, in a pleasant golden light of late afternoon. Happiness!

I came away softer than a mollusk, LOL! Extremely relaxed and a bit euphoric! Honestly, if I had had more time, I’ll be stayed even longer! I usually have the swollen legs and back pain in the plane, this time I slept like a new born.

A Drink At The Famous Rock Bar

Even though I am late because of the spa, no way not to make a short stop at the Rock Bar of the Ayana Resort and Spa. People can stand in line more than an hour to have a seat at the sunset time.

I know, it’s insane, but the location is great with good music! Even crazier: after sunset, the bar empties. For me, the best time is the dusk, when candles are lit and the ocean gets darker … But I gotta run to the airport, bye bye beautiful Bali!

Informations

Ayana Resort and Spa : Thalassotherapy and the Rock Bar Bali

To go to Bali : Qatar airways

The Hot Cold Wellbeing Treatment of The Thermes Marins de Saint Malo @ Sapsiba, Brussel

Sungai Gold, Bali: A Luxury Villa in The Countryside

BEAUTY, HOTEL REVIEWS & DESTINATIONS

Many thanks to the Ayana Resort and Spa for the invitation and Qatar Airways. As always these opinions are my own.

Ayana, Bali: thalasso au spa et le Rock Bar

Posted on January 5, 2015 | Leave a comment

Une thalassothérapie au spa des Thermes Marins

Bonne et heureuse année à tous! Voici un post qui s’adresse spécialement à tous ceux qui ont abusé de chocolat, champagne et autres joyeusetés… durant les fêtes : ) Et aussi aux voyageurs avant un vol long courrier.

Suite à l’invitation du luxueux Ayana Resort and Spa, j’ai eu le grand plaisir d’expérimenter une thalassothérapie au spa des Thermes Marins de l’Ayana, quelques heures à peine avant de prendre l’avion. Le but étant de préparer le corps à 25h de voyage (avion et escales incluses).

Tout le long du parcours de soins qui dure en moyenne 2h, dans l’Aquatonic Pool, un immense bassin de 700 litres d’eau de l’Océan Indien, je suis guidée par un membre du personnel du spa qui m’indique quels jets utiliser. Je peux vous garantir que j’ai senti mes muscles travailler en profondeur (limite douloureux parfois), tout en profitant d’une vue directe sur la mer, dans une agréable lumière dorée de fin de journée. Le bonheur!

Je suis ressortie plus molle qu’un mollusque, LOL! Mais tellement bien, un rien euphorique! Très honnêtement, si j’avais eu plus de temps, j’y serai restée plus longtemps encore! Moi qui ai toujours les jambes qui gonflent et mal au dos dans l’avion, là j’ai dormi comme un bébé.

Un verre au fameux Rock Bar

Même si j’ai pris du retard au spa, impossible de ne pas faire un court stop via le Rock Bar de l’Ayana Resort and Spa. Les gens font parfois plus d’une heure de queue, pour avoir un place assise au moment du coucher du soleil.

Je sais, c’est complètement exagéré, mais l’emplacement est top, avec une bonne musique! Ce qui est encore plus fou, c’est que passé le coucher du soleil, le bar se vide. Le meilleur moment pour moi : à la tombée de la nuit, lorsque les bougies sont allumées, l’océan… Et déjà je dois filer à l’aéroport, bye bye beautiful Bali!

Informations

Ayana Resort and Spa : Thalassothérapie et Rock Bar Bali

Aller à Bali : Qatar airways

Autres articles :

Soin bien-être chaud et froid des Thermes Marins de Saint Malo, chez Spasiba, Bruxelles

Sungai Gold, Bali: une villa à la campagne

BEAUTE, HOTEL REVIEWS & DESTINATIONS

Merci à l’Ayana Resort and Spa pour cette invitation et à Qatar Airways. Comme toujours ce sont mes opinions.

Club Med Val Thorens Sensations: Great Restaurants & Bars

Posted on December 10, 2014 | Leave a comment

What about a ski weekend in Val Thorens?

Sorry for the long silence, I had some technical issues on the blog. And I just returned from a wonderful ski weekend at the new Club Med Val Thorens Sensations 4 tridents (in Savoy, France), where I was invited to the inauguration. I haven’t set foot in a Club Med for ages (yes I was DJ in another life)!

Still the same winner formula: as soon as you are in the Club, you feel good. Arrived around 11:30 p.m. (after a trip with 3 hour bus), my first discovery was the main restaurant.

The Main Restaurant

User-friendly graphic Yurts

I really discovered the main restaurant at the breakfast, the next morning of my arrival (above photo montage).

Big crush for the yurts scattered in different rooms of the restaurant. They create a sort of intimate cocoon, where I really like to eat and chat under a subdued light.

The dishes are nicely presented. And as always there is many choice and something for everyone. During my short stay, I really enjoyed fresh or dried fruits, ice creams and Kusmi Tea. Shame on me : )

On the photo montage below: No. 3, fish stew in a small red pot, so chic! No. 2, a set of starters elaborated by star chef Edouard Loubet. No. 1, owls gallery at reception and No. 4, the bench of the Canadian (woodcutter) cousin at the gourmet lounge Epicurious.

Breakfast At The Epicurious, Gourmet Lounge

Cozy Atmosphere At The Epicurious

When I finished my first ski lesson in the late afternoon, I joined a part of the group for a drink at the Gourmet Lounge: Epicurious. The outdoor terrace offers panoramic views of the snowy peaks (first photo).

Almost sleepy in a comfortable armchair, while listening some music (photo 7) … when I notice that there’s a live musician and not a soundtrack (LOL!). The space is dedicated to the restoration and local products, including a really nice wine cellar.

The Epicurious restaurant and wine cellar are decorated by Sophie Jacquemin, in charge of the interior design of the whole Club Med Val Thorens Sensations. The tasting dinner is designed by the chef Edouard Loubet, a native of Val Thorens, with 2 Michelin stars, 5 Gault & Millau toques and chef of the year in 2011.

The morning of departure, I take a late breakfast with a view of the mountains. There is less choice than in the main restaurant, but it’s the quieter and more exclusive, with a great service. On the photo montage below: a plate made of cheese, smoked ham and fresh cereal bread.

Tea time At The Main Bar

Yummy break at the main bar: few snacks after skiing! We’re lazily laying in the lounge, with a choice of excellent macaroons, chocolate cakes etc … Before getting ready for dinner, LOL!

Informations

Club Med Val Thorens Sensations

Dinner at The Michelin Starred L’And Restaurant

Castel Fragsburg: A Fantastic Gourmet Restaurant In A Charming Hotel

HOTEL REVIEWS, DESTINATIONS & LIFESTYLE

Many thanks to all the team of Club Med for this invitation and as always these are my opinions!

Category Archives: Fooding & Bars

Ayana Resort & Spa, Bali: Thalassotherapy & The Rock Bar

Thalassotherapy At The Thermes Marins Spa

A Drink At The Famous Rock Bar

Informations

Ayana, Bali: thalasso au spa et le Rock Bar

Une thalassothérapie au spa des Thermes Marins

Un verre au fameux Rock Bar

Informations

Club Med Val Thorens Sensations: Great Restaurants & Bars

What about a ski weekend in Val Thorens?

The Main Restaurant

User-friendly graphic Yurts

Breakfast At The Epicurious, Gourmet Lounge

Cozy Atmosphere At The Epicurious

Tea time At The Main Bar

Informations

Search It!

Recent Entries

Links

ABOUT

Search

Archives