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The Koh-I Nor in Val Thorens, France

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My Room

During this long weekend in Val Thorens, I was really happy to discover the Koh-I Nor. The 5-star hotel overlooks the station. And in the morning I looked at the fog from my room balcony (photo 4 on the photo montage above). I was about to cancel my ski lesson, thinking there was no visibility on the slopes. While I equip myself, (obviously) fog disappeared!

The day before I went out until late. And as it was snowing, I couldn’t recognize the way back to the hotel (epic)! Fortunately, thanks to the impeccable bedding, I slept like a baby a few hours. The well-damped room is very comfortable. 

I also liked the woodwork, the view (beautiful late afternoon light on the mountains) and the Cinq Mondes amenities. Photos: 1. the hotel logo, 2. bedroom and 3. in the corridor, the carpet “surfs” between rooms. Fun!

The Spa

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A Customized Massage

I arrived tired and tense at my spa appointment, without any idea of I wanted. I finally chose a facial massage and let my therapist, Manon decided what kind of treatment.

She mixed some: “ko bi do (the ancient technic of Japanese beauty), Chinese medicines and dermapuncture (acupuncture where needles are replaced with thumbs) technics” and a massage to relax the nervous system, with the Cinq Monde cosmetics. 

Fantastic! I felt asleep! Upon awakening, my face and neck are super relaxed. And my traits are deeply subsided, all tension is gone. This excellent massage is incredibly relaxing, thank you Manon!

Dinner @ Le Diamand Noir

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Divine cuisine

For dinner, I joined a friend at Le Diamand Noir, one of the restaurants of the Koh-I Nor. Without being the finest gourmet, I appreciate novelty and originality: what about that dinner? Delicious!

What a pleasure to discover the cuisine of the Michelin starred Chef Eric Samson mixing different fine flavors with aromatic mountain herbs. The dishes are beautiful to look at and the service and decor are really good.  

As a starter, I took the seared foie gras with a lychee sorbet, the combination of the two is to die for! For the main course, fish with carrots and potimaron (photo 1 on the above assembly). And dessert, a beautifully presented chocolate-lychee ice cream (photo 4).

Photos : © Mademoiselle Le K – Tous droits réservés. Photo 2 du premier montage photo, et photo 2 @ Koh-I Nor.

Informations  

Koh-I Norwww.valthorens.com

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Many thanks to the Koh-I Nor and Val Thorens Tourist Office for this very nice stay! As always these opinions are my own.

Le Koh-I Nor à Val Thorens

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Ma chambre

J’ai été très heureuse de découvrir l’hôtel Koh-I Nor lors de ce long weekend à Val Thorens. L’établissement 5 étoiles surplombe la station, d’où le brouillard matinal sur le balcon de ma chambre (photo 4 du montage-photo cidessus). J’ai failli annuler ma leçon de ski, pensant qu’il n’y avait aucune visibilité sur les pistes. Le temps de m’équiper, le brouillard s’est levé (évidemment)!

La veille je suis sortie jusqu’à tard. Et comme il neigeait pas mal, impossible de reconnaître le chemin de retour vers l’hôtel (épique)! Heureusement grâce l’impeccable literie, j’ai pu récuper en peu d’heures de sommeil. La chambre, bien insonorisée, est aussi très confortable. 

J’ai beaucoup aimé les boiseries, la vue (belle lumière en fin de journée sur les montagnes) et les produits de toilette Cinq Mondes. Sur les photos : 1, le logo de l’hôtel ; 2, la chambre et 3, dans le couloir, la moquette sillonne entre les chambres! 

Pause plaisir au spa

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Un massage personnalisé

Je suis arrivée à mon rendez-vous spa, fatiguée et tendue (dans le speed), sans avoir la moindre idée de quel type de soin je souhaitais. J’opte finalement pour un massage du visage, en laissant carte blanche à Manon, ma thérapeute.

Elle enchaînera des : “manoeuvres ko bi do (technique ancestrale de beauté japonaise) avec des techniques de médecines chinoises et de dermapuncture (de l’acupuncture, où les aiguilles sont remplacées par les pouces)” et un massage pour détendre le système nerveux, avec les produits Cinq Monde

Le rêve! Je me suis endormie! Au réveil, je sens mon visage et mon cou assouplis comme jamais et mes traits profondément apaisés. Je flotte : un excellent massage très très relaxant, merci Manon! 

Dîner au Diamand Noir

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Divine cuisine

Pour le dîner, je rejoins une amie au Diamand Noir, un des restaurants du Koh-I Nor. Sans être une fine gastronome, j’apprécie la nouveauté et l’originalité : que dire de ce dîner? Juste succulent!

Quel plaisir de découvrir la cuisine du Chef Eric Samson qui mélange différentes saveurs fines avec des herbes arômatiques de montagne! Les plats sont beaux à regarder, le service et le cadre sans une fausse note.

En entrée, j’ai choisi du foie gras poêlé, accompagné d’un sorbet au lechi, l’association des deux est à tomber! En plat principal, du poisson avec des carottes et du potimaron (photo 1 sur le montage ci-dessus). Et en dessert, une glace chocolat – lechi superbement présentée (photo 4).

Photos : © Mademoiselle Le K – Tous droits réservés. Photo 2 du premier montage photo, et photo 2 @ Koh-I Nor.

Informations  

Koh-I Norwww.valthorens.com

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Un grand merci au Koh-I Nor et l’Office du tourisme de Val Thorens, pour cet agréable séjour! Comme toujours ce sont mes opinions.

Algarve, Portugal: Anti-stress Massage @ Vila Vita Vital

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Long weekend in an amazing location in the Algarve, 

South of Portugal: the superb Vila Vita Parc, part of The Leading Hotels of the World! Exceptional retreat to reconnect with the elements: blue for the sky and the ocean, and green for the beautiful gardens (bougainvillea, hibiscus and a thousand other trees, plants and flowers)! Bathed in an incredible brightness.

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As I take a break at the spa, 

I check out the “Anti-stress 50 minutes” massage done by Margarida. While I am lying on stomach, the therapist diagnostic all my old tensions and chronic contractions. She starts by getting the muscles and tissues of my back by so-called movement “Swedish massage”, more and more strong.

Then she alternates different movements: kneading, stretching, pressure, muscles friction and effleurage movements becoming stronger all over the back. At times that’s a little painful. But much less than Thai or Martine de Richeville massages!

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To eliminate the pain and continue the massage 

with higher pressures, Margarida applies to my back a hot wet towel twice. And my back, shoulders and arms muscles start deeply relaxing. I lightly dozed. 

Change of position,  I turn on the back for the foot massage with reflexology pressure and work on points related to the back and shoulders and those connected to stress, to extend the relaxation effect. When the massage is finished I’m half asleep! My upper back is much more fluid and flexible and I can again turn and tilt my head! Thank you Margarida.

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An anti-fat miracle machine? 

The spa has the Hypoxy, a “revolutionary” new machine for body sculpting, slimming and toning. Depending on your specific needs, the therapists of Vila Vita Vital can make you a program. From what I understand, the principle is to eliminate localized fat on the waist, stomach… (lower body) alternating high and low pressure to stimulate the circulation of blood to improve the removal of fat. 

Do not dream: for great results, the Hypoxy program must be associated with a hydrocarb free diet to burn your old (buddy) fat. Forget bread, flour, potatoes, pasta, rice, and tutti quanti …! But the results may be quick, visible and lasting! Now I am convinced this machine was made for me (LOL!). If I have the opportunity to try the program, I’ll let you know about the bikini body! ; )

Photos : Mademoiselle Le K – copyright 2014, tous droits réservés. 

Informations

www.vilavitaparc.com & Vila Vita Vital 

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I was invited by the Vita Vila Parc and as always these are my opinions. Many thanks to the whole team.