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Soneva Kiri and Koh Kood…
Dancing Light Massage
Book at least a few months in advance as repeat customers tend to book up the best villas and Fridays (butlers) for themselves.
A signature massage unique to the Soneva Kiri resort, the Dancing Light massage won’t be found on the spa menus at any other Six Senses spa. Centred around the the idea of a flickering flame that dances back and forth, this rubdown uses oil from a specially blended beeswax and aromatherapy candle for a full body massage. The masseuse melts the candle and uses the runoff to massage one side of the body, divided along the spine, before attending to the other half. The massage includes the use of thumbs in opposing circular motions; open palms and the heel of the hand to relieve stress across the body and then longer, sweeping strokes with the use of the forearms and elbows. Perfect for easing tension in the muscles and relieving every day aches and pains.
The best time to travel is between November and April when weather permits longer days out and clear waters.
In the low season, waters can be choppy, skies cloudy and rain a plan-spoiler. If you think you might require cash during your stay, take some along. There are no ATMs on the island.
Mosquitoes are a problem and while the resort provides potent lemon-grass infused repellent, you might want to take your own.
Couples Aside from the seclusion, privacy and natural beauty, unique spa treatments, tree top dining, a boat journey to a Thai fine dining restaurant and a 350-label wine cellar will keep most couples spoiled for choice.
Families In addition to all the family-centred activities on offer, the resort provides top medical facilities. Soneva Kiri regularly gets elderly visitors for its tranquil and rejuvenating locations, excursions and soft sand beaches.
Kids If you don’t value access to cable television and video games highly, a huge DVD library, a towering chidren’s den, free ice cream and chocolate parlour, an observatory and myriad outdoor activities makes this a retreat kids will not want to leave.