I truly admire the way so many spas take infinite care over our comfort and well-being. I’ve always been impressed by those little bowls of lotus blossom or pebbles or crystals, which are carefully placed under the massage bed, so that we have something other than bare boards to look at during the treatment – no matter that our eyes invariably close. Is it possible to lie down and keep your eyes open? I’m not sure…but just in case, have something pretty to look at. However this aspect reached its height when the Over-Water Spa first opened at the Conrad Rangali Island in the Maldives – the whole floor is made of glass, and as the treatment rooms are on stilts over the water, you have the most amazing view of coral and fish of every imaginable colour. Totally magical. Sadly my eyes began to close, even though I was willing them to stay open! But then fish are supposed to have a relaxing and soporific effect – think of all those aquaria in dentists’ waiting rooms….
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