Refreshing Rituals for the Body at the aVi Spa, Avillion

"Steam. Water. Scent. Touch. The essential elements of a spa experience have been the same since people flocked to public steam baths in ancient Sparta. The benefits of spa have remained constant, too. While bathing and pampering help to care for the body, the rituals of spa treatments also help to unify mind, body and spirit for overall well-being" - Leslie Wolski.

We need spa therapies for our active lifestyles, to restore our bodies, revive our minds and energise our spirits. Treatments may range from simple chair massages (in our homes, shopping outlets, even airports, etc.), to public steam baths, to full-day pampering at luxury spas.

The aVi Spa in Avillion Port Dickson offers the best of a luxury spa. Housed in a beautiful white floating building, we couldn't help checking it out when we stayed at a (Avillion) water chalet on New Year Eve recently. We wanted to 'experience their healing philosophy through the serene environment and the selection of rejuvenating and soothing treatments.'

The next day before leaving, we opted for their aVi Signature Rub and Malay Healer massages. After the hour-long session we came away quite refreshed and rejuvenated. We would definitely make return visits.

Ref: Spa/Leslie Wolski. The Body Shop, 2003. Ex Libris CNB 1653
           http://avispa.com.my

Eat Well, Travel Often

Just maybe, I will! Eat well, I mean healthy really, and travel often, especially in our own backyard in Malaysia. Now I feel like making a list for 2014 because we all love lists. My local 'travel often' list will include places I have never been to, and places I would like to revisit. Starting with the state of Selangor where I live.

# 1. Pulau Carey
# 2. Pulau Ketam
# 3. Tanjung Karang
# 4. Jugra/Bandar
# 5. Kuala Kubu Baru
# 6. Semenyih
# 7. Kuala Selangor     That's it for now. But this post is in progress ... 

Now about eating well/healthy; here is a list of super foods as a reminder ...
beans, carrots, nuts, cabbage, citrus fruits, garlic, fish, ginger, cheese, yogurt, milk, onions, tomato, honey, greens.