Private Air New York Magazine
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www.privateairny.com Private Air New York | Summer 2014 82 ESCAPE he terms robust and serene are not necessarily synonymous, but in this comparison, you may just feel serene and robust…and very healthy after your time at this luxurious, elegant, and ever-so-first class spa oasis in Asia. is place is like nothing I have ever experienced before and for certain you will not forget either that there is real artistry in location, technique, and the ritual application of treatments that literally surpass earthly familiarity. e concept at Maia is elegantly simple: all guests are offered unlimited spa treatments booked in advance during the course of their stay. e facilities are so extensive however, that to add a massage or beauty treatment on short notice is not a problem. e spa itself is an oasis of calm, relaxation, and reflection. Set in a lush tropical garden with a waterfall and private pool at its center, it is not a stretch to feel as if one was in an Eden like oasis. ere are 16 treatment rooms, two beauty salons, a yoga/meditation studio, steam rooms, saunas, private Jacuzzis, a fabulous boutique shop, and one of my favorite amenities: a well-stocked library that offers pre-loaded Kindle e-Readers. e other concept that is so appealing in simplicity is that the focus of this spa has to with unwinding the mind, the spirit, and the body by designing the spaces to meet this goal. e villas are cleverly designed to help one unwind. Even the basic villas offer rare luxury, with large open-plan interiors – the combined living area, bedroom, and bathroom is 538 square feet – each with its own private garden, and sizable swimming pool. e pinnacle of luxury however, is to be found within the two Grand Beach Villas, the ultimate Fusion Maia stay. e private space here covers more than 4,000 square feet. e interior – a mix of classic and modern, includes two double bedrooms with en-suite showers and Jacuzzi in the master bedroom, a large open-plan living room and kitchenette completely state of the art in appliances and technology throughout. e large private garden and swimming pool offers an extraordinary view across the sparkling Pacific Ocean that took my breath away. Even outside the spa and villas, the resort is immaculately crafted to ensure that each guest enjoys T