Spa Review: Aeneas Spa, Ayia Napa

Spa Review: Aeneas Spa, Ayia Napa, Cyprus

Sea of Tranquility at the beautiful Aeneas Spa in Ayia Napa

Whilst I’ll happily admit I’m not the most stressed out person I know, the past few months have been so hectic that I’ve hardly had a minute to pamper myself (cue violins!) so when the glossy brochure for the Aeneas Spa found it's way into my 'repetitive-strain-injury-from-typing' hands I felt blissed out just looking at the pictures. Being familiar with Ayia Napa's party reputation I was dubious - could there really be a haven of peace and rejuvenation situated right in the midst of it all?

My treatment began with their signature ‘Sea of Tranquillity’ which delivered on all of it’s promises; the steam, sauna, flotation sequence all prepared me for my therapist, Beth, so I was relaxed, clean, and ready to regenerate my being.

Not wishing to be controversial, knowing the dangers and wrinkle-inducing power it harbours, I love sunbathing and with Cyprus' enviable Blue-Flag coastline it would be frankly rude not to. But as any sun-worshiper is keenly aware of, the secret to a long lasting, deep tan is correctly prepped, smooth skin, and thorough exfoliation is a must. The Satin Shimmer (€40) treatment with salt crystals was a tanners dream come true and the perfect start point to the Sea Holistic Relaxation and Radiance treatment (€80 for 55 minutes) which is, quite honestly, the best spa treatment I have ever enjoyed. Beth combined not only deep tissue massage, but boluses filled with sea salts and lavender to further exfoliate, moisturise and fully relax my entire body. I swear I had an out of body experience as my mind literally floated away to a womb like existence. This is not hyperbole!

The Age Expertise facial (€40) followed which totally rejuvenated and plumped up my skin. After it felt as soft as a baby’s to touch and all the fine lines around my eyes were softened and far less noticeable – an effect which lasted, unbelievably, for days.

With fluffy, soft, white towels and robes, the finest Phytomer spa products and skilful therapists like Beth, you cannot fail to feel reborn after a visit to the gorgeous Aeneas Spa in Ayia Napa. Infact, just looking at the picture above is sending me off into a dream world…a must-visit subterranean spa and the perfect post party escape.

www.cyprusspa.com.cy

5-star Aeneas Hotel & Spa

Tel: 23 723 005

Email: spa@aeneas.com.cy

Article by Niki Proctor, August 2011

Hair Genius at Blow, Nicosia

Tried & Tested: Salon review – Blow 

Angelos Pattas works his magic at Blow

I’d heard it a million times before. “When you find THE ONE you will just know. You’ll click and there will be a connection like no other!” I’d never believed it until I heard the magic words I’d been waiting to hear for so long.

“I am SO over layers!”

And so my new love affair began. “We’ve been doing them for 20 years now. It’s boring. It’s time for something new!”

Meet Angelos Pattas. Hair genius extraordinaire residing in Nicosia and single-handedly taking over as the reigning champion of modern, sexy, cutting edge hair chopping and ‘the one’ for the highest profile fashion shows and fashionista clients from Nicosia. With a hip sound-track as background to his theatre he has surrounded himself with a like-minded, passionate team - all of whom are self-confessed hair lovers.

Pattas is not short of ideas. Whether it’s the interior design of his new salon just off the main shopping street in Nicosia (he outgrew his last salon due to his popularity as he now has 17 staff members) to shunning the easy option layer, he is highly creative and has a great eye for detail.

So, if I didn’t get layers what did I get? Well, after a colour, wash and an exquisite head and neck massage it was cutting time; blunt at the bottom but with a single layer at the face, which is totally disassociated with the bottom of the hair. Sounds weird in theory but it’s revolutionized my hair. For the first time ever I have hair that I can do something with and the colour is a perfect match to my complexion. He says ‘we’ are going to grow the very last layer out. See…he said ‘we’. He obviously sees a future for us too. I’ve found THE ONE.

Top Hair Tip?

Kerastase Soleil Huile Celeste and Alterna shine sprays help to protect hair in the summer. Elixir by Kerastase delivers silky, smooth hair and the latest bamboo range by Alterna leaves perfect hydration and flexibility to the hair.

Top Celeb Hair?

Madonna seems to be rocking some of the most exquisite hair styles around lately. Chic, golden waves framing the face in the most modern way!

Blow, 28-34 Kypranoros Str, 1061 Nicosia Cyprus, Tel: +357 22 679 888

Article by Niki Proctor for VIP Cyprus Magazine, August 2011