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The spa at the heavenly Banyan Tree Sanya Resort takes pampering and relaxation to a whole new level. The decor and atmosphere are a seamless, artful blend of the contemporary and the authentically Asian. Time, as we know, is the greatest luxury, and you are encouraged not to rush. Many of the treatments—there is a menu of 26, all quite distinct from one another—last up to 210 minutes. The two-hour facials begin with a 30-minute "calm time," during which the therapist serves an herbal drink and bathes your feet; this is followed by a half-hour "back massage," which is actually a full-body massage and is part of the prep—the approach to well-being here is thoroughly holistic. You are asked about your pressure preference—soft, medium, or strong. A word of warning: "Strong" might prove overwhelming for those not used to what a superbly trained Thai masseuse (which many of the therapists here are) can do when she puts her mind and body to it. A 90-minute facial then follows, as rigorous and soothing as what preceded it. You will emerge not just with your skin glowing and your limbs tingling but with all your molecules delightfully refreshed and rearranged—for a fraction of what it would cost you at home.