The Journey begin ^^: Spa :)

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Spa have become popular at big cities in Indonesia from Star hotels, beauty salon to the house. It becomes one of lifestyle for women in Indonesia. The word "Spa" originally came from the greece word "Solus per aqua". It means the therapy and treatment with water. Another source said that it came from the word "Spau". It is a little city in Belgia which its famous mineral pond that could cure any of skin disease. I presume that spa treatment in Indonesia came from Bali or Yogyakarta/Solo ( the heritage city in Central Java). Long time a go, the queen and princess from Yogyakarta took care of their beauty by flower bath, rempah (spices bath), body scrub and ratus. One of famous beautician from Indonesia, Mooryati Sudibyo ( grandchild of the Sultan Pakubuwono X from Solo) established " Taman Sari Royal Heritage Spa" which is famous among socialite women in Indonesia. She fabricated the cosmetic, hair and spa product under the "Mustika Ratu" brand. The popular brand for middle class called "Zaitun Series" which include mineral oil, body scrub and body masker. Bali ( The Island of God) also offer many spa treatment from the five star hotels to the small beauty salon. They use expensive and international product like L'occitane and Local product such as Bali Alus and Sekar Jagat. Nowadays, there are a lot of Spa House spread around the city. People take the spa treatment for relax especially on weekend after the weekday's tiredness. The treatment can include massage ( aromatic massage,javaness massage, thai massage, tuina etc), body scrub ( with tropical fruit, chocolate, strawberry, mud), body massage, and bath ( flower bath, spices bath, jacuzzi, whirpool etc). The ambience of the spa place usually romantic and relaxing with the fragrance flower everywhere, jazz/smooth music and romantic room. The therapist usually wear traditional dress like kebaya. The treatment destress your mind, relax your soul and brain and enhance yor mood. The Honeymoon packages are usually include this spa treatment ( for example asmaragama massage which belief can increase the sexual desire). The price ranged from millions to hundreds. If you want to cutting down your budget, I suggest you to try the home spa ( I will review the home spa later in special thread).

I. Spa at Stars Hotel :