China Spa Princess - The Guide from Pearl Escapes


Book Description

Not just another guidebook. There's no shortage of travel information; guidebooks, the internet, tour firms... This book provides something different; travel wisdom. Pearl Escapes brings you a detailed first hand review of one recommended hotel, one spa, one top restaurant, and one exceptional sight in each of five popular Chinese locations; Hong Kong, Yangshuo, Shanghai, Huangshan and Beijing. Perfect for anyone who wants to be able to relax and enjoy the trip of a lifetime without researching or stressing. Pearl Escapes also gives you unparalleled first hand experience of China's ancient spa wisdom in some of the world's best spas as well as some of the world's simplest. And perhaps most importantly, this book includes the essential guide on where to Go. Each area's toilets have been rigorously reviewed, from where to find the best toilet in the world (Shanghai) and how to avoid the worst (Huangshan). If you've ever dreamed of visiting China, now is the time.




Spa Breaks - The Guide from Pearl Escapes August 2012


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Whether you're a first time or a regular spa visitor it can be hard to choose a new spa to enjoy. Which is why every single spa in this guide has been tried and tested by the author, and only the best are recommended. Pearl has visited some of the world's best spas to see if they are worth their price tags, as well as some of the cheapest (and weirdest) and gives detailed reviews on their facilities, attendants and treatments - as well as just what is included. From Blue Lagoon in Iceland to Thermae Bath Spa, England, from Palais Rhoul in Marrakech to Mandarin Spa, Hong Kong, from Acquapura Thalasso and Spa Centre in Zadar, Croatia to Spa London in Bethnal Green this guide to spa breaks will help you make your spa dreams a reality. As well as the cost of each spa, this guide also gives the actual cost of the whole spa break, including flights and a recommended hotel so you can easily see just how affordable and practical each spa break is.




Spa Treatments - The Guide from Pearl Escapes August 2012


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A guide to spa treatments and massages, this book includes definitions and descriptions of common massage and spa services as well as the more unusual offerings of international spas in China, Morocco, Tuscany and more. From advice on your first visit to a spa or masseur to ""way out"" experiences for the more adventurous, this is the ultimate spa handbook. If you've ever wondered what Reflexology is like in China, been tempted by Gua Sha, tried to discover how an Ayurvedic Massage differs from the rest, or even heard of Tkissila this is the guide for you. This guide is based solely on personal experience, so, as well as explaining some of the technical differences, the author also explains how each treatment made her feel and her reactions to some of the more unusual massages. The book also includes recommendations for spas where the author has tried the treatment and information on further reading. A must for new spa visitors, as well as spa fanatics and spa professionals.




Weird And Wonderful Spa Breaks - The Guide From Pearl Escapes 2014


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With down to earth, in-depth reviews of dream spas, as well as super cheap (or free) healing, this is your guide to the perfect wellness break. From Tkissila at the Palais Rhoul in Marrakech to a cold stone Jade Harmony Facial at the Tian Spa in Beijing, and not forgetting the hilarious Russian Venik Massage in London, weird and wonderful spa-going is for everyone. If your eyes have ever slightly watered at the cost of an all inclusive spa break, this book also includes recommended hotels so you can mix and match to create the spa break that's the best fit and best value for you.




Weird And Wonderful Spa Treatments And Massage - The Guide From Pearl Escapes 2014


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From Key Largo to Shanghai Pearl has tried it all and lived to tell the tale. Discover the weird and wonderful world of spa treatments in this informative, humorous and down to earth guide, which explains how to spa from the simplest massage to the most unusual treatments. Each experience has been tried and tested by the author so, as well as the definition of the treatment, you'll find out exactly how it feels and what the after effects were. Also includes recommendations for spas with exceptional treatments. A must for spa goers, therapists and spa managers too!




The Guide to Massage, Spa Treatments and Healing from Pearl Escapes 2016


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With over 250 massages, spa treatments and types of healing tried and tested personally by the author, this is the guide to help you find the right experience for you, whether it's your very first massage or you want to try something a little bit more adventurous. With escapes from Africa, Morocco, The Americas, Arizona, Florida, Hawaii, Mexico, Asia, Bali, China, India, Japan, Malaysia, The Philippines, Russia, Thailand, Finland, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Turkey and the UK this is also a great travel companion for anyone wanting to gain a deeper understanding of international culture.




Meditation for Angry People


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Anger is like fire. Sometimes it can be useful, sometimes it can be destructive, sometimes it can feel that we just can't get a spark started although we feel like we're sitting on a powder keg. We're all human and we all have anger, whether others see us as angry and bitter or smiling and carefree. This book is written to help you understand your own anger, whether it stems from fear, sadness, resentment, control, self-blame or holding on to old pain. It's written to help those who feel burdened with anger that they just can't express, those who feel the pain of almost overwhelming anger or those who find it difficult to get through the day without one really good tantrum. "To me, you are a hero... You have learned to take something negative in your life and make it a positive... a gift to others. It doesn't get any better than that." Susan Jeffers, Ph.D. author of Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway and Embracing Uncertainty




A Return to Love


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Is it possible to propose a world formed by love and interpreted from a feeling of wonder without falling into the doctrines inherent in the different religious languages?




Koombana Days


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The elegant, ultra-modern SS Koombana arrived in Western Australia in March 1909; after only three years of service in the North West of Australia, the ship and her entire complement disappeared in a late-summer cyclone off the Pilbara coast in 1912. All 156 lives were lost but the wreck was never found. This thoroughly researched and compelling book comes closer than ever before to solving the mystery of Australia’s most significant maritime disaster. Author Annie Boyd spent months camping along the coast, diving and investigating wrecks, researching the Koombana, and meeting with descendants of those lost in the tragedy. This insightful account is the culmination of her work, which includes a 20,000 page online resource with background material and primary sources.




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"What corporations fear most are consumers who ask questions. Naomi Klein offers us the arguments with which to take on the superbrands." Billy Bragg from the bookjacket.