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Treat yourself to a relaxing break with a spa treatment inspired by Macao's unique sights and sounds. Mandarin Oriental Macau's Spa Retreat is priced at HK$2,488 ($321) and includes a signature spa treatment, use of a fragranced vitality pool and steam shower in one of its suites, lunch at Vida Rica and round trip ferry tickets from Hong Kong on board TurboJet. Choose from two 110-minute treatments: Spices of Portugal featuring spice infusions or Signature Spa Therapies featuring an Oriental meridian massage.

Until Oct 31. Mandarin Oriental, Avenida Dr Sun Yat-sen, NAPE. Spa Bookings: 853-8805-8588.