THE FACTS ABOUT SPA AND DIVE OTHERS

THE RITZ-CARLTON, EGYPT The spa in this Egyptian hotel has an Arabian massage tent on the tip of the Om El Seed cliff, overlooking the Red Sea, and treatments are inspired by Pharonic and Bedouin practices. The hotel's dive centre offers a wide range of PADI-accredited dives and courses, including trips to Thistlegorm and Dunraven wrecks in the Ras Mohammed National Park. PRICE Spa treatments from US$25, dives from $35. A seven-night package costs from £633 per person, including breakfast, flights and transfers. CONTACT Harlequin (0845 450 3785; www.harlequin-holidays.co.uk). Ritz-Carlton (0800 234 000; www.ritzcarlton.com). LIZARD ISLAND, AUSTRALIA Lizard Island off the coast of Queensland is fringed by a reef, and is a 50-minute boat trip from the Great Barrier Reef. Divers can come face to face with the vast potato cod at nearby Cod Hole. The island's Azure Spa treatments are inspired by the sea and use Phytomer and Sodashi products. PRICE Spa treatments from US$70, dives from US$70. A five-night spa package on Lizard Island, with spa treatments to the value of US$112, starts at £2,285 per person full board, including flights and transfers. CONTACT Austravel (0870 166 2070, www.austravel.com) ANSE CHASTANET, ST LUCIA Located just a few feet from the Anse Chastanet Reef, home to more than 150 species of fish, the 600-acre coastal resort has an SSI Platinum Pro and PADI dive facility. Night dives are offered twice a week. Basket stars, sleeping parrot fish, octopus and squid are seen frequently. The resort's Kai Belte Spa is set on the beach. Treatments include Anse Chastanet's own version of LaStone therapy, called Wosh Cho, and Ayurvedic packages. PRICE Single dives from US$35, spa treatments from US$45. A seven-night stay starts at £1,291 per person on a room-only basis, including flights and transfers. CONTACT Harlequin (0845 450 3785; www.harlequin-holidays.co.uk) RAYAVADEE, THAILAND Situated on the Phra Nang headland just a high-speed motor launch away from Krabi airport, Rayavadee's teak- and bamboo-furnished spa offers traditional Thai massage, wraps and facials. Divers can expect to see leopard sharks, barracuda and an array of colourful corals both around Krabi and out on Phi Phi Island, an hour's boat ride away. PRICE Single dives from £40, spa treatments from £25. A 10-night stay starts at £2,320 per person, including breakfast, flights and transfers. CONTACT Colours of Asia (0870 900 5004; www.coloursonline.com).