Fancy being wrapped in Chocolate?

Chocolate is an eternal symbol for lovers, and a common gift offered on Valentine’s Day. This may not be a coincidence; research has found that cocoa beans contain hormone analogs that are very much akin to those we give off when we are deeply involved in a romantic encounter. Research has isolated a substance in cocoa that was dubbed ‘anandamide’ which was determined to be a powerful euphoric.

Other than evoking feelings of love, chocolate has been shown to be good for the heart in many other ways. Chocolate is a rich source of magnesium, which is a  powerful muscle relaxant, including those hard working muscles of the heart. Cocoa is also rich in vitamins A and E, which are important for cellular repair and rejuvenation as well as increasing blood circulation.

Centara Spa is using this love of chocolate to launch its "Beauty By Chocolate" event starting this Valentine’s Day, 14th February till 30th April 2005. A wide selection of Chocolate treatments will be available at Central Hotels & Resorts including Sofitel Central Plaza Hotel, Bangkok, Sofitel Central Hua Hin Resort, Hua Hin, Central Hua Hin Village, Hua Hin, Central Samui Beach Resort, Samui, Central Samui Village, Samui, Central Karon Village, Phuket, Central Waterfront Suites, Phuket, Central Wong Amat Beach Resort, Pattaya and Novotel Central Sukhontha Hotel, Hat Yai.

The Centara Spa a la carte chocolate treatments and packages will include Dark Chocolate Body Wrap, Orange Peal, After Dinner Mint Massage, Choc Dipped, Choc Chips, Chocoholic, Chocolate Kisses and Chocolate Lovers

Prices vary from property to property for example:

Dark Chocolate Body Wrap from Baht 1,895++ to Baht 1,995 ++ 

After Dinner Mint Massage from Baht 995++ to Baht 1,195 ++

Chocolate Lovers from Baht 4,395++ to Baht 5,495 ++

Central Hotels & Resorts owns and operates seven Centara Spas in selected Central Hotels & Resorts and manages "Centara" branded Spas in other hotel brands, in total now eight branches.