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May012009

Mustapha’s Place on Zanzibar Plans to Open Exotic Spa

DateFriday, May 1, 2009 at 10:54AM

Picture yourself free of worry and fully relaxed as you indulge in a handmade, organic body scrub of honey, rose oil, cinnamon and cardamom. As you look around you realize you are high above the tree tops overlooking Casuarina pines and palm trees.

Think you are dreaming? Well, this is one dream that can come true!

Mustapha’s Place, a hotel on the east coast of Zanzibar, is set to launch their new Casuarina treetop spa in June. The spa will overlook the hotel and offer amazing views of the surrounding area.

Along with the organic body scrub guests can enjoy a traditional Tanzanian massage, called the “bongo” massage. Swedish massage and deep tissue massage are also on the menu of available treatments.

The spa uses local products and natural resources for the variety of treatment options available. Flower oils such as jasmine and ylang ylang are incorporated as well as a locally made lemon and sugar blend. Guests can choose from an extensive aromatherapy massage or simply stop in for a manicure and pedicure utilizing these natural ingredients. Prices are surprisingly affordable and range from $12 for a half hour foot massage to $40 for an organic body scrub making a trip to the treetop spa very hard to resist.

Mustapha’s place has been a popular destination for both backpackers and families since 1997. Its simplistic, natural setting and access to beautiful beaches makes it ideal for any traveler wanting to experience the true, local culture of Zanzibar. The hotel makes green practices a priority and was recently awarded three stars by Eco Hotels of the World for their efforts.

You can follow Mustapha’s Place on Twitter or join them on Facebook and stay up to date regarding the launch of the treetop spa and other hotel news.

  

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Lori Rice is a Galavanting Travel News & Reviews correspondent and features contributor, she keeps two blogs at Blondie in Braziland Fake Food Free. You can also follow Lori on twitter.

 

Photo courtesy of Mustapha’s Place

 

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