november-2011

THE BUZZ | TRAVEL NEWS
Water World
BRUSSELS If you haven’t seen the post-modern theatrics of Argentinian
troupe Fuerzabruta, with their overhead water performance, prepare to be
dazzled. The next date on their tour takes them to Hangar 29 at Waagnatie
in Antwerp, less than an hour’s drive from Brussels, from 3-27 November.
Beware: audience participation is demanded. fuerzabruta.net
Peace of the East
MALAGA Asian health spas may be wonderful, but they
are rather far away, so here’s a thought: why not bring
the essence of them closer? So goes the happy logic
behind Shanti-Som, a recently opened Thai-style retreat
near Malaga. With its fusion Asian restaurant and
Buddha-rich decor, it’s easy to forget it’s in Spain.
Owner Kezia Jacobsen founded the spa in the hope of
fi nding peace after her son was injured in a serious
accident. “However much money you have, if your spirit
isn’t calm, you have nothing,” is her mantra. To make it
accessible to as many people as possible, Kezia has kept
the fi ve-star resort’s prices comparatively low, as well as
off ering free treatment days to local carers. Visitors can
choose from detox, weight-loss and yoga retreats – or
custom make their own. Prices start from €1,595 for
seven days. shantisom.com
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Öney All Hours
ISTANBUL The days of fi nding bargain
Byzantine relics might be over, but a new
wave of design-shop openings have made
the Turkish city a great place to pick up chic
and unusual interiors. Now architecture
power couple Mustafa and Handan Öney
have got in on the action, launching their
own boutique, called Öney (what else?), in
the building where they once had their fi rm’s
offi ces. With handmade furniture, one-off
antiques and lamps sourced from around
the world, there’s nothing, ahem, bazaar
about this grand boutique. Prices from TRY
250 (€99). Öney, 45/47 Abdi Îpekçi Caddesi,
Nisantasi, Sisli, Istanbul; oneymimarlik.com
WORDS CATHERINE COOPER