A Massage to Die For: Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
This item appears on page 32 of the October 2014 issue.
Who would expect there would be massage, let alone excellent massage, in Papua New Guinea?
As someone with low tolerance for so-so massage, I was surprised that, in Port Moresby, massages at the spa of the Airways Hotel (Jackson International Airport, Jacksons Parade, Port Moresby 121, Papua New Guinea; phone +675 324 5200, fax 325 0759, www.airways.com.pg) are always good, no matter which masseuse you get.
In May 2013, as travel manager for a tour company, I put my money where my thoughts were and gifted a free massage for everyone in our Highlands Show group. The price for a 50-minute massage was $60 per person.
It was a bit of a challenge to find appointments available (try to do this as far in advance as possible), but everyone said it was one of the best massages anywhere — not to die for but to live for.
GREG STATHAKIS
Santa Barbara, CA