Doors will be opening to a new Arctic wellness experience which freezes into the Lule River in the winter and floats on top of the water in the summer. Located in Lulea in Swedish Lapland, The Arctic Bath Hotel and Spa, designed by architects Bertil Harström and Johan Kaupp, offers wellness, mindfulness and cleansing treatments […]
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A revival of the Ancient Hamman Ritual
In times gone by hammams were used by Kings and Queens of the Ottoman Empire who would host their key social engagements within these ornate bathhouses. Today, hammams are back in fashion with many resorts adding them to their wellness offerings and treatment menus. Also known as a Turkish bath, a hammam is the Middle […]
Heiligendamm, Bad Doberan, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Situated within the town of Bad Doberan in the German state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Heiligendamm is an ideal wellness destination for its revitalizing weather and stunning surroundings. Sitting along the Baltic coast, this resort uses seawater for therapeutic treatments while the mild temperatures, moist air and low dust levels provide prescriptive conditions for those with respiratory […]
Absolute Sanctuary unveils Fitness Wellness in Asia
Absolute Sanctuary in Koh Samui is Asia’s first Fitness Wellness resort. This new Fitness Wellness concept combines physical and mental well-being to promote long lasting health. Through its affiliation with Absolute You, Absolute Sanctuary has integrated designed exercise programs including Yoga, Pilates Reformer, Core suspend, rhythm cycling and food programs with world- class Detox programs […]
The Thermae Bath Spa
This natural thermal spa lies in the heart of Bath, a World Heritage Site. The Thermae Bath Spa is an award winning facility flowing with warm, mineral-rich thermal waters. Combining the old with the new, this historical spa building blends with the contemporary design of the New Royal Bath. Following in the bathing traditions of […]
The Gainsborough Bath Spa Hotel, Bath
Originally built in the 1800s, The Gainsborough Bath Spa occupies two Grade II Listed buildings with distinguished Georgian and Victorian façades. Named after the artist, Sir Thomas Gainsborough, the luxury hotel is centred around its own Spa facility, (Spa Village), which, uniquely in the UK, has the exclusive privilege of having access to the natural […]
The Viceroy Palm Jumeirah Dubai
Editor’s Review: A Spa with a story to tell …. We have read tales of nomads crossing the desert in search of an oasis to revive and rejuvenate them for their onward journey. Today, searching for such finds has become more hazardess as lands have been developed, skyscrapers blocking horizons and highways creating a spaghetti […]
MEZZATORRE RESORT & SPA, ITALY
Located on the Island of Ischia, this medical spa offers guests a wide variety of thermal treatments for circulation, arthritis, and sinus complications. A private thermal spring, flowing at 45°C, allows the resort to offer an extensive menu of balneotherapy treatments. Dr. Giulio Flavio Uggiano, and his team of dedicated staff can assist guests in […]
Royal Palms Resort & Spa, Phoenix
Once a 1920s-era winter home, the Royal Palms Resort and Spa is located in Phoenix Arizona at the base of Camelback Mountain. The resort is an original Spanish Colonial Revival villa where tradition meets rejuvenating spa services, fine dining, and sweeping desert landscapes. At the Alvadora Spa, guests choose from a collection of signature treatments […]
UNIQUE THERAPY: “Song of the Rainforest” Ritual Langkawi, Malaysia
The Andaman Resort is tucked between a 10 million-year-old rainforest and the tranquil Datai Bay on Malaysia’s Langkawi Island. Styled in a Malaysian contemporary design are 178 rooms and suites which enjoy sweeping views over the Andaman Sea and ancient rainforest. The Resort’s V Botanical Spa is set within the natural surroundings of the rainforest hillside, […]