PAMPERING TIME
With the temperatures reaching higher and higher maximums, all I can dream of these days is to lounge at the shadow of a palm, with a fruit cocktail in my hands, admiring the view, far away from the fuss of the city. Unfortunately, as I am stuck in the dusty metropolis with no sign of palms and sea around, feeling the desperate need of a pampering but having only a couple of days to spare, I turned my attention towards some of Europe’s most renowned spas – what better places to get that lusted private island treatment without having to hop on a plane and fly a few thousand kilometers? Anyway, checking out for spa destinations ready to fulfill my desires, I found more than a few stunning places that seem to recharge my batteries by only looking at their pictures – I posted my favorites down below, in case you feel the need to escape the hustle and bustle and the city and to relax for a few days in one of these heavenly retreats. Enjoy!
1. THALASSO DEL FORTE SPA – SARDEGNA, ITALY
Located in Sardegna, Italy, and a part of the Leading Spas of the World, this magnificent Thalasso Spa nestles amid an immense tropical garden. Promising to melt away all our tension and worries, Thalasso del Forte offers a unique combination of treatments and therapies, like thalasso therapy, ayurvedic treatments, the selam system and even a health bar serving only natural, herb products.
2. LES SOURCES DE CAUDALIE – BORDEAUX, FRANCE
Located in Les Sources de Caudalie, Caudalie’s Vinotherapie Spa offers a Spa program of exclusive treatments in an environment of rare beauty. Unique treatments combine the virtues of natural hot spring water drawn from 540 meters beneath the earth – rich in minerals and oligo-elements – with the most recent scientific discoveries of the benefits of the grape and the grapevine.
3. CLINIQUE LA PRAIRIE SPA – CLARENS –MONTREUX, SWITZERLAND
Located on the Swiss Riviera, this worldwide renowned spa is one of the oldest in Europe, dating for more than 80 years. Its wide range of specialist services along with its first-class medical experts and the latest anti-aging technology make The Clinique La Prairie Spa a destination to remember.
4. ESPA at THE EUROPE HOTEL & RESORT – KILLARNEY, IRELAND
Winning the Hotel Spa of the Year award, this unique retreat is located overlooking the Killarney lakes, capturing the beauty and the serenity of Ireland. ESPA therapies fuse the benefits of modern health, beauty and relaxation with the proven wisdom of ancient therapies from around the world.
5. THE SPA IN DOLPHIN SQUARE – LONDON, UK
Located in London, The SPA provides an authentic Moroccan experience, promoting relaxing, cleansing and purifying treatments well known in the area: the Moroccan Hammam, Rhassoul and Salt Infused steam rooms.
6. SHA WELLNESS CLINIC – ALICANTE, SPAIN
Promising a travel among the different cultures and therapies of the World, the SHA WELLNESS CLINIC is incorporating what’s best from the world: the Indian ayurveda, the Japan formula of reiki and shiatsu, the China bien-shu stone and Tibet’s pindas, combining each of them with the latest western advances.
7. AYASOFIA HURREM SULTAN HAMAM – ISTANBUL, TURKEY
Dating from the times of the Ottomans, the Ayasofia Hurrem Sultan Hamam, was built in the 16 th century, at the request of the wife of Suleiman the Magnificent. This area is also particularly significant as the site where the Temple of Zeus once stood. In our days, the former public baths offers modern facilities and treatments like baths in a gold-pleated ottoman bowl, body scrubs, aromatherapy massages and even complimentary Turkish delight and fruit platters.
- 5 VU SPA AT THE SWAN HOTEL – NEWBY BRIDGE, CUMBRIA, UK
It’s easier to relax when you’re able to look out on a view of the River Leven as it winds its way up to Lake Windermere. Along with the extra-special view, the SPA’s top-quality ESPA products and the care and attention you’ll receive from the experienced and friendly staff are something to consider when booking the next spa session.
9. HERB HOUSE SPA – HAMPSHIRE, UK
Along with the stunning setting and the extra-friendly stuff, the Herb House spa offers unique facilities – a mud house and a bar with natural grown foods and veggies to name a few.
10. THE AUGUSTINE SPA – PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC
Offering four treatment rooms including a double room, hammam treatment, a steam room and many more, the Augustine Spa is considered the ultimate spa refuge. Seems like it’s a must try.
