6 of the World’s Best Spas
We give you a list of the most extravagant, luxurious and blissful spas in the world, which might inspire you to book an indulgent spa break or perhaps enjoy a very long and sigh-heavy daydream…
We all deserve a bit of pampering now and again, and what better way to than at a spa? Spa experiences allow us to completely relax, recharge, detox and take time out from our everyday routines to reconnect with ourselves. From hotel spas to full on treatment centres, we have compiled a list of some of the best and most rejuvenating, luxury and even life-changing (literally) spas around the world which offer more than just a list of massage treatments.
1. Thermal Spa - Grand Resort Bad Ragaz, Switzerland
The Grand Resort Bad Ragaz is situated at the base of the Alps in Switzerland, so the setting of this place is unreal. The resort’s 5-star Thermal Spa is an exclusive venue offering 12 treatment suites with floor-to-ceiling windows and an extensive range of treatments. The spa was inspired by the nearby Tamina Gorge which was discovered by monks hundreds of years back, and now it features bathwater from the gorge which supposedly has special minerals that help to alleviate health problems and diseases. Facilities at this deluxe venue include a sports pool, a family spa, an exclusive sauna area and a garden pool and bar in the summer months.
2. Vair Spa - Borgo Egnazia, Italy
The stunning 5-star Borgo Egnazia hotel is situated in the heart of the Italian countryside and it’s home to the innovative Vair Spa, which offers exclusive spa experiences such as a made-to-measure treatment programme, signature Italian treatments and even a 3 day women’s retreat. You don’t just relax with spa treatments at Vair Spa - it’s a whole lot deeper than that. Staff take you very seriously here and the spa takes you on a journey of self-discovery, restoring your emotions, rebalancing your mind and helping you find inner peace. If you feel like changing your life through a deluxe spa retreat, then look no further than Borgo Egnazia…
3. The Spa at Canyon Ranch, Tucson, Arizona
Canyon Ranch is a world-renowned spa and wellness resort chain which has won multiple awards. Venues are located across America, and the most impressive of the bunch is definitely the Tucson spa in Arizona; this mega 150 acre spa is situated at the foothills of the breath-taking Santa Catalina Mountains. The spa at Canyon Ranch, Tucson, Arizona is all-inclusive, so it makes for the ultimate retreat. There are expansive spa facilities and activities on offer here such as customised fitness and health programmes, swimming pools, relaxation areas, saunas, steam rooms, whirlpools, private sundecks and even a footwear analysis centre. And then there’s the treatments… From Ayurvedic body treatments to signature Canyon Stone massages, you’re sure to feel ultra-pampered here.
4. Spa at Four Seasons, Bora Bora
The deluxe Four Seasons Bora Bora resort boasts a luxury holistic spa that is ideally situated at the edge of a dazzling turquoise lagoon, offering a very glorious setting. There is a range of massages and treatments to choose from that take place in guest bungalows or the over water suite which has an outdoor tub overlooking Mount Otemanu – idyllic much? Only natural, local ingredients are used in the scrubs and masks here, such as Tahitian-black-pearl powder, ocean algae and vanilla, and facilities include an outdoor vitality pool, overwater yoga platform, relaxation lounge, steam room with sensory showers and a fitness centre. There’s even a specifically designed spa menu for teenagers at Spa at Four Seasons. This is honestly a spa lover’s heaven.
5. The Cliveden Spa, Cliveden House Hotel, England
Meghan Markle retreated to Cliveden House Hotel the day before the royal wedding, and that speaks for itself. This classic British accommodation offers a beautiful location, rich history and elegant revamped spa in the midst of walled gardens, offering a serene oasis. Treatments at Cliveden Spa are carried out on a water mattress and include signature Cliveden products. Popular treatments and spa experiences include Sarah’s Skinesis® facials and the 90-minute Rose Garden Experience which releases tension, promotes deep relaxation and leaves skin feeling hydrated. Other great facilities to enjoy at Cliveden Spa include an indoor pool with comfortable loungers, a steam room, indoor jacuzzi, outdoor hot tubs and a fitness studio.
6. Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary, Koh Samui, Thailand
Kamalaya is a beachside spa resort situated on a lush hillside in the tropical island of Koh Samui. Here the staff ensure that you feel recharged and relaxed and that your emotional balances are restored in a variety of wellness workshops and lectures. There is an extensive range of healing therapies, retreats and treatments at Kamalaya which include Ayurvedic spa treatments, Chinese medicine, naturopathy and reflexology. Guests can enjoy the use of plunge pools, swimming pools, a steam cavern, sauna, yoga pavilion, fitness centre and a meditation hall. This spa resort makes for the perfect retreat with luxury accommodation, so you can completely disconnect from reality here and unwind, detox and indulge.
So if you feel like you could do with a bit of TLC and relaxation (or a lot) then why not consider taking a trip to one of these extravagant spa venues? The spa retreat of a lifetime awaits!
