Luxurious Spa Retreats

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. October 14, 2008

MAY 9, 2008. Leave you're blackberry behind and your stress at the door - a luxury spa vacation is the only answer for anyone looking for a truly rejuvenating mind, soul and body experience. But be warned, not all spa destination are created equal. To help your readers discover the perfect indulgence, boo.com has released its pick for the world's most luxurious spas:

Riad Maison Bleue: Fez, Morocco

http://www.boo.com/fes/hotels/riad_maison_bleue__spa

Constructed during the 18th century, this romantic spa will woo you with its spectacular Arab architecture and rejuvenating, age-old spa treatments. Antiquated tiles line a breathtaking terrace adorned with rustic water fountains and fragrant rose bushes. The lush, sprawling countryside of Fez Medina creates a sensational backdrop for guests lolling in the outside pool, basking in the sun, or savoring sweet orange-blossom scented milk in the main courtyard. Indulge yourself in an orange blossom water massage for complete corporal relaxation or sprawl out on one of the ubiquitous satin banquettes while an accommodating staff fills your stomach with almond filled dates. Drift off to sleep beneath a billowing canopy of gossamer silk and wake in the morning to a warm sun that shines resplendently through dramatic, stained-glass windows. Riad Maison Bleue provides a tranquil environment and rejuvenating experience for all.

Royal Angkor Resort: Cambodia, Vietnam

http://http://www.boo.com/siemreap/hotels/royal_angkor_resort

The Royal Angkor Resort beautifully combines modern charm with traditional Khmer appeal. The towering, colonial-style hotel sits boldly on an endless bed of verdant grass sure to awe even the most well traveled golfers. Behind the hotel, traditional Khmer villas hide behind exotic trees encircling a scintillating, lake-size pool and bubbling hot tub that radiate in the serene darkness of night, creating an inviting atmosphere at all hours. Inside the hotel, spectacular marble halls lead to the renowned spa eager to pamper you with an entourage of highly trained massage therapists. When you are not dining by candlelight, hitting a few rounds of golf, or being lathered with hot oils, set out to feast your eyes on the seventh wonder of the world, Angkor Wat, the spectacular temple located only 15 minutes away. The Royal Angkor Resort has created a soothing environment that fosters physical relaxation and emotional harmony.

Alchymist Grand Hotel and Spa: Prague

http://www.boo.com/prague/hotels/alchymist_grand_hotel_and_spa

Entering through the front doors of the Alchymist Grand Hotel is like jumping into the pages of an animated storybook. Doormen in Elizabethan Era prince suits usher guests inside the luxurious, Alice-in-Wonderland-like lobby clad in deep red satin and gold trim. Guests are escorted to spectacular bedrooms adorned with crystal chandeliers and embossed mahogany furniture. Bathrooms boast heated marble floors, footed bathtubs, and double doors that open to charming balconies with marvelous views of lush gardens. Couples relax in the Greek inspired pool atrium while children play in a stream of water that spurts from the mouth of a Greek God welded to the wall. A team of Balinese masseuses are ready to rejuvenate even the weariest of souls with "relaxation aromatherapy" and "detoxifying cleansing wraps." In the modern, fully equipped gym, personal trainers are prepared to infuse tired bodies with energy and vitality. After a full day of pampering, a decadent dinner is served in a dining room fit for a queen.

St. George Lyca-Bettus Boutique Hotel: Athens

http://www.boo.com/athens/hotels/st_george_lycabettus

The chic and exclusive St. George Lyca-Bettus Boutique Hotel is a Zen inspired haven that caters to your every fancy. The hotel sits tall and proud upon a stunning hilltop, providing a breathtaking, birds-eyes view of Athens. Each room has been individually tailored to suit a vast array of tastes, though minimally decorated to foster an open, calming environment. The hotel has been designed to focus primarily on shape and contour, opposed to blinding colors. The therapeutic services and unobstructed environment will help you to free yourself from "self-conscious and judgmental thinking." The topnotch spa provides treatments, such as a sensual body detox with olive and green clay or an age-defying antioxidant lifting treatment with red wine. Start your day with a splash of energy in the rooftop pool that boasts the best view in the city. After a full day of self-improvement, sample local wines in the luxurious dining room buzzing with life- freshly cut roses on every table and old friends giving detailed accounts of their uplifting afternoon.

Kuta Seaview Hotel: Bali

http://www.boo.com/indonesia/bali/hotels/kuta_seaview_hotel

The Kuta Seaview Hotel offers the perfect respite to the classy beach lover. Located along the sandy shores of Bali, the Kuta Seaview hotel provides vibrant, Balinese-style bedrooms with airy, swooping canopies and spacious balconies overlooking tropical gardens and a gentle undulating ocean. Guests receive Balinese massages alongside the pool while sipping cool cocktails and basking in the sun. In the evening, musicians gather around on the golden shores to serenade guests with invigorating Latin beats while couples snuggle into private dunes to savor one of the most heart-stirring sunsets in the world. The beachside restaurant provides an eclectic combination of Italian and Indonesian cuisine and the high-spirited seaside strip beckons all to an exciting evening of music and dance. The Kuta Seaview Hotel offers the ultimate retreat to the jaded soul.

Envia Hotel Wellness & Golf: Almeria, Spain

http://www.boo.com/almeria/hotels/envia_hotel_wellness__golf

There is no shortage of relaxation at this hotel! The heated indoor pool provides refreshing, low-impact exercise, perfect for working up an appetite for the impressive buffet breakfast served daily in the hotel's posh, country-style restaurant decorated in soothing earth tones and rich mahogany wood. The courtyard surrounding the outdoor, lagoon-like pool is peppered with towering palm trees providing shade from the fierce Almerian sun. Play the spectator from your lounge chair, as professional and novice golfers alike try their luck on the hotel's impeccably kept, 18-hole golf course that surrounds the property and extends into the Gador Mountains. Before heading out for the evening, be sure to pop into the medical aesthetic and physiotherapy center to ensure that you look and feel your best. Try the Turkish bath followed by a hydrating skin massage and you will be glowing by dinnertime.