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Another short hop from Delhi is Bangalore and one of the top spiritual spas in the world. Soukya is a dedicated treatment centre built by one of the leading holistic specialists in Asia, Dr Mathai, who lives at the spa and is on hand to share his secrets and advice. If
MADRID
After spending a few days exploring the lively Spanish city, make sure you find time to unwind and kick back in one of the luxury spas. The spas are a welcome sanctuary of peace and calmness away from the buzzing fiestas and bars this beautiful city is so infamous for. For a personalised spa experience, Wathermal Spa & Wellness offers a menu of over 100 treatments, performed to a backdrop of your own music played from your iPod or memory stick. Oriental spas are popular within the city with Chi Spas focusing on holistic treatments which drive energetic forces and restore harmony. Take in the sights of the city from a height in the Club Metropolitan spa which has roof top pools and a sun terrace and can be found in the heart of Madrid. Last but by no means least we can’t not mention the contemporary and super slick spa inside the Urso Hotel. Housed inside a former palace and surrounded by elegant boutiques and laid-back squares, the setting is perfection. With diamond dust facials available in the spa, need we say any more?
REYKJAVIK
We’d challenge you to find a more picturesque setting for a spa day than the stunning country of Iceland. The Blue Lagoon is one of Europe’s most famous geothermal spas and has gained the moniker of being one of the 25 Wonders of the World. There’s something very special about feeling sprinkles of snow falling on your nose whilst relaxing in a thermal pool amongst lava fields and snow topped mountains. The white silica mud and mineral salts gently exfoliate your skin and revitalise your body, and with water temperatures of over 37°C year-round, you won’t be chilly! Swimming costumes, towels and bath robes are available to hire from the Blue Lagoon to save you having to worry about finding space for those in your suitcase as well!
INDIA
Just one connecting flight away from Delhi, Goa houses some of the most premium and luxurious spas in the world. The spa culture has really taken off in India in recent years and the Sereno Spa in Goa was voted as the ‘World’s Number One Spa’ by the readers of Conde Nast Traveller. It is a complete wellness destination, set amidst the stunning and unspoiled beach front with an outdoor pavilion and garden. For a more rejuvenating and detoxing experience, many of the spas in Goa offer yoga retreats which they promote as offering balance and healing to your
you can cope with a regimented routine, including strict rules of no alcohol or smoking, this place will really work on calming your soul and uplifting your outlook on life. It has even been visited by British royalty, and if it’s good enough for Charles and Camilla, then it’s good enough for us!
DOHA
Immerse yourself in the traditional Qatari experience at one of the spa havens in Doha. Where better to unclutter your mind in Qatar’s prosperous capital than in The Six Senses Spa at Sharq Village. The spa features four unique themed spa areas, complete with traditional water features and local artwork. The treatment rooms are designed to resemble typical village residences and create a Middle Eastern ambience. Its outstanding service and level of luxury resulted in the spa being voted ‘Qatar’s Leading Spa Resort’ in the 2013 World Travel Awards.
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body. Ashiyana offers yoga holidays which offer more flexibility than typical retreats, allowing guests to attend yoga classes whilst still being able to explore the beautiful surroundings of North Goa and the Dudsagar waterfall, spice farms and national parks.