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Rediscover Physical and Mental Well-being on a German Spa Vacation
After
the stress and over indulgence of the holiday season, spring still seems a long
way off and the winter blues are beginning to take hold with a ferocious grip.
Jetting off into a tropical sunset is tempting but the thought of coming back
home again to face the cold is even less appealing than stepping on the scales
after Christmas dinner.
A spa vacation might be just the thing to chase off any
Solstice stodginess and get ready for spring. There is an A-Z list of treatments
available, with something for everyone, from the ancient practices of Ayurveda
and yoga to modern liquid sound therapy and jet massage.
Pure Romance
Germany is an ideal destination for health and fitness
breaks at any time of the year. There are more than 350 health and spa resorts,
as well as numerous hotels and holiday centers, where well-being is the top
priority. Germany has natural thermal waters and is famed for the pure air of
its countryside. Its picturesque landscapes and medieval villages are the
epitome of Romanticism, and the perfect settings for a relaxing vacation. In
combination with the lively cities, European fashions and beautiful architecture
there are many different ways to unwind.
Its Good to Be Bad in Baden
Baden-Baden
is a spa resort with an international reputation. There are a few options to
choose from with the modern Caracalla thermal baths and the historical
Friedrichsbad baths. Set romantically in the heart of the Black Forest, and only
a few minutes from Alsace, this compact, leafy town has a wide range of
attractions for visitors: beauty and wellness facilities, the Lichtentaler Allee
park, exclusive shopping, a car-free town centre and fine art work in the
Frieder Burda Collection. The city is also home to the most beautiful casino in
the world (according to Marlene Dietrich), and the Festival Theatre, which is
the second-largest opera house in Europe.
www.baden-baden.com
Perfect for Honeymooners
Newly
weds can rent a car and drive along the Romantic Road, home to the fairytale
“Disney” castle of Neuschwanstein. Many of Baden-Baden’s hotel spas also offer
honeymoon packages with His & Hers Massages.
Walk In The Footsteps Of Giants
Thuringia
is closely associated with giants of the intellectual world, such as Goethe,
Schiller, Luther and Bach and there is plenty to interest culture lovers. The
Thuringian Forest is a paradise for walkers, and the countryside is natural and
unspoilt. The historical resort of Bad Salzungen is known for its salt
evaporation works, where salt used to be extracted from salt water trickling
down enormous brushwood walls. Nowadays it is a huge, modern facility, where spa
visitors can take inhalation treatments and swim in modern saline pools.
Website:
www.thueringen-tourismus.de
Nurturing From Mother Nature
In
Baden-Württemberg Mother Nature has lent a hand to the spa treatments on offer.
The pure air, beautiful scenery, thermal waters, aromatic herbs and fresh
produce are perfect for anyone who is feeling a little less than wholesome.
Guests receive individual and customised care and attention, making this a place
to really unwind and replenish joie de vivre.
Special Care for Convalescents
Bad
Homburg is widely regarded as one of the finest spa resorts in Germany. The town
has attempted to create a regal style of luxury for guests and there are spa and
leisure facilities. The numerous mineral springs have long been used to prevent
illness and to restore health. Treatments are available for cardiovascular
diseases, musculo-skeletal illnesses, rheumatic diseases, diseases of the
digestive system, skin diseases, general weakness and convalescence.
For more details try:
www.ComeToGermany.com
Amidst all the healthy and wholesome treats, don’t forget
to try the wine!:
http://www.travellady.com/Issues/April03/GermanysRomanticWineValleys.htm
Edited by Sarah Wilman
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