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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 RomanceGermany 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 Back to TravelLady Magazine |