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Farah Hesdin Tuesday 19 April 2011 |
Travelling initiated out of socioeconomic reasons and gradually became synonymous with holidays; now, a novel kind of traveling is developing: the spa travel. Spa resorts, spa hotels, even spa travel agencies have all emerged to form a new and growing niche in the traveling world. Instead of going for an adventure in a foreign land, people nowadays want to 'relax' in the peacefulness of natural reserves, far away from the stress and hectic rhythm of their urban lives.
In light of this new interest, 'spa cities' have gained much more attention than ever before. The word spa actually comes from the town Spa in Belgium, which boasts several hot springs found to be beneficial for one's health. In Walloon language, Spa means fountain or spring. It is now the common term used to describe a place which offers thermotherapy through natural hot springs. While a lot of places attempt to create their own artificial spas through the building of baths and the delivering of aqua therapies in response to this rising market, there is really nothing like natural sources of hot mineral water to revitalize a human's body.
Spa cities, such as the city of Spa in Belgium, are thus cities or towns that are located around natural hot springs. Some of the many spa cities in the world include Karlovy Vary in the Czech Republic, the Palm Springs in California, the island of Phuket in Thailand, the village of Ma'In in Jordan, the Termas de Papallacta in Ecuador or the Ihimba Hot Springs in Uganda. Situated in all corners of the world, travelers have a wide choice as to where to go for their next spa holiday. These natural springs are said to provide health benefits both physically with positive dermatological effects among others and psychologically through the relaxation of the body and mind.
While the popularity of this new type of traveling might say quite a substantial deal about our daily life, spa cities are however a real treat not only to re-energize and start afresh but also to experience a moment of calm and serenity in complete harmony with a natural landscape.
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Jackie Pulman 19 April 2011, 01:48PM | |
Spas have been an important people magnet for thousands of years. Even in England, at places like Bath, you can clearly see the level of work and effort put in by the Romans to take advantage of the hot springs. | |
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Jenny Gould 24 April 2011, 11:33PM | |
Spa holidays used to be part of the Grand Tour years ago. I am glad to see them making a comeback. | |
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Zoe Hill 15 May 2011, 01:39PM | |
Nice article, if only the modern world let us have the time to enjoy. | |
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Vicky, Thamesmead 8 August 2011, 03:12PM | |
I love to unwind occasionally and try and make a point of have the odd night away at a spa with my friends. Our lives seem to be so full on these days that it is important to take some time out and recharge our batteries. | |
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Jan, Shorne 17 October 2011, 12:07PM | |
Spa breaks are a must have but as a busy working Mum like many others it is something that I often say I am going to arrange but never actually get the time to arrange it let alone go! | |
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Juliette, Warwick 24 November 2011, 02:09PM | |
If anyone is thinking of visiting Thailand and considering Maikhao Dream resort at Phang Nga, well think no more!! We have been to quite a few resorts in different Countries and this resort is so far ahead in every way I cannot speak more highly!! | |
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Zoe, Hartley 9 January 2012, 01:54PM | |
I am looking forward to a spa break in Marrakech in May for 4 nights with my girl friends. I have a 9 year old daughter and apart from the odd night away have not had a girly holiday since before she was born so am so looking forward to chill time! Having said that I am sure I will miss her like crazy. | |
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