Visit a Destination Spa in Europe!A destination spa in Europe used to mean a med spa - where you could get discreet cosmetic procedures in beautiful, remote locations.
Today, European spa vacations are luxurious retreats, housed in lovely old hotels and villas - or award-winning modern facilities. Many are similar to American spas, with more emphasis on outdoor activities and fitness. Europe is a great destination for a luxury spa vacation. From Ireland to Greece, each location has it's own personality, programs, and techniques. These are a few of the best destination spas in Europe:
• Rogner-Bad Blumau Hotel and Spa - Located in Bad-Blumau, Austria, this destination spa is housed in one of the most beautiful hotels in Europe. This is a very large facility, offering almost any spa treatment you could think of - from classic mud masks to hydrotherapy treatments in thermal waters. Activities include hiking, biking, horseback riding - and a nude beach! German is the predominant language here, although English is commonly spoken as well. • Thermae Sylla Spa Hotel - Located in a swanky hotel overlooking the sea in Evia, Greece, this 100 year old spa may the the oldest destination spa in Europe. Known for its mineral waters, the spa specializes in rasul, a treatment utilizing mud for exfoliation and steam for cleansing the skin. This spa has long been a retreat for the rich and famous, so you might see a movie star during your stay! • The Lodge and Spa at Inchydoney Island - A destination spa located on an island off the coast of Ireland! Sandy beaches, the soothing sound of the surf, and seawater therapies - this is truly a "get away from it all" experience. This is the only thalassotherapy spa in Ireland, using heated seawater and massage jets to relax the muscles. The cuisine is gourmet, yet healthy, and there are weight-loss programs available. • Grotta Giusti Spa anf Hotel - A thermal spa in a Tuscan villa in Italy! The spa boasts a unique mineral steam bath in a natural grotto, created from the steam rising from a heated underground lake. Accommodations are comfortable, not luxurious. This is a very affordable destination spa in Europe, and offers dermatology and medical consultations as well as steam and mud treatments. • Clinique La Prairie - A classic med spa in Switzerland, this is what the destination spa in Europe used to be known for.Combining pampering with cosmetic surgery, this is where you go to turn back the clock and make lasting changes to your appearance, whether through the needle or the knife. The resort is small and private, and you'll be well cared for and pampered every step of the way. Any you might be the first to see the "new, improved" version of your favorite celebrity! • Champneys Forest Mere Health Farm - Set in an old English manor house in the wooded countryside south of London, Forest Mere Health Farm is a tranquil retreat for reducing stress - or body weight. Massage, mud treatments, aromatherapy, bach flower treatments, and the first thalassotherapy pool in England are among the treatments available. This retreat is especially popular with women, and they offer mother-daughter packages and pampering. Where Would You Like to Go Next?• Destination Spas in the US • Destination Spas in the Caribbean • Destination Spas in the Pacific and Asia • Return to Destination Spas Return from Destination Spa in Europe to Great Spa Vacations 
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