Winter Spa-cations Around The World

It’s that time of the year…when winter blues are setting in. When you go to bed in darkness and wake up in darkness. Ugh! There’s a way to cheer yourself up with a fix that works wonders. It’s called a spa-cation= spa + vacation, where being pampered and preened in the luxuries of a spa is what it’s all about. Here are some great winter spa-cation destinations around the world that you can head out to.

Ananda in the Himalayas, Rishikesh, India

On home ground, Ananda In The Himalayas is a destination spa tucked away in the serene Himalayan foothills. Ensconced by green forested terrain, Ananda in the Himalayas spans a sprawling 24,000 square kilomteres. Facilities include 24 treatment rooms, a gym with the latest equipment, an outdoor temperature-controlled swimming pool and several hydrotherapy facilities. To add to the holistic spa experience, guided Yoga and meditation classes and meals using organic vegetables and herbs and prepared according to the principles of Ayurveda are also on offer. Ananda in the Himalayas makes for a refreshing and rejuvenating spa-cation.

Cost: Spa packages start at Rs. 55,000 upwards and vary as per duration, accommodation type and chosen spa treatments

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Golden Door Spa, California, USA

Golden Door Spa offers 600 acres of surrounding natural beauty that soothes the senses with mountains, Zen gardens and bamboo forests. Arranged in four courtyards, this Asian-inspired spa offers holistic wellness treatments along with personal training sessions and guided meditations. Encouraging guests to embrace the outdoors, Golden Door Spa has over 48 kilometres of hiking trails and five acres of gardens. There are also two pools, private garden patio, a tennis court and seven gyms on the property. Golden Door Spa offers five and seven day all-inclusive mind and body programmes.

Cost: Spa packages start at Rs. 4 Lacs upwards and vary as per duration, accommodation type and chosen spa treatments

VIVAMAYR Health Centre, Seepromenade 11, 9082 Maria Wörth, Austria

Located on the beautiful southern shores of Lake Wörth, VIVAMAYR Health Centre is one of the best medical spas in Europe. Advocating natural principles combined with medical wellness, the facilities offered are absolutely top-notch. They include numerous saunas, steam baths, infrared light chambers, an indoor pool and a gym. The luxe spa at VIVAMAYR Health Centre offers treatments that include anti-aging, cleansing and relaxation.

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The Farm at San Benito, Philippines

A wellness resort and luxury spa retreat, The Farm at San Benito focuses on holistic healing to balance the mind, body and soul through tailored wellness programmes. Nestled in a forest, the serenity of the surroundings are tropical around which, villa-style rooms, treatment zones, meditation areas, a swimming pool and idyllic gardens intermingle. The Farm at San Benito offers a variety of healing and detox retreats that include anti-aging, weight management, stress management and fitness and all therapies support the healing of the body and restoring the energy balance from within.

Cost: Spa packages start at Rs. 25,000 upwards and vary as per duration, accommodation type and chosen spa treatments

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So where are you heading to chase those winter blues away?