Premier Spas & Romance - Winter/Spring 2008 - (Page 21) FROM RITCHIE MARKUS Favorite Overseas Escapes Hôtel du Palais, Biarritz, France When one contemplates traveling to Europe, images of narrow, cobble-stone streets, graceful, ancient architecture and dimly lit cafes filled with lingering, late-nite diners—the list could go on and on—likely come to mind. Or perhaps it’s cuttingedge wellness and beauty technology and lavish, sprawling spas. Europe is, after all, a fail-safe vacation destination, be it for a romantic retreat or the pursuit of physical rejuvenation and spiritual reawakening. On a sunny, exclusive stretch of beach along the Atlantic Ocean in Biarritz, Hôtel du Palais (page 22) is among France’s most sough-after spa destinations. In partnership with esteemed frangrance and cosmetics house Guerlain, the Imperial Spa at Hotel du Palais offers treatments that are completely customized to the benefit of each individual guest. A consistent favorite among visitors to Italy—and in-the-know Italian spa-goers— Thaermae del Forte at Forte Village Resort (page 31) on the island of Sardinia draws its inspiration from the ancient Roman-style baths of nearby Nora, dating to 2500 B.C. Here, spa therapists employ the latest techniques amidst 62 acres of tropical, flowering gardens. Because of its high density of salt, the resort’s famous sea oil increases the beneficial effects of traditional Thalassotherapy methods. On Tenerife, among Spain’s famed Canary Islands, Hotel Botanico & The Oriental Spa Garden (page 38) soothes harried souls with its Asian-inspired zen décor. Massage therapists and estheticians use a unique combination of Oriental-style therapies and ingredients that are indigenous to the Canary Islands to create a menu of one-of-akind treatments. Combined with their impossibly romantic settings, these, and the properties featured on the following pages, are sure to set the stage for an unforgettable getaway. Forte Village Resort, Sardinia, Italy Ritchie Markus Vice President, Managing Director of Europe www.premierhotels.com Hotel Botanico & The Oriental Spa Garden, Tenerife, Spain Winter/Spring 2008 | PREMIER SPAS & ROMANCE 21 http://www.premierhotels.com
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