Premier Spas & Romance - Winter/Spring 2008 - (Page 31) Santa Margherita di Pula, Sardinia, Italy SPAS Thaermae del Forte The acclaimed Thaermae del Forte health and beauty center at Forte Village Resort draws its inspiration from the ancient thermal pools and time-honored techniques of the nearby Roman town of Nora, whose ancient baths date back to 2500 B.C. The therapies and techniques at this spectacular European spa have been developed to help guests achieve spiritual and physical harmony through the healing powers of sea water. Surrounded by a lavish, 25-hectare garden comprising 40,000 tropical and Mediterranean trees and plants, Thaermae del Forte is a unique complex with a series of six natural, warm, seawater pools at different temperatures. Guests move from the relaxing and soothing sea oil tub to the coolness of waterfalls and whirlpool www.premierhotels.com Forte Village with a mixture of salt and lemon juice. After being revitalized with a wave of marine freshness, softening honey is used to melt away muscular tension. The treatment ends with a massage that employs perfumed sea water, taking guests to a baths, ending with an energizing sauna and Turkish bath. Forte Village’s famed sea oil has the highest density of salt, which increases the beneficial effects of traditional Thalassotherapy methods. Other pools in the Thalassotherapy regime include a highsalt-concentration pool, relaxing and tonic pools and a regeneration pool, where aqua-gym classes are held. Additional treatments include indoor and outdoor massages, Shiatzu, algae baths and mud treatments. Programs at the spa have been developed to focus on rehabilitation, anti-stress and remise en forme, which aims to harmonize body and mind. The Gommage treatment is considered the ultimate indulgence, in which guests relax in an environment full of steam as they are massaged by four hands Winter/Spring 2008 | PREMIER SPAS & ROMANCE 31 http://www.premierhotels.com
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