Family travel 5: Prioritize self-care with a trip to one of these world-class spas
Subdue the stresses of our modern world by including spa and wellness options in your family vacation planning.
Here are five ideas to consider.
Spa with a view. Hotel Arts Barcelona, Spain
At 43 The Spa, you’ll surround yourself with natural light, expansive views and a wealth of healing treatment options inspired by the Azure Sea below. Perched on the 42nd and 43rd floors of the five-star Hotel Arts Barcelona, the 3,000 square-foot luxury spa boasts eight treatment rooms and two private aquatic areas. The latter offer hydrotherapy pools, steam baths, dry saunas and stunning views of the Mediterranean, the cityscape and the harbor below. During the warmer months, cap off your spa day on the outdoor tranquility terrace, relaxing high above the magical city of Barcelona.
For more: www.HotelArtsBarcelona.com
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan, Bali
For the most peaceful snooze of your life, opt for the Sacred Nap, offered in an open-air setting within this jungle resort’s Sacred River Spa. Designed by on-site Wellness Mentor Ibu Fera, the experience was inspired by rocking her own baby to sleep. Guests relax into aerial silk hammocks, most commonly used for antigravity yoga, simulating the batik sling used by Balinese mothers. Fera visits each participant, gently nudging the hammocks into a rocking motion before quietly telling the life story of Buddha, chanting mantras and adding the soothing sound of the singing bowl for more sacred energy. Most fall asleep within their cozy cocoon before her story ends. Fera also works with guests to create individual wellness programs, sharing techniques for living mindfully and with a loving heart, some of which she learned during seven years as a Buddhist nun.
For more: https://www.fourseasons.com/sayan/spa/
Pronghorn Resort, Bend, Oregon
Set amid ancient juniper groves in Central Oregon’s high desert, this resort, near Bend, a mecca for outdoor lovers, offers multiple ways to pursue your wellness goals. Spend a day at the full-service spa, sampling restorative services. Take a meditative approach to a round of golf on the Jack Nicklaus-designed course, or ponder the meaning of darkness during a tour of the on-property cave. Visit the Wellness Tepee for yoga classes; music-enhanced, guided meditations; crystal guidance workshops and herbal tastings. Stay in vacation rentals or the 104-room Huntington Lodge, where panoramic views of the Cascade mountains will take your breath away.
For more: www.PronghornResort.com
The Lodge at Vail, Vail, Colorado
For a unique, whole-body experience, climb into the Dream Pod Float Tank at the Rock Resort spa tucked within this slopeside hideaway. You’ll step into the womb-like environment — designed as an alternative or complement to a massage — where the water is heated to skin temperature. Thanks to a hefty amount of Epsom salt, you’ll easily float and quickly relax, without the usual sound, light and other distractions that keep us focused outwardly. Floaters report a deep sense of relaxation after the zen-like treatment. Committed to an eco-conscious approach, the spa also offers indigenous massages and wraps, facials and other treatments using organic ingredients.
For more: http://lodgeatvail.rockresorts.com
