Six of the Best Original Spa Destinations by Isabel Clift
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Don't want to go to a boring modern spa complex for your 2010 detox? Get your treatments at one of these six hotels - from atmospheric old ryokans in Japan to lavish grand dames in Evian - in a selection of original spa destinations instead...
Brenner's Park Hotel and Spa, Baden Baden, Germany
Why go? Located close to the famous thermal baths in the town centre, Brenner's Park's 'Spa of Spas' offers an extensive range of treatments, a pool and sauna in handsome surroundings.
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Hotel Royal, Evian Les Bains, France
Why go? The town is home to Evian mineral water's thermal springs. Recreate the spa experience at Hotel Royal's outdoor Jacuzzis and get treatments in one of 34 treatment rooms.
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Evason Ma'in Hot Springs and Six Senses Spa Hotel, Dead Sea, Jordan
Why go? Take advantage of health-giving Dead Sea mineral treatments at the hotel's luxurious Six Senses spa.
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Grand Hotel Quellenhof, Bad Ragaz, Switzerland
Why go? Natural hot springs brought Bad Ragaz fame as an original Swiss spa town – Hotel Quellenhof provides a luxury spa experience with its Swarovski Crystal-studded herbal steam bath and home cinema in the lounge.
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Grotta Giusti, Tuscany, Italy
Why go? Tuscany is dotted with natural springs, but no hotel takes better advantage than Grotta Giusti in country town Monsummano Terme – it has an open-air thermal pool, steam baths in grottos below the hotel and excellent spa treatment rooms.
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Inn Seiryuso, Shimoda-Shi, Japan
Why go? Japanese spa rituals have hundreds of years of history – benefit from traditional spa treatments and bathe in the outdoor thermal springs at this one-of-a-kind ryokan.
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