Wellness miracle

Five extraordinary wellness concepts

It's a good thing that every self-respecting hotel now has a spa area that goes beyond the sauna in the basement. The offer ranges from real temples of well-being to small, fine facilities that focus on the tailor-made experience. As a well-traveled guest, you might think you've seen them all before. And yet many hotels still manage to surprise with new ideas. These five ideas between wellness hopping and marble spas are among the most unusual offers:



Text: Claudia Hilmbauer

Wellness hopping in South Tyrol

A total of 36 pools, 31 saunas, 28 relaxation rooms and five SkySpas await guests at Dolce Vita Hotels in Italy. This makes the member hotels the largest wellness and spa complex in South Tyrol. Anyone booking a stay in one of the five family-run Dolce Vita Hotels can also take advantage of the services of the other four hotels. At no additional cost. The "Around concept" not only includes wellness, but also culinary delights, activities and culture. What is otherwise more familiar from Maldivian islands is now also possible in South Tyrol. www.dolcevitahotels.com

Unlimited wellness in the Marble Spa

In the Regent Suite of the Seven Seas Grandeur, passengers seeking relaxation will get their money's worth. The bathroom of the 413 square meter suite on the newest ship in Regent Seven Seas Cruises' luxury fleet has its own treatment area. Suite occupants can enjoy unlimited complimentary spa treatments there. It also has a sauna, steam room and a selection of luxurious bath products. Bottega Veneta, Guerlain and L'Occitane are just some of the renowned brands. The suite has space for up to six guests, two and a half bathrooms with marble and stone details, as well as a guest room, living room and bar. The Regent Suite is also available on the sister ships Seven Seas Splendor and Seven Seas Explorer. www.rssc.com

Wellness underground

The spa where guests of the Paragon 700 in Apulia relax is a special one due to its location. It is located seven meters underground. Where the water cistern used to be, there is now a hydromassage pool, a steam bath, a spa shower with chromotherapy, a two-storey treatment room and a Himalayan salt wall. Guests can choose from a wide range of body, beauty and facial treatments. If you are not staying at the hotel but are looking for a special wellness experience, you can also book Spa 700 exclusively for yourself. When the weather is nice, the boutique and design hotel in the heart of Ostuni in Apulia also offers outdoor massages. www.paragon700.com

Cleopatra bath and beach massages

At the luxurious Danai Beach Resort & Villas in Greece, guests in search of deep relaxation follow in the footsteps of Cleopatra. The Moroccan-style spa with its massage rooms and heated indoor pool focuses on holistic and oriental treatment traditions, which are combined with Far Eastern practices and the latest scientific findings to create a very special wellness experience. Ayurvedic and Thai treatments, sometimes directly on the beach, round off the offer. After a relaxing treatment, guests can unwind in one of the beach cabanas with a view of the Aegean Sea. www.danairesort.com

2 wellness oases for 18 rooms and suites

At the Aurelio in Lech, Austria, guests not only experience a fantastic skiing vacation with an Alpine panorama right on the slopes. They also experience what luxury means. Because this also includes an infinite amount of space and privacy. Here, the occupants of 18 rooms and suites relax in two wellness oases. These are equipped with a 23-metre-long pool, whirlpool, cold water pool, sauna, steam bath, gym and relaxation area. Massages and cosmetic treatments are also available. The chalet with its eight rooms has its own wellness area, which is also equipped with a relaxation zone, whirlpool, treatment rooms, sauna, steam bath and pool. www.aureliolech.com





Text: Claudia Hilmbauer