The term SPA stands for Salus Per Aquam or Sanitas Per Aquam, which in Latin means health through water.
There are spas in every state and city, of different sizes, offering different treatments and comforts.
From Canada to Morocco, we have found a series of very curious spas that will make you want to go around the world to find the most suitable and special place to relax.
TABACON, NUEVO ARENAL (COSTA RICA)
Nestled in a rainforest is the Tabacon Spa, which features natural hydrotherapy with springs and waterfalls heated by the Arenal volcano.
BOTA BOTA, MONTREAL (CANADA)
This luxury wellness centre is literally built on water. Bota Bota is in fact a boat anchored on the St. Lawrence River in the port of Old Montreal.
CHODOVAR BEER WELLNESS (CZECH REPUBLIC)
This spa located in the Czech town of Chodovar has a feature that will make all beer lovers happy. All the treatments are made with this alcoholic beverage: beer baths, beer massages, beer saunas...
GALOS CAVES CHICAGO (ILLINOIS)
Located in the centre of Chicago, this Polish-run spa offers the chance to experience the effects of salt caves made of Black Sea crystals.
HAKONE KOWAKIEN YUNESSUN RESORT, TOKYO (JAPAN)
In the style of the old Roman Empire, a hot spring has been created not of water, but of wine! The Yunessun Spa Resort, not too far from Tokyo, offers the chance to experience the benefits of red wine.
RITZ CARLTON (CHINA)
The spa at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Hong Kong is located on the 116th floor of a skyscraper and offers not only a modern and stylish spa, but also a breathtaking view of the famous metropolis.
SPA & WELLNESS ANANTARA AL JABAL AL AKHDAR RESORT NIZWA, (OMAN)
A resort with a spa in the middle of the mountains, above a canyon with a minimalist interior design and references to Asian traditions. It is located in Oman and offers a beautiful infinity pool with a view of the canyon.
SPA FOUR SEASONS HOTEL GEORGE V, PARIS (FRANCE)
Its elegance and classical style reminiscent of the ancient Roman baths make it unmistakable. Spread over 720 square metres, it features a swimming pool, a Vitality Pool with hydromassage, two hammams for men and women and a Spa Suite for couples' treatments.
LA MAMOUNIA, MARRAKECH (MOROCCO)
Located in a former 12th-century royal residence, this hotel boasts a wellness centre distinguished by its fine inlays, decorations and mosaics. The swimming pools, hammam and body treatments based on natural ingredients from the city's gardens are particularly special.
