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The Top Spas

2009-09-24 21:43

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In a world where speed and competition are bywords for living, losing sight of the essentials has become all too easy. But in Monaco a remedy exists… some of the finest Spas to be found anywhere. Here is a short guide to Monaco's outstanding establishments:

Espa at the Métropole Monte-Carlo

The spa at the Hôtel Métropole is one of the Principality's most sophisticated and up-to-date establishments. Susan Harmsworth, the British founder of the ESPA brand, has developed a holistic approach to wellbeing, with efficient personal health care rituals and an array of skin care products containing plant extracts, essential oils and a selection of elements from the sea. An urban spa with subtle Asian touches.

The Spa of the Five Continents at the Monte-Carlo Bay & Resort

The Monte-Carlo Bay hotel is worth a visit in itself: an artificial lagoon on a bed of fine white sand, communicating all year long with a heated indoor swimming pool, entices hotel guests never to leave the comfort of this unique paradise. With its contemporary Zen décor the 'Spa of the Five Continents' occupies an area of over 1000 square yards. Plan to enjoy a sensuous moment there and choose from its wide selection of traditional aromatic treatments and massages.
When you pass through the Monte-Carlo Bay's luxurious gardens look for the aromatic plants that chef Marcel Ravin uses in his light and varied cuisine… another item on your personal health care list.

The Willow Stream Spa at the Fairmont Monte-Carlo

On July 4th the Fairmont Monte-Carlo inaugurated a prestigious new spa perched high above the sea, perfectly in keeping with the hotel's privileged ranking among the Principality's largest establisments. The Willow Stream occupies an area of over 1000 square yards and offers a breathtaking view of the Mediterranean. Energy is its motto: treatments include 100%-energizing baths and massages with a regenerating, relaxing and bracing effect. Men will appreciate the treatments specially designed for them, such as the 'Pole Position'… a reference to Monaco's prestigious Grand Prix. In fact the Willow Stream's bay windows look directly out onto the most famous stretch on the course.
The refined cuisine of chef Maryan Gandon can provide a perfect accompaniment to your Willow Stream sessions. His 'Bento Box' meals include meat, fish or vegetarian dishes made with local produce of the season and served in the Spa's cosy lounge … a mouth-watering pause between health treatments.

The Thermes Marins de Monte-Carlo

The Thermal Sea Baths of Monte-Carlo are second to none along the Mediterranean coast in the field of thalassotherapy (sea water treatments). The 'Thermes Marins' owe their excellent reputation to a team of experts trained in the use of salt water drawn directly from the surrounding sea and brimming with healing dietary minerals. Treatments there are veritable thermal cures prescribed in collaboration with therapeutic specialists who offer innovative programmes in physical and mental wellbeing. Their approach is a preventative one, both personalized and completely up-to-date: the Thermes Marins have established a partnership with Monaco's Cardio-Thoracic Center as well as the Principality's new Institute for Medicine and Sports (IM2S).
Along with 300 days of sunshine per year and 8000 square yards of exceptional spa facilities facing the sea, the 'Thermes Marins' offer high quality gastronomic meals at L'Hirondelle, a restaurant specializing in dietary cuisine.