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Spas and hot springs are very popular in Italy and "Benessere" - the art of well being, has always been big here; after all, for ancient Romans, baths were a sign of civilization itself.

Today, even for the rest of us, thinking of oneself is no longer vanity, but has become a long term investment, and the awareness that you are well stimulates a better perception of yourself, of your physique as well as of your appearance.

From country hamlets fed by natural hot springs, to luxury spa hotels offering every kind of beauty treatment, Italy offers an incredible range of spa experiences.


World Spas



 Revised: 16 May 2005

 

  Italy


FONTEVERDE SPA & HOTEL - different health & spa programs  Luxury Tuscan Spa
Fonteverde Spa & Hotel is an exclusive resort set around a 17th Century portico built under Gran Duke Ferdinando I. Amid precious hot springs, this delightful resort comprises 68 rooms, seven junior suites and five suites with terraces overlooking the superb Tuscan countryside. The atmosphere is reminiscent of a Tuscan villa in former times, with quality furnishings and detailed decoration. Enjoy the natural beauty of the surrounding Val d’Orcia park and admire the rolling hills and scenic setting punctuated by olive groves, vineyards and streams. The hotel’s spa, Fonteverde Spa Centre, is a multi-functional complex with the most up-to-date thermal treatments, a holistic centre and beauty centre. Signature treatments include shiatsu, ayurvedic massage, reflexology and therapeutic Dhara. In addition, there are seven pools, ideal for relaxation after a busy day. Night stays and different programs are available on a DAILY basis with a minimum of 2 pax, through the year!

BAGNI DI PISA - different health & spa programs  Luxury Tuscan Spa
Set amid the gentle hills of Tuscany and kissed by the scented winds of the Mediterranean sea, Bagni di Pisa Spa Hotel is a magnificent and sumptuous building of great historical value. Now lovingly restored to its original splendour, it was once owned by the Grand Duke of Tuscany and chosen by the European aristocracy as a place to spend their summer holidays. Dating back to the 18th Century, the building is set in a beautiful park of olive trees and combines classical architecture with modern facilities. Accommodation ranges from well-designed Comfort rooms to elegant Deluxe Rooms to the Excellence Suites, which have separate living rooms, marble baths and original 18th Century frescoes. Groups visiting this luxurious hotel have access to modern meeting facilities, a refined spa and thermal centre, as well as plenty of outdoor leisure activities in the natural surroundings. Bagni di Pisa Spa Hotel’s attractive position and mild climate make it an ideal location for a relaxing and successful incentive or meeting. Night stays and different programs are available on a DAILY basis with a minimum of 2 pax, through the year!

GROTTA GIUSTI - different health & spa programs  Luxury Tuscan Spa
Immersed in the heart of Tuscany, Grotta Giusti Spa Hotel – formerly the 19th Century villa of the Italian poet Giuseppe Giusti – is now a true testament to the elegance and sophistication of Italian styling and the fine art of hospitality. This elegant hotel, recently refurbished, offers 58 rooms and six junior suites, all with air-conditioning, satellite television and a mini bar. The hotel also boasts a swimming pool and terrace, which is equipped for thermal hydro-heliotherapy, tennis court and footpaths through the rolling hills and olive groves. On the executive floor, visitors will find fully equipped meeting rooms with natural daylight, ideal for business or social gatherings. Grotta Giusti benefits from its very own thermal grotta, a fascinating natural cave with a hot water underground lake in which guests can enjoy a relaxing and detoxifying steam bath. The spa offers a new therapeutic thermal pool in the park fed by spa therapeutic water with waterfalls and underwater hydrojets for relaxation. Health & beauty programmes are run regularly, including those with a focus on oriental therapies, spa diet, anti-aging and anti-stress. Night stays and different programs are available on a DAILY basis with a minimum of 2 pax, through the year!

 

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