Best Spas
Around The World

Discover the Best Spas around the world, recommended by Adventuresses!

As any dedicated adventuress knows, “time out” is critical to the appreciation of life. Discovering spas is an adventure in itself. A spa experience is a special gift an adventuress gives to herself.

I’m reminded of the airline introductions at the beginning of every flight, the introductions most of us pay no attention to.

When the flight attendant describes the oxygen mask dropping from above your head, he/she says, “Fasten your mask securely before helping your child or the person in the seat next to you.”

The message is that if you don’t take care of yourself first, you can’t help someone else, even someone you love.

Take care of yourself

When was the last time you soaked in your bathtub, allowing yourself a quiet, peaceful moment of personal bliss? Do you even own a bathtub?

So many condos and houses today are being built with only showers. If there’s a tub at all, it’s miniscule, nothing a woman over 5’ could luxuriate in.

And luxuriating is what we want. A totally experience that feeds your senses—that takes your mind off the stresses of your day, the responsibilities of your life.

Best Spas around the World

An unexpected getaway

Once, when I felt the need of a vacation, but didn’t have the time or money, I found a Chinese spa in my home town. There was this tiny ad in a newspaper, offering a body scrub at very reasonable prices.

I’d never had a body scrub, and it sounded heavenly, even healthy.

It was in a neighborhood that would later become known as Las Vegas’ “Chinatown.”

Today that spa is gone, but I’ll never forget the memory of the experience. How it took me away from the everyday life of running my business, exposed me to an entirely different culture, and made me feel that, for the moment, I was a long way away from the deadlines and demands of my life.

Since then I’ve had the pleasure of experiencing some incredible most body-and-soul satisfying experiences, from my hot rock massage at Snoqualmie’s Salish Lodge to the beaches of Thailand’s Koh Samed.

Best Spas just for you

What adventuress isn’t lured by the enticing pleasure of total relaxation while focusing completely on her body?

Feel free to fantasize about some of our favorites, introduced to you by women who’ve savored all the warmth, fragrance, relaxation and soul-rejuvenating pleasure these spas offer.

Read on to find out more about the best Spas we have found - so far! We would love to hear from you if you have visited a wonderful Spa.

The Shangri La Barr Al Jissah Resort

Erin Coyle tells us about her amazing stay at the Shangri La resort in Muscat, Oman. The spa, called CHI, is set in beautiful gardens with pools, fountains and trees. Erin's photos in this story are amazing! Read more here.

The pool at night

The LivNordic Spa on the Viking Sky Cruise Ship

Let it Snow! A Nordic Bathing Experience

Elsa Dixon reviews the LivNordic Spa on the Viking Sky cruise ship. A fascinating experience with a hot sauna, a Snow Grotto, thermal baths, mineral rich pools, Eco beauty treatments, and whacking with birch leaves! READ MORE