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Πέμπτη 28 Νοεμβρίου 2013

WELLNESS AND SPA IN SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE


Recently selected by Condé Nast Traveler as the number one city in the world, San Miguel Allende in the state of Guanajuato is great for any type of traveler. While most come to immerse themselves in its cultural and artistic riches, it is also a destination that allows for complete rest and rejuvenation. Its geography provides a paradise where wellness comes from a natural state and some even say that the town was built on a bed of quartz crystals, amplifying its rejuvenating nature!.

Winning numerous “best” and “must-visit” awards in the past couple years –including the 2013 Condé Nast Traveler Top City in the World award– San Miguel Allende is a beloved tourist destination sitting in the middle of Colonial Mexico. It blends the most attractive aspects of small-town rural living with the cosmopolitan indulgences of a big city. While most travelers come to San Miguel to walk its cobblestone paths and immerse themselves in its cultural and artistic riches, there is another big draw to the city waiting to be revealed and enjoyed — its wellness and spa offerings.

San Miguel Allende is a destination that allows for a complete rest and rejuvenation escape. Its geography provides the perfect paradise where relaxation and wellness are in a natural state: pleasant spring climate year round, average altitude with little rain, and nearby hot springs. Some locals even believe that the town was built on a bed of quartz crystals, amplifying its rejuvenating nature. It also boasts some of the most luxurious boutique hotel and spas. If you want a different kind of vacation in Mexico or  just want a few days to pamper yourself before heading home, consider a spa vacation in San Miguel Allende.
If you are looking to kick-start your fitness plan, consider Sagrada:
Located in picturesque mountains on a 18-acre sanctuary just outside San Miguel de Allende, Sagrada (meaningsacred in English) is a boutique all-inclusive eco-resort specializing in yoga and pilates retreats. Guests stay in adobe cabañas with panoramic views and can rejuvenate with daily hikes, nourishing gourmet meals and spa services. Most recommended is to experience the power of Sauna la Lena, where natural mesquite wood and essential oils are used to detoxify and enliven the spirit. Sagrada Boutique Hotel allows guests to fully customize their restorative vacation to meet their own personal needs.
If you are looking to simply enjoy rejuvenating spa treatments, consider Casa Sierra Nevada:
Casa Sierra Nevada, our favorite boutique hotel in San Miguel de Allende, is a cluster of  beautifully restored colonial mansions providing an old-world setting of lush gardens, stone arches, pretty courtyards and beautiful fountains. The property is distinctive in their offerings which include a traditional Mexican cooking school, an award-winning  restaurant for gastronomic dining, and of course its unpretentious pampering at the Laja Spa. Paying tribute to the magnificent Laja River that flows through the mountains and into San Miguel, the spa is a haven of tranquility and rejuvenation combining traditional and modern practices. They have an array of spa treatments and packages and offer a detoxifying temazcal steam bath to engage guests spirits and immerse them in one of Mexico’s most honored (and relaxing!) rituals
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If are looking to relax and recharge your batteries, consider Rosewood San Miguel Allende:
Rosewood San Miguel Allende, our favorite luxury hotel in town, was built in the style of an 18th century hacienda but provides all modern comforts a discerning traveler would expect, including a world-class spa. Sense, a Rosewood Spa was inspired by San Miguel’s positive energy and provides signature treatments that integrate Mexican healing traditions with indigenous ingredients. They have created several ‘journeys’  ranging from a unique  multi-sensory experience to a traditional massage/facial/manicure package. Their treatments and therapies are some of the most extensive in San Miguel Allende, along with its facilities.

If you are looking to spend some quiet time reconnecting with nature, consider a natural thermal water park:
Mexico is home to hundreds of mineral spring sites and just outside San Miguel Allende you can find thermal, alkaline, sulfer, and fresh water springs. As far back as the Aztecs, the waters are believed to have special healing properties and even  age-reversing effects. There are several mineral springs open to the public (called balenarios) between San Miguel Allende and Dolores Hildago that bathers come to visit to relax and soak up the theraputic natural minerals, ease tensions, and soothe tired muscles. The most popular are Escondido Place, La Gruta and Xoté. Escondido is a paradise of five thermal pools (indoor and outdoor) and three covered springs based on a concept of maximum harmony with nature, tranquility, rest, and sustainability of natural resources.
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