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Spain (officially Kingdom of Spain) is a country located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. The Spanish mainland is bordered to the south and east almost entirely by the Mediterranean Sea (except for a small land boundary with Gibraltar); to the north by
France,
Andorra, and the Bay of Biscay; and to the west by the Atlantic Ocean and Portugal. Spanish territory also includes the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean off the African coast, and two autonomous cities in North Africa, Ceuta and Melilla, which border
Morocco. Spain is divided into fifty provinces, with most named after their principal town. Those provinces (and for those with a different capital city, the capital in parenthesis following) are as follows: Álava / Araba (Vitoria-Gasteiz), Albacete, Alicante / Alacant, Almería, Asturias
(Oviedo), Ávila, Badajoz, Barcelona, Biscay (Bilbao), Burgos, Cáceres, Cádiz, Cantabria (Santander), Castellón / Castelló (Castellón de la Plana / Castelló de la Plana), Ceuta, Ciudad Real, Córdoba, La Coruña, Cuenca, Girona, Granada, Guadalajara,
Guipúzcoa (Donostia-San Sebastián), Huelva, Huesca, Balearic Islands (Palma de Mallorca), Jaén, La Rioja (Logroño), León, Lérida, Lugo, Madrid, Málaga, Melilla, Murcia, Navarra (Pamplona),
Orense, Palencia, Las Palmas (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria [Canary Islands]), Pontevedra, Salamanca, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Segovia, Seville, Soria, Tarragona, Teruel, Toledo, Valencia, Valladolid, Zamora, and Zaragoza.
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BARCELONA
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One of the most populous cities in Spain is Barcelona, the capital city of the Catalonia region. Barcelona is a major economic centre with one of Europe's principal Mediterranean ports, and Barcelona International Airport is the second largest in Spain.
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Gran Hotel La Florida
Barcelona, Spain
Gran Hotel La Florida is Catalonia's finest address, a harmonious retreat set 500 metres above the city centre, away from the urban noise, and offering breathtaking and commanding views of the Catalonian capital, Mediterranean and Pyrenees. From the enchanting mountain setting to an exquisitely balanced design, you'll immediately sense the relaxation exuding from this soothing Barcelona spa hotel. Inside the Zen Zone Spa, an expert team of professionals and exclusive treatments from Natura Bissé will nourish both body and spirit, transporting
guests to a personal sanctuary of inner peace. Unwind with a session in the Turkish hammam or Jacuzzi, or refresh your sense of well-being in a steam bath or caldarium. This world-class Barcelona spa also features a heated 37-metre stainless steel indoor/outdoor pool and state-of-the-art Technogym and sun beds. |
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MURCIA
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Murcia is in Southeastern Spain on the Iberian Peninsula, on the Segura River, and is the capital and most populous city of the Murcia region. It the seventh largest city in the country and known as both a University town and "Europe's Orchard" due to its prolific growth of fruits and vegetables. |
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InterContinental Mar Menor Golf Resort & Spa
Murcia, Spain Located at the heart of Mar Menor Golf Resort and surrounded by the golf course this intimate hotel is noted for its traditional cozy style and relaxed atmosphere. The hotel has 64 spacious luxury rooms, 7 are suites. All of them with private balconies and large bathrooms that offer an independent shower and whirlpool bath. With 3 restaurants and 3 bars, the hotel also offers a full range of gastronomic options and entertainment including a traditional Irish pub. The hotel is surrounded by Mar Menor Best Golf an 18 hole Par 68 golf course, part of the celebrated Nicklaus Golf Trail. Unique in Europe and one of Europe’s best golf experiences the Nicklaus Golf Trail.
The luxury accommodation is complemented by the spa which offers a thermal suite with revitalising pools, sauna, steam room and lifestyle showers, a relaxation room, fitness area and a nice indoor pool with 15 meters of free access for hotel clients.
Moreover, an exclusive range of Spa treatments that combine modern techniques with ancient therapies. Behind the antique wooden doors of the SPA at InterContinental Mar Menor Golf Resort & Spa, warm tones, the delicate aroma of essential oils and a deep sense of calm await. Spa journeys begin with the restorative benefits of the thermal suite and continue in the tranquil relaxation room. In the inviting treatment rooms, every Mar Menor therapy is totally personalized for the ultimate in luxury.
Spa features of note include welcome tea, a thermal suite with vitality pool, sauna, steam room and lifestyle showers, and a relaxation room. On the Treatment Menu you will find: Relaxing oriental treatments original from India and the Pacific Islands included in the spa exotics, traditional massages, therapeutics, and beauty treatments; and wonderful packages for half day, detoxifying, relaxing and distressing days that will help you to recover the balance. In the sophisticated Private Spa you will relax together as a couple enjoying treatments, an aroma bath, and the Hamman for two. |
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InterContinental La Torre Golf Resort & Spa
Murcia, Spain InterContinental La Torre Golf Resort Murcia is a contemporary and elegant lakeside retreat situated in the heart of the La Torre Golf Resort and surrounded by an 18-hole, Par 68 golf course designed by Nicklaus Design and part of Murcia Nicklaus Golf Trail. The resort is situated in a diverse landscape of over 2,600 years of culture and history, which means there are a variety of unique activities and sights to see. Just 20 minutes from the hotel are the historical Roman Theatre in the ancient port of Cartagena and Murcia, famous for its baroque cathedral, narrow streets and distinctive Spanish boutiques. Thai Room Spa nurtures the mind, body and soul with treatments that are firmly based on traditional Thai, Indonesian Jamu, Ayurveda and Indian Yoga therapies. Thai Room Spa treatments include an exotic variety of traditional Thai Massage methods, Jamu Massage and Vedic Massage. Decadent Body Scrubs, Body Wraps and Facials offer something special for every body. On request, Thai Room will provide in-suite service with Jacuzzi and Chinese relaxation beds, so that you can enjoy the complementary rituals of refreshment, rest and aromatic baths alone or in pairs |
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Geography and Regional information compiled from various sources, including Wiki. Read More
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Chateau Eza, a Luxury Boutique Spa Hotel on the Côte d'Azur, French Riviera |
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Silverado Resort, with a 16,000 square foot luxury Roman-inspired Spa in
Napa, California |
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New Year, New You, New York. The Never Diet Again: Welcoming Weight Loss and Wellness at Mohonk Mountain House
2012 Dates: April 27-29 and November 2-4 |
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Teens and Young Women’s Healthy Weight Loss Program. For teen and young women aged 17 to 27 years, grappling with the unique challenges that affect their age group. Green Mountain at Fox Run, Vermont. |
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Change the Way You Think and You'll Change Your Life. Structure House of Durham, North Carolina, offers weight loss programs from 7 days to 28 days which provide a wealth of health information, nutrition education, activities, and tools to deal with the triggers causing overeating. SpaIndex readers save 20% off program costs. |
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Go Off The Grid for one intensive week at a luxury bootcamp in California. Gain physical endurance, shed unwanted pounds, tone up and detoxify in a healthy and sustainable way at The Ranch at Live Oak, Malibu. |
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