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Travel by: Various through December 2005
The Deal
Wouldn’t it be nice to escape the everyday hum-drum for a couple of days of being pampered at a beautiful spa hotel in Europe? Most of us can’t usually afford such luxury, unless you read on to find out about three great-value luxury spa packages we’ve screened at top-rated spa hotels in Portugal, Switzerland and Scotland. Not only do nightly rates start at only $368 per couple, but both you and your travel companion will be getting rejuvenating spa treatments and other freebies to boot.
Spa package at historic luxury hotel in Portugal for just $368 per night
For a unique pampering experience in one of the most luxurious hotels on the Iberian Peninsula, we recommend this spa package we’ve screened at , in the town of Coimbra, half way between Lisbon and Porto: spend two nights in one of the gorgeous rooms for $736 per couple, and get two daily spa treatments per person! The Quinta is a legendary place that over the centuries hosted landmark figures such as the Duke of Ellington and several kings. Boasting 20 acres of magnificent botanic gardens, this beautifully restored historic property features 39 guestrooms in its eighteenth-century manor house and the recently added modern section, as well as a Michelin-star-awarded restaurant and the wonderfully inventive Bamboo Garden Spa. And this is where you’ll enjoy two daily spa treatments per person – a Turkish bath and a hydrating massage on the first day, and a reflexology session and a rejuvenating eye youth treatment the next day. Plus you’ll enjoy a complimentary gourmet breakfast daily, and all your taxes are included!
Weekend full of Swiss spa bliss for just $626
Another ideal rejuvenating spot in Europe is Switzerland, where you can now spend a weekend at the four-star Seehotel Kastanienbaum right on the majestic Lake Lucerne for just $626. Your days will be filled with a plethora of spa freebies, including facials, wraps, massages, and the use of all the first-class facilities including a sauna and a solarium. And you’re getting two nights (Friday and Saturday) in a deluxe room with lake vistas (the mountain-side rooms are selling for $600 per package), plus dinner nightly.
Relax and save in Scotland’s premier luxury hotel for just $225/nt
We’ve also noted a great-value special at the classy St Andrews Bay Golf & Spa in Scotland, with a spectacular position on the scenic River Tay, 209 exquisitely appointed guestrooms and suites, two golf course, and, of course, a wonderful spa. Now you can spend a night here for just $325, and you’ll get $100 credit towards the spa. And that means you’re only paying $225, and enjoying a spa treatment on top of it!
The Dollars
See details above, and set some cash aside for gratuities.
The Catch
When you count in the cost of the airfare, it will turn out to be quite a spa splurge.
The Booking Details
For the Portugal offer, check out www.quintadaslagrimas.com/ and mention the spa package.
For the Switzerland special, see www.kastanienbaum.ch/.
For the Scotland package, check this page on www.preferredhotels.com/.
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