| pa experience has continued to gain in popularity for | | | | Tahitian tourism bureau, Polynesian spas are |
| upscale travelers seeking the ultimate in pampering | | | | “designed by Mother Nature.” Anyone |
| and rejuvenation as an escape from the hectic pace | | | | seeking the ultimate in natural treatments in a spa |
| and stresses of today's fast-paced lifestyle. Spas of | | | | experience would be well served by a visit to a |
| all types and holistic philosophies abound as a means | | | | luxury spa resort in Tahiti. |
| of countering the stress. Cruise travelers book luxury | | | | On the opposite side of the globe, the Seychelles |
| onboard spa treatments along with cruise tickets well | | | | Islands have a reputation for luxury and romantic |
| in advance of departure. A vast assortment of | | | | settings all their own. Inspired by traditional Eastern |
| mainland spa resorts located at the most scenic or | | | | philosophies like Ayurveda from India, spas in the |
| serene spots on every continent offer the best in | | | | Seychelles provide the ultimate in opportunities to |
| herbal and oriental treatments. But savvy travelers | | | | relax and renew in a lush tropical setting surrounded |
| know that it’s possible to combine the best | | | | by clear azure waters. What more could a visitor ask |
| perks of an ocean cruise spa and a spa resort by | | | | for? If it’s fine dining, luxury accommodations |
| locating a five-star luxury spa located on one of the | | | | and impeccable service, those come in the package |
| many fantastic warm islands scattered across the | | | | as well. For complete tranquility and seclusion, |
| globe. | | | | consider staying at a private island resort. |
| An island adventure can bring a visitor to the same | | | | Not to be forgotten are the islands in the Caribbean |
| ports of call as the cruise ship, with all the beauty | | | | Sea that are popular tourist destinations as well and |
| and serenity of azure ocean water and waves | | | | have been for decades. Since a vacation trip to one |
| lapping on the beach. The same classic and traditional | | | | of the famed Caribbean islands is always in style, |
| treatments known to the ancient philosophers can be | | | | five-star luxury resorts with the latest in complete |
| found by seeking out the right luxury island spa. | | | | spa facilities abound. Instead of searching for the |
| Conversely, trendy spas located on an island will | | | | ideal spa experience, upscale travelers to the |
| provide the latest in fashionable regimens. It’s | | | | Caribbean can select from a vast array of quality |
| easy to find the ultimate spa experience and combine | | | | choices; the question becomes what island is |
| it with a trip to a romantic island locale. | | | | preferred and then which of its many fine spa |
| Think of romantic islands and the islands in the warm | | | | resorts. |
| waters of the Pacific and Indian Oceans immediately | | | | It’s possible to combine the best of |
| come to mind, like Tahiti and Mauritius. In fact, Tahiti | | | | everything into one travel package: the best in scenic |
| has the reputation of being one of the premier luxury | | | | beaches and oceanfront property, the best cuisine |
| spa destinations in the world, due in part to the | | | | and service, plus the best in spa treatments and |
| marvelous selection of Polynesian oils, flowers, and | | | | services all in one vacation – on a luxury island |
| plants that grow on the island. According to the | | | | holiday. |