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  Spa Mexico
A modern spa is a luxurious resort or resort hotel, that may be located near a special water source or offers hot tub or similar warm-water hydromassage facilities.
Boston Spa is a village in the county of West Yorkshire, England, four miles south of Wetherby, on the banks of the River Wharfe.
Droitwich Spa is a town in northern Worcestershire, England.
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 Spa town -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
A spa town is a town frequented, in times past, for health reasons, to "take the waters".
The name derives from the (A native or inhabitant of Belgium) Belgian town (A place of business with equipment and facilities for exercising and improving physical fitness) Spa, and in (additional info and facts about continental Europe) continental Europe, a spa was known as a ville d'eau (town of water).
In (A republic in central Europe; split into East German and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990) Germany, the word Bad implies a spa town.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/S/Sp/Spa_town.htm   (363 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Spa towns in Germany   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Map of Germany showing Aachen Aachen (French Aix-la-Chapelle) is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, on the border with Belgium and the Netherlands, 65 km to the west of Cologne, and the westernmost city in Germany, at 50°46′ N 6°6′ E. Population: 256,605 (2003).
Abensberg, used to be a spa town in Germany, in Bavaria, on the Abens, a tributary of the Danube, 18 m.
Stuttgart is a city located in southern Germany, it is the capital of the state of Baden-Württemberg, and has a population of approximately 600,000 as of June 2004.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Spa-towns-in-Germany   (537 words)

  
 List of spa towns in Germany - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Spa towns in Germany is a link page for any spa town in Germany.
The word Bad is normally used as a prefix (Bad Vilbel) or a suffix (Marienbad, Wiesbaden) to denote that the town in question is a spa town.
However not all Kurorte are spa towns; there are also Kurorte which are visited for their pure air (Luftkurorte, for example).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Spa_towns_in_Germany   (119 words)

  
 Spa Fields riots - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Spa Fields riots   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
The orator Henry Hunt was due to address a mass meeting calling for universal suffrage and reform of parliament in Spa Fields, London, but radical agitators led the crowd on the City of London.
They were confronted by the lord mayor at the head of a force of police and the ensuing riot was eventually broken up by troops.
This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.
encyclopedia.farlex.com /Spa+Fields+riots   (153 words)

  
 E_HOL_KarlovyVary
The fame of the town culminated in the second half of the 19th century and at the beginning of the 20th century.It was at that time that the town gained the greater part of its unique architecture which has harmonized with the surrounding scenery up to this time.
The spa town is open for the whole world again and trying to regain its previous beauty and prosperity.
The Ore Mountains, the towns of Cheb and Zlutice and, of course, Mariánské Lázne and Františkovy Lázne, further two spa towns in the West Bohemian region, are more distant places.
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 InfoHub Forums - Spa Towns in the Czech Republic
The founding of the spa was approved in 1793 and has a vast wealth of natural sources suitable for the treatment of heart and cardio-vascular diseases, gynecological disorders, and disorders of the systems.
Janske Lazne is a spa house and a recreational center in the Krkonose Mountains.
The spa cities hold an important place in both the history and the present day status of the regions they are in.
www.infohub.com /forums/showthread.php?p=7991#post7991   (1243 words)

  
 MahoganyGirl.com | Lifestyle
Towns felt that spas are often times too “shee-shee”- to the extent that they can be overwhelmingly immaculate and intimidating.
Towne is very proud of her son, who has been working with her and has been, “…A source of strength and encouragement.
Towns is looking inward rather than outward for what may be the next hottest trend in skincare, but has not yet become mainstream: Bio-Energetics, the study of the flow and transformation of energy.
www.mahoganygirl.com /lifestyle.htm   (886 words)

  
 Germany Travel Guide :: Europe Travel Destination Guide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
The Federal Republic of Germany is one of the world's major industrialised countries, located in the middle of Europe.
Longford (An Longfort in Irish) is the county town of County Longford in the Midlands of Ireland.
Ianca is a town in Brăila county, Romania.
germany.traveltoworld.com   (604 words)

  
 Dowsing the Dragon by Colin Bloy
The cynical would be forgiven for suggesting that a more profitable business enterprise for the town could scarcely have been conceived, and it was a timely shot in the arm for the Church, in an age in which its fortunes had not exactly prospered.
A preliminary tour of the town hardly diminished the cynical view, for there was nothing in the town - but nothing - not even a little line - nothing from the Chapel or the Grotto.
Spa towns abounded in the Pyrenees, and one is struck as one drives down the AriŠge Valley from Andorra by the fact that town after town advertises its springs for different complaints.
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 Spa town   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
The name derives from the Belgian town Spa, and in continental Europe, a spa was known as a ville d'eau (town of water).
In Germany, the word Bad implies a spa town.
In Britain there are a number of spa towns.
www.worldhistory.com /wiki/S/Spa-town.htm   (170 words)

  
 Dayspaassociation.com
Many German spa towns use “Bad” in their name to refer to the town’s emphasis on their mineral springs.
According to the International Medical Spa Association: A medical spa is a facility that operates under the full-time, on-site supervision of a licensed health care professional.
S.P.A. An abbreviation for the Latin phrase “solus per aqua”, meaning “to enter by means of water”, or “health through water”.
www.dayspaassociation.com /mainpages/spaglossary.htm   (5064 words)

  
 List of spa towns - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The List of spa towns is a link page for any spa town.
List of spa towns in the United Kingdom
A spa guide of spas around the world (in German)
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/List_of_spa_towns   (66 words)

  
 AAAGerman
Northern Germany's cities were a force to be reckoned with in the Middle Ages.
Bavarian Spa Towns Health and fitness are national preoccupations, apparent in the German love of soccer, skiing and tennis, and in the spa towns that thrive all over the country.
Germany's oldest casino is one of the features of Baden-Baden, a celebrated spa town with graceful 19th-century hotels.
www.selu.edu /Academics/Faculty/janderson/html/AAAGermany.htm   (2005 words)

  
 Donau)
Germany's best-known medieval village is full of half-timbered houses with steep, pointed roofs, all painted in a blaze of colors.
The larger town of Straubing is known for its Marktplatz with soaring watchtower built in 1316, and its Rathaus surrounded by historic buildings.
At the larger town of Deggendorf, the Radweg passes within 250 meters of a splendid medieval Marktplatz.
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 Guardian Unlimited Travel | Countries | It's wunderbar in those German spas
True to form, the Germans take their spas very seriously indeed, but for no-nonsense Britons who still feel embarrassed by the idea of paying to be pampered, Germany's spa culture is reassuringly down to earth.
Thanks to the rampant generosity of Germany's civilised, spendthrift health insurance, anyone who pesters their doctor for a referral can wangle a free stay in one of Germany's spa towns.
Germany's most famous spa is Baden Baden, a town so beautiful, they named it twice.
travel.guardian.co.uk /countries/story/0,7451,628929,00.html   (1604 words)

  
 Observer | Six of the best natural spas
When the state-of-the-art spa finally opens its doors in December, it will be the original and only natural thermal spa in the UK.
Set on top of a forested hill overlooking the town, it replaces the original nineteenth-century thermal bathhouse and is bigger with more modern facilities including indoor and outdoor pools, fitness facilities, steam rooms, saunas and Jacuzzis.
Rheumatism, circulation and breathing problems and high blood pressure are also treated here.A funicular lift will link the spa with the town centre and the Radisson SAS Palace Hotel, also scheduled to open next year.
observer.guardian.co.uk /print/0,3858,4760916-102284,00.html   (933 words)

  
 THREE RIVERS and SPA TOUR (21 days) to Germany and Austria - Milinna Agencies
The spa is found in an idyllic small village about 700 metres above sea-level in the wooded country in Northern Germany, known for its pure air as well as its remarkable waters.
In the valley of the famous Loreley, in one of Germany's greatest forests, Boppard is one of the country's most famous beauty spots; set on the meanderings of the Rhine, from one vantage point the river appears as four lakes.
The Spa is off the beaten track, deep in the hills of the Sauerland, and that always entails changing trains for the nearest station, which is ten minutes from the Spa.
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 Sample text for Library of Congress control number 97158291
In most other countries in Europe, spa towns have become relics of the 19th century, but German spas are kept alive by the nation's long-standing tradition of allowing its citizens six-week vacations, in addition to normal sick days, etc.; employees are expected to use some of this time to rest and recuperate.
A typical spa treatment might include a mud bath or hydrotherapy, saunas and steam treatments, all followed by a wrap in warm blankets and a compulsory rest.
A word of warning: baths in Germany are often not segregated by sex, so visitors who are uncomfortable with nudity should inquire beforehand to find out whether or not the facilities are suitable for them.
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 Germany - The Country of Castles and Fairy Tales   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Germany is home to fairy tale castles, majestic mountains, world class wine and beer, wonderful rivers and lakes, spas, cuckoo clocks, romantic roads and amazing history.
You can find something for every taste: relaxation and spas, fabled rivers and castles, peace and quiet, varied outdoor activities, majestic mountains, savory culture and cuisine, festivals, UNESCO World Heritage Sights, medieval towns and music.
Travelers can also discover a rich variety Roman remains traveling the Romanesque Route where you'll discover a diversity of references to the Romanesque period: monasteries, cathedrals, village churches, towns, houses and fortresses, arranged, with their sculptures and sacred ornaments, like a string of pearls.
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 Spa Vacations in Germany   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Bad Iburg — a Kneipp hydrotherapy spa in the recuperative landscape of the Teutoburg Forest in the triangle formed by the towns of Münster, Osnabrück and Bielefeld.
The town's symbol is Iburg Castle, which dates from the 11th century: a double site comprising a Benedictine monastery and the former residence of the prince bishops of Osnabrück.
Whether you come for a spa treatment, to go walking, cycling, for a conference or simply for a few days of relaxation, Bad Iburg is a great place to escape from the daily grind.
www.germany-tourism.de /e/18813_18770.html   (197 words)

  
 What is Naturopathy
Health, he said, could be maintained by the correct balance of rest and exercise and plain food in moderation, and cures should be as natural as possible.
Modern naturopathy developed with the 19th century water cures and spa towns of Germany and Austria.
Naturopathy is claimed to help a wide range of conditions, but is said to be particularly effective for skin problems, degenerative and chronic ailments like arthritis and asthma, depression, chronic fatigue syndrome, high blood pressure, atherosclerosis, PMS and gastrointestinal disorders like irritable bowel syndrome.
www.internationalholistictherapiesdirectories.com /whatisnaturopathy.htm   (761 words)

  
 Celebrate Christmas in Germany
Centuries ago, the Romans found it a fine place to take the thermal cure, but it wasn't until the late 18th and early 19th centuries that the city rose to a place of honor in the eyes of European visitors.
A large spa pool overlooking the ancient city, health bar, exercise room and complete Lancaster Beauty Clinic promise to pamper and rejuvenate all guests.
The town is a popular summer resort, but I love the soft white winters with their blue skies and clear air, as well as the crisp fall days along the Lichtentaler-Allee.
www.sallys-place.com /travel/europe/germany_christmas.htm   (1526 words)

  
 Germany Country Guide - Resorts & Excursions - World Travel Guide Provided By Columbus Travel Publishing   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Historic towns such as the three-river town of Passau and 2000-year-old Regensburg provide interesting contrasts to the nature reserves.
Its main attractions include medieval and historic old towns such as Coburg, home of Prince Albert (consort of Queen Victoria); the cathedral town of Bamberg; Bayreuth, which stages the annual Wagner Opera Festival; and Würzburg, with its world-famous Baroque palace, set on the River Main among the Franconian vineyards.
The town library and tourist information are in the Haus zum Falken (Falcon House), which has an impressive Rococo facade.
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 National Geographic Magazine @ nationalgeographic.com
“Germany is a beautiful country with a variety of landscapes and diverse cultures.”
He routinely sends members of his ten-person staff into the field across Germany, Switzerland, and Austria to generate their own stories for the magazine, which launched in September 1999.
“This is Germany’s most beautiful city if it doesn’t rain, which unfortunately occurs an average of 14 days a month all over the country.
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 Rick Steves' Europe: Archive: Germany, Austria, Switzerland & Prague 2000
Seeboden and Millstat are slightly touristy towns but the lake itself is nice, and you can get a decent dose of history in Millstat, and in Spittal at the Burg Porcia (the castle in the middle of town).
Our best times during our trip though happened in small towns where we met locals who were just as interested in Canada as we were in their little towns.
The town has a wide variety of citizens stemming from the U.S. Army and the local university, widely known for its large international population and is one of the first in Germany.
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 AllTravel Baden Wurttemburg Germany travel and tourism   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
This region is a major holiday destination with wine-growing regions in the north and west and Lake Constance lying to the south.
Visit the ritzy spa town of Baden Baden and use it as a base for hiking excursions to places such as the Geroldsauer waterfalls or the Yburg castle ruin in the surrounding wine country.
Finish your trip to this magical region with a trip to the university town of Heidelberg with its picturesque historical alleys and fairy-tale castle overlooking the town.
www.alltravelgermany.com /Germany/Destination_Guides/Regions/baden_wurttemberg.htm   (375 words)

  
 CBS News | 'The King' Would've Been 70 | January 8, 2005 13:15:07
Elvis fans clad in jean jackets, hats and T-shirts bearing the name of "The King," flocked to the spa town of Bad Nauheim, Germany to celebrate the birthday with a series of shows and events.
She was one of several fans who gathered Friday to walk in the footsteps of the man many Germans credit with bringing rock n' roll to Europe.
An exhibit at Germany's national museum, Haus der Geschichte, or History House, in the former West German capital of Bonn also commemorates the singer's unique roll in the history of music in Germany.
www.cbsnews.com /stories/2005/01/08/entertainment/main665629.shtml   (566 words)

  
 KARLOVY VARY Spa Holidays karlovy vary | accommodation in karlovy vary | spa hotels | spa Carlsbad | cure | treatment | ...
KARLOVY VARY is the most important Czech spa with a 600-year-long tradition.
Indication: Disorders of the liver and gall bladder and diseases of the stomach and intestines.
Spa treatment: Drinking local mineral water, special diets, baths in mineral water, whirpool baths, underwater massage, electrotherapy, traditional massage and other treatments.
www.travelprague.net /prague-hotel-418.html   (1116 words)

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