Koh Samui ( an island in
The Gulf of Thailand ) is fast becoming more and
more popular as a destination for alternative health
therapies, spa resorts & retreats and other forms of
relaxation, health and detoxification.
On Koh Samui
there are many establishments specialising in
various alternative health treatment, meditation,
cleansing, spas, Thai massage, general massage,
acupuncture, reflexology and a host of other
alternative treatments.
Ban Sabai Spa in
Ban Taling Nam ( Ban Sabai Sunset Spa and Resort) and at
Big Buddha Beach (Ban Sabai Big Buddha Beach) on Koh
Samui represent the new sophisticated face of health
retreats and spas on Koh Samui.
Visit
Ban Sabai's website now to find out more information.
What is a Spa?
The term spa is
traditionally used to mean a place where
water that is believed to have special
health-giving properties occurs.
This is usually a mineral
or hot spring, and can include cold water
treatments. The term is derived
from the Belgian town of Spa. Contrary to popular
belief, 'sanus per aquam' is not the source
for spa, but a false etymology or backronym.
Personal Care:
- A spa is a place
that provides body treatments:
Types of spas
include:
- Day
Spas
- Destination
Spas or Resort Spas, Spa Towns
- Health
Spas
- Trim
Spas - weight loss pills
Bathing -
A spa may refer to:
- A
large tub for soaking, usually outdoors
and containing whirlpool jets. See hot
tub.
- Any place for
bathing, such as a mineral or hot
spring.
- Onsen (Japanese Hot Springs)
- Thermae (Roman Hot Springs)
- Zumbul-che (Ancient Mayan sweat
bath; sacred mind and body purifying
ritual still perfomed today in Chichen
Itza, Yucatan, Mexico)
Also see our pages about
Spa Terminology
and
Spa Essential Oils
Or feel free to
Contact us
for any Spa information you are interested
in.
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