Natural Beauty Treatments – Bangkok – Asia’s Spa Capital by Wallace Douglas
With an ancient system of medicine rooted in massage and herbal treatments, it is not surprising that Bangkok has become the spa capital of Asia, if not the world. And certainly lives up to its name. From small rooms with some foot massage chairs and a herbal sauna outdoors most opulent resorts of the jet-set, Bangkok has something for everyone in search of health, beauty and serenity.
Read through any tourist guide to get to Bangkok and you will see a series of ads for Club Ananda Spa Devarana, Samsara Spa, Oriental Spa and so on. The list seems endless. And they all have bright pictures of ecstasy spa seekers rest in the pools with petals or massage four hands, or lying in an apparent happiness hot stone perched on the back.
Everything seems too good to be true. Maybe somewhere else it would be, but here in Bangkok, spas and salons are hoping to offer everything from facials than an hour to three days package to try and delight all of your body. Other special treatments and packages a range of jet-lag when the packages murderer anti-aging, stress relief, re-energizing and life-step support. Many spas are nestled in beautiful tropical gardens with pools and waterfalls.
The list of treatments seems to go too - body treatments, massages, facials, pedicures and manicures. And some of the hottest, all you have most prestigious spas in the colonic irrigation to cocoon float. Many offer specialties, emphasizing Ayurvedic treatments and organic sesame body scrubs, for example. Whatever option you choose, the sessions can be as long and as elaborate as time and wallet allowed.
Apart from the tradition of Thai medicine, with its focus on herbs and massage is perfectly suited for a spa culture, there are other reasons why Bangkok is "spa heaven." On the one hand, Thailand is blessed with an abundance of medicinal herbs, including fruits such as papaya, which can be used for beauty treatments and detoxification. Add to this traditional long record of service and care and you have the recipe for a holiday of relaxation and beautification sublime.
If you fancy a makeover or just a quick massage Bangkok is the place for you. The prices are very competitive, staggering choice and unparalleled service.
