It's a simple task—travel the world searching for the best locations for heat, hot water, and luxurious relaxation, and when we find them, ask the most important question: does it spa?
Humans have sought ways to relax since the first nomadic tribes found an oasis, put their feet up in the shade, and simply stopped for a moment. It's a vital thing to do; we know stress is bad for the body, the mind, and one's healthspan.
There's something particularly beneficial about the interplay of hot, warm, cooling, and cold waters on our bodies, and if enjoyed in a natural setting, those benefits are enhanced. Not for nothing has 'forest bathing' found its way into the modern news cycle recently.
So our goal here at The Spa Review isn't primarily to find the highest quality locations to indulge in luxury and relaxation, although we do that too; rather, it's to find the places that produce the optimal balance of relaxation, well-being, health enhancement, and stress reduction. If they happen to indulge your desire for high-end luxury too, so much the better.
For us, the real question is whether we feel our destinations produce in us a highly subjective experience, one that balances mood, environment, relaxation, quality, and countless small details that we appreciate and we know you will, too.
That is the ultimate question we ask: does it spa?
Join us, and find out!