"Some people said that holding the snakes made them feel better, relaxed," says owner Ada Barak. We're guessing some other people probably didn't say that.
Ada Barak's Carnivorous Plant Farm (Haifa, Israel) —
"Some people said that holding the snakes made them feel better, relaxed," says owner Ada Barak. We're guessing some other people probably didn't say that.
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Viva Mayr in Austria takes a medical approach with its guests, who are guided by doctors during their stay.
VIva Mayr (Maria Worth, Austria) —
Viva Mayr in Austria takes a medical approach with its guests, who are guided by doctors during their stay.
Mayr Clinic
Thousands of people visit the Blue Lagoon in Iceland every year. Its waters are said to have healing properties.
Blue Lagoon (Grindavik, Iceland) —
Thousands of people visit the Blue Lagoon in Iceland every year. Its waters are said to have healing properties.
Blue Lagoon
Wieliczka Salt Mine in Poland has an unusual subterranean health resort, free of pollution and allergens, which is said to help those suffering from a variety of respiratory problems.
Wieliczka Salt Mine Health Resort (Wieliczka, Poland) —
Wieliczka Salt Mine in Poland has an unusual subterranean health resort, free of pollution and allergens, which is said to help those suffering from a variety of respiratory problems.
Wieliczka Salt Mine
This women's-only spa outside Marrakech aims to help guests find peace and stop stressing out about having to be everything to everyone.
Harem (Marrakech, Morocco) —
This women's-only spa outside Marrakech aims to help guests find peace and stop stressing out about having to be everything to everyone.
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This guest is wearing a sensor cap as part of the company's brain training techniques. The spa specializes in giving guests "neurofeedback."
Brainworks (Baru Rainforest, Costa Rica) —
This guest is wearing a sensor cap as part of the company's brain training techniques. The spa specializes in giving guests "neurofeedback."
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Kamalaya's "sleep enhancement program" offers one of the more peaceful ways to recharge.
Kamalaya (Koh Samui, Thailand) —
Kamalaya's "sleep enhancement program" offers one of the more peaceful ways to recharge.
courtesy kamalaya
At this beer spa in the Czech Republic, guests get to sample the local brew while soaking in a warm beer bath, said to have ample health benefits.
Chodova (Chodova Plana, Czech Republic) —
At this beer spa in the Czech Republic, guests get to sample the local brew while soaking in a warm beer bath, said to have ample health benefits.
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This spa by the sea offers cold treatment, or cryotherapy, which is believed to help relieve swelling and pain. Treatments involve going into an icebox, which is kept at -110 C (-166 F) for 1-3 minutes.
Haikko (Porvoo, Finland) —
This spa by the sea offers cold treatment, or cryotherapy, which is believed to help relieve swelling and pain. Treatments involve going into an icebox, which is kept at -110 C (-166 F) for 1-3 minutes.
Courtesy Haikko