A massage at the Jordan Valley
Marriott Resort & Spa
For centuries, people have traveled to the Dead Sea, the lowest
place on earth, to enjoy its beauty as well as its legendary
healing properties. Many come here for relief from chronic ailments
such as dermatological problems, asthma, arthritis, circulatory
issues and hypertension. The composition of the Dead Sea contains
high levels of magnesium, calcium, sodium and potassium making it
rich in life-enhancing minerals. Today, thousands of people from
all over the world come to the Dead Sea to rejuvenate, recover,
relax and enjoy its natural benefits.
A number of luxury resorts and spas dot the Dead Sea region,
which attracts Americans who wish to get pampered with the
world-famous Dead Sea mud. For spa aficionados, it doesn’t get much
better than this.
Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea
The Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea will open the largest spa in
the Middle East next month. The Anantara Spa at The Kempinski Hotel
Ishtar Dead Sea will be over 32,000 square feet in size and will
adopt the theme of astronomy. The spa will have 20 treatment rooms;
a large studio where guests can learn and practice the art of yoga,
tai chi, meditation and Pilates; 28 spa suites; a Moroccan hammam
(with traditional Moroccan treatment); an outdoor and indoor
Jacuzzi; steam rooms; Ayurveda treatments; natural Dead Sea water
pool; Asian therapies; and local salt and mud treatments. The spa
will also boast a private Watsu pool. Watsu is a combination of
water and Shiatsu, a soothing massage that takes place in
waist-deep water. The spa will also have a hydrotherapy pool with
bubble seats and wall jets. A lap pool that features star-sky
fiber-optic lighting will be surrounded by heated beds for
relaxation and meditation.
Ozone-rich air, mineral-loaded seawater and mud will enhance the
quintessentially luxurious treatments of Anantara Spa. All
treatments are performed by highly trained Far Eastern
therapists.
Commission: Negotiable
962-5-356-8888
www.kempinski-deadsea.com
Movenpick Resort Spa Dead Sea
On the northeastern shore of the Dead Sea in Jordan lies a
five-star resort of a special kind, one that offers unique and
stunning views: the Movenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea. With its
358 spacious rooms, the resort provides the ideal setting for a
relaxing vacation at any time of the year.
In harmony with the dramatic, impressive and daunting landscape
of the Dead Sea, the resort’s Zara Spa was inspired by one of the
many desert castles in Jordan, the Castle Amra, constructed in the
Ummayad Empire in the 8th century.
The architecture of the close-to-nature spa building makes it
unique in Jordan and the 20,000-square-foot building will pamper
even the most seasoned spa aficionado. With its 24 treatment rooms
and five indoor and outdoor pools with different salt
concentrations the Zara Spa is a true oasis of relaxation. The
inside of the spa has extracted influences from various traditions
throughout history of Islamic art and architecture. All through the
spa you will find hints of what you find in Moroccan or Damascene
hammams with animal mosaics and wave-like motifs. The indoor pool
areas induce a feeling of tranquility and calm. Throughout the spa
are shaded courtyards and mashrabiyya (wooden partitions) to
control the daylight in the spa.
The therapy center offers programs specially designed for
patients suffering from skin disorders (psoriasis, acne, etc.),
asthma and cardiovascular or joint problems. The two physicians
based at the center use the unique natural resources of the Dead
Sea: warm and dry climate, year-round ultraviolet-filtered
sunshine, mineral-loaded seawater and bromine- and ozone-rich
air.
Commission: 10 percent on rooms
962-5-356-1111
www.moevenpick-hotels.com
Jordan Valley Marriott Resort & Spa
Beautiful surroundings, amazing views and incredible sunsets are
the setting for the Jordan Valley Marriott Resort & Spa. Relax
and rejuvenate at this stunning resort tucked between the mountains
and the Dead Sea. The resort is located near ancient, sacred sites
such as Mount Nebo and the Jordan River. Almost every guestroom
features a view of the Dead Sea.
The spa blends European and Eastern therapeutic treatments and
ceremonies. The menu offers invigorating treatments using natural
elements of the Dead Sea. The Dead Sea Extravagance, for example,
includes a Desert Sand Scrub, Dead Sea Natural Mud Wrap followed by
hydrotherapy immersion with Dead Sea water.
Amenities include Rasul treatments, saltwater pool, whirlpools,
hydrotherapy, scrub wrap rooms, sauna, steam rooms, Turkish bath
and a solarium.
Highlights include the Dead Sea Salt Pool. Using Dead Sea water
with a salt concentration of 35 percent, this pool helps purify,
cleanse, heal and nourish the body. The Sunrise and Sunset Terraces
are also unique to the spa. They are the perfect places to rest,
unwind and take in the beautiful surroundings.
Commission: 10 percent
962-5-356-0400
www.marriott.com
