Thursday, December 11, 2008

Tracking Down Relaxing Patio Health Saunas

Are you planning a spa getaway and looking for some of the best outdoor saunas in the world? If so, keep reading for a list and overview of some of the top-rated and exclusive saunas in the world.
Year after year, this incredible spa makes the list of top spas in the world by Conde Nast Traveler magazine. From its remote location to its incredible facilities and world-renowned instructors, Ananda is truly an experience. The spa also offers beautiful outdoor saunas known for their restorative effect.
The cost of your stay will depend on the program that you book, the length of your stay and whether you're a resident of India. Keep in mind though, that Ananda is not cheap.
Victoria Jungfrau Grand Hotel and Spa
Victoria Jungfrau Grand Hotel and Spa is a massive facility tucked in the Swiss mountains. It's known for its restoring waters and incredible saunas, along with some of the best anti-aging treatments in the world. The spa offers two bio saunas, a Turkish bath or steam room and an incredibly hot Finnish sauna. They also provide numerous other treatments and seminars.
You can spend time in the saunas even if you're not a hotel guest. You simply have to book a treatment at the connected spa. However, the rooms at the Victoria Jungfrau are incredible, so you may just want to book one anyway.
Rondane Spa
This incredible Norwegian spa combines the beauty of snow-capped mountains with the thrill of a Nordic sauna. Guests love running from the hot, healing sauna room out into the Norwegian night.
Guests can also enjoy nearby downhill and cross-country skiing, fitness classes, and snow shoeing.
La Ferme Saint Simeon
This boutique spa and hotel may be small, but it has an incredible reputation for its beauty, tranquility and quality. It's also directly connected to waters that are believed to be extremely restorative. Their water and sauna facilities include an infinity pool, a hammam and an outdoor sauna.
Canyon Ranch in Massachusetts
Located in Lenox, Massachusetts, Canyon Ranch is a premiere, American spa destination that caters to travelers in all seasons. Whether it's enjoying the freshness of spring, the heat of summer, the beauty of a New England fall or the chill and stillness of winter.
Canyon Ranch has it all, along with numerous outdoor saunas designed to rejuvenate the spirit and clear the mind. The facility has been recognized by Conde Nast Traveler, GQ, Vogue and numerous other publications as one of the top spa retreats in the country.