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Whether you're a seasoned globetrotter or frequent business traveler, visiting spa resorts around the world can provide a welcome relief from life's hectic pace. Most international spas offer unique signature treatments that reflect the area's customs and style. That makes staying at a spa a great way to experience a taste of local culture in a relaxed and soothing setting.

From Bangkok to Barbados, there's a beautiful resort nearby where you can unwind in style. Here's an insider's guide to ten of the best spas on the planet:

1. Fonteverde Natural Spa and Resort - Sienese Hills, Southern Italy
This incredible spa makes its home in a renovated Tuscan villa built by the Grand Duke Medici. Why did Medici choose this spot for a vacation home? It's because of the natural spa pools and thermal waters which are found on the property. Here, you can take in Mediterranean and Oriental Spa Treatments, indoors or out. Spend the morning in the Bioaqum circuit - a special indoor pool with waters that enter from the outside spa. Relax in the underwater marble armchairs and enjoy a hydro massage.
At Fonteverde, there are 80 guest rooms, many fine restaurants, and endless amenities to pamper visitors in style.

2. Sandy Lane Luxury Spa and Resort - St. James, Barbados
This Barbados beach resort was the locale for world famous golfer Tiger Woods' wedding. That's not exactly a surprise, considering that Sandy Lane is one of the premium Golf Spa's in the world. What's a Golf Spa, exactly? Well aside from being a top-quality spa in its own right, Sandy Lane also offers putting greens and specialized golf player's spa treatments. Some of the other "Signature" spa treatments include a Brown Sugar Cane Scrub, a Bajan Head Massage, and something called Romantic Bliss - a massage for couples with candlelight, aromatherapy, and a soak in a private whirlpool.
The guest rooms at Sandy Lane are unparalleled in luxury with multi-spray showers, heated mirrors, and parabolic speakers on the private veranda. You can lounge on the beach as the butlers bring you fruity beverages and anything else you might need, or take a tour of the town in one of the spa's Bentleys.

3. Blue Palace Resort and Elounda Spa - Crete, Greece
Step into a Greek paradise - when you cross the threshold into Blue Palace Resort, you'll be greeted by instant luxury and exotic style. The grounds of the spa are outfitted in terra cotta stone and surrounded by olive and palm trees. And the treatments? Take your pick from an olive oil

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