Travel Mexico / Meet a world of relaxation in México SpasMeet a world of relaxation in México SpasSpas are sprouting up all over Mexico like beans in a field The cost of a week-long spa package at a Mexican beachfront resort is one-third to one-fourth the price of the same program in the U.S. Those at inland spas are even less. Mexican spas run the gamut from traditional mineral spring spas to destination spas that are self-contained to European-style spas with facilities for men and women that are part of a large resort. Since the European-style spa is relatively new in Mexico, most offer new facilities and young energetic staffs. “Irma Gonzales, her hands covered with aromatic oil, laid her fingers gently on my As interest in fitness sails to an all-time high and as a growing number of Americans view exercise and fitness as an integral part of their daily lives, travelers to Mexico are looking for spas and fitness centers both at the beach and beyond. Unlike spa resorts in the U.S., few of today’s Mexican resorts exist solely as destination spas, except for Ixtapan de la Sal in the State of Mexico and Rancho la Puerta in Baja California. Spa Las Quintas and Hotel and Spa Hacienda Cocoyoc, in the State of Morelos, are good examples of inland resort spas. Many resorts in Mexico owners are now looking at spas as an additional amenity, likening them to pools or golf. But a spa is much more and shouldn’t be taken lightly. Owners of both the Morelos’ spas have taken steps to make sure their spas go well beyond just a resort amenity.
The Fitness Vacation Spas elsewhere are generally found in more upscale resorts such as the Palms in Palm Springs and Canyon Ranch of Tucson, Arizona. But in Mexico spas are popping up in a wide range of resorts, making them downright affordable for the average person. And with packages, they can be almost a bargain. Until now, I never considered going to a spa. I exercise daily and lift weights. My body is probably in the best shape of my life. So why did I venture into Mexico to have one of the most sensual experiences of my life? Spas are for losing weight. Right? Not any more. According an article in bobbrooke.com, “People are tired of going on a vacation where they overeat, overdrink, oversun, and under sleep,”. Hidalgo practices what he preaches. At his spa, Hosteria Las Quintas, guests not only get the full body treatment but lots of outdoor exercise as well, for Las Quintas is the only eco-spa in Mexico, if not North America. Hosteria Las Quintas, where Spa Las Quintas is located, fits into a small 500-square-meter parcel of land called a quinta five minutes from downtown Cuernavaca, 90 minutes from Mexico City. It began as a modest eight-room home, which has now grown into a 60-room hotel. The hotel grounds are a riot of color. Flowers, all marked by species, are arranged in a tropical wonderland punctuated by a huge old ceiba tree, two pools, a fountain and bronze and terra cotta statuary. Most of the rooms are terrace suites and six have private Jacuzzi. Spa Las Quintas, which is separately owned and managed, occupies 10 percent of the hotel space. It blends the interior with the exterior through murals painted by Gustavo Morales and Ezmeralda Brito, which integrate earth and man. The whole effect is not only artistic but very soothing. It’s almost like taking treatments in an art gallery. A large open salon on the second level has benches on rollers so guests can look out into the garden while receiving manicures or pedicures The third level features an exercise gym with all the main machines, and the roof will soon be revamped for nude sunbathing of both sexes. Spa Las Quintas has gone one step beyond most spas, it not only recreates and restores beauty and health to its guests, but it does it in an atmosphere of beauty and color. In addition, Spa Las Quintas does have ecotours, something which none of the others do. “We don’t have aerobics classes,” he said. “Unlike many other spas, we stress ecofitness, meshing natural tours with spa treatments and activities. We offer a different tour each day, and combine them with walking, meditation, buying oils in the market, etc. to give our guests a well-rounded program.” Spa Cuisine Breakfast at Las Quintas began with a magnificent buffet featuring many Mexican dishes. One of the favorites among the chilaquiles verdes, municlores al chipotle, plantanos fritos and huevos al guston, was quesadillas served on a variety of tortillas. While some of these dishes were high in caloric content, the exercise of day touring burns them off. All in all, a Mexican spa vacation! Related Posts  These reading the entry Meet a world of relaxation in México Spas That was post that was posted Lunes, Abril 7th, 2008 to 7:15 Filed Under Activities in Mexico, You can follow any response to this entry for RSS 2.0 feed. CommentsLeave a Reply |
forehead and began the long, slow transformation that would take me from the stress of 20th century life to the peacefulness of total relaxation. Little did I realize that in the next 45 minutes I’d surrender myself totally to her gentle but firm touch. She worked over my head and then seemed to pull the tension out of my shoulders, She moved on down to my feet, massaging them until I could feel my organs shifting around inside me body. As she rubbed and stroked my legs, massaging the oil into them until the friction created a warm glow, I drifted into a deep meditation that brought colors to my eyes–from bright orange and red to blue and purple. I became a prisoner of her decisive touch. Thus began my first-ever massage in a spa at the magic touch of a young Mexican woman”.
