by Jacline La Flèche

A haven of regeneration

According to ancient belief, it is nature that brings peace to the soul and prepares the body to receive its benefits. Different times, different ways to achieve relaxation and pampering. I decided to begin my adventure at Mount Carmel where, as night falls, you discover the lights twinkling around the bay. Here you find the Golden Dome Mausoleum, the most sacred site of the Bahai religion, set in the midst of exotic gardens. It was also here in the forest that I discovered the Carmel Forest Spa Resort.

Dedicated to relaxation and regeneration, the spa covers some 2500 square meters of manicured green, inspired by the nature that surrounds it and by the Bible. According to the ancient sage Maimonides, the health of the body comes before the health of the soul.

Sixty professionals assist you, depending on your chosen program. You absolutely must try the Dead Sea mud wraps and treatments which have astounding properties. In this land where history stretches back to the dawn of time, aromatic oils play an essential role. Here they are prepared with herbs and flowers mentioned in manuscripts from Biblical times.

Stress Control
In a country where stress is part of everyday life, the spa is a haven of tranquility where you can follow relaxation programs. You learn to meditate and realign your priorities. There are wraps and massages, while in the evening there's nothing like watching the sun set over the sea while seated in a deck chair on the terrace to recharge your batteries.

Borrow a bicycle for a ride through the forest or take part in the activities that take place every hour of the day. You can relax with yoga, chi gong, tai chi and pool aerobics.