34 | November 2011 | woman this month Showcase You’ve reached the end of a tough week. Work has been particularly demanding, your children seemed to have boundless energy and pleasing friends and family has taken more out of you than you could have predicted. If this sounds like you, then there really is only one solution. A visit to the Thalassa Sea and Spa at the Sofitel hotel will relieve you of all the stresses of your week by making you feel like royalty in your own world. Upon stepping through the doors, you will be transported to an alternative reality — a place of tranquil corridors, enticing scents, soft voices and the soothing sound of trickling water coming from one of their many pools and baths. This vast pampering facility sprawls out across an enormous 2,000 square meters. It houses an amazing 14 wet and dry treatment rooms across two floors, with separate areas for men and women. The aspect which truly makes this spa stand out is their offer of a variety of thalassotherapies. Purified sea water travels a maximum of 200 kilometers, but often a much shorter distance, in order for it to be used during one of their treatments, which include the amazingly unique hydrobath and underwater shower sessions. The minerals in this sea water help to balance the body by way of improving the respiratory system, the cardiovascular system, the mind and even the nervous system. Although not medicinal, these treatments are ideal for removing toxins, relaxation and unwinding after a hectic week. Other innovative therapies that are available at the Thalassa Sea and Spa include the Water Mass machine, which is an exciting piece of massage equipment that functions by projecting a jet of water from a powerful hose. The hose is manipulated by a spa professional and directed onto the skin in such a way as to stimulate circulation and reduce cellulite. Many women have reportedly experienced inches of weight loss after a series of Water Mass sessions, coupled with a healthy eating plan and moderate exercise. The spa also boasts a sea water hydro-pool, set in a simply beautiful atrium featuring relaxing chaise longues, a stunning view of the grounds and oriental-inspired hanging lanterns. During a session in this pool you will personally experience the benefits of the mineral infused, purified sea water. The Sofitel complex also plays host to a fully equipped gymnasium, complete with a pilates and yoga room and much in the way of state-of-the-art fitness machines. The gym is staffed by three professional personal trainers, all hailing from different parts of the globe, speaking a variety of languages and boasting a range of specialty areas. Many of the special, luxurious Aqua Science products used during the treatments are available to buy in the spa. If you, like many other women in the Kingdom, feel that you work extremely hard and rarely get a moment to relax and recoup, then a visit to the Thalassa Sea and Spa is the perfect way to correct this. Go on, get the princess treatment! Call 17 636-363. The Royal Treatment SOFITEL Thalassa Sea and Spa.
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