May this year’s holidays be just right for you, filled with relaxing spa treatments and experiences in Slovenia’s spas and health resorts.
Treat yourself to the best for your body and soul
December is a month known for a joyous atmosphere enjoyed at every step. However, it can also be quite stressful, as there is a flood of events, pre-New Year’s Eve events, and holiday shopping. Avoid the rush and truly relax during the holidays by spending them in Slovenia’s spas. Take a look at a few treatments and experiences that can improve the last few days of the old year.
Honeyed stories at Thermana Laško
Treat yourself to some goodies at Thermana Laško in December, where unique honey-based dishes and wellness stories based on more than 120 years old tradition of beekeeping at Laško have been created and are just right for colder days. Indulge in honey massages and baths and detoxify your body with honey. Before entering the saunas, enjoy a honey scrub. Treat your palate to the specialty of the house – Laška Medenka pastry made of locally produced honey and to other goodies from the range of Okusiti Laško (The Taste of Laško) local brand products.
The last month of the year is the perfect time for pampering. At Terme Čatež Spa, enjoy the new Grand Spa Terme wellness oasis or the unique Wellness Riviera sauna world, where special sauna rituals await you on weekends. Don't miss the winter Thermal Riviera, an attractive water park where you can experience a romantic night swim with special lighting effects and a view of the starry sky on weekends.
There is certainly no room for boredom at Terme Čatež. An ice rink, which delights young and old ice-skating enthusiasts alike, will return in December. For the final touch, treat yourself to lunch or dinner at Mokrice Castle.
A gift to yourself and your loved ones at Terme Olimia
As charming as the Advent season might be, it can also be quite stressful with all its events, celebrations, surprises, and gift shopping for your loved ones; so, don't forget about yourself. Terme Olimia will treat you to a whole heap of culinary and wellness events during the holiday season. Find peace and relaxation in the unique ambiance of Wellness Orhidelia, and enjoy water fun and relaxation in saunas at Termalija Family Wellness. The finishing touch to your relaxation will be the December treats such as the Sauna Show with masters of air swirling in the saunas, the Sound Day and the Selfness Day.
Visit the Winter Village Lipa, where you can stop at Santa’s station to write him a letter, and then indulge yourself at Lipa restaurant’s Après-Spa nook.
Boost your skin's glow at Moravske Toplice's Terme 3000
Boost your skin's glow in a pampering session in Terme 3000 at Moravske Toplice. Indulge in special body care with the spa's own cosmetics formulated using their unique black thermo-mineral water. Treat yourself to scrubs and wraps with the scents of holiday treats, such as vanilla, honey and chocolate. While parents relax at the wellness centres, children can enjoy dance courses and photo sessions. Your holiday will be spiced up by the authentic flavours of Prekmurje featured in the cuisine of Terme 3000. Evening walks with lanterns will certainly add to the charm of your holiday getaway in Prekmurje.
Combine thermal pampering with winter activities at Terme Zreče
Why visit Terme Zreče in December? Because a lot will be going on, because you can indulge in top-notch pampering, because you will feel like home in the warm and homely festive atmosphere. Relax and recharge in thermal pools, while Rogla awaits you with its snow snow-covered slopes that beckon skiers and snowboarders and woods that offer relaxing walks in the snow. Cross-country skiing enthusiasts will also find plenty to explore at Rogla. After an active day in the snow, unwind in the unique Sauna Village or enjoy a luxurious massage and treatment at the Idila Wellness & Spa Centre, while the children will enjoy numerous entertaining activities in the company of animators.
Approaching the new year with a rejuvenated look in Terme Ptuj
Would you like to look your best when ringing in the New Year? Then indulge in regeneration and rejuvenation programmes at Terme Ptuj in December. Aestheticians at Wellness Valens Augusta will ensure your skin's youthful appearance with renowned cosmetics brands. No holiday at Terme Ptuj can be complete without the warrior Marcus Aurelius Primus, creating unique holiday decorations, and baking delicious cookies! During the holidays, join in on festive walks to Ptuj, meditation for adults and children, learning about the Windmill of Health, and of course, an unforgettable and festive year-end celebration.
Embark on festive December days in good shape: visit the Radenci Health Resort
In order to cope with all the events and obligations of December, make sure that you are in good shape and robust health. At the Radenci Health Resort, your well-being and health will be taken care of, among other things, with fango wraps, which positively impact blood circulation, relieve pain and reduce tension in the body. Immerse yourself in a bubbly embrace in the famous mineral bath, which, among other things, enhances the body's immunity and alleviates many health problems related to poor blood circulation. Children can attend creative holiday workshops, and they will also be visited by Santa.
The festive spirit will be high at Terme Krka. Indulge in unique holiday rituals and treatments. Treat yourself to a royal massage and winter scrubs. You will also be able to feel the festive atmosphere in the saunas with luxurious relaxation rituals. In this way, you will feel festive relaxation wrapped in the scent of mountain herbs, essential oils of cinnamon and orange... Conjure up your own relaxing Christmas fairy tale at the Terme Šmarješka and Dolenjska Toplice spas, and at Strunjan's seaside Talaso resort.
The holidays are an ideal opportunity to get unforgettable experiences that you can share with your loved ones. Treat yourself to moments of pure relaxation and pampering and create unforgettable memories at Terme Dobrna.
Give the gift of luxurious pampering in the intimate ambiance of Spa Suite Dobrna**** apartments, where each apartment has its own spa with a Turkish sauna and an outdoor wooden bathtub with thermal water, as well as a thermal rain shower – a perfect blend of indulgence and the beneficial effects of thermal water. Pamper yourself in the shelter of the treetop wellness of Arbora Spa and swim in the thermal pools at the Vita Hotel.
Unforgettable holidays at the Terme Portorož seaside resort
If snow and cold aren't your thing, escape to the coast for the holidays. At Terme Portorož, they'll make sure you enter the New Year feeling rejuvenated. Feel a wave of new energy in their Ayurveda, Thai and thalasso centres. Take a swim in pools with thermosmineral and heated seawater. Get a youthful, healthy glow at the beauty centre. And immerse yourself in the lively events of festive Portorož.
Want to celebrate New Year’s Eve with good food and drinks... dressed only in a swimsuit? Why not? Slovenian natural health resorts and spas are preparing various New Year's Eve events, where you can enjoy both gala dinners and indulge in their swimming pools and wellness facilities. Not only on New Year’s Eve, as special wellness programmes are mainly organised throughout the holiday season. Experience the magic of Christmas and New Year's Eve by enjoying the wholesome waters of Slovenia.
This year, make sure that you and your loved ones spend your holidays relaxing in Slovenia’s spas. Take care of your health and well-being by enjoying treatments in wellness centres and let loose at parties by thermal pools. Complement your holiday getaway by enjoying winter fun in nearby ski centres, and visit nearby cities with holiday decorations.
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