The slimming programme at this traditional grand spa hotel in Slovakia uniquely utilises local natural resources (sulphurous thermal waters and mud) as slimming treatments along with daily conditioning exercises - Nordic walking around the spa island is invigorating - and a special reduction diet .  A week gives a great kick-start to a weight loss regime, though for best results 14 nights is recommended.

This Escape includes:

Thermia Palace Details

Location

The first five star spa hotel in Slovakia, Thermia Palace, was newly refurbished in January 2007. Restoration specialists worked hard to preserve the rich exterior and  old-age charm interior of this unique Art Nouveau gem built in 1912. Located on the pretty peaceful spa island of Piestany, famous for its thermal mud and water with therapeutic and preventative properties, Thermia Palace is linked directly to the original and restored Irma health spa, provides ideal conditions for spa stays throughout the year.  The surrounding park on this traffic-free island is a pleasure to relax in during the Spring and Summer months. 

Rooms

111 luxurious rooms, first class and deluxe, including 15 suites, with separate lounge, bedroom, and balcony, are fully equipped to provide comfort of the highest standard all with flat screen TV and internet access.

Food

The Grand Restaurant offers international cuisine and local specialities, vegetarian dishes, and foods with your dietary requirements included. A summer terrace with a view of the park serves wines, desserts, entertainment and dancing.

Fitness and Daily Activities

• Outdoor swimming pool
• Golf
• Moutain biking
• Trekking
• Horse Riding club on Lido Island
• Cross country skiing at nearby resorts
• Watersports at Lake Slnava

Insider Tips

• Pack some spa slippers or flip flops for wandering around the spa and pools
• Look around outside of Spa Island – there is skiing, horse riding, boat trips, water sports (polo, skiing, canoeing, yachting), and many cultural tourist attractions all within Piestany.

Wellness Approach

• It is said that the curative effects of these springs were first discovered by Roman legions.  That same curative effect is still enjoyed today with the use of local thermal mud and sulphourous water in treatments precribed by the Spa Doctor.  Despite strong medical and rehabilition bias, the spa is also good for those looking for prevention and relaxation.  Put yourself in the hands of expert physicians and see how that nagging ache/twinge is eased with a bit of mud and water.

Freestyle Spa

• Water and Sauna World allow you to bathe in interconnected indoor and outdoor thermal pools where the water is a soothing 34oC, and jacuzzi, massage jets, water deckchairs help unwind tight muscles.  At Sauna World you will find infra sauna, steam bath, Finnish sauna and cold plunge pool. 

Signature Treatment

Mud Pool  The beautifully restored domed building with mosaic walls and stained glass ceiling windows houses the world renowned Piestany Mud Pool that uniquely combines thermal mineral mud with thermal water. The mineral mud sinks to the bottom of the pool and the temperature of the water is around 38oC.  You may feel like a hippo wallowing with the mud between your toes but you will come out so relaxed you won't care.

We Love

• The Salt Cave, built from natural salt from the Red, Dead and Black Seas, re-creates an intensive microclimate, similar to that of a seaside. The high concentration of the salt microparticles enriched with iodine, potassium, calcium, iron and other elements are inhalled and help with blood flow to all the major organs and general circulation.  Tests have shown that a 45 minute treatment in the cave equates in benefit to 3 days by the sea. 
• The traditional purity of the treatments - separate pools for men and women as thermal water treatments are taken in the nude in order to allow you to maximise the absorption of minerals and not sweat in synthetic swim suits.  

Return on Investment

Toned & Purified.