Nigel Geens Livres

Wellness is the word of the moment. From the restorative visits to the health spas of the past, a worldwide industry has emerged with the sole aim of improving our wellbeing. On offer are the most diverse treatments from saunas to Balinese massage, from mud baths to anti wrinkle yoga. It is rare, however, that the health programmes are combined with aesthetically pleasing surroundings, and it is precisely this which the author was searching for. He has collected the most fascinating addresses which offer both attractive treatments and architecture and design of the very finest. In harmony with the surroundings or in deliberate contrast to the landscape, the resorts presented here rank among the best treats imaginable.

As a compliment to volume 1 which presented the best designed hotels in the city, this book focuses on the best and most attractive hotels in the country, in the mountains and on the coast. In short, locations where unspoilt nature and expert architecture and design meet. The selection of hotels ranges from the hidden Finca in Mallorca, the Portuguese Pousadas, unknown gems in Madeira, new and converted Alpine hotels, hip hotels in chic coastal resorts and secluded oases in the plains. The author has not only gathered together renowned hotels but has discovered a number of fascinating little know insider tips.