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SPA and Wellness
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SPA and Wellness

The origin of the Word ‘SPA.’ The word spa is derived from a Belgian town named Aquae Spadanae in Latin. The Latin phrase translates as “water spa,” which comes from the verb spargere, which means to sprinkle, to wet.  Since medieval times, the town’s bath and its water rich in iron have been used to...

CLEOPATRA HAMMAM: From Antiquity to Modernity
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CLEOPATRA HAMMAM: From Antiquity to Modernity

Cleopatra Hammam is a staple of many spa menus today. There are several variations. A luxury spa might offer a salt scrub, a sesame and honey body wrap, and a relaxing massage with aromatic essential oils. Other spas offer steam baths, including relaxing in a sauna, steam bath, lying down in heated heating stone and...