Spa Guide

Céad míle fáilte romhat, a hundred thousand welcomes to you, is an old Irish blessing and also sums up the way of life on the Emerald Isle. The people of Ireland create a welcoming, almost whimsical atmosphere that permeates nearly ever facet of life here.

The openness of the Irish people can also be found in the country's spas, each of which takes a different approach to health and beauty. Some are more about indulgence than deprivation. At these spas it's considered perfectly normal to settle down with a pint or two at a now smoke-free local pub after a vigorous day of yoga. At others (mainly health farms), strict regimens of detoxification or weight loss can be found.

Spa treatments are also more varied than ever. Due to a thriving economy and an influx of immigration (for the first time in more than a century more people are moving to the country than are leaving), Ireland is able to import spa services from around the world. It's now common to find Ayurveda, reiki, lomi lomi massage, and balneotherapy—all at one spa.

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