
Loving Life in Amsterdam
I revisit the city where I met my husband and fell in love. We sip wine, stroll and stay at The Conservatorium Hotel, one of Amsterdam’s finest properties.
Watsu is a two-pronged combo, stemming from “water” and “shiatsu.” The massage treatment takes place in a warm pool, in which the therapist supports you as you float, cradling you with one arm under your knees and the other around your back. This type of aquatic massage is designed to be something of a dance, as your therapist twirls and sways you through the water while administering rhythmic movements, stretches and techniques like pressure-point massage. Read more about watsu.

I revisit the city where I met my husband and fell in love. We sip wine, stroll and stay at The Conservatorium Hotel, one of Amsterdam’s finest properties.

Water is the source of life, and it turns out, the healing and restorative powers it possesses are also what birthed the concept of “spa”.

Our take on the watsu technique? Hands down, this is one relaxing treatment.

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