| Visiting the island of Crete in Greece? Looking for a | | | | The result is a healthy uplift; re-energising and |
| special revitalising treat after a tedious year of office | | | | refreshing. |
| politics? | | | | Rakotherapy. Blue Palace Spa & Resort. Elounda. |
| Feeling like the doormat the cat dragged in? Realise | | | | Lasithi. |
| that the vacant, staring, grey and dishevelled woman | | | | Elounda Bay is one of the prettiest natural settings in |
| sitting opposite you on the tube is your reflection? | | | | Crete, and one of the most beautiful spas on the |
| Perhaps you are just not feeling very goddess-y? | | | | island. A specialty of Crete is the pure alcohol taken |
| Help is at hand. | | | | from grapes after the wine making process has |
| Here are some of the best health treatments to be | | | | finished. The distillation of these grapes produces a |
| found on the island. | | | | strong white liquor - raki - frequently used by |
| Thalassotherapy. Elia Guesthouse. Chania. | | | | grandmothers to treat every ailment known to man. |
| This seaweed and mud therapy is offered for your | | | | The raki treatment at this luxury resort calls on |
| rejuvenation at a small guesthouse (only 9 rooms) | | | | grannies' wisdom; this treatment helps with blood |
| set in olive groves and farming land in the west of | | | | flow and energy. |
| Crete. A stay at Elia is really a holistic relaxation and | | | | Exotic Lime and Ginger Salt Glow. Sitia Beach Resort |
| well-being experience; the location, the suites, the | | | | & Spa. Sitia. Lasithi. |
| organic food and the spa and healing treatments are | | | | Sitia, in the less-developed east of the island, is a |
| all there for just your enjoyment. Reiki, | | | | hidden secret. Wide open spaces and wild beaches |
| aromatherapy massage, a jacuzzi bath; take your | | | | invite exploration. This is a deep cleansing ritual lasting |
| pick and relaxation will come naturally. | | | | two and a half hours. This is a whole body exfoliation |
| Elakizhi Ayervedic Treatment. Creta Palace and Elixir | | | | and salt scrub, get rid of the grime and let your skin |
| Spa. Rethymnon. | | | | shine again; refreshing and tangy. |
| In the centre west of the island, these treatments | | | | Yoga Retreats. |
| are performed by Indian therapists under the | | | | Yoga is practiced and yoga retreats can be taken in |
| guidance of Dr Rajesh, an ayervedic doctor. | | | | Kriti. Astanga yoga can be found at Agios Pavlos on |
| Ayerveda is an Indian science of total balance and | | | | the south coast of Chania and also at Chora Sfakion |
| harmony with nature. Elakizhi is a massage using fresh | | | | on the south coast of Rethymnon. |
| herbs cooked in ayervedic oil packed into bags and | | | | In ancient times, gorgeous Greek goddesses flocked |
| applied over the body. This treatment cleanses the | | | | to Crete for her healing herbs and honey. The |
| channels of circulation and lubricates joints. | | | | magical properties of the honey were legendary, the |
| Crystal Peeling with Flower Oils. Euphoria Spa. Out of | | | | herb dictamo dittany was known for its healing |
| the Blue Resort. Agia Pelagia. Heraklion. | | | | properties. Aphrodite, goddess of love, hung out here |
| The seaside village of Agia Pelagia, 20 kms from | | | | and Rhea hid her baby Zeus in a cave here to save |
| Heraklion, is a sanctuary for the senses with a crystal | | | | him. |
| clear bay of pure water ready to take any worries | | | | Perhaps a touch of goddess energy will creep back |
| away. Out of the Blue Resort, situated amongst | | | | into your pampered body after one of these |
| acres of gardens, allows for welcome relaxation and | | | | treatments. Ya gotta have a little bit of goddess |
| some deep, deep breaths. An all-over body | | | | about you these days! Take your wand of fire back |
| treatment such as a peel deeply cleanses the pores. | | | | into the office with you. That'll show 'em. |