A unique resort and spa in the Eastern Province
The benefits of massage have been well pointed out by
doctors around the world. A massage helps relieve pain and
stiffness in the muscles and joints, lowers blood pressure
and increases blood circulation as well. Some people also
believe that massages promote a healthy mind in a healthy
body by helping you to relax and reduce your anxiety. I
decided to put the theory to the test when the editors of
several magazines where invited to Al Khobar to spend a
complimentary weekend there.
When I got to Al Khobar, a magnificent hotel stood out like
an oasis under the scorching sun. The hotel buildings were
surrounded by many palm trees and plants, a sight with which
the bare mountains of the Saudi landscape made a striking
contrast. I found it hard to believe that such a place existed
there in the middle of the desert.
The moment I stepped into the spa, I was surrounded by
a welcoming staff who were willing to cater for my every
need. Before I even got a chance to introduce myself, I was
led to my luxury suite. When I opened the door of my suite,
I saw the marvellous view of the three swimming pools and
the blue sky in the background. It was hard not to rest on
the king-size bed right away, but I decided to go straight to
the massage area.
The hotel offers a variety of massages, including hot stone
massage and hydrotherapy. I decided on the hot stone
treatment. When I was on the massage table, I watched
the hot steam coming off the stones that were about to be
put onto my body and had second thoughts. However, the
moment the masseur placed the first hot stone on my skin, I
felt a calm, warm energy spread throughout my entire body.
The masseur told me to relax as he placed more stones on
my back and I found myself drifting off to sleep.
When I woke up, I was completely relaxed. I realised there
was another man in the room, and he was massaging my
face. He put a warm mask on my face, and told me it would
help clean my skin. When he washed off the mask, he told
me it was time to sit in the Jacuzzi for a while. At first, I
found it hard to get off the massage table because I wanted
to stay there and sleep; however, switching to the Jacuzzi
turned out to be a wonderful idea. I relaxed in the warm
water for about an hour.
by Eric Marchand
The benefits of massage have been well pointed out by
doctors around the world. A massage helps relieve pain and
stiffness in the muscles and joints, lowers blood pressure
and increases blood circulation as well. Some people also
believe that massages promote a healthy mind in a healthy
body by helping you to relax and reduce your anxiety. I
decided to put the theory to the test when the editors of
several magazines where invited to Al Khobar to spend a
complimentary weekend there.
When I got to Al Khobar, a magnificent hotel stood out like
an oasis under the scorching sun. The hotel buildings were
surrounded by many palm trees and plants, a sight with which
the bare mountains of the Saudi landscape made a striking
contrast. I found it hard to believe that such a place existed
there in the middle of the desert.
The moment I stepped into the spa, I was surrounded by
a welcoming staff who were willing to cater for my every
need. Before I even got a chance to introduce myself, I was
led to my luxury suite. When I opened the door of my suite,
I saw the marvellous view of the three swimming pools and
the blue sky in the background. It was hard not to rest on
the king-size bed right away, but I decided to go straight to
the massage area.
The hotel offers a variety of massages, including hot stone
massage and hydrotherapy. I decided on the hot stone
treatment. When I was on the massage table, I watched
the hot steam coming off the stones that were about to be
put onto my body and had second thoughts. However, the
moment the masseur placed the first hot stone on my skin, I
felt a calm, warm energy spread throughout my entire body.
The masseur told me to relax as he placed more stones on
my back and I found myself drifting off to sleep.
When I woke up, I was completely relaxed. I realised there
was another man in the room, and he was massaging my
face. He put a warm mask on my face, and told me it would
help clean my skin. When he washed off the mask, he told
me it was time to sit in the Jacuzzi for a while. At first, I
found it hard to get off the massage table because I wanted
to stay there and sleep; however, switching to the Jacuzzi
turned out to be a wonderful idea. I relaxed in the warm
water for about an hour.
by Eric Marchand
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