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Nothing could be more luxurious, pleasurable, or refreshing than pampering yourself in a sumptuous spa. The best ones are designed to look and feel like paradise - and they do. In this book, you`ll discover the most exceptional historical, thermal, thalassic, wellness and health resort, new age adventure day, and hotel spas around the world - from Paris to South Africa, Bangkok to Texas - beautifully photographed and accompanied by pricing, service, and contact information. Use the book to scout out your ideal spa-destination and take yourself one step closer to nirvana.This title features great escapes - an exclusive collection of luxury getaways, resorts and design hotels around the world. Dedicated to the sophisticated traveler, it helps you choose your hotel and make your
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Nothing could be more luxurious, pleasurable, or refreshing than pampering yourself in a sumptuous spa. The best ones are designed to look & feel like paradise
- & they do. In this book, you`ll discover the most exceptional historical, thermal, thalassic, wellness & health resort, new age adventure day, & hotel spas around the world
- from Paris to South Africa, Bangkok to Texas
- beautifully photographed & accompanied by pricing, service, & contact information. Use the book to scout out your ideal spa-destination & take yourself one step closer to nirvana. This title features great escapes
- an exclusive collection of luxury getaways, resorts & design hotels around the world. Dedicated to the sophisticated traveler, it helps you choose your hotel & make your reservation online.

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Stanfords was established in 1853 and opened their iconic Covent Garden flagship store in 1901. They have become the top retailer of maps, travel books and accessories in the UK and arguably offer the largest selection of maps and travel books worldwide. Famous names such as Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Ranulph Fiennes and Michael Palin have purchased from Stanfords. They now have a shop in Bristol and both stores together with other venues operate a calendar of events including talks, book signings and exhibitions. As a specialist map retailer, the map selection is comprehensive and includes road maps, street maps and walking maps from worldwide destinations, as well as a selection of world atlases and wall maps. Books include travel guides and travel literature. Stanfords also stock globes, from miniatures made of blue marble to magnificent floor-standing globes. The website features a selection of interesting articles on travel topics.
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