Isrotel Carmel Forest Spa Resort

Description:

• Opened in 1997, this luxury spa offers a green, tranquil alternative to the many massive spa hotels in the desert near The Dead Sea. The setting contributes to making this the most beautiful spa hotel in Israel. The tastefully, freshly decorated public areas and guest rooms overlook the distant Mediterranean and acres of woods. The big windows of some rooms look out directly onto public footpaths and lack privacy unless you close the curtains -- try for a room that overlooks the forest or the gardens. There are aromatherapy, seaweed wraps, water aerobics, horseback riding, tai chi, mountain biking, Shiatsu, Reiki, reflexology, Thai or Swedish massage, and weight-loss programs, all top quality. The vegetarian buffets are near gourmet and filled with natural, wholesome ingredients. You won't need a car once here, so consider that the meter on a rental car would just be ticking away while you luxuriate or chill out.

• © Frommer's 2013

Awards:

Frommer's

•  Very Highly Recommended 2010