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Life is getting stressed and technology, far from helping us relax, has increased work and stress. Those with computer work have to sit hunched over a desk all day long but the stress of work has caused other tensions of the mind. We once thought that Spa therapy is becoming a fashion. Those were the days. Now Spa has become a necessity and just as the demand has risen, Spa resorts are increasingly becoming better organised, as they say, in mind and body. The Balinese Spas, for instance are taking the wellness experience to the next level by introducing professional counselling to the menu. It seems spas are no longer just beauty parlours and fat farms – these days, they want to sort out your mental health too. The concept is very promising as it supported with qualified therapists.

Massage Research & Surveys

Surveys suggest that one in four Europeans suffers from mental-health problems and the UK-based adventure travel website www.AwimAway.com is inundated with requests for spa breaks. “What follows is more interesting”, says its CEO Harish Kohli. These requests are accompanied by comments such as “I am getting divorced”; “my job is so stressfull”; “I’m fed up of being so fat”.

Research also indicates that “Stress-related disorders make up between 80-and-90 percent of the ailments. What they require is someone to listen, someone to touch them, someone to care. That does not exist in modern medicine.

One of the complaints heard frequently is that physicians don’t touch their patients any more. Touch just isn’t there. Years ago massage was a big part of nursing. There was so much care, so much touch, so much goodness conveyed through massage.

Many now believe that massage therapy is absolutely key in the healing process because it relieves stress, it is obviously foundational in the healing process any time and anywhere. Perhaps a resort offering “proper” therapy is just the ticket?

Chic Spas

The accommodation is Spas is the epitome of Asian chic, overlooking a steep, deep-green rainforest valley and foaming river. The restaurants serve delicious food that’s also healthy. But the best they offer is the emotional-health, sometimes in group-participation coaching that can have topics such as “how to break bad habits and maintain good ones”. They hope to encourage guests to see how to make constructive changes. Sometimes, we tend to ignore how important our emotional health is to our physical welfare. Studies have shown that after operations patients with a positive attitude leave hospital sooner and their scars heal more quickly.

The process works if the counselling is used in conjunction with the spa’s other specialist services. These include a nutritionist, an iridologist, an osteopath and an Ayurvedic doctor. Get ready for the new era of yoga and massage. This will now be complemented with mental massage.

Where To Go

UK-based operator AwimAway (020 7430 1766, www.awimaway.com) offers Spa holidays to destinations around the world. AwimAway has special offers to Bali and India and can organise your holiday to the resorts with spa, yoga and mental message.

Sydney offers a cosmopolitan lifestyle, the Gold Coast is surfers paradise and Perth has a modern city surrounded by natural countryside. As you travel from east to west, experience the unique feeling of each state.

Sydney: the stunning city on water

Sydney has so much to offer from the breathtaking Blue Mountains to popular hang out Bondi Beach. Sydney city centre is cosmopolitan and has many attractions including the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. This is one of the most attractive cities in the world.

Transport: how to get there and around:

There are direct flights to Sydney from many international destinations. Sydney airport is serviced by 40 airlines including British Airways, Qantas and Virgin.

Once in the city you can enjoy getting around on the easy to navigate bus and rail system. If you prefer to drive, it is cost effective to hire a car, the roads are clearly signed.

Weather: the seasons of Sydney

The climate in Sydney is mild throughout the year. The seasons are: Summer December to February, Autumn March to May, Winter June to August and Spring March to May.

The seasons are opposite to the northern hemisphere making Sydney a great get away from the cold weather.

Accommodation: : Luxury to budget stays

The internet can offer some of the best information on the cost, range and location of Sydney accommodation.

Attractions & Events: best attractions in Sydney

• The Annual Road Bash from the Variety Club starts on the 5 August 2007 from Garden Island.

• Lyric Theatre at Darling Harbour is showing the iconic Musical Priscilla the Queen of the Desert

• Winter season begins at The Sydney Opera House see www.sydneyoperahouse.com for more information.

• For equestrian lovers, there is an amazing show at the Horseworld Stadium every weekend called El Caballo Blanco, with choreographed horses.

Gold coast: laidback surfers paradise

The Gold Coast welcomes visitors looking for a relaxing family holiday and groups of friends looking for more action and adventure.

To get to the Gold Coast, the nearest international airport is Brisbane which is 80kms to the north, this airport has daily international flights from around the world. If you are travelling within Australia there is a domestic airport at the Gold Coast itself. From here you can hop on a train, bus taxi or hire a car.

Known as Australia’s playground the Gold Coast has more to offer than stunning beaches. The tropical rainforests nearby offers an alternative view of the area as well as the city skyline. Not forgetting the action packed days that can be spent visiting the theme parks including Wet ‘N’ Wild, Dreamworld, Steve Irwin’s Zoo, Sea World and more.

For sports fans, you shouldn’t miss the Gold Coast Indy which takes over the city streets for 4 days during October.

Hotels in Gold Coast vary in style and price, there is always plenty available to chose from for all tastes. With guaranteed sunshine 300 days a year, you can’t afford not to visit.

Perth: the west at its best

Perth has the best of both worlds – the city is centre is a hive of activity and attractions, with beaches and countryside all around. Perth centre has rivers and parks which make the city and attractive place to visit.

The whole West Coast of Australia is served by Perth’s International Airport. Domestic flights are recommended from the east to west coast due to the vast distance between the 2 sides of this continent. The airport and city can be navigated by shuttle bus, taxi and hire car. The reliable train system can also take you to nearby cities like Fremantle. If you would like a guided tour, there are plenty of Tour Buses to show the attractions of the area. Hotels in Perth cater for the luxury high end visitor as well as the low budget backpacker.

The region offers miles of surfing coastline and secluded beaches to explore. The water provides more attractions with regular sightings of Dolphins and Whales and some fabulous reef snorkelling. If you are partial to a drop of wine, you must take a trip to the Margaret River region with over 60 wineries.

The mild climate makes Perth an attractive destination all year round. During the summer the temperature is 29 to 32 Celsius, great for the beach and surf. The winter is around 18 Celsius suitable for an outdoor BBQ.

Do you love sub tours, like to take challenges and experience the thrills while facing them? If you are an adventure lover and are searching for an exotic yet thrilling holiday destination, Hawaii would be a perfect place for you. You can enjoy its exotic beaches and thrilling submarine tours and end up having one of the best holidays ever.

Hawaii is full of natural richness and diversities. You will find jungles, sand beaches, blue waters and a rich diversity of marine and animal life. A Hawaii sub tour would be a perfect way of experiencing the rich marine flora and fauna of this place. Hawaii sub tour also provides a unique chance of experiencing the underwater wonders for those who hate or fear scuba diving and snorkeling. A submarine tour in Hawaii also proves to be a unique learning experience for kids who are fascinated by biology and marine life. It would be such an unforgettable experience that not many would forget it ever, if any.

While enjoying Hawaii, safety is always first priority among tour guides, as a result all submarines are tested against rigorous standards that are regulated by government organizations. These tours are extremely pleasurable as they provides the necessities for a relaxed and comfortable accommodation.

An ideal day in Hawaii would be spent doing the beach explorations in the afternoon and then getting on board a submarine and taking an underwater sub tour and exploring the marine life, ancient ruins, ocean formation built by volcanic activities. If your lucky, you may get a chance to see a couple of shipwrecks.

A submarine tour Hawaii, while on Hawaii sub tour will take you to depths of about 100 feet and have a look at the ocean floor. These tours generally last for 90 minutes with 45 minutes spent underwater watching the rich marine life of Hawaii dominated by corals, fishes and turtles. Sometimes, the submarine tour Hawaii arrangers themselves arrange for artificial reefs, sunken shipwrecks and airplanes.

These artificial reefs, many of which are built by the Japanese, are now a place to live for a number of marine species. While on submarine tour Hawaii, one of the most interesting places to visit will be the Waikiki beach. If you take an underwater submarine tour at this place, you will get to have a look at the Hawaii University’s pyramids which have been built under a project concerned with constructing artificial reefs so that the tropical fishes will get a safe ground for breeding.

Oahu Island is a place of historical significance is probably the most popular Hawaiian tourist destination. Submarine tour in Pearl Harbor’s waters will give us one of the most humbling and shocking experiences of our lives. The marine waters are full of broken weapons, broken machinery and broken dreams of the yesteryears. It will make us experience the horror of 1941’s Japan’s attack at this place which is a United States’ naval base, during WW II on December 14th. . This eventually led to the involvement of United States in WW II.

Hence, Hawaii and submarine tour Hawaii appeal to people of all generations, backgrounds and countries.