Whether you dream about a relaxing vacation, spiritual rejuvenation, or total tune-up for mind and body, there's a place for you in Holland. Travelers looking for a perfect getaway from stress and daily life will be able to unwind in the many spas and spa hotels Holland has to offer in the countryside.

'Kuur Thermen Vitalizee' in Scheveningen (Zuid Holland)

Kuur Thermen Vitalizee Spa in Scheveningen is an ideal way to unwind. You will feel like a new person after a visit to the various saunas and steam rooms or a relaxing dip in the swimming pool. Like most luxury Thermen they have saunas, steam bath, infrared sauna, freezing rooms, swimming pool, hot whirl pools, herbal baths, and a beauty center. But they also have salt baths with very concentrated sea salt and a rest room with very fine drops of seawater in the air. You can have a light dinner or salad in the restaurant on the terrace overlooking the North Sea.

Country Estate Kruin & Kruidberg in Santpoort (Noord Holland)

Built in the style of the Dutch renaissance, this breathtaking luxury hotel combines the majestic allure of a castle with a welcoming ambience. There is also a sauna and gym. Duin & Kruidberg Country Estate is located in National Park Zuid Kennemerland. It is situated close to the lovely dune area, where you can enjoy the scenic beauty and the peace and quiet. For shopping and cultural and culinary highlights, the cities of Haarlem, Amsterdam and Alkmaar are nearby. On the beaches of nearby Bloemendaal and Zandvoort you can get a breath of fresh air or bask in the sun. For more information visit http://www.duin-kruidberg.nl/ 

Thermae 2000 in Arcen (Limburg)

The contrast is huge: in the futuristic health resort you bathe in water which is well over 40,000 years old. Two springs supply the water for the indoor and outdoor pools. The temperature of the water is around 90 degrees Fahrenheit. A third spring supplies refreshing mineral water. This water has been given the official EC (European Commission) designation ‘original, clean spring water.’ Pure enjoyment may be taken literally here. Thermae 2000 offers a wide selection of treatments. Accommodation can be arranged at the Thermaetel Hotel. For more information visit http://www.thermae.nl/

Fontana Nieuweschans (Groningen)

This 4-star hotel (Golden Tulip) and health resort offers everything you will need for a relaxing break. Enjoy the sparkling water of the 97 degrees Fahrenheit thermal bath and unwind in the new Kelo sauna and Balneo bath. The hotel provides algae (thalasso) therapy, massage facilities, skincare and beauty treatments, as well as a hairdresser and health center. Within the park surrounding the hotel there are hiking routes and a tennis court. For more information visit http://www.fontananieuweschans.nl/

Scandic Sanadome Nijmegen (Gelderland)

All of the thermal pools enjoy mineral-rich thermal water from own springs; a fresh water spring and a thermal salt water spring (230 and 2296 feet depth). The thermal salt water spring has been qualified by as an iodide retaining thermal sole (very salty). According to German standards, the Sanadome is a recognized health resort with mineral-rich water to which healing properties are ascribed. The property includes a hotel. For more information visit http://www.sanadome.nl/sanadomeEN/sanadome.html

Residence Groot Heideborgh (Gelderland)

The Résidence Groot Heideborgh, a deluxe all-suite hotel,  is situated in the heart of Holland, close to Garderen and not far from Amersfoort, Apeldoorn and Arnhem, surrounded by the extensive and beautiful woodlands of the Veluwe. In spite of its rural location, the hotel is easily accessible from several motorways. A visit to the Wellness Center in combination with the beautiful surroundings will help travelers unwind! For more information visit http://www.bilderberg.nl/uk/hotels/groot-heideborgh/

Hotel and Castle Vaalsbroek in Vaals (Limburg)

Within a stone's throw of Maastricht, Aachen and Liège, surrounded by the richly wooded foothills of the Eifel and the Ardennes, Bilderberg Kasteel Vaalsbroek is an oasis of luxury and comfort. The authentically restored castle dating as far back as 1420 combines the splendor of the past with the comfort and technology of the present. Tennis courts, bowling, squash courts, riding facilities and more than 12 golf courses provide the visitor with many active opportunities in the hills of Limburg. Vaalsbroek Spa and Wellness Center offers special possibilities for relaxation, such a sauna, a spacious indoor swimming pool, the Babor Beauty salon and an up to date fitness center. For more information visit http://www.bilderberg.nl/uk/hotels/kasteel-vaalsbroek/

Landgoed Lauswolt in Beetsterzwaag (Friesland)

Come and experience the historic atmosphere and refined Friesian Culture in this impressive country estate hotel. Leendert Klaassens and his brigade have succeeded in giving new meaning to the grandeur of days gone by in their gourmet creations. With its ample swimming pool, tennis court and the famous Lauswolt Beauty Center, the Bilderberg Landgoed Lauswolt hotel provides travelers with an atmosphere of elegance and regality. Next to the hotel lies the 18-hole golf course of the Golf & Countryclub Lauswolt. For more information visit http://www.lauswolt.nl

Resort Bad Boekelo in Boekelo (Overijssel)

In the middle of the 'side wing' Twente landscape, a stone's throw from Enschede and a 2 ½ hour drive from Amsterdam lies the hospitable and totally renovated Resort Bad Boekelo & SPA. The resort boasts over 57 acres and offers numerous facilities, including a heated indoor swimming pool and two outdoor tennis courts. Since the beginning of 2007, Resort Bad Boekelo has opened its brand-new spacious beauty & wellness center. Here you will find saunas, Turkish steam baths, solariums, relaxation areas and a complete beauty center. For more information visit http://www.badboekelo.nl/

Unique Accommodation

To make the Dutch spa and wellness experience even more unforgettable, but you are not able to stay at the above mentioned spas and hotels, Holland offers the traveler a variety of off-the-beaten-path accommodations, such as a medieval castle, an old manor house in the middle of a forest, a convent, mill, a lock keepers house or antique farmhouse. For information on these cultural heritage buildings and privately owned accommodations, visit www.erfgoedlogies.nl and www.qualitylodgings.nl