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[Photo above: Seorak Waterpia]

Although the fast-spreading H1N1 virus is dampening the minds of potential travelers, those seeking a cleansing (and to simply let their guard down) can get just that by going to different resorts in the countryside. They all run special spa packages for autumn to offer some tranquility away from all the metropolitan hubbub.

Hilton Namhae Golf & Spa Resort

The resort's Spa Oasis runs for the months of September and October a "Happy Together Spa Package" for couples, friends and families. Starting with a foot bath, the package includes removal of corneous tissue with sweet sugar, followed by a deep tissue muscle massage using natural coconut oil, and a facial and scalp massage.

The package also offers a photo session at the resort and a gift basket worth 120,000 won. The resort is located in the scenic Namhae that is famous for its clean beaches as well as Gacheon Darenggi Village. The resort also has a golf course overlooking the South Sea.

For more information, call (055) 860-0453.

Konjiam Resort

The resort located in Gwangju, Gyeonggi Province, takes about an hour by bus to get to from major bus terminals in Seoul. The resort's Spa la Spa has begun its "Destination Spa" program, taking the motif from the popular spa trend in North America and Europe.

The Destination Spa program refers to checking each individual's health and providing a tailor-made spa treatment.

The resort also offers several packages, one of which is an overnight stay with breakfast, five hours of spa treatment and use of the spa zone and the fitness center.

For more information, visit www.konjiamresort.co.kr or call (031) 8026-5000.

El Dorado Resort

El Dorado Resort is a good choice for those who wish to soak it up at an outdoor spa along a white sand beach and deep blue sea.

Located in Sinan of South Jeolla Province, the resort operates the Ocean Spaland using sea water abundant with germanium, which is supposedly good for enhancing blood circulation. It is also famous for the special bath comprising sea water and medicinal herb water heated by a pine tree wood fire.

The resort also offers diverse water sports such as yachting and water skiing, fully using the benefits of Sinan that is comprised of 827 small islands.

For more information, visit www.eldoradoresort.co.kr or call (061) 260-3300.

El Dorado resort.

Beache Palace

The Beache Palace resort comes with its own exclusive West Sea beach and is located in Boryeong of South Chungcheong Province. It is complete with a spa and water park. The most famous facility is its outdoor hot spring with different themes such as pine leaves bath, jasmine bath and more. For more information, visit www.beachepalace.co.kr (no English available) or call (041) 939-5757.

Icheon Termeden

Korea's first German style hot spring resort, it is located in Icheon, Gyeonggi Province. The resort offers a therapeutic walk in the forest, as well as swimming pools and hot springs.

Its "Repair Spa" is specially designed to recover skin damaged from the summer heat and ultraviolet rays. The resort also offers lemon bath along with mud pack therapy. The resort is also close to Icheon's famous ceramic art village. For more information, visit www.termeden.com or call (031) 645-2000.

Seorak Waterpia

Hanhwa Resort's Seorak Waterpia operates natural hot springs that sprout from some 680 meters underground at a daily quantity of 3,000 tons and at a temperature of 49 degrees Celsius.

The water is said to be rich in metal ions like sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium as well as carbonate, chlorine, carbonic acid and sulphuric acid, all of which are said to be good for skin care, psychological fatigue, insomnia, high blood pressure, neurosis and others. For more information, visit www.seorakwaterpia.co.kr or call (033) 630-5500.

-The Korean Herald/Asia News Network

Soak up peace, energy at autumn spas

By Lee Joo-hee , The Korean Herald/ ANN | Mon, Sep 21 2009

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