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Harrogate’s Turkish Baths in running for beauty spa ‘Oscar’
Harrogate Borough Council's Turkish Baths and Health Spa have
beaten off stiff competition to be selected as one of seven
finalists in this year's British Beauty and Spa Awards for the
'best day spa' category.
Widely regarded as the 'Oscars' of the beauty and spa
industry, the awards are independently judged but organisers say
that gaining a position as a finalist is recognition of the
excellence, innovation and professionalism displayed at the Turkish
Baths and Health Spa.
Graham Holman, Manager of the Baths, says:
"The spa world has seen huge changes in the past few decades, but
the core principle remains the same as always to promote holistic
well-being in the visitor. Our philosophy is to
bring the timeless benefits of the core health spa ritual to a
modern public."
The winners of the Beauty Spa Awards will be announced on 6
September 2009 at the Grand Lancaster Hotel in London.
As part of the shorlisting process, staff had to choose two of
their 'hero' treatments for inclusion. They
chose the Placid Paradise Massage. Inspired by
the Turkish Bath's Persian atmosphere, this signature massage
evokes the spirit of the Spice Route using cinnamon, cardamom and
nutmeg blended with bamboo into Thai-style rice filled
pindas. They also chose the Turkish Delight
Treatment, which includes a silk protein Sybarite Wrap.
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NOTE TO EDITORS:
Harrogate's Turkish Baths and Health Spa underwent a
£1m refurbishment in 2004 to bring them back to their
glittering Victorian beginnings.
Although Turkish Baths were common in Victorian times, only
seven remain which date back to the 19th
century. Three of the seven, including
Harrogate, are in England. But none of them is
as historically complete and in full working order as Harrogate's
Turkish Baths. Their importance lies in their
decoration, elaboration and
rarity.
Full details about the Turkish Baths, including booking
arrangements, are available at www.harrogate.gov.uk/turkishbaths
or telephone 01423 556746.
Media contact: Lynne Mee, Communications
and Media Manager, 01423 556022 email lynne.mee@harrogate.gov.uk
or mobile 07525 987921 or 07884 226409