This is, without a doubt, the best sauna/spa in Europe. I travel to Europe twice a month to…read morevarious countries,, and was not expecting the grandeur and opulence of Thermen Berendonck. I booked a morning session in advance, and took a taxi from my hotel. As you approach the Thermen Berendonck hotel and main spa, there is a large park and lake, that will feature in Panasonic Sauna, one of the many on the property. The staff was superb, and check-in was easy. As customary, you have a wristband that allows you access to your locker and the ability to charge food or drinks to your bill. The property is quite large with a large indoor/outdoor pool, spas, and numerous saunas across temperature ranges and atmospheres.

Just to get it out there... we've visited a LOT of sauna/spa complexes around Europe. We give our…read morehighest marks to those that allow textile-free bathing, offer a nice array of warm pools, ample areas for rest and relaxation, and a good culinary experience - food and wine - as well. Berendonck ticks all those boxes, having ascended to one of our top three spa destinations in all of Europe. The indoor/outdoor pool is always warm enough for hanging out at the swim-up bar. We also love the steam room with aromatic salts, as well as the other warm pools great for soaking. The saunas are lovely as well, and the food is always great at the restaurant - though the menu is ONLY in Dutch or German. (And you can't have your phone with you to translate since no devices are allowed in the spa area.) If you find co-ed nudity upsetting - DON'T GO! There are no swimsuits allowed anywhere in the facility, though you are expected to wear a bathrobe when you're not soaking or sweating. Most definitely in the restaurant. Truly a magical place. Get over the nudity thing and love life for a hot second. : )

Being young used to/could be challenging from a mental standpoint; but, believe me, when I share…read morethat older age has its own challenges. We all have our goals we want to meet during our lifetimes, and we each encounter our own physical limitations during different times. The old, and a bit wry, adage comes to my mind: youth is wasted on the young ... George Bernard Shaw. I wish I had taken better care of my body when I was young. Back to the subject matter: good bunch of therapists work here. My husband has been visiting a manual therapist for his back and hips for a long time, and that need is diminishing, now that he has listened to their sound advice and started yoga exercises. Mine visit was for my shoulder and she gave me some excellent tips. It seems to me, being blessed with fairly good health, that often what you have to do to heal yourself, is to simply start moving again. I am glad I have the proper exercises to motivate myself now. And did I mention that she included a wonderful massage? Yup! All these sit-at-your-desk jobs *sigh*

One of the best clinics I have been to in the Netherlands. Doctors are professional, knowledgeable,…read moreand actually treat their patients like human beings. I have been here a few times. Coming here was one of the best chooses I made. The staff gets mad praise and applause for their services.

This is a conveniently located store for a large assortment of organic, alternative, and healthy…read moreproducts for self-care. Parking is a block away in a public space. Staff is extremely nice and helpful. I recommend that you join the free membership with an email address in order to receive full benefits of their discounts.