Balkan Holidays offers customers a choice of excellent spa holidays in a wide range of locations, from the mountain region of UNESCO World Heritage listed Bansko in Bulgaria to the azure waters of Becici in Montenegro. Slovenia and Croatia also have plenty on offer. Known as the “Green heart of Europe”, Slovenia is home to holistic attractions including natural springs and mud baths, while Croatia’s Dubrovnik Riviera, Dalmatian region and Istrian Peninsula also offer a range of first-rate facilities for the spa enthusiast.

The world heritage site of Bansko is becoming an increasingly popular option for customers seeking spa and wellness holidays. Here, the Kempinski Grand Arena, part of The Leading Hotels of the World portfolio offers guests relaxation and rejuvenation at the foot of Pirin Mountains. Their Spa and Wellness club offers a range of treatments and an authentic Ayurveda Centre. Spa packages, which can be purchased separately include the Asian Package (includes three days’ use of the spa, Hamman massage, spa pedicure, Shiatsu massage, eye treatment, Oshibori massage and foot reflexology) and the Anti-Stress Programme (includes soap brush peeling, private steam bath, wellness massage, foot reflexology, lavender body wrap, facial care, lymphatic drainage, lavender bath and foot mask). Seven nights B&B at the five star Kempinski Grand Arena (Sofia) departing Gatwick 31 May 2009 is £504 per person, or 23 August 2009 is £520 per person.

The Montenegrin coast, the “St Tropez of the Balkans”, is less than three hours’ flight from the UK and boasts warm summers and daytime temperatures which climb to 30°C. The Hotel Splendid in Becici is located on the edge of the waters of the Adriatic Sea and offers sophisticated comfort. The hotel’s Splendid Spa offers a range of popular Elemis ritual treatments, including the Executive Break (includes an Elemis Oxygen facial, Therapeutic full body massage and signature body scrub using locally grown herbs). Seven nights B&B at the five-star Hotel Splendid departing Gatwick 01 May 2009 is £710 per person, or 21 August 2009 is £800 per person.

The Slovenian town of Rogaska Slatina has been a popular health resort for centuries due to the natural mineral waters from the nearby mountains of Boc and Donacka Gora.  Accommodation is offered at the Grand Hotel Sava or Hotel Zagreb and treatments at the adjoining Lotus Terme Wellness Centre include thermal mineral treatments, kneipp bath, body wraps and a full range of spa facilities. Seven nights half board at the four-star Hotel Sava departing Gatwick 25 April 2009 is £589 per person or 8 August 2009 is £609 per person. Seven nights half-board at the three and a half-star Hotel Zagreb departing Gatwick 25 April 2009 is £544 per person or 8 August 2009 is £590 per person.

In Croatia, choose from a range of spa locations including the charming resort of Cavtat. Here, the Hotel Croatia overlooks two natural beaches and offers a range of Spa and Beauty packages with prices starting from £604pp for a seven night holiday in a location with plenty of historical Croatian character. Hotel Croatia 5* HB 7 Nights departing Gatwick 15 May 09 £734pp or 21 Aug 09 £844pp.

Commenting on their spa holidays, Balkan’s Sales and Marketing Manager, Chris Rand, said: “Spa and well-being programmes are a growth area for us. The countries in our portfolio offer stunning, relatively undiscovered scenery and treatments are competitively priced. This, coupled with the current trend for spa holidays, means it’s a great area for agents to promote.”

For further information or to make a booking please visit www.balkanholidays.co.uk or call 0845 130 1114.