Carmel Forest Spa, Israel
May 5, 2007, 10:51 am
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The Carmel Forest Spa is the spa that was/is offering treatments in the King David Lounge as marketing for the spa which is near Haifa. Sorry OP but I've never been.
May 5, 2007, 10:28 pm
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I for one would realllly appreciate a trip report once you go there. It looks amazing. My wife has Mitzpe Hayamim on the brain, but I'd much prefer to go somewhere closer to Haifa next time around.
May 6, 2007, 1:38 am
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May 6, 2007, 3:55 am
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Carmel Spa review
You can read my detailed review at:
http://www.interall.co.il/israel-hotels.html
I have been there about 8 times and almost never disappointed. But read the review for tidbits you should know about.
http://www.interall.co.il/israel-hotels.html
I have been there about 8 times and almost never disappointed. But read the review for tidbits you should know about.
May 7, 2007, 7:03 am
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I suppose it depends on what your needs are. It would be a lot easier for us to do things and visit in Haifa, Zichron, etc. during the day from Carmel Forest Spa than to drive down from Mitzpe Hayamim each day.
Thanks hnussbacher!!
Thanks hnussbacher!!
Apr 15, 2008, 1:43 am
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Apr 16, 2008, 6:07 am
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the best spa i've been to...
Totally wonderful place. It's in the middle of the forest (of course), and we nearly missed a sign to turn driving up from Haifa.
* Try to get a room with garden balcony.
* Get up early to join one of the morning walks.
* MAKE SURE YOU BOOK TREATMENTS EARLY. You need to tell them specifically if you want therapists of the same gender as you. Treatment levels were a bit mixed. I liked indian head massage, great lady who did hot stone massage. Facials were so so.
* Food--the major difference for me between Carmel Forest and Mitzpe haYamim is that the former is kosher certified, serves meat for lunch and dinner.
I'm also on a lookout for a bargain deal for CFS, if such thing exists. Probably mid-week (Sun-Wed) give better rates? I believe they are a part of Isrotel chain (of many Eilat hotels) so you may be able to collect points. I also remember that local Israelis used to get better rates--not sure if this is still the case.
Another spa I liked--more for food and ambiance is Shizen Spa in Herzlia Pituah. Excellent oriental restaurant attached to the spa.
* Try to get a room with garden balcony.
* Get up early to join one of the morning walks.
* MAKE SURE YOU BOOK TREATMENTS EARLY. You need to tell them specifically if you want therapists of the same gender as you. Treatment levels were a bit mixed. I liked indian head massage, great lady who did hot stone massage. Facials were so so.
* Food--the major difference for me between Carmel Forest and Mitzpe haYamim is that the former is kosher certified, serves meat for lunch and dinner.
I'm also on a lookout for a bargain deal for CFS, if such thing exists. Probably mid-week (Sun-Wed) give better rates? I believe they are a part of Isrotel chain (of many Eilat hotels) so you may be able to collect points. I also remember that local Israelis used to get better rates--not sure if this is still the case.
Another spa I liked--more for food and ambiance is Shizen Spa in Herzlia Pituah. Excellent oriental restaurant attached to the spa.