Magyar News, 2004. szeptember-2005. augusztus (15. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2004-09-01 / 1. szám
Taking tours in the neighborhood one finds villages with old style architecture, also thousand years old Benedictine Abbey doctors who will evaluate each condition. The costs of the various therapies whether medical or beauty are very low, generally in the range of $7 - 20 per treatment. Entrance to the spa is less than $10 and the separate section popular with the younger set or those individuals who like fewer crowds, is only another $6. In all parts of the spa complex whether near the outdoor pools, indoor pools or around the treatment rooms, there is a casual, relaxed and pleasant atmosphere. Most of the visitors to Bük plan their vacation around the therapeutic waters and medical spa experience, according to Veronika Oskó. Pleasant well-tended farms surround the peaceful rural spa town of Bük with the occasional small forest separated by fields of barley. In town a few fine restaurants offer excellent regional cuisine and in particular, the Jägerhutte is especially recommended for those who like wild game. Around the region, there is the choice of many interesting excursions, such as to the former noble estates of Eszterházy and Széchényi and also to the World Heritage Site at the Benedictine Pannonhalma Abbey. These trips can be easily planned and undertaken with the assistance of the local tourist authority. For a truly upscale experience, the 5- star Birdland Resort and Spa is luxury that is currently within the reach of the discerning traveler. The resort has just recently opened and is eager to attract new guests. The creators of the Spa have selected the positive attributes of the traditional thermal spa and have taken them to a higher level of excellence. The overall standard of the amenities and the attractive design of the resort and spa compares most favorably with the best in North America. The Birdland Resort and Spa is next to an 18-hole championship golf course and is only a short distance from the border town of Bük. Travel by train in the first- class compartment from Budapest to the small railway station at Bük gave us a most pleasant and leisurely way to enjoy the Western Hungarian landscape. The travel time is just over three hours from Budapest. For those with a different agenda, the Resort and Spa is only about a 90 minutes drive from Vienna. At the Spa, we discovered a different experience when compared to the typical offerings in North America. The Birdland Spa experience is consistent with a unique Hungarian approach to wellness that can be generally described as combining the best elements of the traditional thermal spas with the very latest knowledge of health and well being. The local medicinal waters, which are tapped from the large underground system, can be experienced with a few people in a large comfortable pool. The spa has a separate modem weight training room and another large room for yoga and cardiovascular classes. After soaking in the rejuvenating waters, the choices are many including There is a choice of many theraputic treatments comprehensive beauty and wellness treatments. There are indoor and outdoor pools that are refreshingly cold or warm or hot depending on choice. Also there are different kinds of saunas ranging from the usual hot to the more pleasant and bearable depending on individual preference. In the same area, a large steam room with large windows is an enjoyable alternative. In this spacious spa with plentiful appealing light and rich design details, one can escape to solitude and simply watch a passing migratory bird following its ancient path. On another floor in the Birdland Spa, individualized beauty and medical therapies are offered in a well-appointed relaxed private environment. The standard of service and professionalism is high as we had the pleasure of experiencing during a number of treatments. The costs of treatments are around $50 to $75 dollars each with access to the spa currently included with the cost of treatments. Use of the spa facility is not contingent upon booking into the hotel resort. However, it is strongly recommended to inquire about combining a hotel and spa package as the Resort is brand new and is offering special package deals. It needs to be mentioned that guests at the resort can book a round of golf at the adjoining 18- hole championship course, which for a golfing enthusiast would be an overriding consideration. For further information and reservations, contact Carlson Hospitality Worldwide Reservations and Radisson International Hotels toll-free in the United States call at 1-800-333-3333 or e-mail: reservations.buk@radissonsas.com For further information on the Medical Spa of Bük, refer to the web site at www.bukfurdo.hu or e-mail: marketing@spabuk.hu Page 5 Top: A very interesting golf course at the Radisson hotel. The building is located far bach, seen at the top od the picture. Above, the Birdland hotel.
