A young woman receives an aromatic massage at Aspara Spa at...

BANGKOK, THAILAND - 2003/11/01: A young woman receives an aromatic massage at Aspara Spa at the Plaza Athenee Hotel in downtown Bangkok. The spa is unique in that guests can enjoy traditional treatments while looking out over Bangkok's futuristic skyline. Spa treatments have become increasingly popular as a natural and stylish way to soothe the stresses and pressures of modern day city living. There are almost 300 spa treatment centers in Thailand. Many of the treatments offered involve a blend of massage and skin care often using traditional techniques. Renowned for its friendly relaxed people and for its traditional massage, Thailand has become the focal point for many of the world's finest spas, a number of which have opened up sumptuous facilities in Thailand's bustling capital, Bangkok. (Photo by Gerhard Joren/LightRocket via Getty Images)