Where to go For Spa Treatments

March 16, 2010

It can be tempting to get away for the weekend with friends or family and treat yourself to a hotel spa break. It may take you long enough to organise the trip away so it will certainly save you a lot of time if you already understand the various types of spas and treatments that are available. The simplest types of facials can comprise of a basic clean up whereas the more sophisticated and serious types of facial require the presence of a doctor. Here we will run through the various types of spas you can expect to come across.

Day spas will offer various personal treatments on a day-to-day basis, however these are usually by appointment only. Generally, day spas will offer facials for various kinds of skin. Whether you have skin which is more prone to acne or more mature skin there should be a suitable treatment.

The types of facial treatment that require the presence of a doctor are unsurprisingly available from medi-spas. The sort of treatments that you could expect to find at these spas would include laser resurfacing, microdermabrasion or even Botox injections. The benefits of medi-spas is that their facilities are more often than not much nicer than those found in a day spa and you have the added bonus of being able to choose between a much wider variety of treatments.

The main goal behind a destination spa is to assist you in making better lifestyle choices. These will offer the benefits of both a day spa and a medi-spa as they will offer both simple facial as well as more sophisticated treatments. With a destination spa the idea is to make the whole experience a pampering event. You will find that every single part of your stay, from your room to the food you eat to the treatments themselves will be a part of the entire experience. The length of the stay will vary from spa to spa, however it is usually two nights or more.

You will also be able to find hotel or resort spas that offer a similar kind of service if you are looking to combine it with a weekend break. These offer the benefits of these types of spas offer the benefits of both a spa and hotel break, however the downside is that if you are getting away specifically for a spa session then the attractions of the hotel and local area can easily distract you away from the treatments you came for. On the other hand you will be able to mingle and socialise with other spa guests, but be warned as alcohol and high calorie foods will be readily available.

There are plenty of establishments available today which have been keen to cash in on the increasing popularity of spa treatments. You may find that there are plenty of gyms which offer ‘massages’ however such places have no business referring to themselves as ‘day spas’. Always remember to check the website if applicable as there may be reviews or testimonials from previous clients.

Dave Matthews is writing on behalf of Aztec Hotel, Bristol. A popular choice for luxury hotel breaks.

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