09 September 2008

Day, Destination or Resort Spa?

A spa is a place where you can get spa treatments like massage , facials, and body treatments . Spas are devoted to enhancing your overall well-being. But there are many different types of spas:

* Day Spa. It offers spa treatments on a day-use basis. Many also offer salon services.

* Destination Spa. Its sole purpose is to help you lead a healthier lifestyle through spa treatments, exercise, and educational programming. You stay at least two nights. Some have minimum stays of three or seven nights. Spa cuisine is served exclusively.

* Resort/Hotel Spa. It is located within a resort or hotel. It offers spa services, fitness classes and spa cuisine alongside less health choices like steaks and burgers. It's a good choice when one person wants spa and the other golf. It also works for business travelers and families.

* Medical Spa. It offers treatments that require a doctor's supervision, such as laser resurfacing and Botox injections. It also offers spa treatments.

* Mineral Springs Spa. It has natural mineral, thermal or seawater that is used in hydrotherapy treatments.

* Club Spa. A day spa located in a fitness facility or health club.

* Cruise Ship Spa Aboard a cruise ship that provides spa treatments, fitness and wellness components and spa cuisine menu choices.

* Airport Spa It is located in an airport and specializes in short treatments aimed at the traveler, like 15-minute chair massage and oxygen therapy. Some also offer longer treatments.