Friday, August 31, 2012

The best spa holidays for you personally

By Pauletta Filkey


Choosing the right spa holidays for you

Spa holidays are nothing new, with people having enjoyed the benefits of health-conscious breaks for many hundreds of years. In modern days, people have many different motivations taking this kind of holiday - whether it's in order to take a break from a stressful job, the chance to recover after a trauma or surgery, or just as an excuse for some head to toe pampering. It's important to choose the right destination and package to suit your requirements though, otherwise you could feel that you haven't accomplished what it was meant for in the first place.

Local or further afield?

It's fair to say that spa holidays can be pretty expensive, so the overall cost is often one of the main criteria for most people - remember that this type of holiday has an added financial dimension in that the therapies you'll be using won't be cheap and will be payable on top of your room or suite. If you want the benefits but not a big bill, you'll probably be better off looking into one of the many spas in England, but for those who have a healthier bank balance and can afford to really splash out, then a sunnier destination may well be more tempting. Countries around the world have now caught on to the popularity of this type of break, and there are plenty of well-known hotspots where you will find brilliant spa facilities, such as beach hotels in Cyprus, secluded islands in Thailand and countries all across Europe, America and the Caribbean too.

It's worth bearing in mind however that resort spas will also be full of regular holidaymakers, and if this doesn't sound appealing then a destination spa is probably the better option for you. In order to take full advantage of this rare chance to treat yourself to a proper break, go for the full or half board option so that you know mealtimes are taken care of and there's no need to head out to hunt for food or think about the additional cost.

Finding the right therapies

The most important thing is to find a spa that offers the type of treatments you're going to want to use. If you're recovering from surgery, and you don't want to take any risks, then search for medical spas, where they'll have trained staff on hand to assess your condition and choose only treatments that are completely safe. If you're just looking for some unadulterated bliss, then spa holidays with a focus on pampering will let you lie back and enjoy the delights of aromatherapy and massage to take away your stress and tension.

If you feel that you're in need of a boost, then choose spa destinations that can offer you de-toxing therapies and anti-ageing treatments; by draining the lymphatic system and using treatments that will tone and rejuvenate the skin, you'll feel healthier and happier by the end of your stay. The other thing to consider is whether you want to choose all of your therapies as part of a pre-booked package or whether you'd rather select them on an ad hoc basis once you're there. Be warned though - if you're planning to visit during a busy period you may struggle to get appointments for the treatment you want, so if there's anything specific you're really keen to experience, book these options in advance.




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