Destination spa
This article includes a list of references, related reading or external links, but its sources remain unclear because it lacks inline citations.November 2010) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) ( |
A destination spa is a resort centered on a spa, such as a mineral spa. Historically many such spas were developed at the location of natural hot springs or mineral springs; in the era before modern biochemical knowledge and pharmacotherapy, "taking the waters" was often believed to have great medicinal powers. Even without such mystic powers, however, the stress relief and health education of spas also often has some degree of positive effect on health. Typically over a seven-day stay, such facilities provide a comprehensive program that includes spa services, physical fitness activities, wellness education, healthy cuisine, and special interest programming.
Some destination spas offer an all-inclusive program that includes facilitated fitness classes, healthy cuisine, educational classes and seminars as well as similar services to a beauty salon or a day spa. Guests reside and participate in the program at a destination spa instead of just visiting for a treatment or pure vacation. Some destination spas are in exotic locations or in spa towns.
Destination spas have been in use for a considerable time, and some are no longer used but preserved as elements of earlier history; for example, Gilroy Yamato Hot Springs in California is such a historically used spa whose peak patronage occurred in the late 19th and early 20th century.
Resort spas are generally located in resorts and offer similar services via rooms with services, meals, body treatments and fitness a la carte.
Types of services
Typical services include:
- Balneotherapy
Body treatments such as body wraps, aromatherapy
Cooking lessons
Facials - facial cleansing with a variety of products
Fitness consultation
Hair spa treatment- Ionithermie
- Massage
- Medical treatment
Nail care (manicure), pedicure
Nutrition counseling
Skin exfoliation - including chemical peels and microdermabrasion
Waxing - the removal of body hair with hot wax- Weight loss
External links
Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Spas. |
- International Spa Association
.