2. There are many types of spas -- and it's important to
understand the difference so you get the experience you're looking
for. In general, a spa is a place where you can receive spa
treatments, most commonly massage , facials, and body treatments .
Spas are devoted to enhancing your health and well-being -- though
medical spas have a stronger focus
3. Here's a guide to the different types of spas: Day Spa
Destination Spa Resort/Hotel Spa Medical Spa Mineral Springs Spa
Club Spa Cruise Ship Spa Airport Spa
4. Day Spa. It offers spa treatments exclusively on a day-use
basis. Many also offer salon services. Size and character can vary
widely. The important thing here is to find out if the day spa is
separated from the noisier salon environment. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
