If you want to be totally immersed in the spa experience, to the exclusion of everything out the spa, the a destination spa is a good choice.
All-inclusive programs are commonly offered by destination spas. Even a range of spa treatments are often included with optional treatments available. Spa cuisine will often be featured.
Such a variety of destination spas exist that you can find beach aerobics, sand painting classes or special programs for children and teens.
Resort Spas - are basically spas in resort settings. A Resort Spa allows you to combine a variety of recreational activities with your spa experience. Spa vacation resorts feature spa treatments and services while offering such activities as golf, tennis, horseback riding, skiing, and water sports.
Spa cuisine will share the menu with traditional fare, and alcohol is available. Evenings allow guests to enjoy resort pastimes such as dancing and live entertainment.
Many resort spas have children's programs that are completely separate from their parents.
Day Spas - are for that break from stress or tedium; to simply to reward yourself; or for a travel bonus.
A well designed day spa will provide beauty treatments, relaxation or pampering and offer treatments lasting an hour or a series that may require your entire day.
Day spas may be separate or located in health clubs, hotels, shopping centers, department stores, or even airports.
City Hotel or Urban Spas - spas within city hotels, or urban spas can give the road warrior that much need relaxation to prepare them for another strenuous business day.
Expect to find services such as steam rooms, saunas, pools, exercise equipment. Fitness classes may be offered. And of course, a good restaurant. Urban spas will be found in metropolitan hotels. Some hotel spas are open only to hotel guests while others are accessible to the general public.
Medical Spas - focus on wellness and preventive healthcare, and often include cosmetic and aesthetic procedures.
Consider a medical spa if you want healthcare in a spa setting whether it be a day spa or at a spa with guest accommodations. Medical spas will feature traditional and complementary medical services supervised or administered by medical professionals. The spa's specialty may be diagnoses and testing, preventive care, cosmetic procedures, or some a combination.
Accommodations will be of the highest order, often eclipsing those of ordinary 5 star hotels. Cuisine will be delicious and healthful.
Services and body treatments will be memorable.
