When you think of a spa, the first thing that generally comes to mind is complete relaxation. This is generally achieved through tailored treatments that take place in calming and quiet surroundings. This seems far removed from the bustle and noise of a gym or swimming pool, so why would you choose a spa that incorporates leisure facilities?
The picture most often created of such leisure facilities is of busy rooms with endless rows of machines, crowded swimming pools, and tepid hot tubs. However, if you choose the right spa, then your experience is very different. High-quality spas that incorporate such facilities pay as much attention to ensuring the peace, tranquillity, and quality of their leisure facilities as they do their spa treatments and relaxation rooms. This means that you can enjoy a workout without the crowds, have a leisurely swim, or soak in a hot tub at the right temperature. Such facilities enable you to make the most of your spa days, providing activities between treatments for those who find it easier to relax when physically active. It also means that you can enjoy your inclusive lunch or glass of bubbly without feeling guilty for the additional calorie consumption.
Additional facilities such as a sauna and steam rooms also add to the sense of luxury that visiting a spa can bring. A session in the steam room can help to expel toxins that build up in your body, relax your muscles, and improve the benefits of any treatments that you then undertake.
If you want to gain the full benefits of a relaxing and rejuvenating spa day, however, then look for a spa complex that offers much more than just the basics. Ensure that it has top-of-the-range equipment in its gym, a wide choice of workout equipment, space for floor workouts, and inviting surroundings. The pool should be light and airy and feel as if it is an integral part of the experience rather than an afterthought. The same should be true of the sauna, steam room, and hot tub. Changing rooms should be high-quality and most importantly kept clean and tidy throughout the day.
The spa should offer different packages that you can tailor to your individual needs, whether you are looking for a full day spa experience or specific treatments to solve a specific issue. The top spas also offer hair and make-up experiences, tanning, anti-aging skincare treatments, and nails. These need to be carried out by individuals with the right training and experience, so check this with any spas that incorporate beauty salons. Elements such as the restaurant or bar are also just as important. If a meal, snack, or afternoon tea is part of your package, you need to know that you are getting value for money, quality ingredients, and food and drink that you will actually enjoy.
To ensure that you choose the right spa for you, take your time to check out the facilities that are available. Consider what it is you are looking for and match this to what is available at the spa that you are considering. Speak to the team, ask questions about various packages and memberships to ensure that it is right for you and to give you peace of mind that the spa team is knowledgeable and committed to every one of their clients.
Finally, if you are looking for a special occasion, then book well in advance as the top spas limit the number of individuals, particularly in their leisure facilities, to ensure you get only the best possible experience.
