There's just something about walking into a day spa, isn't there? It's a haven from your hectic every day life, an oasis that lets you do something just for you. That massage or body treatment feels like a guilty indulgence, even though it's probably necessary for your sanity!
Whether you're visiting a day spa for the first time or the fiftieth, these tips will help you get the most out of your massage, body wrap, aromatherapy, etc.
1. Remember when Mom told you not to swim for an hour after eating? Well, the same holds true for spa visits. Don't eat for at least an hour before a massage or body treatment.
2. Arrive 30 minutes early.
If you're worried about being late, tapping your foot waiting for the elevator and rushing to the receptionist desk, you won't get nearly as much out of your visit.
3. RELAX! I know, that's how you're supposed to feel after
you're done. If you can take a few deep breaths before your treatment (in the waiting room, since you're early, right?), your experience will be that much more rewarding.
4. Drink LOTS of water before
and after. Water enhances the detoxifying and rehydrating benefits.
5. Talk to your therapists - they don't bite! If anything feels off, let them know: too hot/cold, too much pressure/too little pressure, music's too loud - anything. They want you to have the best experience possible so you'll
come back for more.
Days Spas in the Caribbean
Anse Chastanet´s spa is named Kai Belté, which in St. Lucian patois means House of Beauty. The spa has seven treatment rooms and offers a variety of massages from reflexology to aromatherapy
Anse Chastanet Resort, St Lucia
La Caresse, Barbados
La Clinique Holistic Skincare & Beauty Center
Nassau, Bahamas
Mandara Spa at Atlantis
Paradise Island, Bahamas
Mandara Spa at Ocean Club
Paradise Island, Bahamas
Mandara Spa at the Aruba Ocean Club
Palm Beach, Aruba
Mandara Spa at the Westin Rio Mar Resort
Puerto Rico
Olas Spa at the Carib Hilton
Puerto Rico
Ritz Carlton Hotel Spa
Puerto Rico
Sea Dream Spa
Negril, Jamaica
Zen Spa & Health Studio
Puerto Rico
A recent study found 70% of spa visitors are female. Spas have seen an increase of male visitors, which is now at 30%.
It's important to understand the differences between
the various types of spas.
ISPA defines a "destination
spa" (such as Canyon Ranch) as providing lifestyle and
health improvement through spa services, physical
fitness, education and/or onsite accommodations with
spa cuisine served exclusively.
A resort or hotel spa,on the other hand, is owned by or located within a resort or hotel that offers spa services, fitness and wellness components, and spa cuisine menu options.
A cruise ship spa follows the same definition as a resort/ hotel spa, but its unique selling proposition is its "spa at sea" market positioning.
Two out of five respondents are under the age of 35, while the average age of spa-goers is 40.8. Typically, incomes
are above the national average, with spa clients
earning approximately $72,200 annually; more than half are college graduates.
Typical Spa Visitor
Choosing A Day Spa
The determining factors for choosing a spa. The association found that for almost all spa types, location, atmosphere, quality of treatment and friendly staff were prime reasons for selecting a specific spa.
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