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With thousands of spas offering countless ways to relax and revitalize you in so many different settings, how do you find the spa that's right for you? The best place to start is with you. Do your homework. Decide why you want to take a spa vacation or have a spa experience, what programs and services interest you, what type of setting you would like and how much you can afford. Identify what you'd like to accomplish, then select a spa that enables you to concentrate on an area of emphasis such as:
- Fitness--Work out in fitness classes, enjoy invigorating body treatments, participate in outdoor sports activities or sign up for programs to lose weight, get fit or adopt a healthier lifestyle.
- Stress Management--Learn relaxation techniques, how to manage stress, and other strategies for feeling more in balance and in control.
- Peace of Mind--Pursue a spiritual journey of introspection and reflection through meditation, yoga, tai chi, chi gong and other practices or activities that lead to serenity, understanding and self acceptance.
- Pampering and Pleasure--Guests indulge their senses with massages, facials, mud or aroma baths and other delightful treatments as they enjoy a completely relaxing vacation. It can be anything from a girl's makeover, make up classes, precious moments shared by couples, mothers and daughters...to special occasions like weddings and graduation.
- Health and Wellness--Explore your health, learn to deal with issues such as smoking or medical concerns and discover how lifestyle choices can lead to optimal wellness.
- Cosmetic spa--specializes in medical enhancements such as skin smoothing laser treatments, facelifts, Botox or treatments for cellulite, body shaping and cosmetic dentistry.
There are several ways to learn more about spas including:
- Checking out our Search For A Spa tool.
- Calling spas directly that are of interest to you, or viewing their Web sites.
- Asking travel agents. These ISPA members specialize in spa travel and are happy to help you.
- Reading spa guides and other travel books or magazines, including the ISPA site to learn more.
- Asking your friends, family and colleagues for recommendations.
Don't forget to ask if the spa is a member of ISPA! In order for a spa to become an ISPA member, the facility must meet requirements pertaining to staffing, safety, guest relations and service per the association's Standards & Practices and Code of Ethics.
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