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Spas
What better
way to look and feel gorgeous than visiting your favourite
spa to be pampered from head to toe! Whether in the
UK or overseas we'd love to hear all about the spas you love
- your best treatments, most relaxing location, even most
unusual therapy! E.mail us at info@lookinggorgeous.co.uk
Facts
about spas
The
term 'spa' is actually derived from the name of the town
of Spa in Belgium where since medieval times illnessses caused
by iron deficiency were treated by drinking iron bearing spring
water called chalybeate.
In
16th century England the old Roman ideas of medicinal
bathing were revived at towns like Bath. In 1571 William
Slingsby discovered a chalybeate spring in Yorkshire and built
an enclosed well at what has now become known as Harrogate
- the first resort in England for drinking medicinal waters.
From
a day spa in the UK for a quick treat, or a fortnight in a
luxury 5 star spa in an exotic location it is certainly the
ultimate way to pamper yourself and refresh your mind, body
and spirit.
Choosing a
Spa
Although orginally
meaning a place to go for water treatments, there are now
various types of spa available depending on what you are looking
for.
There are
various types of spa. According to the International
Spa Association:-
Day Spa
- a spa offering a variety of professionally administered
spa services to clients on a day-use basis
A Club
Spa - a spa aboard a cruise ship providing
professionally administered spa services, fitness and wellness
components and spa cuisine menu choices
Destination
Spa - a destination spa is a facility with the primary
purpose of guiding individual spa-goers to develop healthy
habits. Historically a seven-day stay, this lifestyle
transformation includes spa services, physical fitness activities,
wellness education, healthful cuisine and special interest
programming.
Resort/hotel
Spa - a spa owned by and located within a resort
or hotel providing professionally administered spa services,
fitness and wellness and spa cuisine menu choices.
Medical
Spa - this operates
under the full-time, on-site supervision of a licensed health
care professional whose primary purpose is to provide comprehensive
medical and wellness care in an environment that integrates
spa services as well as traditional complementary and/or alternative
therapies and treatments. Treatments can include both
aesthetic/cosmetic and prevention/wellness procedures and
services.
Mineral
Water Springs - a spa offering an on-site source
of natural mineral, thermal or seawater used in hydrotherapy
treatments.
Check
out
www.spaassociation.org.uk
is an independent association to improve standards of quality
and service in spas
We
Love
Fortina
Spa Resort www.fortinasparesort.com
- situated on the beautiful lisland of Malta with over 200
beauty treatments and a wonderful holistic spa. Perfect
for a short weekend break with added sunshine!
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