SPA VACATIONS
BY CLAY LARROY
BY CLAY LARROY
Do you feel like it is time for a short vacation? Once
you decide to travel, how good you plan the trip will help you feel comfortable
and be comfortable at your destination. Not only will you feel less anxiety
before the trip, but you can rest assured that once you arrive where you're
going you will have a good understanding of what's going on there. When you need to plan
a vacation contact me!
You’re the kind of person who
enjoys the senses, who wants to be pampered, or who wants to make a healthy
lifestyle a part of your everyday life. You take candle-lit baths (or wish you
could), enjoy aromatherapy and appreciate the stress-relieving effects of a
good massage. When it comes time to vacation, you’re not just thinking sun and
surf but health, diet and a mud bath! You are exactly the kind of person who
may want to consider treating yourself to a spa vacation.
The word spa, taken from the
name of the famous mineral springs in Spa, Belgium, has become an all-inclusive
term for a commercial establishment with facilities for exercising, bathing,
and treatment. The range of facilities and services available at spas run the
gamut from what you might find at the local YMCA to high-end specialty spas,
where your entire body-mind is completely immersed in the experience for hours
at a time. The former offers fitness and health assessments, body composition
analysis, personal training, physiotherapy, gymnasiums with state-of-the-art
equipment, and an outdoor pool for activities like volleyball and aqua
aerobics, while the latter offers a full menu of services from massage to body
wraps to herbal saunas.
The scent of lavender lingers
in the air. The soothing sound of softly flowing water swirls gently into your
ears. Warm ginger tea tingles your taste buds. A soft robe rubs gently across
your skin. A spa vacation excites the senses, but the benefits don’t stop
there. There’s also the luxury of experiencing the long lost art of relaxation
and revitalization, with no end to additional health benefits. The toxic
environment and diet of the modern world exposes us to pollutants and
substances that accumulate in our body tissue and bloodstream. Some spas
specialize in treatments that can eliminate toxins through a combination of
massage, sauna, oils, mild fasting and colon therapy. Don’t be intimidated
though. Nothing is more important on a spa vacation than reminding yourself
that the experience is all about you! After all, sometimes simply a good sweat
is all you need to feel healthier. You can do as much or as little as you’d
like to improve the feeling of your own body, and you can relax knowing you’ll
be under the eye of skilled therapists and nutritionists who have your best
interests and desires in mind.
Two major decisions in
planning a spa vacation are 1) what experiences you want from the visit, and 2)
where you want to go. A wide variety of spa options are available; some focus
on your diet, others on physical activity, relaxation and pampering, and/or
your spiritual health. Some spas are very structured in their approach to
treatments, while others allow for individual variation. Those spas focusing on
diet and exercise are typically the most structured in their disciplines and
scheduling. Your goals for a spa vacation will largely dictate the type of spa
you choose and your willingness to forgo flexibility during your stay.
Destination? Have you always wanted to visit New York? Miami? Los Angeles? What
about someplace more exotic? India? Budapest? Let your imagination roam. Spas
are available around the world, allowing you to find a vacation just about
anywhere your heart desires. Your travel consultant can provide you with
details on dozens of spa vacations and themes and the amenities provided by
each. Most spas will offer week-long packages that include meals, activities
and accommodations. In some instances, steeply discounted airfares are also
included.
If you are on a budget or
only have time for a short trip - consider a stay at a hotel famous for its spa
treatments, and you can recreate the luxury of a dedicated spa vacation on your
own. Your travel agent can recommend hotels with specialized spas in most
locations and may even be able to obtain special rates for you. With a spa
pass, a few therapy appointments lined up, room service, and several visits to
the pool, hot tub and gym, you can enjoy a few days in near heaven on your own
schedule.
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The first recipe for
happiness is: avoid too lengthy meditation on the past.
Andre Maurois
Live life and travel often, the more you travel, the more memories you create!
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