Types of Spa

There are several different types of spas to best suit your needs.  Here are several common types to guide you in your choice.

Ayurveda Spa

Ayurveda, which literally means the science of life (Ayur = Life, Veda = Science), ayurveda is an ancient medical science which was developed in India thousands of years ago. Believed to have been passed on to humans from the Gods themselves, Ayurveda developed and evolved into what it is today from several ancient treatises, most notably Adharva Veda which dates back to five thousand years. The ancient Vedic literature by sages has clearly laid out instructions to maintain health as well as fighting illness through therapies, massages, herbal medicines, diet control and exercise.

Day Spas

Sometimes, you need a break from the stress of your day and want to treat yourself to something special.  Day spas are perfect for these occasions and offer a variety massage services to pamper you.  Day spas offer all the facilities and services of a health spa or hotel spa without any residential accommodation.

If you have the time, massage appointments are usually easier to get during the week and are sometimes offered at lower rates.  Another advantage to Day spas is possibly finding an excellent massage therapist that you can visit regularly.

Medical Spas

Medical Spas differ from traditional spas by offering the services of health care professionals to provide more holistic health services.

Alternative medicine practitioners, such as acupuncturists, naturopathic doctors, chiropractors, or integrative medicine doctors, will be available to provide a wellness program to improve your health.

Other natural cosmetic procedures may be offered in conjunction with a variety of massage treatments. Under this category there are treatments for cancer, arthritis, psoriasis, anti-stress, anti-ageing etc.

Spa Resorts

Spa resorts can be an excellent way to spend your vacation.  These establishments commonly offer high-end treatments in conjunction with outdoor activities to create a fulfilling and relaxing experience.

Embracing several days of treatments can make profound changes in your mind and body, renewing your health.  Spa vacations are often all-inclusion, providing fitness activities, healthy dining, and top quality spa treatments.

Destination Spas

A Destination spa, as the name suggests, is a spa which offers residential accommodation services for guests.

A destination spa, also traditionally known as a 'health spa', offers a two, three or more night stay, allowing guests to access the full benefits of a total spa experience.

Hotel Spas

Hotel spas are usually a luxury spa venue based in a regular hotel.

A hotel spa differs from a destination spa in the fact that spa treatments in a hotel are bought in an 'a la carte' manner; you simply purchase the spa or beauty treatments that take your fancy while staying at the hotel.

Cruise Ship Spa

Spa located in Luxury Cruise Ships.  Many cruise ships feature spas as part of the onboard activities.

A spa treatment is one of the most enjoyable ways to spend an hour or more when your cruise ship is at sea (or even in port).

Airport Spa

It is located in an airport and the specialize in short treatment aim at the traveler, like 15 minute chair massage and oxygen therapy.  Some also offer longer treatments.

Chair Massage

The most common service is seated or chair massage.  You sit fully clothed in a special chair that cradles you face while the massage therapist works on your back and shoulders.

And you can get a chair massage for as short as ten or 15 minutes.  It is great for working out kinks before they turn into hard knots! These are sometimes available in small "kiosks" right by the gates.

  Oxygen Therapy

You sit in a comfy chair with a two pronged plastic tube up your nose, usually for 15 minutes, getting oxygen scented with essential oils that help you relax or boost your immune system.

Other popular services are manicures and pedicures.  Facials are more unusual, but sometimes available.  A few places offer full salon services like hair cut, coloring etc.

Home Spa

Home spas are very popular.  People can buy special spa equipment to their bathrooms.  Things like hydro therapeutic showers, tubs and glass tiles allow everyone to enjoy spa treatment at home.

Party Spa

Spas are not only a place where you can get a massage; it is also a hub of social mingling.  The trend of spa travel is hiking and people are increasingly hitting stay spas for special occasions like the big anniversaries, weddings, and retirement parties.  And after the severe downturn in corporate/meetings/ business, the industry is aggressively incentivizing group celebration travel to revitalize lost business.

Weekend Spa

Spas operating on weekends and is particularly designed for the workaholic people who lead an extremely hectic lifestyle.   Weekends are the only time they would feel up along with their family and the Spas with adequate professionals can manage a lot in a large area.

Related Spas

A business that incorporate spa principles into their philosophy and practices, with minimal water therapy facilities and minimal guest amenities.  For example, salon spa, dental spa and nail spa.

The spa industry is anticipated to continue to expand at both ends of the market, with the luxury segment become even more extravagant whilst at the other end, a new breed of discount saps and spa chains will be offering treatments at comparatively lower prices.  As visiting a spa becomes a more integral part of peoples' lifestyles and personal grooming regimes, an increasing number of spa goers will combine the occasional luxury spa travel experience with regular visits to local discount spas.

 Club Spa

Spa located in the clubs.  these top romantic spas (or "Kingdoms for Coupledom" as we like to call them) offer amenities to spark the perfect Valentine's Day rendezvous. Think side-by-side spa treatments, rose-petal turndown service and dining by candlelight — now that's amore!