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What's a spa hotel?

Spa hotels are quite a popular phenomenon lately. SPA literally means “health through water.” A place where you can combine rest with various relaxing and wellness treatments.

Everyday life is filled with stress. After the work week, sometimes there is no physical or moral strength - the ideal decision to go for a weekend in the nearest spa. Relax, energize, and at the same time become more beautiful and healthy, what could be better?
 
 
 
The range of services provided by spa hotels is very diverse. It's hard to pick something specific right away. In our article we will tell you more about the complexes and services that can be found.
 
The main services are tied to the water: mineral waters, thermal springs, various baths, as well as Sharcot shower and Vichy showers, hydromassages. Saunas, baths, pine barrels, etc. Many types of wrapping: algae, fruits, flowers, there are even chocolate wraps. In general, for every taste, color and even smell. You can choose different types of massage. Many procedures are provided for the face from masks to peels.
 
This variety is very easy to get confused, so almost all spa hotels are the most successful and popular complexes of services, where they combine the best procedures for the face and body.
 
 
Also quite often, spa hotels offer their guests various programs aimed at physical development: classes in the gym, Pilates and yoga lessons. And do not forget about food, a good hotel has a well-thought-out menu aimed at general cleansing and healing of your body.
 
As you can see, spa is a renewal of the mind, body and spirit in general, so its popularity is very easy to explain.
 
 

How to choose the procedures that are right for you?

 
Before buying a ticket, you will be consulted by the staff of the spa complex and will help you choose procedures that will meet your needs as much as possible. If you decide in advance with the direction you are interested in, then it will be easier to make a decision.
 

Choose the part of the body that you want to pay the most attention to

There's a face.
 
Different masks (selected depending on the characteristics and needs of your skin).
- facial massage (rejuvenating, relaxing, etc.).
- more serious procedures: peels, various cleanings (consultation with a specialist is necessary).
 
Perhaps you want to go through a whole range of procedures to achieve maximum effect, such proposals should be clarified with the staff.
 
If it is a body, then there are many more options. First, let’s decide what you are going to get from the procedure. They can be relaxing, healing, rejuvenating, and perhaps you would like to combine everything together.
 
The most popular service in spas is massage. There are a great variety of directions and techniques, from relaxing whole body massage and anti-cellulite massage to techniques similar to the principles of osteopathy. It all depends on your needs and wishes at a particular time. Massage can be supplemented with aromatherapy or medicinal oils / creams. If you find it difficult to choose a procedure, then a good massage therapist, after listening to your wishes, will independently select the most suitable technique.
 
Another trendy destination in the spa world is wrapping. Warming, cooling, just relaxing. Your skin will thank you very much. After all, wraps are aimed at nourishing the skin with useful elements, moisturizing it, and also restoring it after numerous stresses, and this is exactly what it lacks in the usual rhythm of life.
 
Almost all spas give their guests access to swimming pools or jacuzzi, and if you find yourself in a spa on the most real thermal springs, then you are twice as lucky.
 
Having bought up enough, you will not only lift the mood, but also bring the body and thoughts to the general tone, and do not forget about the healing properties of water. Also, water procedures are advised to combine with various saunas, baths and steam rooms to achieve maximum effect.
 
 

How to choose a spa hotel?

Another issue that deserves attention. This case is not simple, but interesting. Now in almost every city of Russia you can find a spa hotel, how to choose the best?
 
The first thing you need to do is decide on a budget, which will help narrow the range of options.
 
Then choose which spa hotel you are interested in: in your city or in the neighboring one? Or maybe you want to go to a hotel on real thermal springs or the sea.
 
The next step is to determine how much time you’re willing to take on vacation, whether it’s a weekend trip or a longer trip.
 
Often, spa hotels hold pleasant promotions, for example, when buying a room for more than 3 days - a massage as a gift. This is a very common practice, such promotions and special offers can be found on the website of the hotel you are interested in, or by phone.
 
Go directly to the search, it is best to go to popular sites where hotel ratings are presented (booking, tophotels, trivago, etc.).
 
Choose the city you are interested in, the date of arrival, the number of nights. We set a suitable budget, select additional options (power is included, there is free parking for visitors, etc.).
 
Next, choose a hotel rating, if the site has a ten-point system, it is best to consider hotels with a rating above 7, if the system is five-point, then at least more than 3.5.
 
But now the most interesting thing: look at photos, read the description of services, reviews of other visitors and choose the option that you like the most. All that remains is to wait for the trip.
 
Text by Alesya Kurzaeva
Photo: Pinterest

 

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