Hotel Spas go from strength to strength.

As we approach the end of another decade the Spa and in particular, the Hotel Spa industry continues to boom. In the last twenty years the success and popularity of hotel spas has been incredible. Nobody with in the industry could have forecast this in their wildest dreams. Many moons ago a Hotel was, quite simply a Hotel and a Spa was, simply a Spa. It is now apparent that the gap between the two experiences has been bridged, which in some cases now offers guests the ultimate experience in hotel spas.

So when did Hotel Spas become so popular?

This story dates back to the 1980`s when a hotel was specifically a venue that would supply their guests a service of overnight accommodation, breakfast, lunch and evening meal, bar and entertainment varied from hotel to hotel. On the Spa side of things there were twelve boni fidi Health Farms across the United Kingdom. A Health Farm in comparison is a venue that would offer their guests an opportunity to relax, unwind, pamper, de tox, weight loss, fitness advice all this combined with overnight accommodation. In essence a Health Farm was a retreat where you could get away for a few days in glorious settings get pampered and enjoy leisure facilities such as swimming pool, sauna, steam rooms and gym. So there was a distinct difference between a Hotel and a Health Farm.

We are all aware that contemporary lifestyle can be stressful, exhausting and does not empower health. Looking for ways to recuperate your well-being, calm and peace of mind will lead you to a spa resort. These balneotherapy centres offer delightful spa treatments to invigorate your body and rejuvenate your mind. Do not underestimate the miraculous benefits a healthy relaxed body can bring to your psyche and vice versa.

Imagine a place that can leave you feeling like a newborn baby without requiring any effort on your part other than relaxing. These houses of delight provide spa treatments, health and beauty facilities for all types of clients, from specialised career people to homemakers. The services they supply include facials, massage, body treatments, and aromatherapy and hydrotherapy to turn your hectic days into paradisiacal moments. Some spas have hair removal, manicure and pedicure or even hair cutting and styling services to enhance your outer beauty so that it reflects your inner calm and joy.

There are many theories about the origins of the Spa. In Belgium there is a town called ‘Spa’ and many years ago it was believed that people in the town with iron deficiencies were cured by drinking Chalybeate spring water which contained minerals and iron, hence the connection between healing and the word `spa`. Another belief is that the word `spa` is an acronym for a Latin phrase ‘Salus Per Aqua’. It means health or healing through water. Historically the spa has been associated with water treatments.

In the modern world, the Spa has evolved tremendously and you can find a spa in almost any city in any country. Spas now offer a wide range of treatments extending beyond those associated with water. Some spas aim to provide you with total mind and body fitness including healthy eating and a complete body relaxation. These are its main benefits. Some spas offer a one-day experience, or alternatively two to three nights of pure peace and relaxation.