If you’re into your spas at all, chances are you’re into that all-time classic, the beautification-centric spa. Getting away for a few days, and having all manner of treatments and services done to get you looking a few years younger, and feeling a whole lot more confident.
However, the perfect beautification spa doesn’t just come together out of nothing, it takes a bit of forethought and planning. You need to do a bit of research, decide properly on what you want to get out of your trip, and budget it properly. If that sounds like a lot of trouble to you, don’t worry, because it doesn’t have to be. Here’s our quick guide to creating the perfect beautification spring spa break.
Where Do You Want to Go?
First on the agenda is an obvious one. Where do you want to go? For the sake of simplicity, let’s stick to the UK, although obviously there’s plenty of spa deals around Europe and even further away.
Having said that, the UK has an amazing selection of both spa centres and places well worth a visit. You’ve got to consider whether you want a city break, countryside retreat, or something in-between first.
City Escapes
Cities are spectacular, and lucky for you, we’ve got some of the best in the world here in the UK. I’m looking at you Edinburgh and London. City spa breaks are perfect for beautification getaways, because you can always combine it with some shopping and fine dining, not to mention cocktails. They’re also better in bad weather than more rural options.
Rural Getaways
If you’re more into the great outdoors, then you’re going to want to go somewhere breath-taking, gorgeous and idyllic, and in the UK, we’ve got that in spades.
From endless ethereal woodlands, to the rocky plateaus of the Highlands of Scotland, to the lake and peak districts, we’ve got a lot of different rural areas to go take a look at. If you’re into hiking or sports, this could be perfect for you, and that fresh breeze can do wonders for your skin.
Somewhere In-between
Not really a city slicker or a full-blown outdoorsman? Well, maybe you could go check out one of the UK’s many gorgeous rural villages or a smaller town?
We’ve got smaller cities like York that have tons of culture, and aren’t too far from a bit of countryside, as well as plenty of gorgeous sandstone villages dotting Yorkshire, like Bakewell. In short, the UK has a lot of different settings for the ideal beautification getaway.
New Treatments
From laser-based treatments designed to lift scars and aging, to vitamin creams and facials aimed at re-plumping and lifting the skin, you can find a lot of extremely modern, cutting-edge beauty treatments out there. Some work wonders, some are all fad, so make sure you do your research and truly believe in the treatment they’re attempting to do to your face. Find the right options, and you could be seeing some spectacular results.
Old Classics
Besides lasers, you’re always going to have all those other spa classics, like massage, sauna, pedicure, manicure, mud baths and various skin treatments. Proven treatments that leave you feeling and looking great, and are pretty fun to boot.
Other Benefits
Although this is going to be a beauty-centric spa getaway, you don’t have to ignore everything else offered at your spa getaway location. Take part in a yoga class, hit the gym, do some meditation.
Different spa centres around the country offer a wide variety of different things, not to mention specialist spa options, so be sure to do plenty of research, and know what you want to get out of your weekend, besides looking gorgeous.
Sticking within a Budget
One of the biggest off-putting elements when it comes to planning that perfect beautification spa break is always going to be the worry about cost.
You hear about spa breaks spiralling off into the hundreds of pounds, and while that’s all well and good if you’re looking for the perfect luxury option, the fact is, you don’t have to spend that much if you don’t want to.
With tons of deal and voucher sites online, you can always find a great deal for your spa getaway. Plus if you book well in advance, you’re always going to make some pretty sturdy savings.
When it comes to planning your perfect beautification spa getaway this spring, all it really comes down to is researching and comparing. Do plenty of that, and you’re laughing.