So you’ve bought your friend, partner, family member, or loved one every gift under the sun. You’ve done every chocolate box, balloon, soap-on-a-rope, cliché gift imaginable, and now you just want something heartfelt, appreciated, and most of all, memorable.
No one likes giving gifts that are forgotten within a week, what’s the point? It’s all about gifts that you talk about and still see them using or referencing years later. The ultimate gift, in my humble opinion, is always going to be an experience, as opposed to something material. People like collecting junk, but it always ends up just that; junk. An experience can be a beautiful memory, as well as a fun time. That’s why giving someone you love a spa day is the perfect birthday gift.
Spa days aren’t just for the pampered princess types anymore! Oh no, they’re for anyone looking to deal with stress, and become a more relaxed, centred person.
If the birthday boy or girl has a stressful career, noisy kids, or some other major source of irritation in their life, they could really benefit from a day or two away from it all, experiencing de-stressing treatments like massage, sauna, healthy eating, and simple rest.
The one you’ve got to be careful with is mentioning all the great anti-aging and beautifying treatments offered by spas nowadays. When you’re getting older, and starting to notice some of the effects of aging, the last thing you want is your jumped-up mate going on about the de-aging benefits of a spa day!
Having said that, for those concerned about their appearance, a couple of days receiving facial treatments, skin supplements, massage, manicures, and all manner of beautifying and restorative balms and ointments can be just the ticket when it comes to getting over the another-year-older blues.
On top of all that, you’ve got the fact spa breaks are like a mini-holiday and who doesn’t love holidays and exploring? You can go check out a city you’ve always talked about, or take them for a couple of days hiking and exploring the more rural parts of the UK. We’re blessed here to have such a range of gorgeous countryside, breath-taking coastline, and world class cities.
Spa breaks aren’t just for the ladies anymore either. While your buddy might raise his eyebrows a little in response to the gift, he’ll soon change his tune after seeing just how much better his eyebrows look with a little work. Any guy will be thrilled to see their skin glowing, and feeling totally relaxed. This is the age of the metrosexual after all.
A quality spa break doesn’t have to be too expensive either. With tons of options online, there’s absolutely no reason to break the bank, and you can always find somewhere truly spectacular to wow your loved one.
Maybe check out Edinburgh, or York, or the Lake District? Maybe a bit of Cornwall? So many options, so little time! Just make sure you keep it a surprise!