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Understanding Different Types of Spas

There are many different types of spas - destination or health spas, resort spas, urban hotel spas, day spas, medical spas, hot springs spas, detox spas, inn spas. It's VERY important to understand the difference so you have the kind of spa experience you're looking for.

What is a Spa, Anyway?
Spas are everywhere lately. What are they exactly? What do they do? And what should you watch out for?

Understanding Different Types of Spas
There are many different types of spas, and your perfect visit starts with understanding the difference between day spas, destination spas, resort spas, urban hotel spas and hot springs spas. Learn more about the different types of spas.

What is a Destination Spa?
What is a destination spa, how does it differ from a resort spa, and how do you find the right one for you? Find out here.

What is a Destination Spa?
What is a destination spa, how does it differ from a resort spa, and how do you find the right one for you? Find out here.

What Is A Health Spa?
Health spas are the perfect place to get energized, inspired and on the path to your best life. Find out more about health spas.

What is A Resort Spa?
What's the difference between a resort spa, hotel spa and destination spa? How do you decide which is best for you?

What Are Day Spas?
Day spas can range from a tiny one-person spa to elaborate "day resorts. Find out more about day spas and what they offer.

What Is A Medical Spa?
What is a medical spa? The emphasis is on results-oriented treatments like injectables to manage wrinkles, laser treatments to treat brown spots and spider veins, and tightening technologies to delay the knife. Just make sure you know the qualifications of the person doing the treatment.

Spas That Help You Lose Weight
If you want lose weight at the spa, it's important to pick the right spa. Most destination spas help you lose weight, but there's a big difference in style, approach and price.

What Is A Detox Spa?
Spa detox programs try to remove environmental and dietary toxins from the body in order to promote health. People who detox at spas generally lose weight, gain energy, and become calmer. But not all detox programs are alike.

What is a Mineral Springs Spa?
Find out about mineral springs spas, which vary greatly in the degree of luxury and amenities they offer.

Airport Spas
Airport spas offer everything from 15-minute chair massage to aromatherapy oxygen treatments. Here's a guide to some airports that offers spa services, and what you can expect.

Best Detox Spas in North America
Detox spas in North America offer a wide variety of detox techniques, including fasting, colonics, diets and spa treatments. Find the right one for you.

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