The Day Spa Versus an Out of Town Experience

You need a break from it all and a day spa appointment sounds great. On the other hand, there is a beautiful resort outside of town that also offers massages, facials, and pedicures. How do you know which one is best? Is one better than the other? Only you can answer that question. Here are a few things to consider before making your decision.

Cost

The cost of a day spa is going to be considerably less than going to a resort and paying an additional fee for all of your treatments. Aside from the accommodations, factor in the cost of transportation and meals away from home. All of this adds up quickly and can be the deciding factor.

Instead of going out of town and enjoying one treatment, think about going to a day spa and spending several hours there. If you don't have to pay for a room at the resort, you can afford to get the works. Take advantage of the opportunity and opt for a package that includes several services as well as lunch and use of the facilities for the day.

Time

If you have an entire weekend set aside, you can easily get to a resort, stay a few nights and easily make it back to work on Monday. You can look at it as a mini-vacation and search for other activities or restaurants that you would like to enjoy while you are away.

If you don't have that much time to spare, a day spa is the answer. You can make an appointment for one service or several. Either way, when you are done, the time is yours. This also comes in handy when you need a last minute appointment. You're close by and can easily squeeze into a given time slot.

Establishing Relationships

If you enjoy going to a specific local day spa, you have the opportunity to build relationships with the practitioners. They learn more about you and what your expectations are for the appointment. A relationship is created and when you schedule an appointment, you know just what to expect.

A resort can provide you with a relaxing experience, a way to get away from it all. However, as you walk in to begin your massage, you are working with someone brand new. They may not know about the areas of tension that you want worked out. While these things can be easily communicated, the results are not always the same.

Whichever option you decide to pursue, make sure that you spend time enjoying the special treatments. Forget the world outside the facility and focus in on taking care of yourself.