What is a Day Spa?
A day spa is a business establishment which people visit for professionally administered personal care treatments such as massages and facials, waxing, body treatments and aromatherapy. It is similar to a beauty salon in that it is only visited for the duration of the treatment. Day spas sited in airport terminals are often called airport spas, which also offer services for hair and nails.
What is a Destination Spa?
A destination spa
is a facility with the
primary purpose of
providing individual
services for spa goers
to develop healthy
habits. Historically
many such spas were
developed at the
location of natural hot
springs or sources of
mineral waters.
Typically over a
seven-day stay, such
facilities provide a
comprehensive program
that includes spa
services, physical
fitness activities,
wellness education,
healthy cuisine and
special interest
programming.
Some destination spas offer an all-inclusive program that includes facilitated fitness classes, healthy cuisine, educational classes and seminars as well as similar services to a beauty salon or day spa. Guests reside and participate in the program at a destination spa instead of just visiting for a treatment or pure vacation. Some destination spas are in exotic locations.
