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3. Theme Spas: The idea behind a theme spa is to add a touch of personality and create a unique brand identity for a competitive advantage. The theme trend is based on a particular concept with specializes in specific treatments of course. The theme of the spa should reflect in the atmosphere, decor, products and programmes offered in the spa.
4. Resort Spas or Retreat Spas: A resort spa can be found in Popular hotels in the major tourists destinations such as Paris or Phuket etc. However a resort spa is not a destination spa because a destination spa is a place exclusively meant for fitness whereas a resort spa is an establishment for tourist lodging with features of a spa environment to enhance the level of pleasure and satisfaction at the spa resort. Guests who need a getaway or a short break form everyday life can visit a resort spa for a weekend or a vacation. Resort spas encourage other activities such as swimming, golfing or even cycling to nurture your mind with pleasure. A huge plus point with a resort spa is that children are welcome and activities are also catered to clients keeping children in mind; whereas most destination spas do not cater to children’s activities. You should not visit a resort spa if you have certain health issues that you need to tackle, the right place for you will be a destination spa.
5. Fusion Spas: A fusion spa is a spa that offers fashionable treatments like watsu (a blend of water and shiatsu) or yogalates which is a blend of yoga and pilates and of course the very famous Thai Massage which is a blend of yoga and massage. There are many more designer programmes that are a concoction of several treatments in a single package to help clients enjoy a mixed gamut of therapies for their pleasure.
6. Genuine Spas: Genuine spas offer authentic alternative medicine practised in the particular region or area with traditional therapies right from using essential oils to conventional methods of rehabilitation processes like Chinese medicine offers alternatives like Acupressure and Acupuncture, comprehensive, well-rounded approach to healthcare delivery.