New Spa Trends
30 January 2008
We think we all know what going to a spa involves – a day of pampering and relaxation, with some beauty treatments added in. Spas are constantly evolving though, and Susie Ellis from SpaFinder predicts the top 10 spa trends for 2008 below.
- The Feng Shui'd Gym: Spas will be offering new and unique gym designs.
- The Star Therapist: Spas and spa-goers will learn to recognize and appreciate the really gifted therapists.
- Wellness, Wellness, Wellness: Spas are not so much about pampering anymore as they are about wellness.
- Luxury Detox and Luxury Bootcamps: There is nothing wrong with mixing comfort and luxury while detoxing and getting in shape.
- Spa Real Estate Mania: There are many options now to buy an apartment or home where the spa component is a key feature.
- Taking Sleep Seriously: Research shows healthy sleep makes it easier to lose weight.
- Fertility Tranquility: Relaxing at a spa is good for your body, mind, spirit and conception.
- Hydro and Thermal Super-Experiences: Explore the large variety of beautifully designed water and heat experiences at spas - hot saunas, steam grottos, ice caves, etc.
- Urban Spa Explorer: Generation X, Y and others are discovering spa "gems" in the ethnic community of cities; Korean scrubs, Thai massages, Shiatsu, etc. often at no frills prices.
- Plug-in or Unplug: Some spas don't allow you to use your phone or Blackberry yet other spas do. Some spas have sections for each.
See our A-Z guide to Spa Days and Spafinder for more information.
