I mean, isn't a day spa a place you go to for a quick massage or facial?
Well, yes and no. While they are designed to provide services in a relatively short time frame (full or half-day treatments with no overnight accommodations), there's a lot more to these facilities than just facials and massages. You can, of course, find beauty day spas almost anywhere; there are also medical day spas that offer healing treatments without a huge time commitment.
You can always enjoy an afternoon treatment at a facility in your home town; but you can also devise your own spa vacation by incorporating local day spas into your vacation plans.
You don't need to stay at an upscale resort with spa facilities, or spend a week focusing on health and wellness at a destination spa. Whether your vacation takes you to Hawaii or Miami, London or Tokyo, there are day spas you can enjoy during your trip.
And what a great way to try out new techniques! If you're going to Hawaii, try a lomi lomi massage, a local "specialty", or a real Thai massage in Bangkok or Phuket. Visit more than one spa during your trip to really get a varied experience.
Visiting a day spa can also be the focus of a great Girl Getaway!
Your vacation may be active and sporty,or just relaxing on the beach - but add a massage or body treatment at a day spa and you have a whole new vacation!