You may not realize it, but the modern spas and treatments we receive today have been around for thousands of years, dating back to at least the ancient Greek and Roman days.
Many years ago I had a chance to tour Pompeii, Italy a must for any traveler. The buildings were architecturally advanced and the thermal rooms were beautifully decorated. Sound familiar? While their spa experiences were social and more focused on physical beauty, our spa experiences while certainly social are typically rooted in wellness philosophies today.
And business travelers know that finding spa time is important to maintaining their well-being. When traveling, I schedule a mix of services and spend a few hours at the spa.
And I always appreciate when spas use all natural and organic products. Larger spas have multi-sensory wet areas which typically include whirlpools, saunas, steam rooms, mud rooms, experiential showers, cold air rooms, and heated benches and lounge chairs.
Changing rooms and showers are typically setup for privacy and fully equipped with all of the best amenities you need for personal grooming. A few of my favorites along the way? The Swedish massage is the most recognizable type of massage, designed to ease tension and stress my favorite. The therapist uses a massage oil and gently massages in long strokes. Swedish massage relieves tension and pain, including stress, back pain and circulation.
