Spas began when people thought about soaking their bodies in hot springs and mineral waters centuries ago. Since then spa world has become more complicated with so many different types of spas and treatments offered there. So, more and more myths surround spas and spa treatments. Here are top seven myths about spa resorts.

Myth #1
Spa resorts are expensive.

You can afford a good spa vacation provided that you take care of wise budgeting. The following advices will help you to get the best deal:

• traveling off-season will save you a lot of money.
• choose staying on weekdays rather than at weekends, rates are usually lower.
• look for special packages or the hottest spa deals.
• check appropriate websites or ask your friends who are in the know about spa resorts offering a nice holiday at an affordable price.
• check out what is included in the price (meals, exercise classes, spa treatments).

Myth #2
There is no principal difference between destination spas and spa resorts.

They ARE different. Traditionally spa resorts offer their guests spa treatments alongside many leisure activities including golf, swimming, water sports, tennis and so on. Spa resorts would be a good choice if you travel with your family and one wants to play tennis while the other wants to enjoy spa. Moreover, most spa resorts have kids’ camps. Spa resorts usually offer limited health and wellness classes; usually you have to pay some extra charge for them. Destination spas, on the other hand, concern about helping individuals develop a healthy lifestyle through extensive fitness programs, therapeutic spa treatment and education. All meals, classes and some spa procedures are usually included in the price.

Myth #3
New unique spa treatments are always the best.

Spa resorts introduce new unique treatments every year, which range from snake massages and “nightingale excrement facials” to “aura-soma color reading” and “aura imaging”. Do you really think that treatments like these have any real purpose and result? Most of them are added with only one purpose in mind – to attract more people.

Myth#4
You should wear underclothes under you spa robe.

Don’t be so much concerned about what you should wear under your spa robe. Actually, most people visiting spa treatments prefer to be nude, just because it is more comfortable. Don’t worry about lying on the treatment table stark naked, because the only part of your body exposed at a time is the part your spa therapist is going to work on, the rest of your body is usually covered with sheets and towels. In case of baths, you should realize that your therapist will usually leave you alone to allow you get undressed and get into your bathtub; he will also leave at the end of the treatment – professional therapists do their best to make you feel comfortable and relaxed during treatments. But if you still want to wear underclothes, it’s totally up to you. You can also ask for disposable underwear – most spas provide it.

Myth#5
Spa safety and sanitation are guaranteed in spa resorts.

Not at all! You should make sure of that yourself. One of the best ways to do that is talking a tour. You should pay special attention to:

• drains in showers. Hairs in the drain are a bad sign.
• wraps. They should be either disposable or completely sanitized after use.
• implements. Make sure implements are properly cleaned between uses.
• manicure and pedicure equipment, as well as bathtubs. Find out how they are sanitized.
• ladders, steps and handrails. To ensure safe entry and exit, pools and hot tubs should have such equipment.

Myth#6
It is better to arrange spa treatment when you reach your spa resort.

It is strongly recommended to book all your spa procedures when you make your reservation. There are crowds of spa visitors scrambling for the same services you want, especially on weekends and high seasons. Make sure that the spa resort you want to visit has enough spa treatment rooms to keep up with demand. Anyway, it is safer to book spa treatments in advance than to wait until you actually get there.

Myth#7
Spas are not for men.

Although women still remain the queens of spas, lately men have not only recognized spa treatments as a good thing, they have gotten caught up in this stress-less world. That is why more spas aim their programs at men.