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For many of us, getting away on holiday means getting away from everything, leaving behind all the myriad stresses of working in the city and all that it involves, like sitting in traffic, rushing for lunch, and spending all day in front of a computer screen or two.

We all need a holiday from time to time; we have to have a chance to take it easy and relax a little bit! There is, after all, a reason behind the mandatory twenty days of paid holiday each year – we need to get away! Spa breaks are the perfect way!

If you are like us and use your holidays to allow all your stresses to drift away, what better destination could there be that a spa? For the ultimate in relaxation bliss, you need to get yourself down to a luxury spa location.

Don’t worry if you’ve got kids to look after – they can come along too! Many spas will have fun programmes and activities designed with children in mind, so you really can take some time for yourself! Here are some of those lovely benefits you’ll get from a bit of spa time; it should be more than enough to convince you to treat yourself!

The Benefits for Your Overall Health

If you were to head to a fitness spa (which we’ll cover in greater depth in a moment or two), you might well find yourself shedding a few pounds while enjoying the peace and tranquillity.

Some spas put physical fitness at the forefront; at one of these you’ll get your own personal trainer to work with you on the creation of a personalised workout schedule, meaning that it is tailored to your individual needs and wishes. They’re for both men and women, and they’ll have you in peak condition in no time at all.

Losing weight is great for improving your health, as it lowers you chance of suffering hypertension, heart attacks, and even diabetes, and will give you a whole host more energy to boot!

At somewhere like the Mermaid Spa in Portmeirion Village, you can get a pamper session with pedicures, massages, and aromatherapy treatments. These will make you look and feel great, decrease your stress levels, and give your skin an overall improvement.

You could even book yourself in for a detox programme if you really want to cleanse!

The Benefits for Your Physical Fitness

If you want to do wonders for your body, a spa really is the place to go. If you’re concerned about looking great on the beach come the summer time, a wellness spa is where it’s at!

For a start, most spas will offer beauty treatments, whether you’re after a mud facial or just a manicure. Get yourself looking fab and feeling even better after a pampering (or twelve)!

Maybe you could treat yourself to a Swedish massage if all that sitting in office chairs has left your muscles all knotted and frayed, or you could even get a hot stone massage for the ultimate in unwinding bliss!

Diet spas can also be a good choice – offering great gourmet meals with much less in terms of fat and calorific content, you’ll be able to dine in style on super tasty, balanced meals. Lovely!