A spa retreat can be just the thing you need to relax from the stress of work, school and daily responsibilities. Spa retreats are available all over North America and are a very popular way of decompressing. Offering massage therapy, a peaceful ambiance and a therapeutic sensory experience, a day or a week at a spa can offer astounding relaxation to the body and mind.
Massage therapy is one of the most popular methods of easing bodily tension and stress. Licensed massage therapists are available at spa centers to relax the muscles and knots in the back, neck, shoulders and arms, where many people carry their tension. Nearly every day spa and overnight spa offers massage therapy as a way of restoring physical health, relaxing tension in the body and calming the mind through a sensory experience.
The peaceful ambiance and pleasure-filled sensory experiences to be had at a spa are the epitome of relaxation. Every service offered is designed to detox, relax and restore the body and the mind. The sights, sounds, smells, touches and tastes are all part of the beneficial sensory experience. The decor is gently lit, natural and composed of relaxing colors. There is gentle music playing and sounds of nature heard, such as trickling water. There is often incense and herbal aromas in the air to invigorate the olfactory system. The services offered have bodily contact, such as massage, jacuzzi and steam rooms, invigorating the sense of touch. There are exquisite teas, coffees and other beverages offered to awaken the taste buds. All together, a day at the spa is designed to be a delight for the senses.
The United States and Canada are home to some of the best spas in the world, including the luxury day spas of California and Malibu, and the world class spa facilities one has access to when on vacation in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia or in the Canadian Rocky Mountains of Alberta. Regardless of what type of spa experience you prefer, you are bound to find it in the splendor of North America.