Wellness Tourism In North America And The Caribbean
The wellness industry is booming and choosing a spa or wellness center can be daunting. The North America and Caribbean regions are also home to award-winning spas. The Four Seasons Resort located in West Indies is one of the best spas around the world, and offers a range of services that reflect the beauty of the island and the rhythms of nature in its entire splendor. Opt for a beach-side massage or indulge in a rum tonic body treatment that starts with sugar cane exfoliation, and followed by a glaze of rum, ginger, and honey.
Moving into North America, the Post Ranch Inn along the Big Sur coastline, which is a short drive from Monterey offers a great deal of spa treatments, yoga classes , and gives you the opportunity to explore all that nature has to offer.
Mii Amo Spa is another well known spa which is situated at Enchantment resort in Arizona. The spa offers a variety of programs which includes qi gong, meditation, core training, and power walks. The Mii Amo Spa is known for providing traditional spa treatment which includes stone massage, massage with salt crystals which are mineral essential and other traditional things.
The Calistoga Ranch in the Upper Napa Valley offers a variety of treatments that include the Calistoga Cure spa treatment that is provided in a eucalyptus steam room, and private outdoor mineral mud or immersion bath. There are also plenty of wet/dry treatments and a natural spring-fed mineral pool for people to relax and rejuvenate.
Lake Buena Vista is home to the Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa which is a great place to reconnect with your inner being. A dip in the High Rock Spring Pool is enough to soothe your senses and revitalize your mind, body, and spirit. There are plenty of spa packages for you to pamper yourself.
For those new to spas and spa treatment options, a Swedish massage and a facial is the ideal beginning. Other treatments such as body scrubs and wraps, hot stone massage, and Ayurvedic treatments ought to be opted for at a later stage. Couples looking for a romantic experience can opt for a 'couple's massage' which often includes a bathing ritual. Some spas offer a 'signature treatment' that includes more than one element such as a foot ritual and massage or a scrub and a massage. It is advisable for first-timers to let the management know that this is their first experience so that they can be guided through the process.
Destination spas play an important role in wellness tourism that specializes in wellness treatment and providing individuals with a complete spa experience. Today, the corporate world has turned to wellness tourism as a way to compensate and motive employees. In addition, cheaper air travel has made wellness tourism more affordable, thereby enabling families to indulge in wellness vacations.
If you plan to visit a spa remember that tipping policies differ among spas. However, an average of 15 - 20% for the therapist or technician is a norm. Where service charge is already added to the bill, tipping is discouraged.