Types of spa: Urban spas

Urban spas are found in inner city areas like London an Manchester. Urban spa venues often offer the same services as a destination or hotel spa. However, due to their location urban spas are often used in the same manner as a day spa - a quick in/out spa and beauty treatment service aimed at people who lead busy lives but who, every now and again, want to de-stress and relax.

Everyone, once in a while, needs to recharge the batteries and de-stress. However, for busy people, finding the time to relax if often easy said then done.

What you can expect from a urban spa

Urban spa experiences are designed for city people to make the most of their time. The aim of an urban spa is to provide a spa service, treatments and experience that allows their clients to switch of their mobile for a few hours and unwind and de-stress without the need to take a holiday or even book a full day of work.

A typical urban spa experience will provide two or three hours of body pampering and beauty treatments, designed to help you revitalise and relax. Normally urban spas will carry key spa treatments on its spa product list, including:

• Massage
• Facials
• Acupuncture
• Reflexology
• Manicures
• Pedicures

NOTE: Urban spa treatments will differ depending on your location and choice of spa.

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