My birthday's coming up in a few weeks, and I'm in the (admittedly enviable) position of trying to decide where to spend some Wahanda spa vouchers. I want to do something relaxing; to spend the best part of a day somewhere close-by that feels as little like being in London as possible, where I can do my best to forget about the years pressing down upon me.
After spending a hefty chunk of my evening browsing the site, it occured to me that there is so much variety out there that there really is something to suit everyone - the trick is knowing what sort of experience is right for you. If you're the sort of spa-bunny who wants to get pampered and fussed over, you can do that. If you're the sort who wants to be entirely left to it, you can do that too (thank God). If you want an express treatment that will leave you looking and feeling amazing in as little time possible, that's also an option, as is a hard and punishing workout. And let's not forget that some people loathe spas, finding them more of a stressful, expensive ordeal than a calming and relaxing luxury.
You can even get your teeth polished and gleaming if that's what makes you feel good. And whichever option you go for, do you prefer the experience to be a communal one, with friends, family members or maybe a partner - or is this something to be enjoyed alone?
So, today's question is: what do you look for in a spa, and what do you absolutely want to avoid?
