Spas
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A trip to the spa is a common travel activity. Not just for getting clean, a spa can be a great way to experience local culture and customs, enjoy some serious relaxation and/or remove the grime that accumulates while on the global road.
While a professional spa treatment can cost a fortune, they are usually relatively cheap in low-income countries. They usually take their time, and are not for travellers in a hurry.
UnderstandThe word spa is derived from Spa, a town in Belgium, though folk etymology, repeated through marketing, has claimed it to be an acronym of Sanitas per aquam or other Latin phrases.
Get treatedAlthough most services are ordered à la carte, if you opt for a package treatment you'll most likely begin with a foot bath delivered by your attendant.
DestinationsParticularly in South-East Asia, you'll find your spa visit to be much less expensive than you would find in North America and Europe without cutting out any of the ambiance or experience (you'll likely have more).
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