Clearwater Spa Vacations

With the rise in popularity of "girlfriend getaways" and other vacations meant to relax and rejuvenate, spas have seen a huge rise in business, especially spas located in popular vacation destinations. Clearwater's spas are indeed realizing that increase in business, and more and more resort and day spas in the area are offering innovative spa packages that attract new customers and keep old ones coming back for more pampering.

Spa treatments and vacations go hand in hand. After all, what could be more relaxing than a soothing massage or a revitalizing facial, especially after a long day of play on the water and the sand, which can zap your energy and wreak havoc with delicate skin?

And women aren't the only ones who enjoy a good spa treatment. Men like being pampered as well, and spa vacations for couples are also growing in popularity, with spas offering couples treatments in a private room or even on the beach. Honeymooners often take advantage of such spa packages offered by Clearwater resorts that boast an on-site facility.

Beach-Related Spa Treatments

Nature is full of wonderful ingredients that are good for your health, so why not incorporate some of these things into a spa treatment? Clearwater spas and similar facilities in other nearby beach towns have begun to recognize the advantage of using ingredients that are right outside their door; things found on the beach, in native trees and plants, or even in the ocean.

Take a body wrap, for example.  Body wraps, which are designed to enhance quick weight loss, often use algae or seaweed as the wrap, preceded by a salt scrub using marine salts – all natural items that might come from the nearby Gulf of Mexico. These items are also sometimes used in facials, manicures, and pedicures, as are other unique natural products, such as blossoms from local trees, aromatic oils from Florida's flora, and even pearl extract from oysters.

Some spas combine traditional treatments with invigorating or revitalizing exercise for a full-service spa vacation. Clearwater's location on the Gulf is perfect for this. Guests at spa resorts can go sea kayaking, practice tai chi on the beach, or participate in a number of other water-related activities.

Resort Spas

Clearwater is fortunate enough to be home to a number of spas of different kinds, including a handful of resort spas. A resort spa is a spa facility that's generally found at a hotel, usually an upscale lodging facility that offers excellent accommodations and amenities. 

Antonio's Salon and Spa, for example, is located at the Marriott Suites Sand Key on Clearwater Beach. They offer a huge array of spa services as well as a number of special spa packages with titles like Girlfriend's Getaway, Gentleman's Escape, and Couples Delight.

The Spa at the Belleview Biltmore Resort, Clearwater's beautiful historic hotel, is second-to-none and offers an extensive menu of treatments including a few beach-related specialties, like the hot sea shell massage, accompanied by the soft sound of waves. Guests can also purchase spa packages that combine pampering treatments with a round or two of golf at the local course and a healthy spa lunch.

The Spa at Sandpearl at the Sandpearl Resort touts "ocean-inspired spa therapies" such as the Marine Bath and Tonic Wrap, the Ocean Mud Wrap, and the so-called Marine Feast, a marine mineral salts exfoliation followed by a marine algae body wrap.

Day Spas

In Clearwater and neighboring St. Petersburg, it's not necessary to spend the big bucks to stay at a luxury hotel in order to take advantage of top-notch spa treatments and services. The area is full of excellent day spas that offer similar treatments. These facilities are perfect for those who just want a post-sun treatment, for example, or a soothing massage or invigorating facial before a special event, like a wedding or gala party.

Many of these day spas have garnered quite a reputation of their own, known for their highly-trained staff and use of top-notch European and other spa products, including local natural products.

Clients can send an hour at these spas or even a full-day, taking advantage of multi-treatment packages that pamper the entire body. Many offer salon services as well, including haircuts and manicures, airbrush tanning, and make-up application for special events.

These day spas are ideal for special Mom-and-Daughter days or pre-wedding treatments for the bridal party. And like the Clearwater resort spas, some of these facilities also offer couples treatments  

Plan Ahead for Pampering

Information about the best spas in Clearwater tends to get around and appointment times fill up quickly. If you have a certain spa or treatment in mind while you're visiting the area, be sure to plan ahead and make a reservation before or as soon as you arrive so you're not disappointed.