| As you probably already know, spa and detox | | | | met and your energy well-balanced throughout - |
| vacations are getting increasingly popular. Why | | | | and many spa-goers report increased feelings of |
| spend your precious vacation time splurging on | | | | health and well-being after only a short fast of a |
| delicious (but no doubt unhealthy) food and | | | | few days. |
| just-a-bit-too-much drink, rushing around to fulfill a | | | | In addition, many such spas offer a wide variety |
| challenging itinerary, only to arrive home feeling | | | | of treatments to heal the emotional and mental |
| even more tired than when you left? What if you | | | | side of the weary vacationer - and it is true that |
| could come back from your vacation feeling truly | | | | during a fast, without the comfort of solid food |
| rested and looking ten years younger? This is the | | | | three times a day, it is much easier to become |
| key idea behind spa "detox" vacations. For a price | | | | aware of emotional sore spots. Getting those |
| that is often much less than you would expect, | | | | addressed can make the difference between a |
| you get the chance to help cleanse your body | | | | good vacation and a truly renewing one, so if |
| from years of smoking, pastries and beer - in the | | | | options exist at your spa, they are a good |
| most beautiful tropical surroundings possible. | | | | supplement to a fasting program. |
| In this post, I will be looking at the types of detox | | | | Price |
| program you can expect to find, the average | | | | Average costs for a detox program vary widely, |
| cost and most importantly, expected results. Can | | | | and often within the same resort, depending upon |
| you really turn back time in a few weeks? Read | | | | the level of accommodation you choose. That |
| on and find out! | | | | being said, some resorts are much more |
| Types of Program | | | | expensive than others. For example, at Spa |
| Types of detox program vary from laid-back spa | | | | Samui you can conduct a fully supported detox |
| relaxation to full-on cleansing and even fasting | | | | for USD 300 per week, and even live off-site at |
| programs. You should pick the program that fits | | | | inexpensive bungalows nearby to cut costs. At a |
| best with your personality, but don't be afraid to | | | | program like New Body and Mind at Lipa Noi |
| challenge yourself! Most people are pleasantly | | | | Beach, on the other hand, your program is slightly |
| surprised at how enjoyable even some of the | | | | more personally-tailored and includes exercise |
| more intense-sounding programs can be. | | | | instruction, but the price is almost USD 300 per |
| At the most basic level, detox vacations offer | | | | day. There are also different resorts, like Yoga |
| you a chance to relax and let your body be | | | | Thailand, that normally offer yoga or other |
| pampered: accommodations in a luxury spa | | | | specialized retreats but periodically offer detox |
| resort, daily massages with detoxifying scrubs | | | | retreats at a fixed rate. |
| and body wraps, and healthy but delicious food. | | | | What makes the price difference eventually |
| Most detox spas offer this basic level package | | | | comes down to location and accommodations. A |
| with no need to take things any further. Excellent | | | | luxury apartment will cost you more than a small |
| spas that can provide this level of luxury in my | | | | bungalow, and a truly luxurious retreat center will |
| local area on the island of Samui, Thailand, include | | | | cost more than a beach-front rental. Be wary of |
| Tamarind, Kamalaya, and of course the famous | | | | costs that seem wildly out of proportion, |
| Spa Samui, whose Radiance Restaurant boasts a | | | | however. If Spa Samui (the least expensive) can |
| rating in the top 50 world restaurants by one UK | | | | offer a swimming pool, beach-front location, and |
| magazine - and the most delicious cheesecake | | | | excellent restaurant for the price it does, any |
| around. | | | | program much exceeding its price should be |
| If you want to push it up a notch, you can check | | | | carefully vetted to make sure you are truly |
| into a more involved program, adding daily yoga | | | | getting your money's worth. |
| and meditation as well as nutritional supplements. | | | | Results |
| While most of us notice the need to "detox" in | | | | In addition to the feeling of well-being in doing |
| our bodies first, adding in gentle exercise and a | | | | something truly good for yourself, the most |
| chance to relax the mind with meditation also | | | | rewarding part of a detox vacation is getting back |
| works wonders. Imagine if you could let go your | | | | home to hear friends and family exclaim, "I barely |
| worries for an hour... just floating off on a guided | | | | recognize you! What did you do?!" |
| meditation... that's it. Add in freshly squeezed juice | | | | Brighter eyes, fewer wrinkles, and more radiant |
| - fruit and vegetable - and lighter restaurant fare | | | | skin in 10 days or less? Go for it! If you want to |
| and you've got the beginnings of serious renewal. | | | | add significant weight loss and mental renewal to |
| For the serious detox vacationer, carefully | | | | your list, a fasting retreat might be for you, |
| supervised fasting is the method many spas | | | | where average weight loss of 1 lb per day is not |
| swear by. During the day you drink plenty of fruit | | | | unusual. Even if you just want to relax, unwind, |
| and vegetable juice, take supplements to help | | | | and become more health-conscious, a detox |
| digestion, and in addition to yoga, massage and | | | | retreat can manage that too, with nutritional |
| meditation - if you are up for it - you can also | | | | counseling and healthy food in abundance. |
| relax in the purifying warmth of a sauna. Spas | | | | Are you ready for a vacation that leaves you |
| specializing in a fasting detox will have a trained | | | | feeling relaxed, renewed, and ready to take on |
| nutritionist on staff to make sure that your | | | | the world again? If so, a detox retreat may be |
| vitamin and mineral requirements are completely | | | | just what the doctor ordered. |