Spas
are the entities devoted to enhancing overall well-being through a variety of professional services that encourage the renewal of mind, body and spirit. Common forms of Spas include resort, hotel, destination, mineral springs, cruise ship, club and day spas.

Resort and Hotel Spas
are spas owned by and located within a resort or hotel providing professionally administered spa services, fitness and wellness components and spa cuisine menu choices. In addition to the leisure guest, this is a great place for business travellers who wish to take advantage of the spa experience while away from home.

Destination Spas
are spa facilities with the primary purpose of guiding individual spa-goers to develop healthy habits. Historically a seven-day stay, this lifestyle transformation can be accomplished by providing a comprehensive program that includes spa services, physical fitness activities, wellness education, healthful cuisine and special interest programming.

Mineral Spring Spas
are spas offering on-site source of natural mineral, thermal or seawater used in hydrotherapy treatments.

Cruise Ship Spas
are spas aboard cruise ships, which provide professionally administered spa services, fitness and wellness components and spa cuisine menu choices.

Club Spas
are facilities, which primary purpose is fitness and offers a variety of professionally administered spa services on a day-use basis.

Day Spas
are spas offering a variety of professionally administered spa services to clients on a day-use basis.

The many variations of Spas is a good indication of the popularity of this fashionable acitvity as the therapeutic option to winding down.

[Extracted from Wikipedia]