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Would you go on a Spa Holiday/Vacation?

by Weissdorn Online Now Aug 25, 2006 at 7:11 AM

Recently, in the travel forum someone asked a question about where they could take a nearby spa holiday vacation, and find a little "night-time action". While I didn't go into details about night life, the question was also answered by another VTer who said that 33-year-old person asking the question should forget spa holidays altogether, because they were really only for "old people" (pensioners). And that made me start to wonder if spa holidays are really only attractive for the 50+ crowd. If you are under 50 years of age, would you consider taking a spa holiday/vacation, or as they put it these days, a sports/wellness holiday/vacation, or do you think its only something for the retired folks?

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  • madamx's Profile Photo

    RE: Would you go on a Spa Holiday/Vacation?

    by madamx Online Now Aug 25, 2006 at 7:35 AM

    I would love to go on a Spa holiday; I suppose the spa you go to depends on what the age group is. Hubby and I are dreaming of going to this spa (and we are waaaay under 50): http://www.miravalresort.com/main.php It's considered one of the best spas in the world. Lots of yoga, relaxing,spa treatments plus hiking and mountain biking.

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    by roz.van Online Now Aug 25, 2006 at 7:35 AM

    It wouldn't appeal to me (i'm 31). But I think it's understandable for people to go for that sort of thing whatever the age. For some reason I don't feel like I have had a proper holiday unless I come back exhausted. roz

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    RE: Would you go on a Spa Holiday/Vacation?

    by anne77 Online Now Aug 25, 2006 at 7:35 AM

    I went on a wellness holiday with one of my friends, a few years ago. And we are both way under 50! :) But it's true that we were younger than the other people around us. It was a different kind of holiday than what we were used to, but it was nice to have a very relaxing holiday for once... I wouldn't do that every year though!

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    by sabrina_florida Online Now Aug 25, 2006 at 8:11 AM

    I'm 27, and getting massages and being pampered for 3or 4 days DOES appeal to me! Not the sort of holiday that I would choose these days, but maybe for a long weekend out of the city.

  • RE: Would you go on a Spa Holiday/Vacation?

    by Foriano Online Now Aug 25, 2006 at 8:23 AM

    Spa vacations include restoration of body & soul and can include luxurious healing therapies. Why would that type of vacation be exclusively for those over 50 who are 'pensioners?' Dollar for dollar a spa vacation can be no more expensive than a family theme park vacation or an extended vacation at an upscale hotel. We all have sports injuries or illnesses that require therapy and a spa vacation is an important consideration for renewal and regeneration.

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    RE: RE: Would you go on a Spa Holiday/Vacation?

    by Rixie Online Now Aug 25, 2006 at 9:23 AM

    I think it's a matter of personal preference, not age. Even when I was in my 20s, a spa vacation would not have appealed to me.

  • funnybeee's Profile Photo

    RE: RE: Would you go on a Spa Holiday/Vacation?

    by funnybeee Online Now Aug 25, 2006 at 10:20 AM

    Me too, I would LOVE to go on a spa holiday! Be pampered and stuff... oh my, if only I had the finances to do it... btw I am 34 :)

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    by laughing_lioness Online Now Aug 25, 2006 at 11:36 AM

    I wouldn't want to spend a real long holiday at a spa resort as I prefer to explore places and see a lot but for a long weekend there's nothing better. Who doesn't enjoy being pampered. It's perfect for a girls weekend out but I do agree it's more a matter of personal interest than age.

  • RE: RE: Would you go on a Spa Holiday/Vacation?

    by HBGUSA Online Now Aug 25, 2006 at 12:43 PM

    I, too, agree it's more a matter of personal interest rather than age. You should do what makes you happy and worry not about age. I've never taken a spa holiday but would definately enjoy it for a weekend or a few days.

  • hanoun's Profile Photo

    RE: RE: Would you go on a Spa Holiday/Vacation?

    by hanoun Online Now Aug 25, 2006 at 4:36 PM

    I love spas and spending time in them. best thing for tired mind, body and spirit. I would not classify it as vacation/holiday. just good pampering. Do not agree that it is for the over 50s.

  • BARBOOP's Profile Photo

    RE: RE: Would you go on a Spa Holiday/Vacation?

    by BARBOOP Online Now Aug 25, 2006 at 4:45 PM

    I am 50 and have no desire for that kind of vacation!

  • mustertal's Profile Photo

    RE: RE: Would you go on a Spa Holiday/Vacation?

    by mustertal Online Now Aug 26, 2006 at 4:52 AM

    For my 60th birthday, I've just booked to go to Bad Krozingen for the Spas, been going for years now.

  • monina_c's Profile Photo

    RE: RE: Would you go on a Spa Holiday/Vacation?

    by monina_c Online Now Aug 28, 2006 at 12:59 AM

    I'm not 50 yet but I would love to end any vacation with an overnight stay at a spa for pampering.I want the works!!!

  • dee_1NiteAngel's Profile Photo

    RE: RE: Would you go on a Spa Holiday/Vacation?

    by dee_1NiteAngel Online Now Aug 30, 2006 at 8:27 PM

    Spa Holiday/Vacations are wonderful! At any age. Rejuvenating not only for the body but the mind, spirit and soul as well. Best taken with bestfriends or 'Ya Ya Sisterhood'! ;o)

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