Have you been planning a girls' getaway weekend, but are not quite sure just what to do?  How does being pampered for an afternoon, or even the full day sound?  If that sounds relaxing then a spa day, weekend, or a destination resort is just the thing to give you the pampering and relaxation you need and deserve.

If you've heard about spas, but have never really visited one, you need to learn the types of benefits that spas have to offer.

 There are many different kinds of spas available to relax and pamper you.  After you read this article, you will know the different kinds of spas available so that you can plan a day of pampering, your next vacation, or the girl's weekend getaway.

One of the more well-known spas available is the mobile spa, where a massage therapist will come to your work or home.  You can have anything from a manicure, pedicure, massage or facial.  This is a great alternative when you can't get away from the office or would rather experience the spa in the comfort of your own home.

Visiting a day spa is another well known option among spa goers, popular because it is convenient and easy to schedule into the most  busy calendar.  Here you go to a spa and enjoy the pampering and relaxation of massages, facials, or any other service that is offered by a day spa-different day spas offer different services and packages.  You usually will find day spas at department stores, health clubs, resorts, or perhaps even your hair salon.  The day spa is a great place to get together with a friend or two, and enjoy some pampering together, or a day of solitude for some much needed rejuvenating.

Some of the other types of spas that have become more popular include:

• Resort spas: If you fancy a resort and love to spend time in a spa, then visiting a resort with a full-service spa should definitely be on your list. Resort spas not only have a place where you can rejuvenate and be pampered while receiving many different services, these spas will usually also offer different activities such as dancing in the evening, or horseback riding, water sports, and golf and tennis during the day. To help receive cleansing of the mind, body and spirit, the resort spas will offer a healthy spa menu, along with the regular menu items.
• Destination spas: These spas will offer you the same mind, body and spirit rejuvenating services of a resort spa, except that it is completely dedicated to being a full facility spa, where all the activities and healthy food options intend to install new patterns for a more healthy life style once you leave the spa.
• Medical spas: these types of spas can include both wellness-type spas and cosmetic spas. Both operate under specific medical supervision of licensed medical professionals, as well as the spa therapists, concentrating on either the wellness spa treatments or cosmetic spa treatments.
• Wellness spas: These spas are fairly similar to medical spas; however, they deal specifically with whatever health issues an individual has. Wellness spas are also for people who just want to learn how to live a healthier lifestyle, where they receive individual attention, rather than in group classes. The wellness spas may or may not have medical professionals at their facility.
• Mineral spring spas: These spas use a variety of hydrotherapy spa treatments, usually offering thermal, sea water, mineral or mud based services.

No matter what your budget, you can find a spa to help you relax for the afternoon, day, weekend, or vacation spa getaway.  No matter how long you choose to stay, visiting a spa will leave you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated, ready to tackle the stresses of everyday life.