The Spa vacation is to holidays what Dom Perignon is to sparkling wine or the Sunday New York Times is to newspapers. It takes it to an entirely new level. Vacations are by their very nature enjoyable, relaxing and revitalizing experiences, so most people don’t really think about trying to make them to another level. But, it’s one of those things that once you’ve experienced it, you’ll wonder why you never tried it before and you’ll be spoiled to regular vacations for life.

A true spa vacation begins from the very moment you arrive at resort. The intense warmth of the Caribbean sun and fresh salt air, kissed with fresh citrus and pineapple, are caressed deep into your back, legs, arms, hands and feet until the calm and peacefulness of the locale has been infused into your very being. Your pores open up and drink in the sweet flavour and vital spirit of this luxurious experience. This is uber-comfort. This is pure pleasure. You know how you sometimes get home from a vacation and by the time you’ve finished your first week back at work, you feel like you need another holiday? That doesn’t happen with a spa vacation. You’ll be transported to such an extreme level of calm and tranquility that you shouldn’t be surprised if a swami comes knocking on your door asking you what is the secret to life’s happiness. Spa vacations are designed to alleviate your stress and tension at least until it’s time for the next spa vacation.

Many of the spa resorts that you’ll find throughout the Caribbean, Mexico and the southern United States have brought the concept of the spa vacation to a new level. Previously, the title of ‘spa resort’ could be applied to almost any hotel with sauna services and an on-call massage therapist. Today, spa resorts have all of the most sought after treatments and state-of-the-art facilities to ensure that you’re pampered in style. You may be greeted with a sparkling glass of champagne or a cappuccino with biscotti before the treatments begin. The treatments are another chapter entirely and range from underwater massage to paraffin pedicures and aquatic shiatsu. You can get spa treatments you’ve only dreamed of.

Of course, the other element to the spa vacation is the fitness regiment. Many vacationers do not want to get out of their daily gym routine while on holidays, and there is no reason why they should need to. The big difference is that much of your routine can be anything but routine. Trade in an hour on the treadmill for a long run on the beach that will give the quadriceps a workout they won’t soon forget. You’ll find leading edge cardio and universal equipment to work every muscle in your body. A few laps in the pool or a splash in the ocean is the ultimate way to wind down from your exercises. You’ll find that there is no reason why you need to change your workout, but the change in scenery is sure to provide you with a new sense of commitment.

It’s true, that some people find the ultimate comfort not through indulging the body with deep tissue massages, facials, yoga, body polishes, wraps, manicures and pedicures, but through indulging the other senses, such as the sense of taste. For these epicureans, gourmet dining holidays may be more in order. From celebrity chefs and menus with wine flights and local food and wine pairings, you’ll find a recipe that’s just right for you. One of the pleasures of travelling is experiencing the local fair but, in the words of Emeril Lagasse, why not kick it up a notch? Gourmet dining packages and epicurean tours offer the gourmand an escape that pleasures all of the senses.

A holiday for the self is all about spoiling yourself and finally getting the pleasure you deserve for your hard work and commitment. Conquest Vacations makes it easy for you to indulge a little.