Our 5 minute guide to choosing a spa break in Europe

Are you a busy CEO? More than full-time mum or dad? Or start up entrepreneur? Let’s face it, no matter how much we love what we do, it can be exhausting. But fear not, spa breaks are the perfect way to escape our busy lives. With Europe on almost everyone’s doorstep there's no shortage of handpicked options to choose from here.

Here at Wellbeing Escapes, we’ve put our experience of arranging thousands of tailored retreats for our guests to share the most important things to consider when booking a spa break to Europe. They’ll allow you to indulge in a little time for yourself, from exotic beaches to peaceful, rural getaways. Sometimes all we need to dois pack our bags, grab a passport and have some serious “me time”. 

Take 2 minutes out of your day to choose the ideal spa break in Europe for you.

Think about the location

The first thing you need to consider when choosing any spa break is where you want to go. Too urban and you might not get the relaxation you need. Being too rural may mean you don’t get the time to do other activities as much as you’d like. It depends on your individual needs. So take the time to decide if you want to be in the thick of the action or totally away from the World. Or somewhere in-between! Are you a lover of wine? How about a wine tasting spa break in the stunning Portuguese vineyards?  Or maybe a fitness and spa focussed retreat for you and your other half to try out things like water skiing and then a couples deep tissue massage to end an action packed day. Or to transport your mind away from the everyday hustle and bustle maybe you want an authentic ayurveda spa treatment and full detox programme to reset. 

So, what is it you want to do? And who with?

Europe has it all, from sweet idyllic english hamlets to exotic beaches and tropical bays, you even have the icelandic peaks on offer. You can get great value for money on spa holidays in Europe and packages tailored to your needs. Relaxation? Fitness? Holistic? Detox? A host of spa treatments included? Or time to decide for yourself each day? There will be something for everyone to make you all leave feeling relaxed mentally and physically. 

Spa breaks with a partner or friend

Taking a spa break as a couple or as friends can be the perfect time away you need. Take advantage of getting away to spend some quality time together and unwind. Choose a break which has activities you’ll both enjoy, whether it’s a digital detox you feel you could both benefit from or an action packed adventure of fitness and spa treatments or a more luxury golf and relaxation spa retreat? Spa breaks with your partner or a friend is ideal if you want to focus on relaxing whilst spending some serious time together that you never usually have the luxury of doing.

Solo Spa Breaks

If you’re a solo traveller this is a chance to truly unwind and find yourself in an environment tailored to you. Solo spa breaks are a perfect idea if you want to focus on a little ‘me’ time or achieve a goal. If you want to meet lots of new people or explore local culture and cuisine then choose somewhere that’s not too rural. If you’re looking for a digital detox while making a few close knit friends during your break then take refuge from everyday life in the countryside. Alternatively, you can look at a solo spa break as the perfect time to explore new places you’ve always wanted to go. From 5 star stays across the water in Venice being pampered until your heart's content to beaches and hikes in Cyprus to tennis in Turkey. The choice is yours.

Consider your needs

Whether you’ll travelling alone, with a partner or with friends, it’s important to consider your needs. Spa holidays offer luxury, as much pampering as you like and a taste of indulgence. If you want a break which also focuses on making you energised, rebalanced and de-stressed then make sure to choose a location that matches your needs with expertise and the right facilities. If you need any advice or want to keep update to date with all our latest offers, simply contact us for expert advice and sign up to our community to get wellbeing information and offers by email. We hope you have an amazing time on your spa break, you deserve it!