When contemplating a visit to a health spa there are so many factors you should consider such as expense, the caliber of the facility and the various treatments offered. Of course, something else to think about - as they say in Hollywood - is: location, location, location.
If you're an area resident and want to savor your spa day beside the sea, these - and others such as Opal Sands Resort and Sandpearl Resort - are excellent options.
For a quicker - but equally wonderful - experience, the smaller, welcoming Tranquility Wellness Spa or Marilyn Monroe Spas are excellent options. Smaller day spas may not have all the trimmings such as steam, sauna or Jacuzzi's, but then again, they're probably more cost-effective and produce equally pleasing results. These Orlando-based spas with the rights to the icon's name and likeness are just starting to expand, but fortunately for St Petersburg, there is one conveniently tucked into the trendy Sundial area of downtown.
A new concept in day spas, aiming to encourage women to "channel their inner Marilyn Monroe," this Glamour Room also caters to men and children with a selection of specialized services.
Massages, facials, manis and pedis and a full service hair salon promise a calming respite from life in the fast lane. Skin products are certified organic and facials range from anti-ageing to relaxing, while massages run the gamut from hot stone, deep tissue, aromatherapy and Swedish.
