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This summer, why not consider the tranquillity and relaxation offered on a luxury spa break. With a variety of options on offer, you are bound to find something which caters to your needs. Perfect for a girls weekend away, or even a hen party weekend, spa breaks can offer a great chance to unwind with a group of friends and family, and enjoy the luxurious environment of the health farm, health spa or spa hotel.

The health farm is a dedicated environment in which one is completely immersed in a world of health and relaxation. It is an ideal location to leave everyone and everything behind for a couple of days. Although the emphasis is largely on health, most farms offer alcohol and are not limited to light diet meal options. The only restriction is a minimum age of 16 at most health farms so it is always worthwhile to check with the venue prior to booking.

A health spa is very similar to the health farm, but is less focused on health and fitness. Again, like the health farm, the culinary options accommodate everyone; from those looking to lose a few pounds, to those culinary aficionados who love food. The health spa is often seen as being situated somewhere in the middle between a health farm and a spa hotel, with the benefits of both rolled into one.

If you are looking for somewhere which won't break the bank, or perhaps isn't too much like a health sanatorium, then a spa hotel may be the ideal choice. With all the features of an ordinary hotel but with the added bonus of a pool, sauna and steam room, as well as jacuzzis and treatment suites for individual therapy sessions.

Whilst all spa venues are suitable for both individual getaways or group events, the spa hotel is perhaps the best option for couples embarking on a luxury spa break . With many spa hotel locations offering high standard golf courses, both halves of the relationship are able to occupy themselves during the day, before joining each other for a romantic dinner in the hotel restaurant.