So the summers finally dribbled to a sad end here in the UK. It’s been okay, with some fairly warm and sunny parts, but for the most bit, it’s been standard rainy, British fare. No doubt we found our opportunities to break out shorts and the barbeque never the less.
It’s so easy to be cheerful, focused and driven in the warmer months. It’s bright, sunny, and cheerful, and you can go for a run, chill in the garden, go for a swim, go for a picnic, and tons of other stuff. While winter’s got Christmas, Halloween and Bonfire Night, it’s doesn’t quite make up the months of rain, icy frost, and sometimes rubbish slushy snow.
So it’s no wonder people sometimes feel a little bit rubbish. What’re you to do when it comes to making yourself feel a little better? A short holiday would be great, a short spa trip would be even better.
Spending a couple days away somewhere you like is always going to be hugely beneficial, with some studies saying holidays can still be having a positive effect up to a month after you return home.
Imagine adding a spa session to all that! All the relaxing, beautifying and remedying treatments many great spa centres offer, combined with your dream relaxing location. As a combination, you’ll quickly find yourself forgetting the rubbish weather outside your window, and planning your next winter getaway.
Why is Winter So Depressing?
We all feel a little worse for wear when we hit the winter months. Here in the UK, we absolutely cherish the warmer months. As soon as a little bit of sunshine hits the ground, you see people everywhere in shorts, and barbeque smoke flavours the air.
We relish what little summer we get, and it’s really no wonder with the stunning countryside we have. Camping in the summer months is always enjoyable, and then you’ve got the mile after mile of beautiful coastline we’ve got to enjoy. Despite the sometimes poor weather, we’re actually pretty spoilt here in the UK. If you’ve never truly explored the Lake District, Cornwall or the peaks of the Highlands, you’re absolutely missing out.
So it’s no wonder really, that when winter rolls around, and the already limited sunshine suddenly disappears, and we find ourselves trapped indoors. Unless you’re a skier or snowboarder, you’ll find yourself struggling for activities to get up to, especially if you’re a sportier person.
That’s where conditions like Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) come into play. Winter depression is a case of mild to moderate depression that comes swinging around whenever we hit the colder months. It quickly becomes a question of what you can do to mitigate this kind of issue, as feeling a little low or rubbish can really impact your ability to get work done or get on with your life.
On top of all that, you’ve got colds and flus! Not only do we tend to mentally feel a little bit rundown, but physically too. As we go into the colder months, we’re beset by all kinds of viruses and germs, and that can really leave you feeling tired and worn out.
What’s a person to do? We’re beset on all sides, bad weather, bad moods and runny noses! It can be so hard to get motivated and driven again, let alone cheering up, but the ultimate solution is always going to be a spa trip somewhere you absolutely love!
Spa Breaks UK are the Way Forward
There are few things you can do that are quite as restorative or rewarding as a couple of days spent at a quality spa centre. As well as all the great treatments, you can always find the perfect spa centre for you, in a location you love.
Maybe you like more desolate rural locations, maybe you want a winter seaside visit. Maybe you want to spend time in a distant city. Wherever you like to visit, you’ll be able to find the ideal spa retreat there. Just make sure it’s somewhere you can relax, and don’t just want to rush around exploring and trying out local attractions!
Beyond choosing your spa retreat, you get to choose who you take with you! Spas nowadays aren’t just for the ladies either. You could take your partner or male friends, or you could simply use it as a chance to get close to neglected girlfriends. Whether you’re going as a couple or simply with friends, a spa retreat can be perfect for cheering you up in these frigid winter months.
Planning the perfect spa retreat is an art for in itself however. With so many options of places to go around the country, it can be incredibly difficult to choose the perfect location for you.
You’ve got to decide what you want out of your spa retreat. Do you want to spend your time relaxing and centring yourself? If so, somewhere beautiful and rural could prove absolutely ideal. I’m talking countryside village spas, and ones by the coast. There won’t be as much in the way of local attractions and amenities, but you’ll end up incredibly chilled out and relaxed.
If you want to explore and check out new things, maybe you should look at city-based spa locations. It might be a little more hectic, but if you’re more into cocktails and meals out, it’s the way to go.
Spa trips absolutely don’t have to be crazy expensive either. There’s no reason to break the bank, but you do need to remember to set a budget and keep a handle on the purse strings. Spa centres and hotels can cost basically anything, all the way from £25 for a couple of treatments, up to hundreds per day.
Finding the perfect option for you is a case of knowing what treatments and facilities you want, finding the right location, and shopping around a lot. You can also get some amazing deals on coupon and voucher sites online, so get searching.