People travel for many different reasons – to getaway from daily life stressors. Seeing new places and experiencing different cultures will help you escape accumulated stress. A spa vacation is a great way to forget about the stresses of your life so that you can rejuvenate your spirit.

Some stress is a normal part of work but excessive stress can interfere with your productivity and reduce your physical and emotional health. Include a visit to a day spa into your itinerary to enrich your travelling experience and keep you relaxed.

Finding ways to manage workplace stress is not about making huge changes to every aspect of your work life or rethinking career ambitions. It’s about making small routine changes that will have major impact overtime. Take regular spa breaks instead of one annual spa getaway – search the directory for health spas in gauteng.

In the long run visiting a spa for a day is an indirect investment in your life. This minimizes doctor visits and sick days resulting from the buildup of stress.

When you actively choose to combat your stress levels by visiting a health & beauty spa, you will experience extensive health benefits giving your body and mind a chance to rest. Your blood circulation will improve as your body is given a chance to remain regularly active with various spa treatments. In addition, tasty and healthy cuisine is a prerequisite at any notable hotel spa so you will be eating healthy as well!

Although you travel to getaway from the daily impact of a hectic schedule on your mind and body, the actual trip might also take a toll on you. It’s advisable to keep healthy and refreshed even during your vacation.

Here are some tips provided by Zorgvliet Spa to help you stay healthy while travelling:

• • Eat healthy – stay away from fast food restaurants. Eat small meals and snacks regularly as opposed to one big meal.
• • Drink enough water – drink plenty of safe and clean water to ward off dehydration.
• • Limit alcohol intake – you want to keep alert and refreshed during your holiday, don’t take large amounts of alcohol that will leave you feeling worse the next day. Be moderate.
• • Avoid sunburn – use good sunscreen with an SPF level 15 or above, Also look out for sun screen that offers both UVB and UVA protection and double up, wear hats, try to stay out of the sun.
• • Wash your hands often – washing your hands is the best way to stop germs from spreading. Think about all of the things that you touch daily— from the telephone to the toilet. You can't wear rubber gloves all day long, but you can wash your hands so those germs don't get a chance to make you or someone else sick.
• • Prevent insect bites - take an insecticide spray and spray your room when you arrive and each night, making sure you include under the bed, curtains, and behind/under furniture. Use a mosquito net if one is provided. At dusk, use an insect repellent spray on exposed areas of skin (especially the ankles) that contains at least 50 per cent of DEET, and wear long cotton sleeves and long slacks/trousers in the evenings.
• • Wear protective gear when doing adventure activities - Protective clothing serves many functions, including helping to keep the wearer clean, safe, healthy and injury-free.

Don’t miss out on enhancing your travel experiences – add a little spa travel in the mix and relish the benefits.

Enquire more about Zorgvliet Spa and accommodation packages at the Riviera on Vaal Hotel & Country Club.