Enjoy An Eco-Friendly Spa Weekend Which Doesn't Cost The Earth

We all need to pamper ourselves every now and again, and a relaxing spa weekend can really rejuvenate you if you're feeling frazzled - what's more, with the new crop of 'eco' spas your treatments need not cost the earth. The importance of caring for the environment is becoming more and more embedded in our conscious, yet occasionally being a responsible citizen can have it's drawbacks - if you get a bonus at work and contemplate a second holiday, a little voice may question how much that will add to your carbon footprint - and with a sigh of resignation you opt for a weekend break somewhere more local.

Well, now you need worry no longer if you are planning a spa break away - if you pick one of the latest eco-friendly spas you can drift away on the massage table guilt-free.

Top Spa Breaks For The Eco-Conscious

If you fancy a trip up to Scotland's sunniest city for a spa weekend break, it's first eco-friendly spa has opened in Dundee. Yu Spa, at the Apex City Quay Hotel is extremely chic and has green credentials in abundance - ozone (a natural purifier) is used to keep the pool clean rather than chlorine, the Japanese style hot tubs are cleaned with UV light rather than harsh chemicals and the pool has energy efficient LED lights which will save the spa £57,000 in the first year.

If you are planning a spa break in Ireland, head to Monart Destination Spa in Wexford where an awareness of the environment has been taken to new, high-tech heights. A computerised energy management system controls heat and light throughout it's 68 bedrooms, and the hotel is heated using only locally produced timber, to limit fuel miles. All of the treatments on offer use 100 percent natural ingredients, the restaurant only serves food containing local ingredients, and even the cooking oil is re-used to make bio diesel.

For something a little further afield, the Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa, in Daintree, Queensland, Australia really takes advantage of it's natural environment. Set in the rainforest, your accommodation will be simple treehouses, plus the treatments and food have been created in consultation with the local Aboriginal Kuku Yalanji people. Once you have relaxed you can take a guided tour through the rainforest to see conservation in action and take part in Aboriginal workshops.

Pamper Yourself And The Planet

So, if you are planning a spa weekend and would like to do so without your eco-conscious ruining your efforts at relaxation, book a stay at an environmentally aware spa and enjoy your break without that annoying little voice bothering you. A spa break should whisk you away from your worries, not add to them, so book a spa that cares for the planet as well as you.

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