Paul Johnson from A Luxury Travel Blog suggests asking for a tour of the spa and facilities before your visit: "This is an opportunity for you to get a feel for the surroundings, have your mind put at rest and to talk to staff. Don't be afraid to tell them it's your first time and, if it's a good spa, they're sure to answer any questions you have and will quickly put your mind at ease.
Some spas include gratuity, while others do not". Of course, if the service provided was exceptional, don't be shy to tip the therapist more. Janet Brice, Content Director of The Spa Traveller, advises that you choose which treatments you would like from the menu on the website so that it is less stressful when you arrive.
It is also advised that you take two separate bags, one for taking into the spa, and the other which you can leave in your hotel or locker room should you be staying overnight. Robes and towels are usually provided, but there are a number of items that you should take that you will be grateful for during your stay. Bringing a spa bag with your bathing suit, perhaps a change of clothes, sandals, your favourite book, sunglasses, and sunscreen will make your day more comfortable and relaxing, and that is the goal.
Those of you with long locks will also want to make sure you take along a hairband so that you can tie your hair out of the way when swimming or during a massage. We highly recommend an Invisibobble , as not only do they have many benefits as mentioned below, but they also prevent kinks so that your hair will look just like it did before you tied it up — ideal for when you need to go to lunch or dinner following a treatment.
For this reason, it is notably more hygienic than regular hair ties and is increasingly used by people who suffer from allergies or neurodermatitis. While Titanic Spa allows guests to wear robes for both lunch and dinner, this may not be the same elsewhere, so you may like to read up on this before your visit also.
