Seasonal reasons to maximise your spa time in the autumn

Optimise your leftover annual leave

If you haven't used up all your annual leave yet, and need to use it or lose it by the end of the year, why not book a couple of extra days off here and there to break up the working week? Extend your weekends or boost your mood with the perfect pause mid-week, and take the day to enjoy a spa break or two. That might mean a city spa day with holiday vibes, or perhaps you will take yourself off for a long, country weekend with extra wellness factor.

Make better use of darker evenings

The evenings are drawing in and it's not long now before we will be heading into, and home from, the office in the dark. While that might seem a bit gloomy to some, we think it's the perfect opportunity to switch up evening entertainment, and instead of heading straight home to sit in front of the TV, why not give yourself a wellness boost with an evening of rest and relaxation? Enjoy a swim, time in the sauna and steam room, or maybe book a spa treatment or two. It's a wonderful way to make you feel cared for, support mental and physical wellbeing, make the most of your evenings, and even help you get a better night's sleep.

Supercharge your weekends

Weekends never seem quite long enough - just as you're starting to relax, the new working week begins. A spa day, however, is a wonderful way to supercharge that sense of rest and relaxation without having to take time off work. Optimise your weekends by booking a spa day, break, or simply an afternoon, enjoying the heat of a thermal suite, the calm of a swim in a gorgeous pool, and time taking care of yourself, boosting the feel-good factor and getting holiday vibes in half the time.

Socialise the wellness way

Whether it's a drink after work or a pub lunch at the weekend, time with friends is one of life's great pleasures, but in the pursuit of wellbeing, what about swapping out that glass of wine for time by the pool? If you're looking for a couple of months focusing on wellness before the party season, it doesn't mean you can't socialise as well. Give time with friends a different look, with a weekend at a country house hotel, an evening at a city spa, or a morning spa break with a delicious brunch to set you up for a leisurely weekend.

Max out your workouts

The winter months aren't all that motivating when it comes to fitness. Finding new ways to feel inspired to workout isn't easy, but spas aren't just places for relaxation - they're great for motivation as well! Lots have incredible fitness facilities and experts available to give you new insights, ideas, or just a beautiful new environment to spend time in. For example, SENSORY Wellbeing at Pan Pacific London offers a high-tech experience with a 24-hour high-performance interactive gym, complete with a TecnoBody® D-Wall for posture analysis. This can be combined with their unique Body Assessment available from their treatment menu, supported by Pnoé - the world’s leading automatic VO2 and metabolic analysing system, which offers an in-depth analysis of heart, lung, muscular and neuromuscular function in real time. Couple it with a food intolerance and allergy testing with their in-house nutritionist, and you have a 360-degree assessment to supercharge your fitness.

Prepare for special occasions

September is the most popular birthday month, and of course, it can't be forgotten that we do have the holiday season on the horizon. For those who want to feel their best on special occasions, why not treat yourself to a day of pampering to get ready. Enjoy it all to yourself or as a shared experience with friends. Gorgeous locations like Away Spa at W Edinburgh are perfect for their Hollywood-style glamour and results-driven treatments to make you feel red carpet-ready.

Make mid-week much better

Our final tip is to make the mid-week that much better by taking time out. Lots of people don't realise that you can often get amazing special offers and prices on mid-week spa days and breaks. So, not only is it a good way to boost your mood, but it's also an opportunity to go to places you might often think are beyond your budget and tick off a few bucket list destinations!