All about spas

i. It must be for the rich and famous.

ii. I can't afford it.

Traditionally spas, which provide therapeutic treatments that are both regenerative and relaxing, are set in exotic locations in luxurious settings and tend to be expensive.

However, you don't need to spend a bomb to experience a spa treatment.

You can get a flavour of what spas are all about at their cheaper and more accessible cousins -- salon spas and day spas.

Read on to get a lowdown on treatments, benefits and how much it will cost you.