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  • Spas, Health & Fitness
  • What You Should be Aware of Before You Build a Spa

  • The inclusion of a health spa within your project is almost always a great idea and will definitely offer your property a competitive entity. Certainly, in today's resorts a spa is a must. The business traveler, as well as the vacation or weekend guest now insists on having the ability to experience spa amenities. There have been so many spas built in the past 10 to 15 years, and many have done it well, however, far too many have made costly design errors. I can walk into a spa facility and design errors emanate immediately. The number one issue that is continually overlooked by the architects of record on these projects is flow. It seems that if an architect has not experienced numerous spas first hand, and by experienced, I mean actually have been a guest and used the spa services often, they do not possess the necessary experience that will provide them with all the nuances of what makes a health spa facility a success, from both an aesthetic view and an operational view.

    This is why so many developers have contacted our consulting firm for guidance and direction. They understand that spending a few dollars initially on getting a ...

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