With 24 luxury spas across the UK, Macdonald Hotel & Resorts host a number of wedding receptions at their breath-taking venues and have noticed that more and more couples seem to be indulging in spa days and spa breaks together. The reasons to visit a spa are obvious if you're a newlywed couple; you'll leave feeling relaxed, refreshed and even closer to your other half. Between the hydrotherapy pools, luxurious treatments and soothing music, there's a little something for everyone to make that wedding day magic last a little bit longer …
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Together always - many spas have the facilities that allow you to enjoy an indulgent treatment with your new husband or wife by your side, perfect for having some shared-downtime after the big day. Macdonald Berystede has a specialised dual treatment room for just that - absolute bliss.
Forever young - spas are not only a haven of tranquillity and relaxation but they are the ultimate destination for a soul soothing experience. After a day floating between the sauna, steam rooms and Jacuzzi pools, newlyweds will leave feeling happy and rejuvenated, minimising the chance of any disagreements!
Escape together- there's something romantic about travelling away to a spa venue completely remote to everything and everyone you know. Spend quality time with your other half and explore somewhere new together to create long and happy memories. A Professor at Duke University in North Carolina is reported to have found that shorter breaks away "provide more benefit than you would expect, and going away for one week provides less benefit than you would expect".
"Mini moon" - if you're not able to enjoy a luxurious honeymoon then a "mini-moon" spa break can be just as romantic. Many spas offer packages particularly dedicated to newlyweds and couples, with extra touches such as fresh fruit and champagne. A favourite with newlyweds is Macdonald Hotel & Spas 'Ultimate Luxury Spa Break', which ticks all the boxes for a mini moon trip.
Relax and unwind - It is reported that listening to relaxing spa music can help to lower blood pressure, encourage your body to relax. After a busy period of planning the wedding and having little time to relax a spa day, you'll be feeling your best and the added time together could be exactly what you both need!