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Like any American, traveling occasionally is just what I love doing and I bet you share the same stuff with me. But traveling does not mean that you would be safe. Escaping from our job and other stressful activities is just something that w Torres del Paine is among the biggest of Chile’s national parks, occupying almost 600,000 acres (242,000 ha) of land in the south on the border with Argentina. It is also among the most important, receiving a significant proportion of domes

Ever since Gok Wan went from making us look good naked to creatingcatwalk outfits for less than the price of dry cleaning a designer outfit, I'vebeen pulling out my craft glue (and the occasional DIY supplies) to glam up NewLook basics into must have "pieces".   I've even taken a couple of their comfortable wide fitshoes and made them into sparkling triumphs courtesy of Claire's Accessoriesand some Superdrug nail varnish.  Iknow, these are not names that generally inspire, but when the resultingsandals are mistaken for the latest season sandals from Dune (and are actuallycomfortable enough to walk in) I knew I was on to a winner. Fast forward to a girlie weekend in Barcelona this March and a visit toa local spa and suddenly my mind was working overtime again. As much as I love the idea of a long weekend at a luxury spa hotel, ifI'm honest the prices have always put me off, and my recent experiences at dayspas in Morocco and Barcelona have convinced me that you don't need to paythrough the nose for an exceptional spa experience.  In fact the best massages I have had to date have been thecheapest ones:- Around 32 pounds for a hammam, with a gommage "scrubbing", followedby a rhassoul, and then the most relaxing massage I've ever had.  I can’t tell you how long I was inthere – only that the sun had gone down, I had lost all track of time, and Iwas on a completely different planet. - Even in Barcelona,with the euro at an all-time high, the top rated spa cost us around 54 poundsfor the hammam, (with extra hot steam room and plunge pool), followed by agommage "scrubbing" and another extremely relaxing massage.  Three hours of luxury for 54 poundscompared to UK prices is a total steal. The fact is that in many cultures the local spa is an everyday (or atleast every month) treat, which, combined with good exchange rates (when theyare available), makes them a great bargain on holiday.  So why aren't we taking advantage ofthem?  Well personally I think it'sbecause, whereas guide books are stuffed with restaurant, sight and hotelrecommendations, very rarely do they spend any time on spas.  The spa in Morocco was recommended byfriends, and the spa in Barcelona was found with some pre-emptive internetresearch.  Later in the year I'moff to visit China, which has some world class hotel spas, but also boasts aproud massage tradition, which leads me to hope that as well as the day spasI've been recommended (where prices are about a quarter of UK rates) I'll alsobe able to find other more authentic bargains. Which leads me to the hotel part of the spa and hotel break.  One of the reasons that staying at aluxury spa hotel can cost so much is that you are paying for the option to useit 24/7.  If, like me, you see yourspa time as part of a whole trip rather than a destination in itself, you'llprobably find that one day spending 3-4 hours in a spa is enough (taking intoaccount the detox effects) at least for a couple of days.  So just by choosing to stay in aseparate hotel you will probably save a hefty chunk of your holiday budget, andyou'll also avoid the temptation to stay locked up in your hotel for yourentire stay and miss out on the local treats. By then choosing an affordable hotel, reasonably close to your spa,which features the required level of pampering (slippers, robe, fluffy whitetowels), you can relax back in your room safe in the knowledge that you'll begoing home with a designer glow and a budget bill.  Of course this is not to say that there aren't spa hotels offeringaffordable deals, but by being flexible and savvy you can make sure that yourrelaxation time isn't spent feeling ripped off.  And perhaps more importantly, by being more creative inchoosing your hotel, you have a much better choice of spa.  You are not limited to an in-house spaexperience, very important considering the number of excellent day spasavailable, even in the UK.  Takefor example Spa London in Bethnal Green, voted 2010 Professional Beauty Awards "DaySpa of the Year", where 3 hours of thermal experience will set you back 21.50pounds at the top of the scale for non-members, down to 6.75 pounds forconcessionary local members (including towel, robe and flip flop use) and whichis truly a luxury experience compared to the slightly run down PorchesterSpa.  And then there's Thermae BathSpa, the only place in the UK where you can bathe in natural healing spawaters, voted 2010 "Best Spa in the World" by readers of the DailyTelegraph’s Ultra Travel Magazine for the second time running, where a 2 hoursession in the New Royal Bath (recommended) will set you back 24 pounds (plus 9pounds hire cost for towel, robe and slippers if you need them – and you get tokeep the slippers!)  Unlike manyspas the Thermae Bath Spa also offers reductions for locals, disabled guests andtheir carers, so a local disabled guest (and carer) could pay as little as 9.50pounds each for a 2 hour session in the New Royal Bath.  (You can also buy a glass of spa waterat The Pump Room for only 50p!) Of course London and Bath are not known for their cheap hotel rooms, andcertainly in central Bath you might be pushed to find availability, let alonean affordable room rate.  However, ifyou widen your search to the surrounding area, you'll also find some wonderfulB&Bs which would put many hotels to shame, and where you can wake up to thesound of a horse clip clopping past, right in the heart of thecountryside.  Then it's up to youwhether you decide to explore some old fashioned villages, head back homerefreshed and revived, or pop back to the Thermae Bath Spa for just a littlemore bargain relaxation.