The Planet Beach brand, which combines a fully automated day spa and massage service with a traditional tanning operation, is to extend its brand to Europe.

There are already more than 380 Planet Beach Salon Contempo Spas, primarily in the US, and almost half of these are franchises.

All of the services at Planet Beach are performed by machines, without the touch of a human hand. There are several tanning options, with or without UV, as well as several types of massage and facials, all fully automated. Spas also stock a complete line of skincare products. Details: planetbeach.com