No matter what your budget, a spa gift is the perfect way of showing that you care for the special people in your life. Whether you’re looking for presents for your significant other, your teenage daughter, your parents or the family pet, spas make for great one-stop or online shopping. Read on to learn about some of the best spa selections in 2011.
Day Spa Valentine’s Day Treatments
A number of spas have created special services with Valentine’s Day in mind. For instance, the Red Rock Resort & Spa in Las Vegas has created chocolate kiss facials for Valentine’s Day weekend.
The Healthy Being Wellness Center in Tampa, Florida has created several different chocolate facials, as well as a chocolate hot stone massage. In addition, they offer a rose petal facial, a rose petal body wrap, and a couple’s chocolate massage. Other Valentine’s Day specials include Sweet Surrender (mini chocolate facial and mini rose bouquet massage); Death by Chocolate (chocolate facial and hot chocolate stone massage); Sweetheart Head to Toe Bliss (rose petal facial, stimulating scalp and hair treatment, hot chocolate stone massage, and detox foot spa) and Cupid’s Rescue (chocolate facial, rose petal body wrap, hot chocolate stone massage).
At Onsen for All, a Japanese spa in Princeton, New Jersey, couples can enjoy soaking in a private bromine salt-treated cedar tub outside in the garden (one of four tubs designed after the traditional Japanese onsen soaking tub). The special romantic escape for Valentine’s Day weekend features the Yorisoi Sweetheart Package, which includes a private soak for two; two side-by-side hour-long integrative massages by the fire; tea for two, and a red rose for the woman.
Romantic Getaways
Destination Spas are taking advantage of Valentine’s Day occurring on Monday by offering weekend and 1-night specials.
Oceano Hotel and Spa at Half Moon Bay Harbor, CA s offering a Romantic Valentine’s Day Retreat 2011, Feb 11-14. This package includes a deluxe King Suite with fireplace and a private balcony overlooking the Pillar Point Harbor and Pacific Ocean; sparkling wine, red rose, chocolate dipped strawberries and breakfast for two in bed. Guests can also select, at an additional charge, spa services, a dozen roses, or a one-day Ferrari rental.
At Barnsley Gardens Resort outside Atlanta, Fairy Godmothers help Valentine’s Day travelers choose from a variety of options to make this a special weekend. Choices include private fireside dining; carriage rides, and full spa services. Spa specials include romantic couple’s massages, and in-room private massages.
Top Spa Products
Spas often carry certain product lines that are hard to find in retail stores. Choose from moisturizing lotions, scented bath salts, hair products, candles, facial toners and masques, and hand creams. When selecting several products, think variety. Fill a basket with some of your favorite spa products and add a handful of chocolate kisses or a single red rose.
Valentine’s Day gift baskets for the new baby in the family or a special baby are also popular this year. Suggestions for baby’s gift basket include baby shampoos, wash, lotions, diapers, powder, bibs, and nail care sets. Prop in a cuddly toy and your basket is complete.
Even the family pet can celebrate the day with new canine and feline spa products. Happy Tail Canine Spa has grooming aids for itchy skin and for smelly dogs. Or if you really want to surprise your favorite pet, schedule a day of grooming and beauty as a pet spa.
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