Spa gifts can range from glossy miniature bags of dead sea salts to exotic destination holiday getaways. If you’re unsure what to get that special someone on your list, a gift certificate is always a welcome option. Presented with a gift certificate, lucky recipients can choose and schedule treatments of their choice. If they’d rather self-pamper, most spas give them the option of purchasing luxurious spa products to use at home. With many high-end health and beauty products only available at spas, gift recipients are able to choose from a number of spectacular health and beauty product lines.
Other welcome spa offerings include couple’s massages, yoga classes, men’s grooming sessions, spa products geared for pets, manicures and pedicures, organic spa products for infants, and health and beauty classes for teens. Whether you’re ordering a spa product, gift basket, gift certificate, or therapy, your gift will show thoughtfulness.
If you’re unsure what spa your gift recipients prefer to visit, you can purchase a gift certificate at SpaFinder that’s good at more than 5,000 different spas. Order your gift certificates before November 24th and enjoy free shipping and a free gift box.
SpaWeek has discounted their $100 gift cards that can be used at more than 4,200 spas by 10%. A free gift box is also available with this gift card purchase.
Canada’s renowned Absolute Spa has teamed with the Province Empty Stocking Fund to offer specials that benefit both holiday consumers and this worthwhile fund.
2011 Spa Holiday Highlights
Besides special deals on gift certificates, many spas, including Canada’s Absolute Spa, are offering discounted therapies to celebrate the season. Both day spas and destination spas are working to make holidays brighter and healthier.
Through December 31, at Lake Austin Spa and Resort in Austin, Texas, guests receive 30% off stays of 3 days or longer with Premier booking. Groups of 6 or more receive 40% off their stay.
At Spa Eastman in Quebec, Canada book your 4-night Relaxation a La Carte package stay over the holidays and receive either Christmas Day or New Year’s Day free.
This holiday special features a unique program featuring a serene walk under the moonlight along
the facility’s wintry forest trails, followed by a relaxing session by the festive outdoor fire. A
traditional hammam followed by an invigorating snow bath offers all the benefits of water-circuit hydrotherapy. Celebrate Christmas morning or New Year's Day morning with a brisk walk outdoors followed by a holiday brunch. Toast New Year’s eve relaxing by a glowing fire.
Requirements include starting your Christmas visit on December 21st, 22nd or 23rd 2011. Guests
celebrating the New Year must begin their stay on December 28th, 29th or 30th, 2011 and book
accommodations for at least three nights, with the fourth night being free.
At the Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort and Conference Center in Parksville on Vancouver Island
guests can participate in a variety of family-centered spa activities from December 17—31. Crafting
gifts in Santa‘s workshop, baking healthy holiday cookies, participating in family hockey night, enjoying mother and daughter manicures in the Grotto Spa, and revitalizing your spirit in yoga classes are just a few of the holiday activities available.
Europe is the favorite destination for spa enthusiasts eager to incorporate health wellness into their holiday plans. London begins preparing for Christmas as early as September and some of the best spa specials can be found in the UK, Norway, Italy, France, and Ireland. Outside London, in Leicestershire, guests restore their health at the Ragdale Hall Health Hydro and Thermal Spa. For an old-fashioned Christmas holiday, the award-winning Ragdale tops the list.
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