Greetings!
What a glorious day this is! It's the last remnants of summer and on to my favorite time of the year...Fall :) Fall is full of fabulous fashion...boots, jackets, skirts.. but most of all...SPA WEEK!! Yay!!
So for all you who don't know and haven't read my very first blog entry - Spa Week is the event that occurs two times a year - in the fall and spring. The fabulous thing about spa week is ALL the services are $50 each! It occurs all across the country - so check the website and tell your friends near and far...and also tell them about my blog ;)
Spa Week this year is October 10th-16th. If you haven't had a chance to check out the website please do so.... www.spaweek.com
The best thing about Spa Week is the prices! If you're a novice, a "spa-diva" in training, and have never "spa-ed" before it's the perfect time to try of a variety of services to determine if "spa-ing" is for you. If you are an experienced "spa-diva" then you can get your spa on in new and affordable places!
My all-time favorite spa isn't on the list of spas for Spa Week any more - so I attend Spa Week in the quest to try different services at different spas. I'm planning a facial, body scrub, reflexology, and massage. Sounds like a lot? Well these prices add up to one Hot Stone Massage at regular prices! Not sure what spas I'll hit up...but if you are interested you should book your appointmemt early as the spa services can fill up pretty fast.
Some rules during Spa Week:
1. Make sure you read the fine print and cancellation policy. Because of the low prices, some policies may be more stringent than they normally are.
2. Once you find a spa on the list - check out the spa's own website. Often I go to new spa's on advice from others, but when I have none, I check out the website to see what services are offered. I know this is crazy - but I also look for how the website makes me feel. "Spa-ing" should be a tranquil activity and I like websites that can convey this (kudos to great marketing folks....).
3. Take a tour of the facility. While I've never done this - I think it's a great idea if you need to feel comfortable or have questions that you feel are better asked in person.
4. Tipping is still expected. The standard tip is usually 20% - however tipping is really about the service rendered.
5. Be early - 15 minutes at least so you can change your clothes and not cut into your own time or someone after you.
6. Not all spas offer the services you want. There will be no doubt that I might be trying 4 different spas because often there are limited services offered at the spa week prices.
7. Try a department store spa. I noticed this year Lord and Taylor is on the list and I think I might try their salon services if they offer what I'm interested in. Though not on the list, Nordstrom has fantastic spa services so if you want to pay full price - check out Nordstrom's.
8. As always men are included too :) There are salons that offer men's services so ladies check the lists and see what you can give the special man in your life(since men consider this a treat - it's going to be rare they book their own massages unless they have in the past...)
Well that's it for now! I'll be updated as we move closer to Spa Week ! I'm soooo excited!!
Ciao!
