Save on a Spa Trip

Spas can be a great addition to your lifestyle. Whether you want to relax, kick start your healthy lifestyle or rejuvenate a spa trip is always a great option. But as you may know spa’s can be quite costly. Below are some ways to save money on your spa trip.

1. Sign up for email newsletters and ask to be added to the mailing list of your favorite spa to be kept in the loop about specials being offered. Many spas slash service fees as much as 30% to fill last minuet cancellations. This is one of the best ways you can save on spa trips

2. Spas are so popular that you can usually find one within reach. Since airfare can really pile on the cost of a spa trip take a weekend spa trip in and around your area and save on travel costs.

3. Travel off season. Spa rates are lower in the winter and higher in the summer, in the Northeast. It’s the reverse in the Southwest and Florida.

4. Find out what’s included in your spa package. Does it include meals, exercise classes and treatment, or is just the price of the room? Many people could save on spa trips if they found out exactly what they were getting.

5. You can get a better rate if you plan your trip to stay mid-week. Plan to arrive on Saturday on Sunday and you’ll pay less then arriving on Thursday.

6. Travel in a group. Most spas offer a group rate if there are enough of you.

7. Consider how much luxury you really need. If you are willing to share a Motel style room you can decrease your costs by a lot. The more accessories, such plasma TVs and fine linens found in the room the higher the price.

8. Look at your destination for a bargain. Places like Maine, Michigan and Ohio, tend to have spas with more competitive prices than New York or Florida.

9. Some spas are copying the airlines with “frequent spa-er” programs. Lake Austin Spa Resort's Monarch Club lets you earn credits towards future stays.

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