Posted by John Peretz on Thu, Dec 10, 2009 @ 08:52 AM
If you're looking for a romantic Christmas gift that will really surprise your lover, here's a great idea: a Couple's Massage from an intimate Colorado Day Spa.
In a Couple's Massage, you and your partner receive side-by-side massages in the same room by two trained massage therapists. The room is specially prepared, with massage tables close enough to each other that you really feel the presence of your soul mate. Most of the time, aromatherapy candles and romantic lighting accentuate the experience.
"It was one of the most surprising and romantic gifts my boyfriend ever gave me," gushed Amanda Shipps, of Steamboat Springs, Colorado. "It was just so unexpected, and it was really cool to share the experience together."
Tom Rector of Thousand Oaks, California also gave his wife a couple's gift certificate. "She absolutely loved it," he said. "She told me she didn't think I thought about the two of us doing romantic things that much anymore. We had dinner following the couple's massage, and a great night after that."
If you're looking for a Couple's Massage, here are some things to consider:
- Make sure the Spa has room for two massage tables in the same room and you're not separated into different rooms.
- Ask for the spa's top massage therapists so you both get a great massage.
- See if the Spa offers online Gift Certificates, which can save you the trouble from having to make two trips. Of course, if you're not sure about the spa, you can always ask for a tour.
- Make sure you block out an entire evening or time during the day. You might want also have a late lunch or dinner after the massage, and set aside some time for what might happen next.
Pam Peretz, owner of All Season Wellness in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, offers Couple's Massage. "We're told all the time by people who have the Couple's Massage just how special it is. We have our guests hold hands at the end of the massage to give them a little extra touch of bonding. It's a wonderful shared experience, and we've purposely designed two of our rooms specifically for Couple's Massage. There's not another spa in Steamboat Springs that offers Couple's Massager as far as we know."
So there you have it. If you're looking for an unusual and romantic gift for your parter, think about a Couple's Massage. You'll both have a chance to enjoy it.
