What gift do you give the person who has everything? How about a gift certificate to a day spa? Many people still consider going to the spa a luxury that they just simply can’t afford or are too scared to go to because they don’t know what to expect when they get there. Giving the gift of health and wellness is one gift they will definitely appreciate and remember for a lifetime.

Every day spa offers gift certificates that you can buy to spread the joy of a day of relaxation and pampering. You can choose a specific spa package for someone you know well or let them choose whatever services they want to enjoy at the day spa. Many people don’t want to go to the spa by themselves, so purchasing a gift certificate that will accommodate two or making an appointment for the both of you is a great idea!

There are a lot of online websites that offer spa gift certificates that are redeemable at a multitude of spa locations throughout North America such as WaySpa and SpaFinder. This is a great option for someone who doesn’t live near you. You can let them decide which spa meets their particular needs and they can use their gift certificate as they choose. Some of these online spa sites also package your gift certificate in unique and attractive ways. Imagine how special your friend of family member will feel when they receive a gift certificate to a spa wrapped in a luxurious spa robe with lotions, bath beads, chocolates, or even a cute little teddy bear included.

Trying to decide how much to spend on a spa gift certificate is probably the most difficult part of purchasing one. Spa treatments can be pricey, so you want to make sure your spa gift recipient will be able to get at least one, preferably two or three, treatments on their visit to the spa. The minimum you should spend on a spa gift certificate should be $50, but most spa treatments can cost between $100 and $200, so you should keep this in mind when deciding how much to spend. If you want your friend or family member to enjoy a half or full day of spa pampering, be prepared to spend several hundred dollars, depending on the spa and its location.

Spa gift certificates can be a great gift to give someone who has a busy schedule because they can be redeemed when the recipient chooses and usually don’t have an expiration date, so even if they wait a year to use it they should be able to. However, you should verify that this is the case before purchasing your spa gift certificate. The one thing you need to worry about when giving this type of open-ended gift is the small chance that they won’t ever redeem it. Many people do fear what the spa is all about or just won’t make the time to go, so it’s probably best to give a spa gift certificate to someone that you know will use it. Fortunately, many of the online spa gift certificates are transferable, so if they don’t use it within a year you can ask them to send it back to you and you can use it for them! If you’re going to buy a spa gift certificate directly from the spa itself, make sure it is a reputable one that has been in business some time. You don’t want the spa to go out of business before your gift of pampering has been used.

Another thing to keep in mind when giving someone a spa gift certificate is the tip. Most spas won’t apply the gift certificate amount to the tip, so you might want to make sure your gift recipient understands that tipping will be required for all therapists at their treatment. If you don’t want them to have to pay the tip either then you might want to include some extra cash for the sole purpose of tipping on the day of treatment. Remember, each therapist who provides a service should receive a 15-20 percent tip, so keep that in mind when purchasing the gift certificate.

Purchasing a luxurious spa day for someone is probably one of the most thoughtful and enjoyable gifts a person can give. What’s not to love about massages, facials, manicures, pedicures, whirlpools, saunas, and a few hours of total relaxation? Whether you’re buying a spa day for a man or a woman, a friend or a relative, business acquaintance or best friend, the gift of health and wellness will most certainly be appreciated. With any luck, your friend will return the gesture and buy you a spa day to enjoy yourself!

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