Gotta-Get-Away Filter: I'm trying to book a weekend away with my darling fiancée in late september or early october for our combination birthdays/two year anniversary. [more inside]
posted by Oktober on Aug 26, 2009 - 4 answers

Help three old girlfriends find a weekend getaway in the Washington DC area. [more inside]
posted by CelloGal on Aug 17, 2009 - 5 answers

San Jose/Silicon valley recommendations for spas *or* veggie restaurants for getting a gift certificate. Please help me! [more inside]
posted by bread-eater on Aug 8, 2009 - 5 answers

Need recommendations for a great day spa in Boston. [more inside]
posted by chihiro on Jul 15, 2009 - 5 answers

Is there some scientific or medical reason why a menstruating woman would be banned from a public/shared hot tub or pool? (I'm talking actual findings, not just general cultural ickiness.) [more inside]
posted by dahliachewswell on May 13, 2009 - 18 answers

Where in Northern or Central California is a good place to vacation in late April/Early May with swimming pools, movie stars, hot springs, massage, day hikes and/or B&Bs with vacancies? [more inside]
posted by BrotherCaine on Mar 24, 2009 - 8 answers

Considering getting a spa for an Oregon beach house and have never owned one. We don't rent the house out and family is there about twice a month in summer/fall and perhaps less than once/month in the winter/spring. Interested in advice, considerations for such a set up particularly around necessity of hiring someone for maintenance and temperature/circulation settings while we are gone. BTW, freezing is not an issue, but it does stay pretty consistently cool (50s) most of the time.
posted by jbradley on Mar 22, 2009 - 4 answers

My girlfriend and I are going to Puerto Plata (Dominican Republic) for a week, and she wants to book a day at a spa there. The spa wants payment up-front and via Paypal. Is this a scam? [more inside]
posted by hayvac on Mar 11, 2009 - 10 answers

There is fine iron sediment in my well water. My hot tub has a water circulating system that cannot tolerate filter blockage. [more inside]
posted by Raybun on Mar 9, 2009 - 7 answers

After a trip to Vegas, the desire to visit a spa like the ones there has come over me. The spa in Vegas was sweet. Pay for a day pass and get to use a Sauna, Whirlpool, Steam room, cold dip pool and more... Anyone know of one near Frederick, MD like this? Baltimore and DC would be options, but would prefer one closer.
posted by petethered on Mar 7, 2009 - 4 answers

LA Baths? I went to the Kabuki in San Francisco and loved it. Now I'd like to find something similar in Los Angeles. Japanese, Korean, Roman, Russian baths, whatever, with the following caveats: I'm a dude, and I'm not looking to have sex there. [more inside]
posted by klangklangston on Jan 26, 2009 - 9 answers

Can you recommend a health spa in the US for a one-week getaway, especially one you've been to personally? [more inside]
posted by Daily Alice on Oct 10, 2008 - 10 answers

How can I ground a large roll of plastic wrap to prevent static electric shocks when unrolling it? [more inside]
posted by attercoppe on Sep 25, 2008 - 7 answers

I live in Jerusalem and am going to Tel Aviv for the weekend. I really don't know the area, and am looking for: 1) A good day spa in Tel Aviv Yafo. My solid foam mattress is slowly killing my back, and I am in dire need of a good, strong massage. 2) Discotheque recommendation 3) Other recommendation? Anything? Cool place to visit, shop, good restaurant, anything. I live so close there's a good chance I'll come back too, so it doesn't have to all fit into a weekend. Thanks
posted by howgenerica on Sep 9, 2008 - 0 answers

Can anyone recommend a good portable spa? Or have experience using a wood fired heater with a storage tank? [more inside]
posted by tonci on May 14, 2008 - 3 answers

Please suggest destinations for an off-the-beaten-path weekend honeymoon this June. Criteria: close enough to St. Louis to fit a trip into three or four days including travel time; $1,000 to $2,000 total; somewhere beautiful, ocean is best; romantic but not in your standard champagne-and-strawberries way. We love the outdoors, arts and culture, great food, the environment, and discovering unexpected treasures when traveling. [more inside]
posted by TrixieRamble on May 12, 2008 - 4 answers

Point me (rather, my sister) to the best day spas in Dubai [more inside]
posted by padraigin on May 10, 2008 - 2 answers

Where should I take my partner for our anniversary in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico? We're looking at the two-night packages at Las Rosas, but would like suggested alternatives, preferably smaller and more intimate. Also looking for good spa and massage recommendations. If San Felipe is waaay better, please let me know. I researched it online and it looks like a marina and golf courses for American weekenders, which is sort of what we want to avoid. Oh, we're also interested in a day hike, maybe inland in the mountains.
posted by billtron on May 5, 2008 - 3 answers

Massages and pimples. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 24, 2008 - 11 answers

I'm looking for a nice, decently priced spa in Ashburn, Virginia... [more inside]
posted by silverstatue on Apr 16, 2008 - 2 answers

Recommendations for a good place to watch NBA playoff games in Las Vegas and good spa deals. Also, NYC playoff options... [more inside]
posted by i_cola on Apr 15, 2008 - 3 answers

I need salon/spa recommendations in Savannah or Richmond Hill GA. Specifically, I'm looking for a place to get a brazilian wax and also looking for a new hair stylist. Bonus if I can find them in one location or close together. Super-bonus if there's a bit of interesting shopping near by.
posted by pinkkitty on Apr 2, 2008 - 2 answers

Recommendation for a spa in Mission Hills, KS area? [more inside]
posted by Mimzy on Mar 12, 2008 - 2 answers

I need suggestions for a spa weekend for three or four women in June -- preferably less than a 3 hour drive from Washington, DC... [more inside]
posted by chickaboo on Mar 12, 2008 - 6 answers

What is your favorite spa in the Atlanta area and why? [more inside]
posted by thebrokenmuse on Feb 27, 2008 - 8 answers

Howdy folks. I've got a friend in Tampa, FL, who is having a rough couple of weeks. She mentioned that she really needs a professional back massage. She's not the type of person to do something like that for herself, so I'd like to do it for her. I've never set foot in Tampa, so I have no idea where to begin, but I reckon one or two mefites might be from the area and have some experience with Tampa massage therapists. So this is what I need: recommendations for a good massage therapist/spa in or around Downtown Tampa (I can be more specific if necessary) that can take an order from me, preferably online, and get some form of gift certificate to my friend by mail. Thanks in advance.
posted by socratic on Feb 22, 2008 - 5 answers

Best inexpensive all-day spa treatment in or near either NY or DC? Needs to have facials, massage, body scrubs, etc. and a "couples" type of treatment where two can be treated side-by-side and not cost a small fortune. Thanks.
posted by shivohum on Feb 14, 2008 - 2 answers

What's a good, affordable day spa in Orange County, CA (South County preferred) that sells gift certificates? Thanks!
posted by Brocktoon on Feb 13, 2008 - 3 answers

I'm looking for a spa-type facial that is good for repeating every 4-6 weeks in Portland, OR for under 70usd... Any tips? [more inside]
posted by oreonax on Feb 8, 2008 - 1 answer

For nearby natives, I want to know if there are good hotels you know of near the Southampton Spa in Southampton, Pennsylvania. [more inside]
posted by kalessin on Jan 24, 2008 - 6 answers

Recs for a massage therapist or spa in Little Rock, AR? [more inside]
posted by blapst on Dec 22, 2007 - 2 answers

Is a spa visit a good gift for an older lady? [more inside]
posted by Flunkie on Dec 18, 2007 - 8 answers

My husband needs some time away from the rat race and from us rats (his family). Any suggestions for a health or medical spa/resort where he could spend a week long vacation? [more inside]
posted by notcomputersavvy06 on Dec 13, 2007 - 4 answers

Can anyone recommend a good overnight spa within driving distance of Philadelphia? [more inside]
posted by jrossi4r on Aug 10, 2007 - 1 answer

Where should I go in Toronto to get a really good spray tan? [more inside]
posted by tabubilgirl on Aug 6, 2007 - 1 answer

Spa recommendations for Bangkok/Chiang Mai? [more inside]
posted by Mossy on Jun 27, 2007 - 1 answer

Don't laugh - am I right to let my body image issues get in the way of getting a massage? Are there cases where that is a legitimate concern? [more inside]
posted by Ash3000 on Apr 18, 2007 - 30 answers

SpaFilter: Jacuzzi, CalSpa and L.A. Spa -- what are the qualitative differences? [more inside]
posted by frogan on Mar 31, 2007 - 1 answer

What exactly goes on in the Asian Massage parlors in Rhode Island? [more inside]
posted by quibx on Feb 28, 2007 - 16 answers

Looking for recommendations for spa/lodging in Palm Springs or Desert Hot Springs. [more inside]
posted by scody on Jan 2, 2007 - 4 answers

NYCFilter: I am interested in purchasing a massage/spa package as a gift for my female roommate. Preferably located 60's east side or along the PATH route. Any suggestions?
posted by bastionofsanity on Dec 19, 2006 - 7 answers

Can anyone reccommend a good place for a massage in Nashville? The closer to Hendersonville, the better. [more inside]
posted by saucy on Dec 3, 2006 - 2 answers

I've never been to a spa or had a 'real' massage...but I want to now. What can I expect? [more inside]
posted by eas98 on Oct 19, 2006 - 21 answers

My hot tub drained for no apparent reason. What happened? [more inside]
posted by frogan on Sep 23, 2006 - 5 answers

Tell me about day spas? [more inside]
posted by porpoise on May 20, 2006 - 7 answers

I'm looking for someplace in the DC area (bonus points: Montgomery County, Maryland) that has (jetted) hot tubs that can be rented by the hour. Google searches just turn up dealers who sell hot tubs; the yellow pages (DC, Maryland) also show nothing. Suggestions? [more inside]
posted by WestCoaster on May 9, 2006 - 7 answers

Photocaine - for use before laser hair removal. Does anyone have any experience with it? Google isnt too reassuring... [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 18, 2006 - 6 answers

SaunaFilter: I would like to bring my special friend for a spa/couples massage in new york. Downtown prefered. If we had a sauna/steam room to ourselves for a while, so much the better. Money is not the binding constraint.
posted by anonymous on Jan 13, 2006 - 10 answers

Does anyone have a reccomendation for a great massage therapy place in West Lafayette, Indiana? Preferably a place where they do prenatal massage? [more inside]
posted by mulkey on Jan 4, 2006 - 2 answers

Spa tipping? We're staying at a spa soon for our honeymoon, and have paid for a package that includes several spa treatments. [more inside]
posted by tr33hggr on Sep 1, 2005 - 8 answers