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Finding A Day Spa You Can Trust

Day spas are the perfect place to relax when you can't get away for the weekend. They're also an important part of your health and beauty routine when you find a good massage therapist or esthetician to see on a regular basis. But the quality of day spas varies greatly. Find out more about day spas, what they offer, and how to choose one you can trust.
What Is A Day Spa?
A day spa is a place that offers spa treatments on a day basis, but it can range from a tiny one-person spa to elaborate "day resorts." And many resort spas offer day spa services. Find out more about day spas.
How To Choose A Day Spa
When choosing a day spa, there's a lot to be said for convenience. Find the day spas in your area, go pick up a menu of services, and ask for a tour.
How Much Does a Day Spa Cost?
Thinking about going to a day spa? Here's what you can expect to pay for spa services like massage, facials and body treatments.
Making The Most of Your Day Spa Visit
Don't have time to go on a spa vacation? A day spa gives you a chance to relax without packing your bags. Here's how to make the most of your visit.
What To Expect From A Good Day Spa Experience
How can you tell if you�re going to get a good spa experience? One important way to observe how staff treats you and others. Here are guidelines on what to look for when you're touring the spa.
Destination Spa or Day Spa?
A day spa and destination spa offer very different experiences. Find out more here.
Day Spa Safety and Sanitation
How can you tell if a day spa provides a safe, sanitary environment? Here are tips to help you choose a safe, sanitary spa:
Choosing A Day Spa Treatment
Even the tiniest day spa can offer a dizzying number of services. Should you get the aromatherapy or the purifying facial? A salt scrub or a mud wrap? Paraffin or algae for your body wrap?
How To Save On Day Spa Treatments
Tips for finding the best deals on spa treatments.
Find A Day Spa
Find a day spa near you using SpaFinder's search engine.
Airport Spas
Fortunately, more airports are adding spa services -- everything from 15-minute chair massage to aromatherapy oxygen treatments. Here's a guide to airports that offers spa services, and what you can expect.
Buy A Day Spa Gift Certificate
Spa gift certificates are a popular choice for birthdays, Valentine�s Day and Mother�s Day (even Father's Day.) Here are answers to all your questions about buying spa gift certificates, including where to get one, and what to look out for.

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