Bored with chocolate, roses and dinner out? Give your valentine (and yourself) a treat with a spa treatment for two. Many area spas have special packages or accommodations for couples including massages, steams, soaks, manicures and pedicures. Here are a few spots for pampered togetherness.
Avanti Spas [0]
Head south and make a night of it. Avanti Spas in Tacoma is located in the Courtyard by Marriott. Try the Rasul Couples Treatment (60 minutes; $85 per couple) which includes a self-applied (or partner applied) mud treatment and steam in a private steam chamber. Three types of mud are available to detoxify the skin and a moisturizer is provided. More indulgent is the Seduction of the Senses (90 minutes; $265 per couple) that titillates the senses of smell, taste, sight, touch and sound. Start with a togetherness bath with candles, champagne and strawberries. Next comes a side-by-side massage followed by a mini-facial and scalp massage. Ahh.
Spa Blix [0]
The Couples Retreat package for two ($475) is a playful splurge for lovers. It includes a full body exfoliation and aromatherapy massage, plus an airbrush tattoo design. Designs range from butterflies and hearts to dragons and Celtic art. (Pick your placement strategically.)
Habitude at the Locks [0]
This Northwest-inspired spa has a spacious treatment room to accommodate two to four tables (invite another couple?). Try the Togetherness Massage ($180) which begins with a visit to the detoxifying Hot Rocks Sauna. Next is the hour-long customized massage with your choice of aromatherapy essences such as lavender or jasmine. Finish with a private steam shower ($22 each).
Peridot Nail Salon [0]
Pamper your tootsies and hands together at this newly opened salon in Kent with a Pearl manicure and pedicure for two for $100 (regularly $116). The 45-minute pedicure and 30-minute manicure include an exfoliating hand and foot masque of wild-crafted Indonesian ginger and warm towel wrap. Book between Feb. 10 and Feb.19 for the special.
Herban Therapies Spa [0]
This Bellevue spa has a special room where you can have massages, facials, body treatments and foot treatments together. Couples massages start at $75 per person and facials are $70 per person and up. Most services on their extensive menu can be enjoyed together.
Kathy Schultz is a Seattle-based free-lance writer. If you have a shop, sale, event or great product tip you'd like to share, E-mail seattleshopping@nwsource.com.
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