Last year in Seattle, SpaWeek appointments were snatched up faster than free Mighty-O doughnuts in a Microsoft break room. This year, however, the generously discounted services -- each just $50 at eight participating spas and salons -- are still available days before the promotion's kick-off. SpaWeek takes place Sept. 17-23.

Among the Seattle spas and salons participating are Bowie Salon and Spa in Capitol Hill and Derby Salon in Roosevelt. Both will offer a choice of three 60-minute treatments. At Bowie, choose from a purifying facial; a full-body massage or Brazilian wax; or a passion fruit-scented body treatment. At Derby, enjoy an aromatherapy massage, a facial or a green tea pedicure.

Other participants include Cassie's Place Skin Care in Ballard, London House in South Seattle and Maharishi Vedic Health Spa in West Seattle. On the Eastside, SpaWeek services are offered at Kirkland's posh Spa at the Woodmark, Herban Therapies in Bellevue and Oriental Retreat & Spa in Kirkland.

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