One of the hottest services at the spa is couples massage. Two people are massaged in the same room, at the same time, by two different therapists. Some spas, especially big resort and hotel spas, have elaborate amenities for couples with fireplaces, pedicure chairs, steam showers and lounging beds where you can relax together after your treatments.

What Are the Benefits of Couples Massage?
Couples massage is a great way to introduce men to massage. Some men are apprehensive about being nude during massage. To have their first massage in the presence of a wife or girlfriend makes it a “safe” experience. Men usually discover that therapeutic touch is very relaxing and restorative. Once they experience a couples massage, they are more willing to book a massage on their own.

How Much Does Couples Massage Cost?
The price of couples massage depends on the spa where you get it. It will usually start at $175-190 at a day spa and could go much higher if you are getting the use of special indoor/outdoor facilities at resort and hotel spas. Tipping at the spa is extra.

Is There Any Downside To Couples Massage?
Some experienced spa-goers find it a little distracting to be in the same room at the same time with their significant other. They prefer to get their massage alone and then meet up afterwards.

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Massage lotion - Make sure you really like the scent and be sure it isn’t one that will stain the sheets.

Silk lingerie - A bra & thong, night shirt or baby doll. Whatever your choice try to make it silk. Gives that extra special feel.

Bubble bath - Many rooms come with jacuzzi’s and if yours is one, bubble bath can not be used. However if you have a soaking tub, nothing spices it up like a great bubble bath.

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Here are a few ideas if you are planning to make your own love coupons whether it’s for an anniversary, birthday or for no reason at all:

1. No grouching.
2. Pick up my own clothes.
3. Find my owns shoes just this once.
4. Actually using the clothes hangers.
5. Remembering what that little rug at the door is for.
6. Actually putting my dishes in the dishwasher, rather than in the sink.
7. Really listening to how your day was and responding appropriately.
8. Hitting the clothes hamper when my clothes come off.
9. Putting the toilet seat down, even though it is just as easy for you to put it down.
10. Kissing you without having an ulterior motive.

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Concerts in the local park, art displays and picnics are wonderful, cheap date ideas, whether for you and your significant other or you and a blind date. Some other ideas? How about these:

• Fill a thermos with homemade cappuccino and go parking, to ‘watch the sunset’ of course.
• Take a long, slow walk together, hand in hand.
• Have a picnic - at the beach, in a park, on the living room floor
• Learn to slow dance, and do it, to the radio!
• Dress up and go to a free art gallery or museum.
• Pretend that you’re going to buy a car and test drive the ones you both like. (Take turns)
• Go to the bookstore and just spend hours browsing–maybe treating yourselves to a cup of coffee.
• Go out to breakfast rather than dinner. Save money and avoid the crowds.
• Visit a local historical site in your area.
• Go to a local museum, zoo or aquarium.

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Use these tips to achieve a stress free get away:1. Go at least one area code away.
2. Choose a location that fits your vacation style — a city if you need to keep busy, the country if you like to slow down.
3. Consider the size of the bed and breakfast. Do you want to be the only guests in a small inn or be part of the crowd at larger inn?
4. Let the innkeepers know why you’re coming. Many will put in a litle extra effort to help make your stay even better.
5. Make a deal with your traveling partner that work-related conversation is off-limits.
6. Leave behind your cell phone, laptop computer and beeper. If you just can’t leave them behind, bribe the innkeeper to keep them so you aren’t checking them constantly!
7. Bring along a personal project. Something you’ve wanted to finish for a long time (a book, cross-stitch project, etc.).
8. Bring a board game or two in case it rains and you wind up being stuck inside the bed and breakfast.
9. Remind yourself that everything at work (or at home) will go smoothly without you.
10. Afternoon naps can be quite effective at shutting out the worries of the world.

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