Groupon Getaway: The Spa

Don’t be like me. Don’t judge this book by its cover.

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Bored and stressed with the drudgery of the everyday grind, my husband and I agreed that it was time for a getaway. No toddler, dog, or responsibilities — only he and I. We wanted to do something relaxing, so we took to the internet to see what affordable options were available for a couple who wants to relax.

I suggested a couple’s massage because what’s more relaxing than a couple of strangers feeling us up in the same room? (All joking aside, massages are a must for me — they’re like little stress release tune ups that I must have once or twice a year in order to function like an almost-sane adult human being, instead of an uppity adolescent porcupine.)

We looked at Groupon and found a lot of inexpensive local couple’s massages, but one particular deal stood out to us for two reasons: (1) it was an hour away from our immediate neighborhood (Exotic, no?), and (2) it included the most appealing perks.*

Here’s how the experience was described on the Groupon listing:*

Screen cap taken from Groupon*

We fell in love with the idea of, not just a massage, but a two-hour retreat that includes a glass of vino after your massage — an added perk which would only serve to further your relaxation. The place had good reviews, so we bought the Groupon, and prayed that we were going to get our money’s worth.*

My in-laws agreed to watch our daughter for the weekend, so we called the spa to book our retreat. We also booked a night at a nearby hotel (link to an article about our hotel stay coming soon).

The plan was set: a spa getaway, followed by lunch (somewhere spontaneous), and check-in at the hotel (where we’d spend the night), then head home the next morning.

The morning of the trip arrived!

Look at that couple. They are ready for some serious relaxation.

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