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Couples Spas Put the Ahhh Back in a Relationship |
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Written by Sally Rangeway and Millard Fillmore
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Tuesday, 12 June 2007 |
 A nice hot bath, a dip in the Jacuzzi, a moonlight swim: all are excellent—and time tested—preludes to an unforgettable sexual encounter.
No wonder spas across the country and the world are installing private couples suites designed with romance in mind. Some are literal palaces dedicated to love!
At spas that offer a Razul chamber, you paint your lover with colorful
muds, then sit on tiled thrones under a dimly lit dome, while
herb-scented steam rises around you. Soon a gentle rain begins to fall,
washing away the mud, leaving you both cleansed and refreshed.
Couples suites generally feature side-by-side massage tables where a
pair of massage therapists works in tandem. The massages are intended
to relax muscles and release tension, but the therapists are
professional health workers. You’ll have to retire to a private room
for your “happy ending.”
Luxurious beds, spacious Jacuzzis, fireplaces, candles and champagne
are a few of the amenities included in most couples spa packages. Some
spas offer private meals ranging from oysters to chocolate truffles.
The couples suite may include a secluded outdoor courtyard, often with
a private pool—even a waterfall. The perfect place to get in touch with
your inner Adam and Eve.
Couples can choose from a range of other spa services. Here are a few we find especially erotic.
- Hot Rock Massage: Smooth, gently warm stones are placed on your body, then run gently along your muscles.
- Lomi Lomi: In this Hawaiian massage technique, the massage
therapist dances during the deep-muscle treatment. It’s a form of Hula!
- Watsu: This massage performed in water frees both the mind and the senses.
- Herbal Soaks: From bubbles to rosebuds, you can design your ideal romantic and relaxing tub for two.
- Body Scrubs: When was the last time someone scrubbed you all over with a gentle sponge? The ultimate comfort experience.
- Massage Instruction: Many spas now offer private instruction
teaching couples the best techniques to use on each other. Once you’ve
mastered the basic moves, the therapist retires to let you practice on
each other.
One important warning: Most couples suites are rented for a particular
length of time, be it hours or days. Be sure to reserve plenty of
private time for your couples’ getaway. You may want to stay forever!
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