Spa on a ShoestringYou don't have to spend a fortune to make your guests feel like a million. Limit offerings. Instead of creating a full-service salon, offer just one or two treatments to keep costs down. Negotiate group rates. Many therapists offer group discounts. Don’t be afraid to negotiate for package deals. Share expenses. Ask guests to bring a dish, a beverage or a beauty product for the group to minimize out-of-pocket expenses. Do it yourselves. Let guests pick a service they enjoy doing, and take turns indulging one another. Don’t rule out luxury. For a large group, booking a suite at a hotel and splitting the cost among the guests may not be as expensive as you think. You can call in your own spa professionals or make arrangements with the hotel staff. Best of all, you won’t have to clean up! Finding the Pros Spaindex.com offers one of the most comprehensive listings of spas and do-it-yourself kits. The American Massage Therapy Association (847-864-0123 or amtamassage.org) can refer you to therapists in your area. And don’t forget to ask friends and coworkers for referrals; most are happy to share the names of their favorite salon professionals. |
