If you asked the average Toronto woman what her ideal day in the city would be, she would probably describe a relaxing day at the spa followed by an uninterrupted sleep at a nice Toronto bed & breakfast. You can make this happen for her. Spa certificates and packages make great presents for any occasion and need not break the bank. For some advice and tips on buying a spa package as a gift for a woman you know, read below.
Toronto Spas
Choosing the spa from which to buy your gift certificate should be an exercise in applying your knowledge of the recipient's preferences. Does she like to have the best and follow the latest trends? Then you might want to book at the Elmwood Spa, which was voted the best in several beauty magazines. If she likes to star-spot, book her in at one of the spas in the Canadian franchises of American hotels like the Four Seasons or the Sheraton. If she likes quiet, out of the way luxury, try something like the Shizen at the Pantages Hotel.
Booking and Buying
Unless you know her schedule already, buy a gift certificate that allows her to phone and make her own booking. Otherwise you risk making her choose between a free spa day and her appointment for treating her Seasonal Affective Disorder in Hamilton. It's also a good idea to choose a spa that doesn't set unreasonable limits on when she may use it (like no weekends, must be between 11am and 4pm, and must use within two months) to give her the most flexibility.
Pratfalls to Avoid
It's important to remember that some women are sensitive about their bodies, so booking a specific treatment for her that you think she needs (especially waxings) is a big no no. Even a gift of a pedicure can be misinterpreted as a criticism of her feet. The best way to go, when booking her spa package in Missouri, is to choose an option that lets her pick her treatments from a list of similarly priced services.
Spa Gifts for Men
Spa gifts aren't just for women. There are many spas with special packages for men that include treatments like massages or even facials that can soothe his razor burned skin. So consider booking your hardworking Toronto architect in for a well-earned massage, but only if you judge he's open minded enough that he won't interpret the gift as an insinuation that he's feminine.
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