The Art of Buying a Hot Tub

As the snow begins to melt and the “spring forward” clocks move us out of winter and into the thawing months, our minds always go racing towards hot tubs. This is my favorite time of the year to relax in the hottub outside. When it is still cold enough that the outside air forces you to jump into the warm draw of the steam, but not too cold that your feet disappear in snow as soon as you get out, somehow a hot tub just feels perfect right about now.

Springtime. Spring-cleaning gives you the opportunity to make changes and get rid of those things that you no longer use. It might also make you begin to plan for summer, when you will be entertaining and having friends and family members over for back yard bar-b-ques. A hottub is the perfect gift to give yourself for all of that hard labor. Hot tubs are the ultimate "prescription" for relaxation and relieving stress after your spring cleaning.

The following are several key things to consider when planning to buy a hot tub for your backyard:

• Consider investing in a model with stereo and speakers built into the unit. Although it might add a bit to the hot tub price, the frustration of elaborate wiring and extension cords to get your stereo to play outside is something worth missing. Plus the quality of the sound is excellent. There is a remote control on the top side of the hot tub to change the volume, channels and everything else without having to leave the comfort of your soak. 
• LED lighting is also something to consider. These are normally small lights around the top of the hottub that beautify your relaxation experience. They can lock on a single color or change colors, but they also make the hot tub easier to use when it is dark outside. A win-win situation for everyone because these LED lights are completely pre-wired into your portable hottub, versus trying to wire rope stringed lights around your hot tub.
• Additional things to consider are hot tub and spa accessories. You can also purchase a hot tub cover lifter to make opening and closing the hottub a one person job. You may want to add a set of storage steps, a towel tree, or a freestanding bar with bar stools to make your portable hot tub experience one to remember. Drink caddy anyone? 

So now that your house is clean and you are exhausted from vacuuming the house all day, head over to SpasAndStuff.com to purchase a gift that never stops giving…a portable hottub! Then you can reward yourself with unlimited amounts of relaxation time, anytime you want to. You deserve a portable hot tub!

A Hot Tub or Spa for Romance

February is the time of year, as we approach Valentine’s Day, that we start thinking about how we can add a little romance to our lives. Oftentimes, celebrating this most intimate of holidays, we go out of our way to spoil and indulge our significant others in a way we can both feel pampered.

When it comes to toasting champagne, a popular way to do so is in the comfort of a spa or hot tub that is a prominent feature of the luxury suites thousands of Americans rent in hotels and resorts every year. Just think…candle light, a delicious meal, soothing music, a relaxing atmosphere, and the comfort of a warm soak and pulsating jets to get the mood set just right. Sound enticing?

So why not bring this fun home with you, and spark up spontaneous romance any time you want? You most certainly can with spas and hot tubs from SpasAndStuff.com! After all, what better way to give your loved-one the gift of romance than to give it all year round.

And if you already own a hot tub, make sure it is clean and the water is balanced for your special night. Spasandstuff.com offers head cushions, towel holders and racks, an amazing selection of spa steps, drink caddys for your wine or beer, replacement spa and hot tub covers and much, much more. Make the night memorable with soft music and a nice bottle of wine. Once you begin relaxing in the hot tub, it will surely be a Valentine’s Day night to remember!

Hot Tub Resolutions

New Year’s resolutions are all the rage every year. And every year, they are forgotten by February 1st. We at SpasAndStuff.com think resolutions need to be more fun. So the following are our version of your top five New Year Resolutions for Hot Tub Owners, or those planning to buy a hot tub:

1. In 2011, we will not try to fit more than 12 people in the hot tub at one time. Big crowds equal big messes, so try to limit your hot tub guests to the nearest and dearest in the New Year. You never really liked your cousin Bobby that much anyway. 
2. I will replace any old hot tub parts before they completely break. If you see something wearing down, replace it before it begins causing bigger problems somewhere else.
3. Cleanliness is important for any hot tub to be happy. Hot tubs love being taken care of. And they get awfully mad when they are dirty. So make sure you rinse and change your filters every often.
4. Cover your hot tub when it is not in use. For one, you don’t want your hot tub to get dirty during its down time. See #3. And two, you don’t want any Hot Tub Gang Members to use your tub when you are not home.
5. Use and abuse your hot tub this year. Use the hot tub during parties, when you get home from a hard work out, when you need some serious relaxation time and for a nice evening with your wife or girlfriend. Hot tubs were bought to be used so enjoy it with every last ounce of joy in 2011.

We would love to hear any additional hot tub resolutions you can provide. If you are planning to buy a hot tub, have any questions about your hot tub, or need hot tub or need spa accessories, please visit us at SpasAndStuff.com.

The Craziest Places To Put A Hot Tub

I bet you have been in many backyards and enjoyed hot tubs either on the deck or the patio. But did you know that people put them in airplanes? Today I’d like to talk about some of the crazy places people put a hot tubs, hoping to spark your creativity prior to your big purchase. Okay, some of these will just be plain wacky, but I hope they inspire you to channel your inner Diddy.

1) The back of a yacht. Most of the elaborate yachts in the world have a sun deck with a hot tub for parties, enjoyment and relaxation. Equipped with drink holders and headrests, these hot tubs make for some great time on the water. Jay Z and Beyonce enjoy relaxing in the yacht overlooking the waters of the Caribbean, while Diddy parties with hot women popping bottles of Cristal.

2) In a limo. Many limos with retractable roofs include hot tubs to make the experience more enjoyable. Relaxing in a hot tub while rolling down the Strip in Las Vegas can be one of the most memorable nights in someone’s life. Proms, bachelor and bachelorette parties and extravagant celebrations make the perfect time to spring for the limo with the hot tub. If you own a limo company, this might be a way to make your company stand out from the crowd.

3) Hot tub on a plane. Do you remember the movie Soul Train? In that movie, there is a hot tub on the plane. It makes you think of what the future holds in the commercial airplane industry. Private jet owners are already enjoying the lavish experience of hot tubs on a plane. During long cross Atlantic flights, the rich and famous can enjoy the health benefits and enjoyment of all a hot tub can offer. So John Travolta! Even the BMW Group dressed the Boeing 787 Dreamliner with a big-screen theater, cocktail bar and gourmet kitchen, not to mention the two levels of living space that will include a sauna and gym.

Have you seen any other crazy places people put hot tubs? We would love to hear about them. And if you are in the market for a yacht or airplane you would like equipped with a hot tub, contact spasandstuff.com for the perfect option.

And remember, you don’t have to have a plane or yacht to enjoy the luxury and relaxation of a hot tub. Have your own spa experience at home.

Does Someone Want To Buy Katherine Heigl a New Hot Tub?

Knocked Up actress Katherine Heigl and her husband’s hot tub got them in a little trouble this past Monday. Word is a neighbor called the police about loud noises coming from their hot tub. The police came out to investigate and decided no crime was committed. So was their spa on the fritz or were the two of them having a little too much “fun” that night? It turns out the complaint was about the sound coming from the hot tub. Investigators showed up and found no crime to be committed.

The hot tub won this battle but will there be more in the future?

Hot tubs are normally relatively quiet and go unnoticed by neighbors, save a few laughs from the general direction. . Hot tubs relax people and encourage social gatherings and great time together. In rare instances this can cause unwanted noise if too much alcohol or too many people are involved.

So how do you make sure you’re on the right side of the hot tub noise equation? Our best rule of thumb is to invite your neighbors over for a soak every once in a while so they begin to see the hot tub as an enjoyable and much needed staple in your backyard.

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And if anyone knows Katherine Heigl, tell her to visit www.spasandstuff.com for her next hot tub if hers (or she) is being too loud.

Can I Get A Hot Tub?

Many people are talking about the recent State Farm commercial where three guys each make a wish to their State Farm representative. The third guy ends the commercial with a “Can I get a hot tub?” with a hot tub landing in the middle of the living room. (Watch the video) With this, we have yet another mainstream media example of how hot tubs are fun, relevant, and the stuff of people’s dreams.

As you probably remember from my last post HERE, the movie Hot Tub Time Machine brought hot tubs back to the status of national celebrity. And as Mike “The Situation” on Jersey Shore signs a new book deal and commands a salary of $60,000 per episode, he and his fellow housemates each pamper themselves with a soak in the hot tub at the end of each day. If that isn’t the essence of luxury and self-indulgence than what is?

Hot tubs are making their comeback now. And each time a hot tub appears on the television, I bet you envision yourself in one as well (perhaps not with the Jersey Shore crew though). An entertainment focal point, hot tubs are calling our names again. Whether it's for relaxation, entertainment or health, there is no doubt that with all the hot tubs you are seeing on television and in movies, that you don’t get a slight fascination or need to have one of your own.

So next time you yell out “can I get a hot tub?” just make sure you give SpasAndStuff a call for a great discount price on a top quality hot tub spa.

How Hot Tub Time Machine Brought Back Hot Tub Love

How Hot Tub Time Machine Brought Back Hot Tub Love

For many people, hot tubs have always been thought of as a sort of “party in a box”, a way to get people together for some relaxation and good times. Then came the movie Hot Tub Time Machine. What a better way to bring together the 80’s, Hot Tubs and John Cusack?

The following are five reasons Hot Tub Time Machine brought the “cool” back to hot tubs:

1) The extreme excitement when son Jacob first saw the hot tub.

You walk into your cabin in the dead of winter, tired, exhausted and ready to hit the hay. You take a look around each room, check out the kitchen, then head out to the deck to take a look at the lake. And there it is.

A hot tub.

Your whole personality shifts from tired to excitement as you change and take a dip. Are hot tubs exciting? You bet. People pay a premium for whirlpools, spas, and hot tubs while staying at hotels and rental cabins all over the world.

2) Hot tubbing is the one-time men will hang out half naked and be okay.

Men are terrified of being “uncool,” so hanging out half naked with their friends is out of the question…most of the time.

Except when it comes to hot tubs.

Men will pile into a hot tub with beer and hang out for hours. And hot tub Time Machine reminded men of this. Conclusion: Hot tubs equal quality man time.

3) The movie Hot Tub Time Machine actually brought hot tubs to the top of mind for most of those that forgot about them.

Some say hot tubs had their moment during the 80’s, when they became an object of fascination and gave the owner “street cred.” And this movie made naysayers remember why people love them so much. Hot tubs, spas and saunas are making a comeback. With many options and countless health benefits, portable hot tubs are popping up in backyards, hotels and cabins all over the country.

4) Hot Tubs bring people together.

All it takes is a new hot tub to have your home transformed into a more social, inviting place. Every one of the main characters in the movie jumped in the hot tub without a hitch. People enjoy sitting in the portable hot tub, spending time with friends, family, and love interests – just hopefully not at the same time.

5) The fact that a hot tub turned into a time machine. Enough said.

While we can’t sell you a hot tub that is a time machine, you might want to take the main focal point item out of this movie and move it into your backyard. Maybe a true hot tub time machine isn’t possible, but the fun and excitement you saw thought the movie is. SpasAndStuff.com can make your hopes of owning a hot tub into a reality. There is even a hot tub with TV so you can watch the movies while enjoying your hydrotherapy.