You don’t need a fancy five-star spa. Seriously. Look for a “romantic getaway” or a “couples retreat” cabin. The key word is private hot tub on a deck or balcony.
Check booking sites. Filter by “Jacuzzi.” Yes, it’s a word that sounds weird if you say it ten times. But it works.
Go alone. I mean it. Bring a book you’ll never read. Bring a playlist you’ll never hear. The point is to have the option and then choose nothing.
A Quick Word on the Weather
Hot tubs are best when it’s cold outside. There’s nothing like that moment when the air hits your wet shoulders and you shiver, only to sink back into the 104-degree water. It’s a sensory hug.
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Rain? Perfect. Snow? Even better. You’ll feel like a Viking in a luxury spa. A very tired, slightly dramatic Viking.
And if it’s summer? That’s fine too. Just crank the air conditioner in the room first. Then run outside to the tub. You can make your own weather. You’re a magician now.
