Now that fall is officially here, and we’re slowly settling back down to earth after a whirlwind summer dealing with kids, visiting relatives, and getting through the back-to-school frenzy, we owe ourselves a serious bit of pampering, before the mad whirl of Thanksgiving, Hallowe’en, and Christmas sets in. It’s time for some much-needed relaxation and to catch our collective breath.

The best way we know to do exactly that is to grab your sweetie or your best gal pal and book into a hotel—in or preferably out of town—for an indulgent weekend. Many hotels have packages, romance and otherwise, where treats like a bottle of sparkling wine and chocolates await. And that’s a very good place to start. Your hotel will have spa connections, in house or close by, so that’s step two—booking a relaxing head-to-toe massage, body wrap, or a session of vinotherapy (yes, these involve wine, grape seed scrubs and even grape seed oil treatments, often accompanied by a ‘therapeutic’ glass of wine. A manicure and pedicure are a must (for both sexes) for total relaxation. Step three is to ensure you have dinner reservations made for the evening of your arrival in the hotel’s restaurant.

If you’re really feeling decadent, ask the hotel people in this special offer for breakfast in bed with a bottle of bubbly to elevate the entire weekend. You’ll head home with a smile, relaxed and ready to reserve your next pampered weekend getaway. Read more about the Hotel Spa package below.