Don’t even think of dying your hot tub green for St. Patrick’s Day. Indeed, green spa water, whether it’s from food dye, or because the hot tub water has been poorly sanitized, is not the way to enjoy ‘wearing of the green.’   Why ‘Dying’ your Hot Tub Water Is a Bad Idea Chicago River, St. Patrick’s Day It will require too much food coloring to tint your spa water, which in turn would be extremely difficult to filter out of your hot tub’s systems. While you may see reports that, for example, in Illinois they turn the whole Chicago River green for St. Patrick’s Day. Remember! The parade ..read more

Right now is a good time to let a new spa chase away the end-of-winter blues. Hot tubs are great for socializing by drawing friends and family outdoors. Not to mention spas relax rigid muscles, ease tension and aid sleep among other health benefits.  But, there is a world of manufacturers to choose from. And even more places to purchase those products.   Consider the buying experience of a Long Island, NY, businesswoman, Crystal Philipou. She wanted a hot tub, took to the internet, and found some great prices. Before making a final decision, she stopped by one of our Best Hot Tubs sh ..read more

Rejuvenation just outside your door According to studies, warm water immersion, such as in a hot tub, is beneficial to one’s health in many ways. Certainly, using a spa’s warm water “hydrotherapy” is a treatment that has been around since antiquity — some say as far back as Hippocrates in ancient Greece. The health benefits of “taking the waters” has continued through the centuries drawing people to various hot springs and mineral waters. But today, all you need do is step outside your door.   Benefits of Hydrotherapy “If you can put your hot tub against your deck or patio near your bac ..read more

Since childhood we’ve learned to trade cherished items: marbles, baseball cards, even spaces when one wants a better view or more comfortable seat. But what if you didn’t need to change seats to change your therapeutic massage while in a hot tub? Frankly, could anything be better than to trade with family and friends the relaxing massage jets operating behind you? Changing Your Therapy Pod Hot Tub Insider Photo Therapy Pods.   Perhaps your own jets have totally eased your sore neck. And you’d love your brother’s massage that has worked on his shoulder areas. Well, with Strong Spas new I ..read more

Note to Valentines: You Can Rent a Hot Tub —  If You Don’t Own One And Are Not Yet Ready to Purchase    Whether you own a hot tub, are about to purchase one, or intend to rent one, for a perfect Valentine’s Day date, we’ve got some great date-night tips.    Pristine Hot Tub Water   #1. A Clean Hot Tub — In Time for Valentine’s Day   For a romantic date, you want really clean water. If you’ve been using your hot tub lately, consider shocking it the night before and, again, an hour before the romantic date. If you do not wish to do this you ..read more

— Game Day is SUN, FEBRUARY 12, 2023  There’s still time to get a hot tub for your Super Bowl Party! —   Conference Championships       This weekend, the 2023 NFL playoffs continue with the Conference Championships on Sunday. The winners in each will face the others in the Super Bowl on Sunday, February 12th.            The One and Only Rihanna in Hot Tub With Rihanna the star of the half-time show (and clearly someone who loves her own hot tub), what more could your friends and family want to make it a very special game day event? Tho ..read more

  Making List of Pros and Cons When it comes to large purchases such as a hot tub — with so many moving and sometimes expensive parts — should getting the cheapest price for the spa be your only consideration? “When people come to me about the great find they’ve spotted online, etc., I encourage them to consider this: If something goes wrong, who is going to fix it?” says Bill Renter, owner of Best Hot Tubs. “So many of these ‘great’ deals are for hot tubs made overseas, for example, so you can’t count on getting a well-made product. Even spas made in the U.S., if purchased at a big box ..read more

While we’re very proud of our Windham, NY, community, we’re aware that not all New York skiers live in the Catskills. Many are from Long Island and the NY Metro areas who travel here for vacations. Hot Tubs in Winter   The point is, here in the Catskills we come together from all over New York (and elsewhere) as avid winter enthusiasts. And Best Hot Tubs is happy to be a key part of the local après-ski, or après-snow boarding, etc, experience.  Whether Windham homeowners have purchased (or rented) a hot tub from us for their use here, or those who stay at local rental properties ..read more

Give Yourself a Gift With Hanukkah upon us this weekend and Christmas just 10 days away, many have been buying gifts for family, friends, colleagues, and those less fortunate. But there’s no rule that says you can’t give something special to yourself this holiday season — especially one you will share. Share with family. With friends. Maybe even business associates or clients.   With the quality spas we sell — Strong Spas, Aspen Spas, and in our Windham store only, also Bullfrog Spas — you can be sure you’ll enjoy relaxing with terrific massages, handling specific aches or pains, not to ..read more

Take Advantage of our Winter Sale! See our website (www.besthottubs.com) for details.   Mensch on a Bench/Pinterest; Santa in Bullfrog Spa; Kwanzaa Art Whether you’re getting ready for Hanukkah, Christmas, or Kwanzaa, the season devoted to family, friends — and giving — is upon us.    Relieving stress during holidays That’s one reason everyone appreciates a hot tub during the holidays. It provides a way to remain relaxed. So, first, once the spa arrives, be sure to take time for yourself daily to relax. Have a quiet soak before your day begins, or after a long day ..read more