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7 Spa Rip-Offs to Know About Before Booking Your Next Treatment

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Remember That You're Not Just Paying for the Service As a general rule, expect higher -- usually much higher -- prices at luxury resorts, which cater to high-end travelers who often don't think twice about splurging on expensive services, notes Mikesell. "You're paying not only for the treatment, but also for all the amenities that accompany it," she says. If you're OK with missing out on some of those admittedly fun extras (think: that cucumber-infused water and a plush robe), you can often find similarly good treatments at more basic spas for less money.

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