Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – Jan. 30, 2025 – Change your environment this season and use your tax return money to get a new spa!

The Internal Revenue Service announced tax filing season opened Jan. 27, for those wanting to get an early start on their returns. However, you have until April 15 to file. The average person received $3,004 from their returns, which means you should take some of that extra cash to treat yourself to a brand new spa.

If this sounds like a good idea, you might be wondering what kind of spa is best for you. We’ve broken down the best spas for you and your family.

What Kind of Spa is Best for Me?

Offering health benefits such as stress and pain relief, as well as improving sleep, a personal spa is a worthwhile investment for both you and your home.

The first thing to consider is what kind of material you want your spa made of. Spa shells can be made from acrylic, vinyl, or rotomolded plastic:

  • Acrylic is considered the most durable type of shell; however, they have a higher price tag and are heavy, making it harder to reposition them. They more than make up for this, however, with their high heat retention, keeping you warm and relaxed.
  • Vinyl shells are less expensive than acrylic ones, but they don’t retain heat as well and lack acrylic’s durability.
  • A good middle ground is rotomolded plastic shells. They retain heat better than their vinyl counterparts and have the bonus of being lightweight and easily movable. However, acrylic still has them beat on heat retention and overall durability.

In addition, you need to consider whether you will install the spa above or below ground. Above-ground installations are less expensive and are relatively easy to maintain. However, if you or a relative has mobility issues, entering and exiting could be difficult.

In-ground installations, while costing more, are easy to get in and out of, perfect for anyone with mobility issues. They will also add value to your home.

Another thing to consider is if you want a lounge seat or open seating spa. A lounger provides seating that also provides a full body massage. It’s often contoured to fit your body and will provide a hydromassage to your neck, back, wrists and lower body, relaxing you and relieving stress. While you can get a lounge seat for two people, be aware that they do reduce overall seating capacity.

If you’re looking to host lots of people, then an open-seater might be the move for you. It features jet placements across the spa and can fit more people – perfect for socializing while you relax!

Be sure to consider how many people you want to entertain with the spa. Standard models can fit as few as two people, or as many as 10. While costs will increase with larger capacities, this means more people can enjoy it with you!

Of course, if you want professional and personalized advice on the best spa, then visit us at Environments Pools and Spas at 3413 Southwest Drive in Jonesboro. Our knowledgeable staff will walk you through the process of purchasing and installing a new spa. We will work with you and your budget to ensure you not only get the biggest bang for your buck but also get the best relaxation for you & your family.

In addition, we offer financing for all of our spas, so we will work with you and your budget to make sure your latest investment doesn’t break the bank.

Environments Pools & Spas is a Sundance Spa dealer, which means we’re authorized to sell you a selection of the brand’s best spa lines. We currently have seven available lines of Sundance Spas. Don’t see exactly what you’re looking for? No problem! We can help you build a custom order directly from the manufacturer.