Did you know that April is Stress Awareness Month? Yes indeed, the month that includes one of the most stressful days of the year — tax day — is designated as Stress Awareness Month. How many of you are satisfied with the amount of time you take for yourself to unwind and relax in a stress free environment? My guess is that the majority of people do not allow their minds and bodies the opportunity to slow down and de-stress, therefore missing out on the health benefits of relaxation.

Visit your local dealer to learn more about the health benefits of relaxing in a Sundance® spa

Spa hydrotherapy not only provides relaxation but also healing effects and nourishing rejuvenation. The combination of heat, buoyancy and massage accelerates your body’s natural healing process, and promotes physical and mental well-being.
• Heat: Improves circulation and speeds recovery in damaged tissue.
• Buoyancy: Reduces effects of pressure on joints and spine.
• Massage: Relieves muscle tension and alleviates stress.

Luxury portable spas offer the convenience of a private retreat to settle and unwind. The Sundance 880 Series™ luxury hot tubs are superior in design and performance and make it easy to be spontaneous, especially on those days where tension and anxiety levels are high. Stylish, technologically advanced, and feature-rich, each of the 880 Series luxury hot tubs takes the concept of “having it all” to a new level. An 880 Series spa comes equipped with the best.

Some notable standouts in the Series:

• Patented Fluidix™ hot tub jets and jet varieties to deliver a professional-caliber massage for every body type
• AquaTerrace™ waterfalls rise above a seat where you can relax as water cascades over your back and shoulders
• Easiest upkeep in the portable hot tub industry with the MicroClean™ Ultra Filter
• Naturally relaxing features like our famous Accu-Ssage™ therapy seat

Our 880 Series spas lead the luxury hot tub industry. From the mighty Aspen™ to the fully loaded Marin™, each of the 880 Series spas is uniquely equipped to deliver the healthy benefits of hydrotherapy in an entertaining package. In addition, CLEARRAY™ Water Purification System is standard on all spas – making water care a breeze while treating 99.9% of waterborne pathogens instantly.

We all know it can be difficult to carve out moment for ourselves with so many competing demands on our time. Whether you pamper yourself by indulging in a warm soak in a hot tub or treat yourself to a day off work, find a way to “turn off “ temporarily and rejuvenate.

Download our 2012 brochure now!

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When my husband and I remodeled our backyard, it took us months to decide on the color and dimensions of the stained and stamped concrete patio. Several decisions and choices revolved around this permanent fixture and once it was poured and set, there was no going back.

Fortunately, most  Sundance® spas are above-ground, self-contained units that are portable. Our hot tubs are quite easy to install and set up, and they can be relocated again later, depending on the hot tub installation. These benefits have made our portable spas (check out one of my favorites, the Hawthorne™) extremely popular for home owners looking to create a backyard spa retreat without the stress of a huge construction project.

A portable hot tub can be tilted up on its side onto a flat dolly and easily guided along a walkway – just be sure the hot tub has clearance at gates or doorways. Unlike an in-ground hot tub installation, a portable hot tub doesn’t require any special construction or plumbing. (It’s important that you contact a licensed electrician or contractor when planning for your hot tub electrical hook up. You should consult the owner’s manual for your specific hot tub model and provide the information to your electrician.)

You can find out more about the delivery process and how to install a portable hot tub from your local Sundance dealer. A good dealer will be able to help you secure all the available help needed for your hot tub electrical connections. Locate a dealer near you to discuss hot tub installation.

The portability of a Sundance hot tub offers other advantages:

• If you move to a new residence, your portable hot tub can move with you.
• House hunters lucky enough to find a home with a Sundance spa in the backyard can drain the hot tub and install it in a different part of the yard, or build a deck around it for a new look.
• Thinking about buying a bigger Sundance hot tub or downsizing? You can sell your existing hot tub and replace it.

For anyone who has an eye on a new Sundance portable hot tub, have fun planning and download a free brochure to decide which model is right for you.

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Ever notice how families spend a lot of time in the same house without really spending time together? Rushing through breakfast, chaotic dinner times, vegging out in front of the TV in the evening, etcetera. Family hot tubs can’t change the pace of modern life, but a hot tub will give you a reason to relax and enjoy each other’s company. So how do you decide on the best hot tub for your family? Here are some tips:

1. Go for easy maintenance. The last thing you need is one more thing to take care of. With the new CLEARRAY™ water purification system hot tub water care is virtually effortless. Built in on all 2012 hot tub models, CLEARRAY treats 99.9% of waterborne pathogens using proven UV-C technology. In addition, our laboratory testing has shown that CLEARRAY can reduce your sanitizer usage up to 50%. (Always refer to your state or local government agency standards and regulations on how to maintain your water chemistry)
2. Decide on spa size. Sundance offers 2-person hot tubs all the way up to 8-person hot tubs. The Camden™ hot tub, seats four adults and fits into most backyards- a good choice for a small family. What size spa is ideal for your family? Find the perfect hot tub size for your family, download a FREE brochure now.
3. Enhance your family’s lifestyle. Love to invite friends and extended family over for holidays, outdoor barbecues, or just to visit? Then you need a family hot tub with lots of open seating and plenty of jets to pamper all your guests. There is a tempting selection of luxury hot tubs with open seating priced for various family budgets. Take a look at the Aspen™, Optima™, Majesta™, Chelsee™, and Hartford™. Get a quote on your favorite Sundance hot tub now.
4. Think long-term quality. Family spas can take you all the way from school days to the empty-nester years. Sundance Spas has a reputation for durability and performance that goes back more than 30 years. You’ll get a great warranty, and the assurance of a network of experienced dealers and customer service representatives. Find your perfect family hot tub, visit your local Sundance Spas dealer.

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Proper water care and maintenance has always been a primary concern for spa owners. Sundance® Spas has provided hot tub owners an easy way to keep water clean with the CLEARRAY™ Water Purification System.

To learn more about the CLEARRAY advanced water purification system, download a FREE Sundance Spas brochure.

The CLEARRAY system uses UV-C technology to neutralize 99.9% of waterborne pathogens and does not introduce gases, chemicals, or other byproducts into the hot tub water. CLEARRAY will also reduce the amount of sanitizer you use in your hot tub*, which means less skin irritation and eye irritation for bathers from chlorine- or bromine-based products. No more drying out, no more red-eye.

New for 2012, the CLEARRAY™ Water Purification System is standard on all Sundance® Spa models. (If you have an older hot tub but want the newest technology in the water purification category, you’ll want to purchase the CLEARRAY aftermarket kit. Retrofittable to 2006 models.)

The healthy hot tub lifestyle includes using fewer chemicals to keep the spa’s water clean, and spending less time maintaining water purity. The exclusive CLEARRAY hot tub water purification system in all 2012 Sundance models is an innovation in hot tubs that meets the highest standards for water purity with minimal upkeep.

See the latest 2012 Sundance spa models online and visit your local dealer for more information about the new CLEARRAY hot tub water purification system.

*Our laboratory testing has shown that CLEARRAY can reduce your sanitizer usage up to 50%. Always refer to your state or local government agency standards and regulations on how to maintain your water chemistry.

Like the celebrity ski village it’s named after, the Sundance® Aspen™ (the newest hot tub added to the 880™ Series), is naturally beautiful, luxurious, and a great place to relax and let the environment melt away tension and stress. Soak in warm, crystal-clear water and enjoy a body-pampering massage with waterfalls cascading nearby (there are two backlit AquaTerrace™ waterfalls in this spa). Seating up to eight adults, Aspen hot tub installations in backyards around the world could become the new party central as the place to see and be seen. Get a quote on the Aspen hot tub or another Sundance spa.

Anyone who’s compared luxury hot tubs will be impressed by the Aspen. “The Aspen has all the bells and whistles you can ask for in a hot tub. From the cool down seat that doubles as an ease of entry step to the convenient grab bars and cozy loveseat, this truly is the new benchmark in opulence for large spas,” says Alli Perez with the Sundance product team. “The Aspen has enough jet power and space to allow up to eight adults a rejuvenating and relaxing hydrotherapy session.”

This winter, instead of flying off to a chilly mountain resort, relax in the therapeutic waters of the Aspen, the pinnacle of luxury hot tubs. Learn more about the Aspen and the other Sundance spas. Download a brochure now.

For a limited time, save with up to $1,000 cash back on select spa models or receive promotional financing on a wide variety of specially-equipped Sundance Spas! See your local dealer for hot tub sale details. Find a Sundance Spas dealer near you. Hurry – this offer ends February 26, 2012.

I love getting flowers and candy, but the best Valentine’s Day gifts are romantic, fun, something you can use every day, luxurious, last for years, and are good for you! Sounds like a Sundance Spas hot tub to me. You can probably think of all the ways to enjoy a Sundance luxury hot tub every day, and since Sundance has been manufacturing hot tubs for over 30 years, you know they have a reputation for quality and durability. But one of the big benefits of owning a hot tub is that hydrotherapy can help promote the health of your heart. Here’s how:
• The healing action of warm water, or hot tub hydrotherapy, has been shown to relieve stress. One of the effects of stress is constriction of the blood vessels, which over time can adversely affect blood flow to and from the heart. The warming massage you experience with hot tub hydrotherapy can loosen tightness and can boost circulation throughout the body.
• We know that as little as thirty minutes of daily physical activity can be beneficial to your heart and overall wellness. But exercise isn’t easy for people whose muscles and joints may be sore or stiff. The Arthritis Foundation recommends exercising in a pool or hot tub: “When first entering a spa or pool, relax and enjoy the soothing water. When your muscles and joints feel more comfortable and relaxed, slowly begin your exercise routine. Allow enough time after exercising to relax muscles again before getting out of the water.”
• According to an article by the Mayo Clinic staff, Friendships: Enrich your life and improve your health, spending time with friends can reduce stress and encourage you to change or avoid unhealthy lifestyle habits. Owning a Sundance® hot tub gives you a reason to invite friends over, and to engage in one-on-one time with family members. Hot tub hydrotherapy and friends go together in a heart-healthy way.

While love is in the air throughout this hearts-and-flowers holiday month, remember that staying healthy is important not just to you, but to your loved ones. Just think about the benefits of having a Sundance hot tub in your backyard – for romance, relaxation and heart health. With our Floor Model Clearance Sale in progress for a few more days, it really is a great time to visit your local dealer.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Since their introduction, the Select Series spas have become the new classics in contemporary hot tub design. The Constance™ and Victoria™ spas definitely have a modern edge with the clean look of concealed topside acrylic. The cabinet forms a top edge that gives the hot tub a furniture-like appearance; the edge also makes a convenient place for people to set their drinks. Even with their modern sensibility, the Sundance Spas Select hot tubs fit into any backyard, with natural colors including Autumn Walnut and Mahogany.

Wouldn’t you love to enhance your backyard with a bold addition like a Select Series hot tub? Download a FREE brochure now.

What do we hear about why people love their Constance or Victoria hot tub? The lounge seat in the Victoria hot tub is popular; the waterfall features are a favorite; cool-down seats get everyone’s vote for easing their way in and out of the spa; the waterfall feature….so many reasons to love the Select Series spas.

BUT one of the main reasons people buy a Select Series hot tub? Energy efficiency. These are the two most energy-efficient hot tubs in their category. (Tested in Sundance Spas’ certified energy chamber, CEC certified and routinely calibrated by an independent third party.) They cost less to run than comparable spas and help you be environmentally friendly.

Value is another big plus for the 2012 Select Series spas. Right now, dealers are offering favorable pricing, so it’s a great time to get to your local dealer’s showroom and take a look!

Floor Model Clearance Event
For a limited time, save with up to $1,000 cash back on select models or receive promotional financing on a wide variety of specially-equipped Sundance Spas! Hurry – this offer ends February 26, 2012. See your local dealer for details.

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For a limited time, save with up to $1,000 cash back on select models or receive promotional financing on a wide variety of specially-equipped Sundance Spas!

See your local dealer for hot tub sale details. Find a Sundance Spas dealer near you. Hurry – this offer ends February 26, 2012.

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Aqua Quip, a Sundance Spas dealer serving the Puget Sound area, shared a hot tub review from a happy customer, Cathy Hitchman. Cathy and her husband bought their new Sundance® Certa™ hot tub from the Aqua Quip booth during the Puyallup Fair. They couple been enjoying their spa for a couple of months when their area was “nailed” by storms. Without power to the house or the hot tub for five full days, and with temperatures around 30-35 degrees, Cathy expected to open the hot tub cover and find icy-cold spa water.

“When we finally got power back to it [the hot tub],” Cathy writes, “we were impressed to see that it had only gone down to 70 degrees! We thought that was a pretty impressive statement about the insulation.” We think so, too, but it’s not surprising.

The full-foam insulation used in Sundance Spas hot tubs greatly reduces heat loss. Top-quality insulation retains the heat generated by the best hot tub heater in the industry – a titanium coil heater whose surface heats the water directly. This produces faster heat recovery and shorter heating cycles: that adds up to energy savings, and produces the type of warm surprise delivered by Cathy’s Certa hot tub. (Get a price quote on a Sundance hot tub now!)

For the ultimate in hot tub insulation, Sundance offers the EcoWrap™ insulation option in the 880 and 780 Series hot tubs. This extra layer of insulation is a must in cold climates. It reduces energy costs as it helps to keep the water warm. EcoWrap also protects the hot tub from moisture and mold, and reduces noise. Here’s a fun fact about EcoWrap: it is made from recycled blue jeans. Using environmentally friendly EcoWrap can mean using 25% less energy to heat your hot tub.

If you want to have a perfect hot tub experience even after a storm rolls through, rely on the Sundance superior quality spas. “I really didn’t know what to expect as far as the temperature drop after five cold days, but that seemed really good to us….we have been very pleased.” To find out more about hot tub heating, insulation and EcoWrap, download a FREE brochure.

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Have you ever wondered about the range of prices for hot tubs? How do you calculate the value of a Sundance® brand hot tub vs. that of another manufacturer?

I recently happened to catch a segment on the Today show about following up on New Year’s resolutions. One of the top things people resolve to do is save money. That led to a discussion about weighing what something costs vs. its value. Their conclusion was that in the long run, you may spend more by “going cheap” in the first place.

The Today show hosts discussed possible outcomes that can result if you going with a less expensive product:
• The product doesn’t perform as well as you would expect it to, so you experience disappointment instead of enjoyment.
• The product is not well made and either kicks the bucket or requires expensive repair fees.

Save yourself buyer’s remorse and take the time to compare a big purchase on factors other than cost. This is so true in buying a hot tub. If it doesn’t deliver the hydromassage power you expect, have the features you enjoy or the options you need, you are less likely to use it.

Take the time to weigh the price of a product against its value, especially if the item is a big investment, like a hot tub. A “cheap” spa may cost more in repairs and add-ons. Poor quality often goes with very low prices, and vice versa. How frustrating would it be to look forward to a nice soak in your hot tub at the end of the day, only to discover that it isn’t working properly, again? Getting a quality spa relative to your investment will add more value to your enjoyment of the hot tub for years to come.

Sundance Spas has earned a reputation for maintaining high manufacturing standards that can be counted on in manufacturing reliable, high-performance products, with the stylish features and options more people want.

Explore which Sundance® hot tub is worth your investment. Download our LATEST brochure now, which includes new models and features not yet highlighted on the Sundance Spas website.

Where do you start when comparing cost vs. value in a hot tub? Compare features and then compare prices. If you really want a lounge seat, but that model costs a bit more, calculate what the lounge seat is worth to you in terms of therapy and relaxation – hard to put a price on feeling better in mind, body and spirit. Also, take time to make sure that your new hot tub includes a comprehensive warranty and has a dealer service department with a sound reputation. A Sundance Spas warranty is backed by more than 30 years of superior quality and service.

Start your hot tub comparison now. Get a hot tub quote on the Sundance Spas model that fits your needs and your budget.

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Friend(s) should have been one of choices.  And hot tub!  Why not hug your hot tub?

We hope you’ve given (or gotten) at least one hug today.

Learn more about Sundance Spas. Download a FREE brochure.

In a recent Facebook post, we asked our Facebook followers:

“Hot tub shopping? What’s the most important consideration? i.e. Quality, reputation of manufacturer, price, warranty, styles/sizes, other…”

Not surprisingly, hot tub dealer was noted as a top consideration when spa shopping.

“For me… your distributors are key to your success. The hot tub we bought from you, Johnson Pools out of Huntsville, AL. they have always fixed any issues we have had with your spa.”

Buying a hot tub is a big investment and like any major purchase, extensive effort should be made in researching not only the product, but also the manufacturer and local dealer. It is important that you are comfortable with the hot tub retailer from which you buy, as well as its staff. A supportive dealer always has the interest of the customer in mind and should make you feel at ease when asking questions and seeking advice. Spa sales specialists should know the product well and ask you the appropriate questions to match the ideal hot tub to your needs and lifestyle.

Hot Tub Dealer Checklist:

• Very knowledgeable about product
• Exceptional service and follow up
• Provides helpful and appropriate advice
• Makes your interests a top priority

Find a Sundance spa dealer near you. There’s nothing like learning more about a Sundance hot tub in person – some spa dealers may even be set up so that you can wet test a bubbling hot tub.

Download a FREE brochure now, or request a quote.