I absolutely suck at keeping a secret from my wife. We have been together many years now and I have only managed to keep a secret from her once. I am trying to do it again, but this one is going to be so tough.
We are headed down to Disney soon and during our stay, we had actually discussed booking her some time at the spa, but she balked because of the price, but that was more than 6 months ago. I had just about talked myself into booking her at SSR's spa. I decided against it today, due to the fact that it would stink for her to spend all day getting relaxed just to turn around and stay out in a park until 2am. So I decided the best thing to do was to wait until the day after we come home from WDW. There is a really nice resort that is fairly close by called Chateau Elan. They have not just the resort, but a winery, several nice restaurants, and a very nice spa. The pricing is similar to what Disney charges, but the amenities are far superior. I have heard personal reports about this spa and they have all been positively glowing. I have also dined there with my coworkers at the holidays once and the food is amazing too.
My wife has only had professional massages a few times since we have been together, but she really loves them. She also likes getting a mani/pedi on occasion. She won't admit to liking a professionally done facial, but she does.
So, I booked her for an 80 minute massage, a facial, a mani & pedi both including a paraffin dip, and lunch. This will take about 6 hours to complete from the time she walks in, until the time that she is done. I think she is going to love having this as a surprise gift after walking around Disney for a week.
I am going to take her to breakfast and the cell phone store, her request because she wants the new Droid X, that morning and then drop her off at the resort's spa. She is going to be speechless because this is not anywhere close to her radar. Because of her demanding work schedule, I had to confirm with her that she would be clear all day to do something, so she knows that something is up. She asked me for a hint, I told her that alcohol was involved.
She liked that answer. 
I have got all of the details worked out with a very sweet young lady who works at the spa. While this will be far from cheap, I think that my wife is going to appreciate it more than any "thing" that I could buy her in an attempt to spoil the woman that has everything.
I am torn. Should I tell her on our anniversary, while we are at WDW that this will be her gift, or should I just wait until the day of? I am not sure what would be the better way to do it. If I did tell her at Disney, it would most likely be during our dinner at Le Cellier on our anniversary night. If I don't tell her that night, she isn't really expecting anything this year, long story, but really we both understand the situation, so I could technically wait until the day of. Decisions, Decisions.....
So what day would you do it and do you think that I can hold out given my track record?
We are headed down to Disney soon and during our stay, we had actually discussed booking her some time at the spa, but she balked because of the price, but that was more than 6 months ago. I had just about talked myself into booking her at SSR's spa. I decided against it today, due to the fact that it would stink for her to spend all day getting relaxed just to turn around and stay out in a park until 2am. So I decided the best thing to do was to wait until the day after we come home from WDW. There is a really nice resort that is fairly close by called Chateau Elan. They have not just the resort, but a winery, several nice restaurants, and a very nice spa. The pricing is similar to what Disney charges, but the amenities are far superior. I have heard personal reports about this spa and they have all been positively glowing. I have also dined there with my coworkers at the holidays once and the food is amazing too.
My wife has only had professional massages a few times since we have been together, but she really loves them. She also likes getting a mani/pedi on occasion. She won't admit to liking a professionally done facial, but she does.
So, I booked her for an 80 minute massage, a facial, a mani & pedi both including a paraffin dip, and lunch. This will take about 6 hours to complete from the time she walks in, until the time that she is done. I think she is going to love having this as a surprise gift after walking around Disney for a week.I am going to take her to breakfast and the cell phone store, her request because she wants the new Droid X, that morning and then drop her off at the resort's spa. She is going to be speechless because this is not anywhere close to her radar. Because of her demanding work schedule, I had to confirm with her that she would be clear all day to do something, so she knows that something is up. She asked me for a hint, I told her that alcohol was involved.
She liked that answer. I have got all of the details worked out with a very sweet young lady who works at the spa. While this will be far from cheap, I think that my wife is going to appreciate it more than any "thing" that I could buy her in an attempt to spoil the woman that has everything.
I am torn. Should I tell her on our anniversary, while we are at WDW that this will be her gift, or should I just wait until the day of? I am not sure what would be the better way to do it. If I did tell her at Disney, it would most likely be during our dinner at Le Cellier on our anniversary night. If I don't tell her that night, she isn't really expecting anything this year, long story, but really we both understand the situation, so I could technically wait until the day of. Decisions, Decisions.....
So what day would you do it and do you think that I can hold out given my track record?
hmmm, how do I say this?? Shave really well....I also have special undergarments and outfits I wear to a spa. 
However, everyone who has gone to Chateau Elan's spa has said that it is a wonderful experience and that she should love this gift.
If she is like me- she would make you cancel it ahead of time if she knew the price. And even when you get there, you can tell her you guys are just going to the brunch they serve. Don't tell her until you get to the spa literally! (I live near there too! That was when she sees the general area you are driving to- like the huge houses, golf courses and big, massive gates- you can still pull it off as a huge surprise!! 
