6 ways to get pampered on the cheap! Use these tips to cash in on the best deals going.

Get on the E-List
An easy way to score a deal: Register to receive newsletters from your favorite spas or places you'd like to visit if the price is right (think Cal-a-Vie, Rancho La Puerta or Spa Ojai). You'll hear about special offers and mega-savings that don't appear elsewhere. If you don't yet have a dream spa trip in mind, here are two lists that will keep you up-to-date on all the latest deals: SpaFinder's Spa Insider and Spa-addicts.com.

Scout Last-Minute Deals
If the spas you're after don't offer newsletters, keep a list of sites to regularly check for spur-of-the-moment bargains. BnB.com and destinationspas.com list monthly specials across the nation, and don't miss the Last-Minute Hot Deals posted by Red Mountain Spa in St. George, Utah. When you have a handy list of sites to routinely check, just 30 minutes of bargain hunting can pay off. Start your spa-deals list with these: bnbfinder.com, destinationspas.com and redmountainspa.com.

Go in Groups
Follow this proof-positive motto when booking your spa retreat: There's no harm in asking for discounts! You have more bargaining power with a group, regardless of size. Many spas offer two-for-one deals. Larger groups can garner discounts of 20 to 30 percent off. Look out for destination spas, such as St. George Utah's Fitness Ridge, that are receptive to guests tripling up in rooms—a benefit that not only shaves costs but boosts girlfriend catch-up time, too!