say not to judge a book by its cover, but others say a carefully covered romance novel is the ticket to a thrilling train or airplane travelsperience. Dust your cover's corners with today's Groupon: for $47, you get a facial at Cranberries Spa (a $95 value), located downtown. This Groupon’s value may be used toward upgrades.

The Cranberries facial begins with a consultation with one of the spa's skilled aestheticians, who will then design a customized treatment to meet the skin's individual needs. With the nuances of the client's outer shell fully understood, Cranberries Spa's staffers will indulge the skin in ethereal exfoliation and perform extractions (if necessary), cleaning out clogged pores and sweeping away dead skin cells like candy wrappers from an abandoned carnival on the prairie. A steam and a massage flush out toxins and flesh out flesh, respectively, leaving the face refreshed and rejuvenated. As the experts tend to weary head-shields, clients will relax on a heated bed to soothe away stress and muscle tension.

Included in this deal is five per cent off any other spa service purchased on the day of the facial. Treat fingernails to a marked-down manicure, or enjoy the decadence of a discounted back wax. Cranberries Spa's tranquil surroundings provide an ideal escape from the clutter, clamour, and clatter of everyday life.

Appointments are required, and a valid credit-card number must be provided to hold your reservation.

Reviews

Cranberries was featured as one of FLARE's top spas and salons in Vancouver. It was featured on SweetLife, and four Yelpers give it a four-star average:

• Great spa - very professional and clean. They offer Dermalogica products and do a great facial, and mani/pedi. My fave! – Amanda W., Yelp