By Bobbi Lee Hitchon

But one luxurious alternative to a material gift is to consider indulging your beloved — and, perhaps, yourself — this Valentine’s Day, by giving a little love to the body with a day at the spa. “Taking the time out to care for yourself is so important,” says Julie Ebner, owner of Juju Spa and Organics on South 4th St. in Philadelphia. “I firmly believe in the idea that you can’t take care of other people unless you’ve taken care of yourself.” Boasting a chocolate-covered-strawberry facial, a massage that includes five therapists at once and more, spas located in Philadelphia, Atlantic City and South Jersey have plenty to offer in they way of both decadence and luxury.