About June Sullivan

An expat-New Yorker, June currently lives in New Hampshire. She has been writing about architecture, landscaping, interior design and the hot tub lifestyle for over 20 years. Her publishing credits include Newsday, The Boston Globe, and Long Island's HOUSE magazine. UPDATE: Quarterfinalist: ScreenCraft Cinematic Book Competition 2024

5 Cool Hot Tub Gadgets/Toys for Father’s Day

It’s not too late to get your hot tub-loving Dad something fun for Father’s Day this Sunday. To help, we’ve compiled a short list of our favorite fun gadgets/games that we think he’ll use long after Father’s Day is over.     Cover Valet Spa Side Umbrella Spabrellas Help Dad stay cool with a [...]

By |2017-06-15T14:12:28-05:00June 15th, 2017|Budget Outdoor Escapes, Bullfrog Spas, Family Fun, Hot Tub Tips, Outdoor Entertaining|Comments Off on 5 Cool Hot Tub Gadgets/Toys for Father’s Day

Hot Tubbing During Summer Months

  Updated 6-11-25 Yes, even in NY's premier 'winter' playground -- Windham -- summer is a time for outdoor hot tub fun. And it's not just for visitors to our beautiful Catskills. Summer is everyone's playground. Know Your Spa Water Temperature in Summer If you’ve never had a hot tub, you might think [...]

Hot Tub Hydrotherapy Is Much More Than Relaxation

Reykjavik, Iceland, hot springs   Whether it is a need to loosen stiff muscles, reduce soreness, or recover after intense workouts, soaking in a hot bath, like in a hot springs or spa, offers far more therapy than simply the ability to relax. Indeed, recent scientific studies by the National Aquatics and Sports [...]

By |2017-06-02T14:36:32-05:00June 2nd, 2017|Best Hot Tubs, Bullfrog Spas, Health Benefits, Hot Tub Health Benefits, Hot Tubs and Spas, hydrotherapy|Comments Off on Hot Tub Hydrotherapy Is Much More Than Relaxation

What’s Hot in Hot Tub Surrounds

Having previously owned a multi-award-winning design/build firm for many years, the owner of Best Hot Tubs, Bill Renter, knows quite a lot about beautiful construction projects. So when a new hot tub client wants an attractive “hot tub surround” installation, they quickly discover they have an expert they can rely on. “First, we should explain what [...]

Kids, Moms, Dads, and Hot Tubs: The Makings of a Great Mother’s Day

This Sunday is Mother's Day and nothing goes together better than kids, moms, dads, and hot tubs. To begin, here's an adorable school assignment we found online at a neat website: Mrs. Bowes' Class.  It is a snapshot of one child's submission for the assignment. The youngster filled in that the thing she loves to do most with [...]

By |2017-05-12T11:57:59-05:00May 11th, 2017|Backyard Retreats, Best Hot Tubs, Family Fun, In-ground Spas, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Kids, Moms, Dads, and Hot Tubs: The Makings of a Great Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day: Treat Mom to Spa Getaway at Home

There’s lots of ways to say thank you to Mom on Mother’s Day (Sunday, May 14th). But for something truly memorable, a spa getaway, set up right in her own home, is not that complicated to organize. To begin with, all that is needed is a bath tub. Of course, if there happens to be [...]

By |2017-05-04T11:56:50-05:00May 4th, 2017|Backyard Retreats, Best Hot Tubs, Destination Pool and Spa, Family Fun, Hot Tub Health Benefits, Hot Tubs and Spas, hydrotherapy, Outdoor Entertaining, Outdoor Escapes|Comments Off on Mother’s Day: Treat Mom to Spa Getaway at Home

Hot Tub Fun: Japan to Open Hot Tub Theme Park

If it wasn’t clear already that hot tubs and fun go together like jungle and gym, and splish and splash, then this news out of Japan should settle the matter.  According to Travel + Leisure and other sources, Japan’s Beppu City — a town already known for its hot springs — will soon open a [...]

By |2017-04-27T14:11:58-05:00April 27th, 2017|Best Hot Tubs, Bullfrog Spas, Family Fun, Hot Tub Parties, Outdoor Entertaining|Comments Off on Hot Tub Fun: Japan to Open Hot Tub Theme Park

7 Privacy Screen Ideas for Hot Tubs

One very popular hot tub accessory is the privacy screen. That’s because hot tubbing isn’t always like swimming, when well-suited bodies in bikinis proudly dive in.  The fact is, when we most need a hot tub, we’re often not camera ready, because hot tubbing is a time for rejuvenation when backs may be aching. Sometimes we’re [...]

By |2017-04-20T14:22:29-05:00April 20th, 2017|Bullfrog Spas, Hot Tub Covers, Hot Tub Decks, Hot Tub Installations|Comments Off on 7 Privacy Screen Ideas for Hot Tubs

Deep Cleaning Your Hot Tub from the Inside Out

It seems that some hot tubs, no matter how dutifully owners check the pH balance, add shock treatments, and even empty and scrub down the interior, the hot tub water no longer stays crystal clear. Also, it is important to note, that hot tub water may sometimes seem clean and clear, when undesirable contaminants have [...]

By |2017-04-13T12:19:50-05:00April 13th, 2017|Best Hot Tubs, Bullfrog Spas, Hot Tub Maintenance|Comments Off on Deep Cleaning Your Hot Tub from the Inside Out

Where To Get the Best Deals on Hot Tubs

So you have decided to get a hot tub. You know you’ll enjoy it. You may even have had one before. But quality items like this can be pricey. So what do savvy purchasers usually do? They go online and search out the best deals. “It’s true that you may find a cheaper deal on [...]

By |2017-04-06T15:29:10-05:00April 6th, 2017|Best Hot Tubs, Bullfrog Spas, Family Fun, Hot Tubs and Spas|Comments Off on Where To Get the Best Deals on Hot Tubs
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