Dinner and a movie again? For something different, book a private sauna room at Fire and Ice Spa in Dedham, MA. The room is yours for the whole session, so it works as well for a couple's night out as it does for a family outing or a catch-up with friends.

What a sauna date looks like

• Heat up together. Choose a traditional Russian banya, a dry Himalayan salt sauna or a gentler infrared room.
• Try a venik. In the banya, a bundle of birch or oak branches is used to fan heat and lightly tap the skin. It is a Russian bathhouse tradition that most first-timers love.
• Add a massage. We have one massage table and one therapist, so you and your partner take turns, 30 or 60 minutes each, while the other relaxes.
• Cool down with tea. Hot tea between rounds is part of the ritual.
• Watch something. The TV has cable, or you can stream your own shows and movies.

Good for families and groups too

A private room means no strangers and no dress code beyond what your group is comfortable with. The dry sauna fits up to 4 people, and the more people share a room, the less each person pays. It is an easy birthday, reunion or "kids are home from college" plan.

Weeknights are the sweet spot

Weekends fill up fast in winter, so a weeknight date is the easiest to book. Every Wednesday through March 25, 2027, all saunas are 10% off. Just mention the Wednesday deal when you book.

Plan your visit

Fire and Ice Spa, 115 Eastern Ave (Papa Gino's Plaza), Dedham, MA 02026. About 20 minutes from downtown Boston. Open every day except Tuesday.

Book online or call 802-FIRE-ICE (802-347-3423). Walk-ins are welcome when a room is free. Gift cards are available at store.fireicespa.com, which makes this an easy gift too.