I do agree that the hot tub is a great ice breaker and being so cold here in Kemptville Canada it really is a ice breaker. I have found after service support is the utmost item to consider. Most places after the sale is complete are nowhere to be found for service. I personally bought and have been extremly satisfied with a tub purchased from Sunrise spas
http://www.sunrisespas.com/ the dealer was Chinook Spas in Ottawa I did alot of research before buying and found alot of info on the net. Be sure to wet test before you buy any reputable dealer will allow this. Cheers
Ray