Our exclusive day package is the ultimate spa indulgence. Begin your day with a purifying 50 minute body treatment followed by a 50 minute massage of your choice. A personalized facial treatment will be customized to your individual skin care needs. Enjoy a nutritious spa lunch and spend the afternoon in our beautiful salon receiving the finest in hand and foot care, our Holistic Manicure and Pedicure.
This package also includes complimentary use of :
Fitness studio and exercise classes
Private locker room facilities
Meditation Atrium, whirlpools, Steam rooms and saunas.
Waters Bar serving complimentary refreshments
Offer Valid: February 1 - December 31st, 2007
$620 (price includes all gratuities)
To schedule your day of Bliss call our Spa Reservations Department at 800-843-2392
Day Spa Locator
Friday, November 30, 2007
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Breakthrough Laser Body Sculpting Procedure Draws A-List Celebrities to Rejuvalife Vitality Institute in Beverly Hills, California
Emmy and Oscar winning actors turn to Rejuvalife Vitality Institute’s proven anti-aging treatments, and less-invasive Smartlipo laser lipolysis to restore optimum health and vitality. Treatments offered take a holistic approach to health, beauty, and anti-aging with a special emphasis on customized patient care, education, and lifestyle change. We go beyond traditional medical practices and medi-spas to offer our clientele a comprehensive, holistic approach to health, beauty, and anti-aging with a special emphasis on customized patient care, education, and lifestyle changes
Rejuvalife’s advanced scientific breakthroughs and customized fresh approach to health, beauty, rejuvenation, and Laser Body Sculpting, including Smartlipo™, has attracted a worldwide clientele including Hollywood’s top A-List celebrities.
“We offer a viable alternative to surgery with the less-invasive Smartlipo laser lipolysis procedure,” said Dr. Andre Berger, founder of the Rejuvalife Vitality Institute. “We go beyond traditional medical practices and medi-spas to offer our clientele a comprehensive, holistic approach to health, beauty, and anti-aging with a special emphasis on customized patient care, education, and lifestyle changes,” adds Dr. Berger.
The Rejuvalife whole person approach to anti-aging treatments and wellness includes examining hormonal levels, nutritional intake, physical fitness, metabolism, lifestyle, bio-energetic functions and psychological make-up. With the results of these tests, Rejuvalife can focus on prevention and the early detection of problems at the cellular and energy level. Then, implement a customized anti-aging, wellness and cosmetic enhancement strategy that honors our clients unique body needs. The result is a radiant appearance and a longer, healthier life.
Rejuvalife incorporates the Smartlipo ™ light-based aesthetic treatment system for laser assisted lipolysis. This state-of-the-art Laser Body Sculpting procedure disrupts fat cells and causes coagulation of the tissue leading to skin tightening. The Smartlipo system provides aesthetic surgeons a new, less- invasive method for Beverly Hills, CA,
Rejuvalife incorporates the Smartlipo ™ light-based aesthetic treatment system for laser assisted lipolysis. This state-of-the-art Laser Body Sculpting procedure disrupts fat cells and causes coagulation of the tissue leading to skin tightening. The Smartlipo system provides aesthetic surgeons a new, less- invasive method for reducing fat cells ™.
“The Smartlipo system allows me the luxury of applying the laser’s energy directly to localized fat deposits to tighten tissue,” said Dr. Berger. “We have experienced excellent results with this targeted Laser Body Sculpting procedure.”
The Smartlipo laser lipolysis is a minimally invasive procedure that generally results with less swelling and bleeding as compared to traditional liposuction methods. The Smartlipo system received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2007 for laser assisted lipolysis, or Laser Body Sculpting.
About Rejuvalife Vitality Institute
The skilled and experienced physicians, nurses, nutritionists, exercise physiologists, dieticians, and estheticians at the Rejuvalife Vitality Institute are trained in the most cutting-edge scientific advances in less-invasive lipolysis procedures and anti-aging treatments. The Rejuvalife Vitality Institute is founded on an all-inclusive balanced approach to health and beauty with a special emphasis on customized patient care, education, and lifestyle changes.
Spa Gift Certificate
Rejuvalife’s advanced scientific breakthroughs and customized fresh approach to health, beauty, rejuvenation, and Laser Body Sculpting, including Smartlipo™, has attracted a worldwide clientele including Hollywood’s top A-List celebrities.
“We offer a viable alternative to surgery with the less-invasive Smartlipo laser lipolysis procedure,” said Dr. Andre Berger, founder of the Rejuvalife Vitality Institute. “We go beyond traditional medical practices and medi-spas to offer our clientele a comprehensive, holistic approach to health, beauty, and anti-aging with a special emphasis on customized patient care, education, and lifestyle changes,” adds Dr. Berger.
The Rejuvalife whole person approach to anti-aging treatments and wellness includes examining hormonal levels, nutritional intake, physical fitness, metabolism, lifestyle, bio-energetic functions and psychological make-up. With the results of these tests, Rejuvalife can focus on prevention and the early detection of problems at the cellular and energy level. Then, implement a customized anti-aging, wellness and cosmetic enhancement strategy that honors our clients unique body needs. The result is a radiant appearance and a longer, healthier life.
Rejuvalife incorporates the Smartlipo ™ light-based aesthetic treatment system for laser assisted lipolysis. This state-of-the-art Laser Body Sculpting procedure disrupts fat cells and causes coagulation of the tissue leading to skin tightening. The Smartlipo system provides aesthetic surgeons a new, less- invasive method for Beverly Hills, CA,
Rejuvalife incorporates the Smartlipo ™ light-based aesthetic treatment system for laser assisted lipolysis. This state-of-the-art Laser Body Sculpting procedure disrupts fat cells and causes coagulation of the tissue leading to skin tightening. The Smartlipo system provides aesthetic surgeons a new, less- invasive method for reducing fat cells ™.
“The Smartlipo system allows me the luxury of applying the laser’s energy directly to localized fat deposits to tighten tissue,” said Dr. Berger. “We have experienced excellent results with this targeted Laser Body Sculpting procedure.”
The Smartlipo laser lipolysis is a minimally invasive procedure that generally results with less swelling and bleeding as compared to traditional liposuction methods. The Smartlipo system received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2007 for laser assisted lipolysis, or Laser Body Sculpting.
About Rejuvalife Vitality Institute
The skilled and experienced physicians, nurses, nutritionists, exercise physiologists, dieticians, and estheticians at the Rejuvalife Vitality Institute are trained in the most cutting-edge scientific advances in less-invasive lipolysis procedures and anti-aging treatments. The Rejuvalife Vitality Institute is founded on an all-inclusive balanced approach to health and beauty with a special emphasis on customized patient care, education, and lifestyle changes.
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Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Networking moves to the hotel spa
This article brought to you by Spavelous.com
The golf course is not the only place to do business in a casual setting. The new spot to network with colleagues and clients is the hotel spa.
According to the consulting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers, 39 percent of the high-end hotels being planned in the United States will include spas, more than double the number five years ago. The increase is partly a result of demand from business customers, according to the firm.
For a growing number of companies, the spa is the novel choice for corporate outings. During annual sales meetings at the camera company Canon, participants wrap up several days of number-crunching and strategy brainstorming with a choice of either a golf outing or time at the spa. Over the years, the spa option has grown more popular, said Terry Markwart, a sales director for Canon.
“Golf isn’t relaxing,” he said. “It’s very competitive, and you have to get up early in the morning. It adds more to the stress.” A trip to the spa at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco two years ago gave Markwart the chance to get the kinks out of his back as well as hash out advertising strategies with colleagues.
“It’s a good chance to network and talk in a relaxed atmosphere,” he said.
Hotels say the demand for spa time among groups of business travelers is at an all-time high. “We’ve actually moved toward adding spas in virtually every one of our properties because spa usage is growing at a very rapid pace,” said Eric Terry, vice president for sales and marketing at Benchmark Hospitality International, which operates more than a dozen hotels and conference centers.
For many meeting planners, the lack of an on-site spa can be as much of a deal breaker as the lack of high-speed Internet access.
For their part, spa operators say they are finding a new customer base to try their services.
“The kind of clients we’re seeing are generally financial companies, law firms, people who would potentially be Bliss customers,” said Robyn Fishelson, brand manager for Bliss Spas, a company that has outlets in half a dozen W Hotels. Hotels also eagerly court potential spa clients because they help fill their rooms during low season.
Hospitality industry professionals say a major reason behind the growing popularity of spa networking is that the experience is no longer perceived solely as a pastime for the ladies-who-lunch set.
“There was a time when the word spa conjured up an image of facial masks and pedicures, but now I think that gender gap has been erased,” said Neil Pompan, president of the International Association of Conference Centers.
Terry Blumenstein, an independent meeting planner who helps companies plan sales conferences, said he had seen a similar shift among his clients.
“There’s definitely a change of more men not golfing and doing more spas instead,” he said.
Growing workplace stress and hectic schedules also make the promise of softly lit, aromatherapy-infused sanctuaries of calm all the more appealing. “After being in meetings for three or four days, people just want to relax,” Blumenstein said.
Anecdotally, hotel managers also say they are noticing increased interest in spas among business travelers.
“It used to be that golf was huge. Now our golf and spa revenues are competing with each other,” said Terry Bechtold, resort manager at the Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa in Hollywood, Florida. He said the Diplomat’s 30,000-square-foot, or 2,800-square-meter, spa was sometimes taken over by corporate groups wanting to combine debriefing with destressing.
This year, Laura Thieme, president of the search engine marketing company Bizresearch, started a conference series called Search N Spa that combines technology education sessions with spa activities.
“I saw a need for high-level execs that really want to get more attention. It’s been an extreme hit,” she said. The two events she has held sold out quickly, and she is planning more.
Mark Gerardot, an owner of a Web site design company, said he welcomed the chance to hit the spa during participation in Bizresearch’s Search N Spa conference on Mackinac Island, Michigan, in August.
“It’s a very concentrated slice of information you have to digest. The spa part of it allows you to relax,” Gerardot said. It also allowed him to ask Thieme questions about the subject matter in an informal setting, he added.
Just as the golf course demands knowledge of certain etiquette and customs, spas have their own codes of conduct and the potential for faux pas.
Spa Finder
The golf course is not the only place to do business in a casual setting. The new spot to network with colleagues and clients is the hotel spa.
According to the consulting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers, 39 percent of the high-end hotels being planned in the United States will include spas, more than double the number five years ago. The increase is partly a result of demand from business customers, according to the firm.
For a growing number of companies, the spa is the novel choice for corporate outings. During annual sales meetings at the camera company Canon, participants wrap up several days of number-crunching and strategy brainstorming with a choice of either a golf outing or time at the spa. Over the years, the spa option has grown more popular, said Terry Markwart, a sales director for Canon.
“Golf isn’t relaxing,” he said. “It’s very competitive, and you have to get up early in the morning. It adds more to the stress.” A trip to the spa at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco two years ago gave Markwart the chance to get the kinks out of his back as well as hash out advertising strategies with colleagues.
“It’s a good chance to network and talk in a relaxed atmosphere,” he said.
Hotels say the demand for spa time among groups of business travelers is at an all-time high. “We’ve actually moved toward adding spas in virtually every one of our properties because spa usage is growing at a very rapid pace,” said Eric Terry, vice president for sales and marketing at Benchmark Hospitality International, which operates more than a dozen hotels and conference centers.
For many meeting planners, the lack of an on-site spa can be as much of a deal breaker as the lack of high-speed Internet access.
For their part, spa operators say they are finding a new customer base to try their services.
“The kind of clients we’re seeing are generally financial companies, law firms, people who would potentially be Bliss customers,” said Robyn Fishelson, brand manager for Bliss Spas, a company that has outlets in half a dozen W Hotels. Hotels also eagerly court potential spa clients because they help fill their rooms during low season.
Hospitality industry professionals say a major reason behind the growing popularity of spa networking is that the experience is no longer perceived solely as a pastime for the ladies-who-lunch set.
“There was a time when the word spa conjured up an image of facial masks and pedicures, but now I think that gender gap has been erased,” said Neil Pompan, president of the International Association of Conference Centers.
Terry Blumenstein, an independent meeting planner who helps companies plan sales conferences, said he had seen a similar shift among his clients.
“There’s definitely a change of more men not golfing and doing more spas instead,” he said.
Growing workplace stress and hectic schedules also make the promise of softly lit, aromatherapy-infused sanctuaries of calm all the more appealing. “After being in meetings for three or four days, people just want to relax,” Blumenstein said.
Anecdotally, hotel managers also say they are noticing increased interest in spas among business travelers.
“It used to be that golf was huge. Now our golf and spa revenues are competing with each other,” said Terry Bechtold, resort manager at the Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa in Hollywood, Florida. He said the Diplomat’s 30,000-square-foot, or 2,800-square-meter, spa was sometimes taken over by corporate groups wanting to combine debriefing with destressing.
This year, Laura Thieme, president of the search engine marketing company Bizresearch, started a conference series called Search N Spa that combines technology education sessions with spa activities.
“I saw a need for high-level execs that really want to get more attention. It’s been an extreme hit,” she said. The two events she has held sold out quickly, and she is planning more.
Mark Gerardot, an owner of a Web site design company, said he welcomed the chance to hit the spa during participation in Bizresearch’s Search N Spa conference on Mackinac Island, Michigan, in August.
“It’s a very concentrated slice of information you have to digest. The spa part of it allows you to relax,” Gerardot said. It also allowed him to ask Thieme questions about the subject matter in an informal setting, he added.
Just as the golf course demands knowledge of certain etiquette and customs, spas have their own codes of conduct and the potential for faux pas.
Spa Finder
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
NY Day Spa Offers a Massage for Every Reason this Spa Gifts Season
At New York Day Spa we offer a massage for every reason:
We indulge you with an aroma therapy massage to stimulate your sense of scent and your body’s response to touch;
We heal you with a lymphatic drainage massage to decrease painful swelling in the extremities that can be caused by strenuous exercise;
We reduce muscle tension with a deep tissue massage by increasing oxygen flow to stressed, inflamed muscle and tissue.
We lift your mood with an emotion-releasing Swedish Massage that will leave your muscles laughing and you filled with pride that you took this time to nurture yourself.
Now that you have decided to treat your fatigued muscles and frenetic mind to the massage of your choice, think about those on your holiday gift list who could also benefit from expert body work as the weather turns colder and the pace faster. New York Day Spa Gift Certificates will let your grateful recipients pick the massage treatment for which each has a special reason this Ho Holiday season.
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We indulge you with an aroma therapy massage to stimulate your sense of scent and your body’s response to touch;
We heal you with a lymphatic drainage massage to decrease painful swelling in the extremities that can be caused by strenuous exercise;
We reduce muscle tension with a deep tissue massage by increasing oxygen flow to stressed, inflamed muscle and tissue.
We lift your mood with an emotion-releasing Swedish Massage that will leave your muscles laughing and you filled with pride that you took this time to nurture yourself.
Now that you have decided to treat your fatigued muscles and frenetic mind to the massage of your choice, think about those on your holiday gift list who could also benefit from expert body work as the weather turns colder and the pace faster. New York Day Spa Gift Certificates will let your grateful recipients pick the massage treatment for which each has a special reason this Ho Holiday season.
Day Spa Locator
Sunday, November 25, 2007
Spa Chakra at the Conrad Miami–the Premier Spa and Well-being Experience.
Spa Chakra, Inc., a worldwide luxury spa network, is proud to announce its latest development in the Conrad Miami, the leading luxury hotel located in the financial district of downtown Miami.
Spa Chakra, Inc., a worldwide luxury spa network, is proud to announce its latest development in the Conrad Miami, the leading luxury hotel located in the financial district of downtown Miami.
As part of the new venture, Conrad Miami has expanded its spa facility on the 24th floor to encompass additional treatment rooms and services exclusive to Spa Chakra, a product of the hotel’s $700,000 renovation.
Renowned on the international spa circuit, Spa Chakra launched in 1998 as one of the pioneers of fully integrative medi-spas in Australia. By combining preventative health management with luxury spa therapies, Spa Chakra has quickly established global recognition as a premium urban and destination spa retreat.
Spa Chakra is situated one floor below the hotel’s dramatic Level 25, where a symphony of International flavors and style elevate the senses, as spectacular views of city and Biscayne Bay unfold below. The luxuriously appointed spa features 10 individual treatment rooms with the finest therapeutic equipment for facial, massage, and body therapies, as well as hydrotherapy and Vichy shower facilities, and Spa Chakra’s state-of-the-art footbath and relaxation lounges.
While enjoying the tranquility of the spa’s facilities, clients undergo a systematic analysis to customize their therapies. Each treatment is individually tailored according to the results of a pre-therapy questionnaire. The results reveal core conditions currently impacting the client’s skin, body, and well-being so that targeted therapeutic solutions can be refined to achieve optimum results.
Spa Chakra offers the complete line of world-renowned Guerlain skincare, fragrance, beauty, and well-being treatments. Guerlain’s unique and in-depth understanding of the skin is based on long-acknowledged expertise, groundbreaking technology, and the absolute mastery of skin aesthetics. Spa Chakra also features the exclusive Guerlain Méthode–a patented facial and body massage technique used in Guerlain’s Champs-Elysées Institute since 1939 and proven to provide exceptional results through enhanced product infusion and lymphatic drainage.
The ideal wellness continuum, Spa Chakra Fitness offers a uniquely intimate and peacefully invigorating environment to hotel guests and members alike. The club features conditioning and strength-training equipment, Life Fitness® multisensorial cardiovascular machines, Personal Training, the Kinetic Analysis, Nutrition Consultations, and a distinctive warm-up area for stretching and toning. Spa Chakra Fitness also hosts complimentary wellness classes, including yoga and Pilates, for guests and members beneath the skies from the rooftop of the Conrad Miami.
With an emphasis on customization and integration, Spa Chakra Fitness extends a comprehensive array of Membership Programs to suit every unique requirement. Members can personalize their program amenities with a selection of Personal Training, spa therapies, and Chakra Health and nutrition services to create an advanced plan that is individual, dynamic, and distinctive. Corporate memberships are also available.
Additionally, spa and fitness guests and members enjoy complimentary valet parking and access to the hotel’s magnificent rooftop swimming pool, Jacuzzi, and two beautifully manicured tennis courts.
The premier luxury hotel in South Florida, the Conrad Miami combines the ultimate in hotel service and the latest technological advancements. Together Spa Chakra and the Conrad Miami create a haven of beauty, intimacy, and exclusivity.
Spa Finder
Spa Chakra, Inc., a worldwide luxury spa network, is proud to announce its latest development in the Conrad Miami, the leading luxury hotel located in the financial district of downtown Miami.
As part of the new venture, Conrad Miami has expanded its spa facility on the 24th floor to encompass additional treatment rooms and services exclusive to Spa Chakra, a product of the hotel’s $700,000 renovation.
Renowned on the international spa circuit, Spa Chakra launched in 1998 as one of the pioneers of fully integrative medi-spas in Australia. By combining preventative health management with luxury spa therapies, Spa Chakra has quickly established global recognition as a premium urban and destination spa retreat.
Spa Chakra is situated one floor below the hotel’s dramatic Level 25, where a symphony of International flavors and style elevate the senses, as spectacular views of city and Biscayne Bay unfold below. The luxuriously appointed spa features 10 individual treatment rooms with the finest therapeutic equipment for facial, massage, and body therapies, as well as hydrotherapy and Vichy shower facilities, and Spa Chakra’s state-of-the-art footbath and relaxation lounges.
While enjoying the tranquility of the spa’s facilities, clients undergo a systematic analysis to customize their therapies. Each treatment is individually tailored according to the results of a pre-therapy questionnaire. The results reveal core conditions currently impacting the client’s skin, body, and well-being so that targeted therapeutic solutions can be refined to achieve optimum results.
Spa Chakra offers the complete line of world-renowned Guerlain skincare, fragrance, beauty, and well-being treatments. Guerlain’s unique and in-depth understanding of the skin is based on long-acknowledged expertise, groundbreaking technology, and the absolute mastery of skin aesthetics. Spa Chakra also features the exclusive Guerlain Méthode–a patented facial and body massage technique used in Guerlain’s Champs-Elysées Institute since 1939 and proven to provide exceptional results through enhanced product infusion and lymphatic drainage.
The ideal wellness continuum, Spa Chakra Fitness offers a uniquely intimate and peacefully invigorating environment to hotel guests and members alike. The club features conditioning and strength-training equipment, Life Fitness® multisensorial cardiovascular machines, Personal Training, the Kinetic Analysis, Nutrition Consultations, and a distinctive warm-up area for stretching and toning. Spa Chakra Fitness also hosts complimentary wellness classes, including yoga and Pilates, for guests and members beneath the skies from the rooftop of the Conrad Miami.
With an emphasis on customization and integration, Spa Chakra Fitness extends a comprehensive array of Membership Programs to suit every unique requirement. Members can personalize their program amenities with a selection of Personal Training, spa therapies, and Chakra Health and nutrition services to create an advanced plan that is individual, dynamic, and distinctive. Corporate memberships are also available.
Additionally, spa and fitness guests and members enjoy complimentary valet parking and access to the hotel’s magnificent rooftop swimming pool, Jacuzzi, and two beautifully manicured tennis courts.
The premier luxury hotel in South Florida, the Conrad Miami combines the ultimate in hotel service and the latest technological advancements. Together Spa Chakra and the Conrad Miami create a haven of beauty, intimacy, and exclusivity.
Spa Finder
Saturday, November 24, 2007
Prefect Spa gift - a Spa gift cards or Spa Gift Certificate
What could be better than giving or receiving a spa gift that’s always perfect? A Spa Gift Card gives both the recipient and the gift giver complete flexibility and convenience. Simply purchase an online spa gift cards for any value and at SpaWish or your preferred Spa and the person you give it to can spend that amount however they like to.
With a Spa gift certificate, you can give them exactly what they want: The flexibility to choose their own Spa gift service or retail products. What could be better then the gift of relaxation.
Why try to guess what your family and friends want most? You know they need time to distress and relax and focus on themselves. Give the perfect gift that everyone will appreciate. A gift certificate also allows the recipient to plan their spa day when it is convenient for them. If you are not sure which spa they would prefer, give them a choice with a Spa Wish Gift Certificate. Perhaps someone you know could use a makeover or a little pampering.
With the love affair people have with credit cards, a gift card or gift certificate of any denomination is sure to be appreciated. It can also fit nicely inside a greeting card, and some spas will even place the gift card in a small elegant box and wrap it with a ribbon.
Spa Gift Card
With a Spa gift certificate, you can give them exactly what they want: The flexibility to choose their own Spa gift service or retail products. What could be better then the gift of relaxation.
Why try to guess what your family and friends want most? You know they need time to distress and relax and focus on themselves. Give the perfect gift that everyone will appreciate. A gift certificate also allows the recipient to plan their spa day when it is convenient for them. If you are not sure which spa they would prefer, give them a choice with a Spa Wish Gift Certificate. Perhaps someone you know could use a makeover or a little pampering.
With the love affair people have with credit cards, a gift card or gift certificate of any denomination is sure to be appreciated. It can also fit nicely inside a greeting card, and some spas will even place the gift card in a small elegant box and wrap it with a ribbon.
Spa Gift Card
Friday, November 23, 2007
Parent & Child Savings - Canyon Ranch
May 1, 2007 - Oct 15, 2007TucsonWhen a parent and child age 14 or older share an accommodation, one pays full package rate with package services included, and the other enjoys great savings with a stay of four or more nights. The first child saves 25 percent off the nightly rate and receives a $110 allowance toward services. Additional children save 50 percent on the nightly rate and receive a $110 allowance toward services.
At Canyon Ranch, families stay together, play together and save together.
Share the Ranch800-742-9000
This special may not be combined or used in conjunction with any other promotions or membership stays, is subject to change without notice and is based on space availability. Specialty Weeks excluded.
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At Canyon Ranch, families stay together, play together and save together.
Share the Ranch800-742-9000
This special may not be combined or used in conjunction with any other promotions or membership stays, is subject to change without notice and is based on space availability. Specialty Weeks excluded.
Spa Deal Finder
Thursday, November 22, 2007
Squaw Valley Women’s Clinics Combine Skiing and Spa
Squaw Valley, CA - Squaw Valley introduced the first women’s-specific ski clinics in the mid 1970s, and the concept of women’s specific instruction continues to thrive today at ski areas across the world.
For the 2007-08 ski season Squaw Valley’s Just for Women Clinics will for the first time offer the “Sapphire Package,” an après ski spa treatment and winemaker event option that adds a contemporary twist to the original all-women ski clinic. Over the past thirty years, instruction and techniques for women have evolved and today’s clinics are designed to address the specific challenges that women face in skiing with nationally ranked instructors.
Each three-day clinic features women specific coaching, stretching and body awareness techniques, video feedback, off-slope workshops in ski selection and equipment care, and evening socials. Prices start at $719 for the three-day Just for Women’s Clinic (includes instruction and program activities, lift tickets, lunch and videotaping). One-day clinics for ladies are also available for $199. New this year, all clinics offer a “Sapphire Package” option that includes a relaxing après ski spa treatment and a Friday night winemaker event at Uncorked Wine Bar.
This 2007-08 ski season, Just for Women Clinic dates are: January 4, 2008; January 11-13, 2008; January 18, 2008; January 23-25, 2008 (Ages 50+); February 8-10, 2008; February 15, 2008; February 29- March 2, 2008 (expert only); and March 14-16, 2008.
Book your Just for Women Clinic through Squaw Valley Central Reservations and receive a special discount on your lodging at the four-diamond Squaw Valley Lodge with ski in/out access and mountain views. Choose between a deluxe studio or larger accommodations with full kitchens and gas fireplaces. The Lodge is centrally located for easy access to Ski School, wine tasting and spa visits. To book the package call Squaw Valley Central Reservations at 866-891-8541 and mention that you’re calling for the Just for Women Lodging Special. To take advantage of the best offer, book your package by October 31.
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For the 2007-08 ski season Squaw Valley’s Just for Women Clinics will for the first time offer the “Sapphire Package,” an après ski spa treatment and winemaker event option that adds a contemporary twist to the original all-women ski clinic. Over the past thirty years, instruction and techniques for women have evolved and today’s clinics are designed to address the specific challenges that women face in skiing with nationally ranked instructors.
Each three-day clinic features women specific coaching, stretching and body awareness techniques, video feedback, off-slope workshops in ski selection and equipment care, and evening socials. Prices start at $719 for the three-day Just for Women’s Clinic (includes instruction and program activities, lift tickets, lunch and videotaping). One-day clinics for ladies are also available for $199. New this year, all clinics offer a “Sapphire Package” option that includes a relaxing après ski spa treatment and a Friday night winemaker event at Uncorked Wine Bar.
This 2007-08 ski season, Just for Women Clinic dates are: January 4, 2008; January 11-13, 2008; January 18, 2008; January 23-25, 2008 (Ages 50+); February 8-10, 2008; February 15, 2008; February 29- March 2, 2008 (expert only); and March 14-16, 2008.
Book your Just for Women Clinic through Squaw Valley Central Reservations and receive a special discount on your lodging at the four-diamond Squaw Valley Lodge with ski in/out access and mountain views. Choose between a deluxe studio or larger accommodations with full kitchens and gas fireplaces. The Lodge is centrally located for easy access to Ski School, wine tasting and spa visits. To book the package call Squaw Valley Central Reservations at 866-891-8541 and mention that you’re calling for the Just for Women Lodging Special. To take advantage of the best offer, book your package by October 31.
Day Spa Finder
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Acupuncture May Help Couples Trying To Conceive
A high tech South Florida fertility clinic is teaming-up with the ancient arts of acupuncture and massage.
The goal is to combine the therapies and help couples having trouble conceiving, bring home babies.
Sue McIntosh and her husband have waited two years to conceive a child and tried a number of treatments, including Invitro Fertilization.
“I’ve had three goes on Invitro Fertilization and the first two were unsuccessful. Then, I found out about acupuncture and Dr. Zoll and I came here and now I’m pregnant. So, it’s all fantastic,” says Sue.
Sue began acupuncture and massage four- months-ago at her doctor’s suggestion.
Dr. David Hoffman, says, “Now how does it work? That’s a good question. Maybe it relaxes the people. We know that it releases endorphins…that are the body’s natural release and there are studies that show it increases blood flow to the ovaries and the uterus.”
Dr. Hoffman sent Sue, who is 38-years old.. to Dr. Stuart Zoll, an acupuncturist who has specialized in fertility issues for 30-years. New studies confirm…the ancient oriental technique can be effective.
Dr. Stuart Zoll, says, “A lot of these women who have gotten older, may have a success rate of about 26-percent with Invitro Fertilization. The acupuncture group has at least a 50-percent higher pregnancy rate.”
While acupuncture and massage can be used in conjunction with Invitro Fertilization; Some couples opt to try just acupuncture first.
Pamela and Robert Ross went to a specialist after about a year of trying to conceive without success and says, “He suggested that we try acupuncture to assist in the natural way or to make Invitro Fertilization, if we have to go that route, more successful.”
Dr. Zoll is treating both Pamela and Robert.
“Okay this is the massage that is from the Mayan people and it is an external massage of the lower abdomen.”
Dr. Zoll says if a couple chooses massage and acupuncture to enhance fertility…they should also seek a reproductive endocrinologist to rule out other problems.
“Because you really need to communicate with Invitro Fertilization doctors, with reproductive endocrinologists. You need to be able to speak to them with their language, their terminology,” says Dr. Zoll.
The combined techniques may be effective, but they can also be costly.
Dr. David Hoffman, says, “A lot of insurance does cover alternative modalities, like acupuncture, deep tissue massage, but a lot don’t. A lot don’t cover Invitro Fertilization either. So, a lot of this is out of pocket and it’s expensive.”
Between the expense, the testing, the drugs, the uncertainty…It’s no wonder infertile couples feel stressed and it’s no wonder, that these stress relieving techniques yield results.
Robert Ross says “I Practically fall asleep every time we’re here because it helps me relax and get past the stresses and stuff. And stress is a big factor in having children.”
The average cost of each Invitro Fertilization procedure runs around 15-thousand dollars. Acupuncture and massage for fertility purposes averages around 100-dollars per session.
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The goal is to combine the therapies and help couples having trouble conceiving, bring home babies.
Sue McIntosh and her husband have waited two years to conceive a child and tried a number of treatments, including Invitro Fertilization.
“I’ve had three goes on Invitro Fertilization and the first two were unsuccessful. Then, I found out about acupuncture and Dr. Zoll and I came here and now I’m pregnant. So, it’s all fantastic,” says Sue.
Sue began acupuncture and massage four- months-ago at her doctor’s suggestion.
Dr. David Hoffman, says, “Now how does it work? That’s a good question. Maybe it relaxes the people. We know that it releases endorphins…that are the body’s natural release and there are studies that show it increases blood flow to the ovaries and the uterus.”
Dr. Hoffman sent Sue, who is 38-years old.. to Dr. Stuart Zoll, an acupuncturist who has specialized in fertility issues for 30-years. New studies confirm…the ancient oriental technique can be effective.
Dr. Stuart Zoll, says, “A lot of these women who have gotten older, may have a success rate of about 26-percent with Invitro Fertilization. The acupuncture group has at least a 50-percent higher pregnancy rate.”
While acupuncture and massage can be used in conjunction with Invitro Fertilization; Some couples opt to try just acupuncture first.
Pamela and Robert Ross went to a specialist after about a year of trying to conceive without success and says, “He suggested that we try acupuncture to assist in the natural way or to make Invitro Fertilization, if we have to go that route, more successful.”
Dr. Zoll is treating both Pamela and Robert.
“Okay this is the massage that is from the Mayan people and it is an external massage of the lower abdomen.”
Dr. Zoll says if a couple chooses massage and acupuncture to enhance fertility…they should also seek a reproductive endocrinologist to rule out other problems.
“Because you really need to communicate with Invitro Fertilization doctors, with reproductive endocrinologists. You need to be able to speak to them with their language, their terminology,” says Dr. Zoll.
The combined techniques may be effective, but they can also be costly.
Dr. David Hoffman, says, “A lot of insurance does cover alternative modalities, like acupuncture, deep tissue massage, but a lot don’t. A lot don’t cover Invitro Fertilization either. So, a lot of this is out of pocket and it’s expensive.”
Between the expense, the testing, the drugs, the uncertainty…It’s no wonder infertile couples feel stressed and it’s no wonder, that these stress relieving techniques yield results.
Robert Ross says “I Practically fall asleep every time we’re here because it helps me relax and get past the stresses and stuff. And stress is a big factor in having children.”
The average cost of each Invitro Fertilization procedure runs around 15-thousand dollars. Acupuncture and massage for fertility purposes averages around 100-dollars per session.
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Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Facelift, Botox, or Both? Depends Upon Your Decade of Life
One facelift or Botox(R)injection does not fit all when it comes to looking younger. In fact, plastic surgeons analyze facial features and configurations to individualize results based on the decade of life a patient is in, say presenters today at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) Plastic Surgery 2007 conference in Baltimore.
“The composition of the human face varies person to person. As we age and enter certain decades of life, these variations become more distinct,” said Malcolm Paul, MD, ASPS Member Surgeon and panel presenter. “Different facial configurations require different surgical and non-surgical approaches to achieve optimal results in facial rejuvenation. The decade of life one is in has tremendous impact on whether surgery, injectable wrinkle fillers or a combination delivers the best results.”
Patients in their 30s, who have had limited sun exposure, often show signs of aging first in their eyes and temple area with crow’s feet and some bulging of the eyelid. With minimal loss of volume at this point,fillers or Botox often smooth out the unsightly lines that people dread quickly and easily.
As patients enter their 40s, the midface begins to shift as the cheeks lose fat and laugh lines set in. Much like a balloon losing air, the cheeks become deflated toward the late 40s and the jowls begin to sag. To help restore their youthful appearance, patients can expect a combination of fillers as well as minimal lifting procedures such as a mid-face or short-scar lift.
By the mid-50s, the skin has relaxed and requires the most attention around the neck. In addition, the skin around the face usually has fallen and repositioned itself, needing a more extensive combination of afacelift, fillers or implants to rejuvenate the face.
In the 60s and 70s, individuals often battle hollowness from losing a large quantity of facial fat and having a sizeable amount of hanging skin. Facelifts during these decades often replace some of the volume but also remove excess skin to present a smoother, fuller face.
Although the appropriate procedural approach can often be determined by age, personalizing a procedure requires plastic surgeons to analyze a patient’s individual facial configuration and bone structure also — including eye shape, cheek width and face length.
“By basing the cosmetic approach on one’s decade of life, personal degree of facial aging, and bone structure, patients can look 10 to 20 years younger without appearing like they’ve had surgery,” said RodRohrich, ASPS past- president and course presenter. “That’s the hallmark of good plastic surgery.”
More than 104,000 facelifts, 53,000 forehead lifts, and 233,000 eyelid surgeries were performed in 2006, according to ASPS statistics. In addition, 5.3 million non-surgical procedures involving injectable wrinkle fighters were performed.
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“The composition of the human face varies person to person. As we age and enter certain decades of life, these variations become more distinct,” said Malcolm Paul, MD, ASPS Member Surgeon and panel presenter. “Different facial configurations require different surgical and non-surgical approaches to achieve optimal results in facial rejuvenation. The decade of life one is in has tremendous impact on whether surgery, injectable wrinkle fillers or a combination delivers the best results.”
Patients in their 30s, who have had limited sun exposure, often show signs of aging first in their eyes and temple area with crow’s feet and some bulging of the eyelid. With minimal loss of volume at this point,fillers or Botox often smooth out the unsightly lines that people dread quickly and easily.
As patients enter their 40s, the midface begins to shift as the cheeks lose fat and laugh lines set in. Much like a balloon losing air, the cheeks become deflated toward the late 40s and the jowls begin to sag. To help restore their youthful appearance, patients can expect a combination of fillers as well as minimal lifting procedures such as a mid-face or short-scar lift.
By the mid-50s, the skin has relaxed and requires the most attention around the neck. In addition, the skin around the face usually has fallen and repositioned itself, needing a more extensive combination of afacelift, fillers or implants to rejuvenate the face.
In the 60s and 70s, individuals often battle hollowness from losing a large quantity of facial fat and having a sizeable amount of hanging skin. Facelifts during these decades often replace some of the volume but also remove excess skin to present a smoother, fuller face.
Although the appropriate procedural approach can often be determined by age, personalizing a procedure requires plastic surgeons to analyze a patient’s individual facial configuration and bone structure also — including eye shape, cheek width and face length.
“By basing the cosmetic approach on one’s decade of life, personal degree of facial aging, and bone structure, patients can look 10 to 20 years younger without appearing like they’ve had surgery,” said RodRohrich, ASPS past- president and course presenter. “That’s the hallmark of good plastic surgery.”
More than 104,000 facelifts, 53,000 forehead lifts, and 233,000 eyelid surgeries were performed in 2006, according to ASPS statistics. In addition, 5.3 million non-surgical procedures involving injectable wrinkle fighters were performed.
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Monday, November 19, 2007
The Gift of Massage
I received a fabulous gift recently: a gift certificate for a one-hour massage. I have spent the better part of my summer driving, driving, driving, and my upper back feels like it is full of marbles. Add to that my long hours of running to prepare for an upcoming race and I feel strung tight, top and bottom!
Touch is very beneficial and one of the oldest therapies known to man.
Consider what you do when a child has been injured. After treating the obvious wound, you hug and rub the same with upset tummies and wounded feelings. While touch is human, massage borderlines on divine.
Today’s massage therapists are trained, licensed professionals and their skills can be an effective treatment, remedy or complement to a wide variety of ailments.
Because muscles in the head, neck and shoulders tend to tighten up when stressed, causing the dreaded tension headache, massage can be a remedy and a preventive measure. I’m hoping to get my appointment to deconstruct my driving tension before the headaches begin.
Massage therapy increases blood flow to the capillaries, small arteries, veins and lymphatic vessels, bringing nutrients and removing waste material. This is a real boon to the regular exerciser. Massage also can prevent the micro-tears associated with exercise from becoming scar tissue that reduces range of motion and increases the chance of injury.
And then there is the pamper factor. Let’s face it. Having someone do nothing but pay attention to your needs for an hour feels pretty good. A great massage therapist will chat if you want to chat, or leave you in blissful silence. The real pros will sense when what they are is a little too intense and back off a bit. But every therapist should at least ask, “Is this amount of pressure good?” Wouldn’t it be great if your boss asked that!
Is massage expensive? It depends on your values. I value my health. I treat my body better than my car. I can always repair my car or purchase a new one. My body, on the other hand, is very expensive to “fix” and getting a new one isn’t an option. I will happily pay a professional for routine maintenance.
You won’t have to take off a stitch of clothing and, most likely, you will find yourself adding “gift certificate for a massage” to your next holiday wish list.
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Touch is very beneficial and one of the oldest therapies known to man.
Consider what you do when a child has been injured. After treating the obvious wound, you hug and rub the same with upset tummies and wounded feelings. While touch is human, massage borderlines on divine.
Today’s massage therapists are trained, licensed professionals and their skills can be an effective treatment, remedy or complement to a wide variety of ailments.
Because muscles in the head, neck and shoulders tend to tighten up when stressed, causing the dreaded tension headache, massage can be a remedy and a preventive measure. I’m hoping to get my appointment to deconstruct my driving tension before the headaches begin.
Massage therapy increases blood flow to the capillaries, small arteries, veins and lymphatic vessels, bringing nutrients and removing waste material. This is a real boon to the regular exerciser. Massage also can prevent the micro-tears associated with exercise from becoming scar tissue that reduces range of motion and increases the chance of injury.
And then there is the pamper factor. Let’s face it. Having someone do nothing but pay attention to your needs for an hour feels pretty good. A great massage therapist will chat if you want to chat, or leave you in blissful silence. The real pros will sense when what they are is a little too intense and back off a bit. But every therapist should at least ask, “Is this amount of pressure good?” Wouldn’t it be great if your boss asked that!
Is massage expensive? It depends on your values. I value my health. I treat my body better than my car. I can always repair my car or purchase a new one. My body, on the other hand, is very expensive to “fix” and getting a new one isn’t an option. I will happily pay a professional for routine maintenance.
You won’t have to take off a stitch of clothing and, most likely, you will find yourself adding “gift certificate for a massage” to your next holiday wish list.
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Sunday, November 18, 2007
The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Miami
Awakening journeys combine treatments from all over the world at a deluxe spa on Miami’s waterfront
Fifteen thousand square feet of luxury, offering restorative treatments based upon the ancient traditions of Chinese, Ayurvedic, European, Balinese and Thai cultures. The spa is renowned for the Kundalini Journey, an innovative treatment exclusive to Mandarin Oriental, Miami; it combines stone therapy, advanced massage techniques and aromatherapy, to achieve a greater level of physical and mental relaxation.
The spacious room was candle lit with dim blue surround lighting and had steps that led up to a bath area. Fuchsia Orchid petals adorned the floor and soft Tibetan music filled the atmosphere.
Located on the island of Brickell Key, the spa has 17 private treatment rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook the ocean. Its design embraces Asian culture with stylish touches including bamboo flooring, calming water features, granite tiles, mixed pebbles and untreated exotic woods. The steam room soothes with its infusion of scented energizing oils, while the subtle lighting throughout the spa provides an overwhelming sense of serenity.
EXPERIENCE The term Kundalini comes from Yogic philosophy and refers to energy that lies dormant at the base of the spine. This treatment is designed to help awaken the Kundalini and allow energy to flow through the entire body.
Before my treatment began, the therapist showed me a plate of semi-precious stones and asked me to pick three according to what most appealed to my senses. Using a blend of aromatic Frangipani, Jasmine and Mandarin essential oils she continued with a soothing, medium-pressured massageThis was followed by light stretching of the muscles and a combination of Thai and Shiatsu massage.
Soft Asian tunes were played to assist in relaxing my mind, body and spirit. Towards the end of the treatment the music was brought to life when the therapist gently sounded a Tibetan bowl and hovered it over my body.
She then went on to explain the meaning of the stones I had picked at the beginning of the treatment. I chose a quartz crystal, a carnelian and a citrine. The quartz crystal represented a need to let go and know everything will be taken care of; the Carnelian reflected openness to new things and creativity, and the Citrine, my knowledge of self worth. Overall, she said I was very well balanced.
At the end of every Kundalini Journey the client is presented with a gift. I was given an onyx necklace to help me stay balanced and to remind me of my awakening moment.
Regular celebrity guests include, Will and Jada Smith, Michael Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, Penelope Cruz and Prince.
WALLET WATCH The Kundalini Journey lasts two hours and costs $340. Other Journeys start from $290. Private and couples suites can be booked, starting from $190.
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Fifteen thousand square feet of luxury, offering restorative treatments based upon the ancient traditions of Chinese, Ayurvedic, European, Balinese and Thai cultures. The spa is renowned for the Kundalini Journey, an innovative treatment exclusive to Mandarin Oriental, Miami; it combines stone therapy, advanced massage techniques and aromatherapy, to achieve a greater level of physical and mental relaxation.
The spacious room was candle lit with dim blue surround lighting and had steps that led up to a bath area. Fuchsia Orchid petals adorned the floor and soft Tibetan music filled the atmosphere.
Located on the island of Brickell Key, the spa has 17 private treatment rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook the ocean. Its design embraces Asian culture with stylish touches including bamboo flooring, calming water features, granite tiles, mixed pebbles and untreated exotic woods. The steam room soothes with its infusion of scented energizing oils, while the subtle lighting throughout the spa provides an overwhelming sense of serenity.
EXPERIENCE The term Kundalini comes from Yogic philosophy and refers to energy that lies dormant at the base of the spine. This treatment is designed to help awaken the Kundalini and allow energy to flow through the entire body.
Before my treatment began, the therapist showed me a plate of semi-precious stones and asked me to pick three according to what most appealed to my senses. Using a blend of aromatic Frangipani, Jasmine and Mandarin essential oils she continued with a soothing, medium-pressured massageThis was followed by light stretching of the muscles and a combination of Thai and Shiatsu massage.
Soft Asian tunes were played to assist in relaxing my mind, body and spirit. Towards the end of the treatment the music was brought to life when the therapist gently sounded a Tibetan bowl and hovered it over my body.
She then went on to explain the meaning of the stones I had picked at the beginning of the treatment. I chose a quartz crystal, a carnelian and a citrine. The quartz crystal represented a need to let go and know everything will be taken care of; the Carnelian reflected openness to new things and creativity, and the Citrine, my knowledge of self worth. Overall, she said I was very well balanced.
At the end of every Kundalini Journey the client is presented with a gift. I was given an onyx necklace to help me stay balanced and to remind me of my awakening moment.
Regular celebrity guests include, Will and Jada Smith, Michael Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, Penelope Cruz and Prince.
WALLET WATCH The Kundalini Journey lasts two hours and costs $340. Other Journeys start from $290. Private and couples suites can be booked, starting from $190.
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Saturday, November 17, 2007
Five New York Spas
Five of the Manhattan’s best spas
Fog or rain? You choose in the amethyst crystal steam room at the Mandarin Oriental spa in New York
Manhattan therapists are incredibly well informed about their trade and customer service is their primary concern. They are usually accommodating to your every need, constantly checking whether the music is too loud or too soft, if the room temperature is comfortable and they wouldn’t dream of leaving you alone when you’re cocooned in a heat-based wrap in case you feel claustrophobic.
They use words like “pore congestion”, “pore extraction” and “smart vitamins”.
A re-hydrating facial is the best tonic after a long-haul flight and facials, which locals take very seriously, are the most popular treatment in New York.
Best view - MANDARIN ORIENTAL80 Columbus Circle at 60th Street, New York 10023
You’ll want for nothing at the Mandarin Oriental Spa, and if you do you’ll get it instantly. A destination spa in the middle of a city where the only thing absent are real live geishas.
WALLET WATCH The Vitamin Infusion Facial 1 hour 20 minutes – $320. Time Rituals can be booked in blocks of time as opposed to specific treatments starting at $450 for 1 hour and 50 minutes. An Executive Suite costs $2,400.Best rooftop pool - COWSHED SPASoho House Hotel is open to the public, but The Cowshed Spa is only open to hotel guests and members. Cowshed Spa at Soho House, 29 9th Avenue, New York 10014
Cool treatments for both sexes in a retro-modern spa at a members’ club in the Meatpacking District with a roof-top swimming pool and restaurant overlooking the West Village and Hudson River.
WALLET WATCH My Cowshed massage lasted 60 minutes for $125; a speedy 30-minute facial costs $75; a Cowshed body wrap using sea salt and a choice of wraps, including spicy warming honey and mango wrap, costs $160 for 75 minutes. The 90-minute Cowgroom including a foot scrub and forehead pressure-point massage costs $300.
Best day spa - BLISS SOHO568 Broadway 2nd Floor, NYC NY 10012
The first of the renowned spa chain and skincare brand, Bliss SoHo succeeds in offering super-effective services in a fun, “no attitude” atmosphere.
WALLET WATCH The Fully Loaded Facial is 1hr 40min and cost $195. The Bliss Basic Facial is 1hr and costs. The Love Handler treatment tackles the spare tyre and cellulite with a vacuum-assisted massage and adipose-assaulting essential oils.Best for Bling - LA PRAIRIE AT RITZ CARLTON50 Central Park South, New York, NY 10019
The ultimate in cosmetic bling - a facial infused with 24-carat gold developed by Swiss skincare company La Prairie – the perfect antidote to a hard day’s shopping in New York. This Central Park hotel exudes classic opulence and its spa is as elegant as its townhouse home.
WALLET WATCH Pure Gold Radiance Facial and Caviar Firming Facial $275 – 90 minutes. Refining Microdermabrasion Facial $275 – 60 minutes.Best bar spa - G SPA AT HOTEL GANSEVOORT18 Ninth Ave between Gansevoort St and 13th St.
A red-glossed basement den with treatment rooms that transform from a spa by day into private club alcoves by night with flat-screen televisions and resident DJs.
WALLET WATCH The Double Happiness Reflexology Treatment costs $75 ;Pillow Talk Massage $400. Cheaper standard treatments including the aptly named bikini waxing options of “Go”, “Going” or “Gone” – from $35 to $85.
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Fog or rain? You choose in the amethyst crystal steam room at the Mandarin Oriental spa in New York
Manhattan therapists are incredibly well informed about their trade and customer service is their primary concern. They are usually accommodating to your every need, constantly checking whether the music is too loud or too soft, if the room temperature is comfortable and they wouldn’t dream of leaving you alone when you’re cocooned in a heat-based wrap in case you feel claustrophobic.
They use words like “pore congestion”, “pore extraction” and “smart vitamins”.
A re-hydrating facial is the best tonic after a long-haul flight and facials, which locals take very seriously, are the most popular treatment in New York.
Best view - MANDARIN ORIENTAL80 Columbus Circle at 60th Street, New York 10023
You’ll want for nothing at the Mandarin Oriental Spa, and if you do you’ll get it instantly. A destination spa in the middle of a city where the only thing absent are real live geishas.
WALLET WATCH The Vitamin Infusion Facial 1 hour 20 minutes – $320. Time Rituals can be booked in blocks of time as opposed to specific treatments starting at $450 for 1 hour and 50 minutes. An Executive Suite costs $2,400.Best rooftop pool - COWSHED SPASoho House Hotel is open to the public, but The Cowshed Spa is only open to hotel guests and members. Cowshed Spa at Soho House, 29 9th Avenue, New York 10014
Cool treatments for both sexes in a retro-modern spa at a members’ club in the Meatpacking District with a roof-top swimming pool and restaurant overlooking the West Village and Hudson River.
WALLET WATCH My Cowshed massage lasted 60 minutes for $125; a speedy 30-minute facial costs $75; a Cowshed body wrap using sea salt and a choice of wraps, including spicy warming honey and mango wrap, costs $160 for 75 minutes. The 90-minute Cowgroom including a foot scrub and forehead pressure-point massage costs $300.
Best day spa - BLISS SOHO568 Broadway 2nd Floor, NYC NY 10012
The first of the renowned spa chain and skincare brand, Bliss SoHo succeeds in offering super-effective services in a fun, “no attitude” atmosphere.
WALLET WATCH The Fully Loaded Facial is 1hr 40min and cost $195. The Bliss Basic Facial is 1hr and costs. The Love Handler treatment tackles the spare tyre and cellulite with a vacuum-assisted massage and adipose-assaulting essential oils.Best for Bling - LA PRAIRIE AT RITZ CARLTON50 Central Park South, New York, NY 10019
The ultimate in cosmetic bling - a facial infused with 24-carat gold developed by Swiss skincare company La Prairie – the perfect antidote to a hard day’s shopping in New York. This Central Park hotel exudes classic opulence and its spa is as elegant as its townhouse home.
WALLET WATCH Pure Gold Radiance Facial and Caviar Firming Facial $275 – 90 minutes. Refining Microdermabrasion Facial $275 – 60 minutes.Best bar spa - G SPA AT HOTEL GANSEVOORT18 Ninth Ave between Gansevoort St and 13th St.
A red-glossed basement den with treatment rooms that transform from a spa by day into private club alcoves by night with flat-screen televisions and resident DJs.
WALLET WATCH The Double Happiness Reflexology Treatment costs $75 ;Pillow Talk Massage $400. Cheaper standard treatments including the aptly named bikini waxing options of “Go”, “Going” or “Gone” – from $35 to $85.
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Top 3 Tips to be Beautiful Inside & Out!
Do we really need to spend a great amount of on products or artificial enhancements to make ourselves beautiful? A positive attitude, a sound mind and body, and a positive well-being are the top three assets that will help you glow from within. Here are the top 3 tips on how you can be beautiful inside out:
1. Explore yourself! Know who you are and be comfortable with yourself. The way that you feel about yourself will reflect on the outside especially on your facial expression.. If you are feeling stressed and annoyed, it will be shown on your facial expression no matter how much makeup you put on or how well you dress.
2. You are unique! Be confident and embrace your uniqueness. Beauty is simply a matter of perception. This vitality comes from their inner confidence. You need to focus on your good points and make an effort to bring out the best of who and what you are.
3. Reward yourself – you deserve it! Pamper yourself, eat well and take good care of yourself. Good health is essential to further enhance your inner beauty. Looking pale and unhealthy that comes from bad eating habits and not spending enough time exercising will not benefit you. Remember that eating healthy does not include starving yourself.
Pamper your self from time to time as a reward for all of the hard work that you do. By following these tips, you are on your way to be truly beautiful - both inside and out!
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1. Explore yourself! Know who you are and be comfortable with yourself. The way that you feel about yourself will reflect on the outside especially on your facial expression.. If you are feeling stressed and annoyed, it will be shown on your facial expression no matter how much makeup you put on or how well you dress.
2. You are unique! Be confident and embrace your uniqueness. Beauty is simply a matter of perception. This vitality comes from their inner confidence. You need to focus on your good points and make an effort to bring out the best of who and what you are.
3. Reward yourself – you deserve it! Pamper yourself, eat well and take good care of yourself. Good health is essential to further enhance your inner beauty. Looking pale and unhealthy that comes from bad eating habits and not spending enough time exercising will not benefit you. Remember that eating healthy does not include starving yourself.
Pamper your self from time to time as a reward for all of the hard work that you do. By following these tips, you are on your way to be truly beautiful - both inside and out!
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Sunday, November 4, 2007
Top 10 Hotel Spas The Americas & Caribbean
Here is the list:
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- COMO Shambhala Retreat at Parrot Cay, Turks & Caicos
- Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands, British West Indies
- The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, New York, USA
- The Spa at Sandy Lane, Barbados
- The Blue Spa at Carlisle Bay, Antigua
- The Spa, Four Seasons Resort Whistler, Canada
- The Spa at Little Dix Bay, Virgin Gorda
- The Spa, Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Los Angeles, USA
- One & Only Spa at One & Only Palmilla, Los Cabos, Mexico
- The Spa, Round Hill Hotel & Villas, Jamaic
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