Celebrities attend the Los Angeles BritWeek Gala

Celebrity names such as Kelly Osbourne, Bear Grylls and Katherine Jenkins joined host Piers Morgan at the BritWeek Gala in Los Angeles last week.

Celebrities attended the Beverly Wiltshire Four Seasons Hotel, where Champneys launched their USA venture, having been a hit in the UK. Other stars who attended the red-carpet event included Jerry Springer, Jackie Collins, Ross King, Jamie Bamber, Bruno Tonioli, Poppy Montgomery, Carly Steele, Joey Lawrence, Martyn Lawrence Bullard, Philip Treacy, Max Caulfield, Juliette Mills, Noel Fisher and Santiago Cabrera.

Kelly Osbourne left a lasting impression in the VIP area, dressed in an Anthony Franco dress, Judith Leiber clutch and Chanel heels.

Gushing over the spa brand Kelly said, ‘Since I can remember I would always go to a Champneys UK spa when I needed a relaxing getaway. The spas are gorgeous and now I can finally have a little piece of home here in the US!’

After cocktails and gala dinner, each took turn to leave their ‘Hollywood Walk of Fame’ style hand prints, which will be donated to the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, along with a charitable donation from Champneys.

In the past names such as Princess Diana, Daniel Craig, David Beckham and Simon Cowell have all stayed at one of the company’s four luxury spa resorts. Now consumers can buy Champneys products in the US. A far cry from the 1970s when the closest thing to a luxury spa was a should-know-better teen breaking wind in the swimming pool.

[Written by Don Westbury]

Win a luxury Champneys spa break for two

To celebrate Vichy’s LIFTACTIV Serum 10 we’re giving you the chance to win a relaxing spa break for two at a luxury Champneys spa resort. Plus 10 runners up will win a complete set of Vichy LIFTACTIV skincare products.

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Champneys Tring Spa Resort in leafy Hertfordshire

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Ten runners up will receive the complete range of Vichy LIFTACTIV products, worth over £130 Photo: ©Heathcliff O’Malley

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Business student unveiled as new face of Peebles health spa

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LUXURY Peebles health spa Stobo Castle has unveiled the stunning new face of its prestigious brand.

Nineteen-year-old Chloe Campbell, from Kilbirnie in Ayrshire, was selected as winner of the “Face of Stobo” competition after a Scotland wide search. She will follow in the footsteps of Stobo’s previous model Lauren Tempany.

The “Face of Stobo” competition received over 350 entries from across Scotland and Chloe was selected as winner from a shortlist of six by an expert judging panel.

Chloe will now front an advertising campaign includingtelevision, billboards and press worth over 100,000 and it is hoped her win will emulate the success of Lauren Tempany who has gone on to walk international catwalks for Alexander McQueen and Julien McDonald.

Stephen Winyard, managing director of Stobo Castle, said: “It is fantastic that Chloe has won this competition and we feel she is a great representative of Stobo’s health and wellbeing ethos.”

Chloe is currently studying for an HND in Business at the City of Glasgow College and has some experience of modelling over the last three years.

Her prize as the new face of the luxury spa includes a portfolio shoot worth 1000 with photographer Kenny Martin, and a three night stay in Stobo’s most luxurious room – the Cashmere Suite.

Chloe said: “It was thrilling to hear that I had won the Face of Stobo competition. I look forward to working with Stobo over the coming year and following the successful legacy left by Lauren.”

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Luxury spa opposed by neighbours

A health spa resort complex could be built at Queensberry,
between Wanaka and Cromwell, providing the Central Otago
District Council grants resource consent.

Dunedin couple Catherine Mann and Michael Hodge have applied
to the council for land use consent to build a luxury complex
comprising hot pools, private pools, a therapy pool and
accommodation nestled among natural rock formations and
native kanuka.

However, it seems local people have mixed views of the
proposal. Since it was publicly notified, the council has
received 10 submissions, eight opposed to the project, one in
support and one neutral.

Recently, Queensberry residents held a meeting to discuss the
proposal.

Simon Betney, who lives in the Queensberry Hills subdivision
near the site of the proposed complex, said locals believed
the complex would negatively impact on them. The noise, light
pollution and increased traffic that would occur as a result
of the complex would detract from their lifestyles.

However, he also said the couple had a “great idea” and it
was “a tricky thing, because nobody wants to stamp on
people’s ideas and dreams”.

Ms Mann said her and her partner were hurt by the meeting, as
some residents had initially supported the proposal.

They had offered to talk to residents but were told locals
would rather hold the meeting without them. After the meeting
they offered to talk to them again but the residents
declined.

Their resource consent application states the idea is not to
create a “water park for children, rather a health and
relaxation spa for adults” and the couple have identified
their target market as skiers, snowboarders, tourists and
locals.

“People come to New Zealand because they want to see our
scenery and landscape . . . the land we have [in Queensberry]
has beautiful rocks and kanuka,” Ms Mann said.

“The aesthetic values are part of what we are trying to
promote. We want to work with the area.

“It’s a place where we want people to relax.”

The proposed accommodation would have the capacity to house
18 guests in a cabin complex and a further 12 in a
self-contained apartment complex.

Submissions on the proposal close at 4pm on Tuesday.

– sarah.marquet@odt.co.nz

Only Exclusive Travel Reveals The Maldives As The Most Popular Honeymoon …

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Cheshire based luxury tour operator Only Exclusive Travel today announces that the Maldives is the most popular honeymoon destination in the world. The Maldives is an Indian archipelago which lies off the West coast of India. It is home to 26 atolls which are famous for postcard perfect white sand beaches.

Honeymooners love the Maldives for its 5 star spa resorts. The more luxurious resorts usually have their own island and a small number of villas. Soneva Fushi by Six Senses is the perfect example of a luxury spa resort. Only Exclusive Travel is currently offering 7 night for the price of 5 for a couple who wish to stay on the unpopulated 1,400 metre long island of Kunfunadhoo.

The resort’s villas are well spaced out around the island, which provides newlyweds with privacy. The island is rich in greenery which makes each villa feel like it is on it’s own beach. Couples can expect 5 star personal service. Dining can be enjoyed on the villa balcony, or on the beachfront with fire lanterns. Spa services and world class scuba diving are also available.

Only Exclusive Travel is also running special offers on many other Maldives honeymoon resorts. This includes the unique Soneva Gili, also by Six Senses, which is an all water villa resort, also on it’s own private island. The Huvafen Fushi resort is also very popular, even more so since a multi-million dollar re-furbishment. Guests to this world class resort can experience the first underwater lime spa in the world.

Packages offered by Only Exclusive Travel include flights and transfers. This summer the tour operator will team up with Qatar Airways to provide honeymooners with the most luxurious air travel. Qatar Airways is soon to unveil new Business Class seats which offer touch screen Android control panels and other high-tech features. The seats will be available on the airline’s new 787s, with just 22 seats allocated for Business Class. This means newlyweds can enjoy their 22-inch wide armchairs with more space than ever before.

For more details about Maldives honeymoon packages and other destinations, visit the Only Exclusive Travel website at http://www.onlyexclusivetravel.com/. The site features regular special offers such as 10% off deals for early booking, free nights and free half board.

Fairmont purchases Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa for $88m

Fairmont has been managing the historic 228-room resort since 2002.

Blessed by natural mineral hot springs in Sonoma Valley, Sonoma County, California and an idyllic, world famous region abundant with local products, including the Willow Stream Spa, championship Sonoma Golf Course and signature restaurant, the Michelin award winning Sante.

The Mission Inn and Spa is one of the only luxury spa resorts in the country with its own source of thermal mineral water.

Prince Alwaleed commented: “This strategic acquisition is consistent with Kingdom Holding’s investment strategy. We continue to expand our hotel portfolio for further growth and development in the hotels’ sector.”

Saudi- Fairmont purchases Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa for $88m

(MENAFN – Arab News) Kingdom Holding Company (KHC), chaired by Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, announced that Fairmont Hotels and Resorts has purchased the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn and Spa, Sonoma County, California for $88 million. KHC owns a stake of 35 percent in Fairmont Hotels and Resorts.

Fairmont has been managing the historic 228-room resort since 2002.

Blessed by natural mineral hot springs in Sonoma Valley, Sonoma County, California and an idyllic, world famous region abundant with local products, including the Willow Stream Spa, championship Sonoma Golf Course and signature restaurant, the Michelin award winning Sante.

The Mission Inn and Spa is one of the only luxury spa resorts in the country with its own source of thermal mineral water.

Prince Alwaleed commented: “This strategic acquisition is consistent with Kingdom Holding’s investment strategy. We continue to expand our hotel portfolio for further growth and development in the hotels’ sector.”

Like a Good Wine, Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn Gets Better With Time

SONOMA VALLEY, CA–(Marketwire – March 13, 2012) – For over 85 years the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn Spa has catered to discriminating travelers and has given prestige to the Sonoma Valley. Known for casually elegant accommodations, sensational cuisine, healing thermal mineral waters, luxurious spa treatments, and world-class golf — this luxury Sonoma hotel recently unveiled 30 newly renovated signature Mission Suites along with a new premier Winemaker Suite, aptly titled the “Jack London.” From the moment guests arrive they will find themselves immersed in the grace befitting one of Northern California’s finest resorts.

Building on the Inn’s historic legacy inspired the design plan — the new Sonoma suites respect the Inn’s mission-style architecture with the use of rustic woods and wrought iron, successfully capturing the essence and beauty of Wine Country. The upholstery fabrics include embroidered pillow shams and crisp white linen draping. 

An updated color scheme of rich blues and California whites complements the Mission Suites’ open floor plan. Each handsomely appointed Sonoma suite features local artwork, entertainment and work desks with built-in smart media panels and new spa-like bathrooms with stone vanities and special marble and tile details. The renovation was capped by the sprawling 1,010 square feet Jack London Winemaker Suite. This unique suite features romantic garden views, a private free standing wet bar, and mixed-use work/dining table with built-in smart media panels. The luxuriously oversized bathroom, featuring a sunken Jacuzzi-style tub and the Inn’s signature apricot and cream products, offers a tranquil and relaxing atmosphere similar to that of our Sonoma resort’s Willow Stream Spa.

The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn Spa resort is proud to be one of the only luxury spa resorts in the country with its own source of thermal mineral water. The Inn continues to offer all guests privileged access to the celebrated Sonoma Golf Club. This private 18-hole golf course stretches 7,087 yards through native oaks and redwoods, nestled at the foot of the Sonoma Mountain Range and secluded by bordering vineyards.

The Inn boasts a Michelin Star, award-winning restaurant, Santé. Designed to exude the California wine country experience, Chef Tison showcases the region’s abundant local products and world-famous wines. 

Renowned for natural mineral waters, unparalleled charm and gracious service, the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn Spa, is located 40 miles north of the San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge at 100 Boyes Blvd. in Sonoma Valley, the heart of Northern California’s wine country. A recipient of both the AAA-Four Diamond and Mobil-Four Star Award, the Sonoma resort consistently provides the country’s finest European spa experience. For reservations please call 1-800-441-1414 or 707-938-9000, or visit the Inn’s website at Fairmont.com/Sonoma.

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Closing date: 9 April 2012

We’re treating one lucky InStyle reader to a luxury spa voucher!

Leading aesthetic clinic, Skin Health Spa, sets itself apart from a typical high street beauty salon with its sophisticated list of new and advanced treatments available across its six locations.

Skin Health Spa offers an array of up-to-the-minute beauty options including skin rejuvenating laser treatments, anti-ageing and wrinkle reducing options, treatments for sun damage, pigmentation and acne scarring, permanent hair reduction, pioneering Derma Roller facials, Microdermabrasion, plus more traditional waxing, indulgent facials, massage and even spray tanning.

To find out more about treatments and clinic locations visit skinhealthspa.com or call 0800 24 25 145.

One lucky InStyle reader will win a £500 treatment voucher for Skin Health Spa, to spend at any of the six clinics, on treatments of their choice. The Skin Health Spa locations are: London Marylebone (flagship clinic), London Bishopgate, Manchester (The Triangle), Dorridge, Leamington Spa and Nantwich.

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Alive & Well And ION Life Launch Spa Vacation Giveaway For Fans

One lucky viewer and guest will win a 5-star luxury spa vacation to Hawaii just by tuning into Alive + Well

Los Angeles, CA (PRUnderground) March 7th, 2012

“Alive Well with Michelle Harris”, the original daily television series that offers a glamorous take on organic living, will be sending one lucky viewer and their guest on a free luxury spa vacation in Maui. Alive Well will fly the winners to Maui for a five night stay at the luxurious Kapalua Villas, surrounded by the protected West Maui rainforest, three white sand beaches and two marine sanctuaries. They will also enjoy complimentary spa treatments at the five-star Kapalua Spa. The Alive Well Ultimate Fan Sweepstakes kicks off on Thursday, March 15th and runs through June 8th, 2012.

Alive Well airs on ION Life, a 24/7 digital television network with distribution on Comcast, Mediacom, ATT U-Verse and Verizon FiOS.

Television viewers will be driven to the Alive Well website www.aliveandwell.tv for details. Fans will be prompted to utilize social media to share Alive Well with their friends and online networks. Alive Well will recognize one ultimate social media fan and will also award ten second place prizes, including gift baskets filled with health and beauty products.

Host and Co- Executive Producer Michelle Harris commented that “We look forward to rewarding our viewers and especially our biggest fans that share Alive Well with their friends and are actively involved with our social media.”

“Alive + Well,” is a fusion of modern, healthy, organic and green living into daily magazine show. Shooting from locations around the world, “Alive +Well is a unique series that fuses lifestyle with glam, showcasing celebrity-driven, modern, organic living into a daily magazine show. Shooting from Los Angeles and locations around the world, “Alive Well” will include topics ranging from celebrity beauty and fitness tips, organic style and fashion, exotic and upscale spa destinations, gourmet organic food and Hollywood’s hottest celebrities.

For hi-res photos or more information contact amy@theprennergroup.com
For more information visit www.aliveandwell.tv

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