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Discounted salon and spa treatments are common at social-buying and daily deal sites such as Groupon and Eversave. That’s a frugal way to get haircuts, facials, therapeutic massages and the like.
Want to save even more? “Head to your kitchen,” advises a blogger named Eva at the website $30 Thursdays.
Eva and other bloggers suggest that the way to relax is through items like olive oil, yogurt, honey, oatmeal and brown sugar. You don’t eat them, though.
Such everyday ingredients can substitute for pricey conditioners, exfoliants and toners. For example, Eva says that brown sugar mixed with milk makes a good all-body exfoliant. Except for your mouth, that is; she suggests mixing petroleum jelly with raw sugar for a “lip scrub.”
Spring and summer may call for a lot of exfoliating, because more of you is going to be showing. Before a scrub, soak in a warm bath with a handful of Epsom salts and, if you like, a tablespoon of oil. You can use mineral oil (baby oil) or canola, olive or even peanut oil.
Those last three might sound odd. But Cynthia Bailey, a dermatologist in Sebastopol, Calif., notes that the cooking oils show up in natural skin-care products.
Unwinding your nerves
Some people prefer salt scrubs to sugary ones. About.com suggests mixing a cup of fine sea salt with half a cup of light oil and a few drops of essential oil added for aromatherapeutic value.
You could skip the scent if you don’t have any on hand. Recently I noticed sea salt in the supermarket bulk-buy section for 59 cents a pound. Bonus: Salt scrubs are a great frugal holiday gift.
In the article “DIY spa skin treatments you can do at home,” dermatologist Bailey recommends working the scrub into your skin with a loofah sponge or rough-textured bath mitt.
“Yes, it’s nicer to have the spa technician do this for you,” Bailey concedes, but a self-exfoliation is better than no exfoliation.
Watch your step getting out of that oil-slippery tub. Then use a little more oil — olive, coconut, jojoba — as a moisturizer. The soak and exfoliation will “unwind your nerves and leave your skin looking and feeling like you spent a small fortune at a spa,” Bailey says.
From head to toe
An all-over scrub is invigorating, but a facial should be relaxing. It’s hard to think of something more calming than oatmeal, an ingredient in commercial products for sensitive skin. But you can use regular breakfast cereal to make the “oatmeal facial mask” from the Spa50 website. The mix of honey, oatmeal and yogurt sounds easy. (Tasty, too.)
Keep the facial mask away from the eye area. But if your eyes are feeling puffy and irritated, try this chamomile tea remedy from Mary Ann Romans at Families.com. It can be used as an anti-inflammatory compress for your eyes or your entire face.
Romans has a frugal tip for softening hands: When cooking with olive oil, wipe out what’s clinging to the sides of the measuring cup and rub it into your overworked paws. You can also comb light olive oil through your hair (“no need for the more expensive virgin oil”), cover it with a cap and take a hot shower. After five to seven minutes, take off the cap and shampoo as usual.
A few other easy spa tips:
- Give your hands and feet a little attention with the mani-pedi tutorial tutorial at FrugalBeautiful.com.<!–
- Nothing beats a professional rubdown, but you can treat yourself to some simple self-massage techniques as explained by WebMD.com.
- No need to buy “massage” oil when you can make your own, according to Eco Thrifty Living. Even when using cold-pressed olive oil, as ETL prefers, the home-mixed emollient is “far cheaper than the oils sold specifically for massage purposes.”
- Treat dandruff with apple cider vinegar and herbs, suggests Laura Jensel at Livestrong.com. Interested in those pore-cleansing strips but unwilling to pay for them? A supersimple recipe for “DIY Biore strips” can be found at I Pick Up Pennies. “You’ll be impressed (and slightly grossed out) by the results,” promises blogger Abigail.
Note: Some of the items needed for these treatments — vinegar, petroleum jelly, cotton balls, pedicure toe spacers, nail polish remover, Epsom salts — can often be found at dollar stores.
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LOS ANGELES, May 17, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) –
On Thursday, May 17th, Total
Woman opened its newest wellness haven designed with women
in mind. The grand opening was an all-day par-tay Studio City event
featuring celebrity guest appearances.
The public got an inside look at the brand new fully equipped gym with 3
studios and state-of-the-art spa. Good Day LA and FOX 11
morning personality Maria Quiban was in attendance to check out
the gym and receive a few spa treatments. “I like that there are only
women here; it’s great not to feel like I’m being judged in a gym. I’m
really looking forward to working out in a safe, secure environment
where I’m able to focus on what’s important, which is my health and
well-being,” Maria stated on a tour of the facilities.
Day-of events included chair massages, specialized classes,
demonstrations, and a red carpet visited by the local community, which
included former Miss Universe, Brook Lee, and former Miss
America, Carolyn Sapp. After enjoying all that the facilities had
to offer, Brook said, “There is nothing like being pampered, especially
as a treat after a good workout. Total
Woman offers all of that in one place, which is great for busy moms
like me!”
Carolyn added, “Being a mother of 3, it’s great to know that my kids are
being taken care of while I take care of myself. Total
Woman is an awesome place for me to physically challenge my body and
nurture my soul.”
DeeDee Marcelli, two-time Emmy-nominated make-up artist, was in
attendance offering Chella signature eyebrow services to everyone.
Ladies also got a chance to sample Phytomer Lip Plumping, Brow
Makeovers, and products like Coola.
Total
Woman is a full-service gym and day spa that is totally
dedicated to women and wellness with a rapidly expanding network of
locations across Southern California. Total
Woman’s brand new location in Studio City will provide a unique, no
pressure, no judgments, no make-up-required environment that cares for
women.
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Odessa, TX, May 12, 2012 –(PR.com)– Joe James Salon and Day Spa will open a new location at Parks Legado Town Center this fall. Recently voted one of the top 200 fastest growing salons in America, Parks Legado will be the salon’s second location. Joe James Salon and Day Spa will join restaurants, shops and the 120-room Residence Inn by Marriott this year at Parks Legado Town Center, a 68 acre mixed use development under construction on State Highway 191 in northeast Odessa, Texas. Upon total completion, Parks Legado Town Center will include over 300,000 square feet of retail, restaurants, offices, and the Sewell Family of new car dealerships.
“We are excited to announce that Joe James Camarillo is bringing his acclaimed salon and day spa to Parks Legado Town Center,” said Collin Sewell, Parks Legado developer. “Joe James Salon and Day Spa has been a West Texas institution since 1996. Their quality and customer service is unmatched anywhere in Odessa and Midland,” he said.
Joe James Salon and Day Spa will be located adjacent to the Parks Legado Micro Park in the heart of the new development. The salon will offer hair salon and style services, as well as complete facial, body, message and spa treatments. They will also offer a full line of Aveda products.
“Parks Legado Town Center was our only choice for a second salon and spa location,” said owner Joe James Camarillo. “Joe James Salon Day Spa is a wonderfully tranquil place, perfect for enjoying the many heavenly treatments we offer. Our customers will appreciate this great location, the restaurants and shops, and the unique, upscale design of Parks Legado,” he added.
The Parks Legado development team including Mr. Sewell and Dallas based developer Epperson Company, has designed the town center with a focus on enduring quality with a hometown feel. Parks Legado Town Center will include Mediterranean architecture, tree lined sidewalks, and the Micro Park to host community events and entertainment.
“Joe James Salon and Day Spa will anchor a great lineup of shops and restaurants coming soon to Parks Legado,” noted Mr. Epperson. “In our quest to add to the quality of life in West Texas, Joe James Salon and Day Spa really takes us forward in achieving our goal. We are getting additional interest from businesses that have been looking for the best place to enter or expand in this dynamic Odessa-Midland market place,” he added.
About:
Joe James Salon and Day Spa: The salon opened its first location in Midland in December 1996. Joe James Salon and Day Spa has been voted one of the top 200 fastest growing salons in America, offers a relaxing and sequestered waiting area for clients to enjoy quiet time before or after their services. Guests can choose from a variety of hair style services and spa treatments including facials, microdermabrasion, body wraps, body bronzing, steam/sauna and massages. They offer a complete lineup of products, as well as bridal packages, groom and children’s services.
Odessa-Midland: With a population of 274,000, Odessa and Midland are among the Nation’s fastest growing small cities for annual gross product and job creation. The area grew 13.5% in 2011. Retail sales are up over 22% and auto sales are up over 23% as compared to 2011. This is due in part by the growth of energy companies and oil service companies involved in exploration of The Spraberry Field in the Permian Basin. The Midland-Odessa Regional Economic Index rose 17.7% since March 2011.
The Sewell Family of Companies: Currently in its fourth generation, the 100 year old Sewell Family of Companies is lead by Collin Sewell. Gifted with the ability to lead and recognize talent, Mr. Sewell is strategic in assembling the best possible team for each project he begins. He leads over 275 team members in West Texas and oversees Ford, Lincoln, and General Motors franchises. Mr. Sewell is active in many philanthropic events, including an annual fundraiser that has generated more than $1 million in donations over the past ten years for the local school district.
Epperson Company: With over 30 years of real estate development and consulting experience, President Don Epperson has managed over $1 billion in commercial development and the construction of 9.5 million square feet. Epperson Company’s track record includes: mixed-use, retail, office, hospitality, residential, medical, and transit oriented development. Among his past projects are the 800,000 square foot Park Lane mixed use development in Dallas, and Hotel Palomar by Kimpton hotel/residential projects in Dallas and Los Angeles.
For additional information, see: www.parkslegado.com
May 15, 2012
by Steve Walz, Contributing Writer
The historic King David Hotel
Spurred by a record-breaking number of foreign tourists who visited the Holy Land during the first quarter of 2012, Israel’s burgeoning hotel industry is gearing up for a busy summer tourism season by sprucing up their facilities and offering a variety of titillating vacation packages.
According to Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics, the 752,000 foreign visitors who entered the country between January and March 2012, not only eclipsed last year’s figures by 2 percent, the first-quarter figures also represent a 1 percent increase over 2010, which Israel’s Ministry of Tourism declared was Israel’s best year ever for incoming tourism.
Despite the generally optimistic picture, many hotel managers aren’t assuming that North American Jewish tourists will reflexively book a vacation to Israel when there are myriad interesting destinations to choose from. In order to attract both veteran and new foreign tourists to their facilities, some of Israel’s best-known hotels have undergone a series of physical transformations in order to broaden their appeal, while others have focused on offering newfangled experiences to both couples and families with children.
Ilan Brenner, executive assistant manager of marketing and sales at the Inbal Hotel in Jerusalem, said that the hotel’s staff knows its clients, and in a growing number of cases they have literally grown up with entire families.
“So when a new generation emerges, we already have a good idea about their needs. Both returning and new tourists are always searching for and asking about upgrades, so we are constantly adding incentives, whether it’s a free car, a multimedia game room for youngsters, new spa treatments, trendy gastronomic experiences in the dining room,” he said.
Rafi Beeri, the Dan Hotel’s vice president of marketing and sales, said renovations at Dan properties have included some innovations. “The King David has undergone a major makeover with a new section of rooms and suites. At the Dan Carmel, which debuted in 1962, we have completed a top-to-bottom renovation [that] includes new executive rooms, which overlook Haifa Bay and the Carmel Mountains. With the Dan Jerusalem, which we acquired in 2010, we realized that renovating this huge hotel would have to be done in phases and feature some unique aspects.”
According to Beeri, the Dan Jerusalem highlights a unique hotel-within-a-hotel concept, where both guests and groups can benefit from more personalized services and amenities.
“It can be compared to an airline’s business-class environment,” he said. “We’ve upgraded a wing of 120 rooms, where guests or groups who wish to stay in this section will enjoy a separate check-in area, separate lounge and dining facilities, as well as a special staff that will cater to them in a more personalized manner.”
The Ramada Jerusalem Hotel has acquired a stellar reputation among families who seek discounted long-term vacation packages (from seven to 21 days) with a variety of summer activities for adults and children, including its “We Love Kids” program, which features daily entertainment for children, including magicians and petting zoos.
“During weekdays, we offer complimentary shuttle bus service to the Old City, which is an attraction for the parents. And, our outdoor American-style barbecues out by the pool area during August always attracts a large audience of both adults and children,” said Yacov Shaari, general manager of the Ramada Jerusalem Hotel. The growing Rimonim chain recently rebranded four of its upscale properties to create the “Royal Collection,” which includes the Royal Dead Sea, Rimonim Eilat, Ruth Rimonim Safed and Rimonim Galei Kinnereth. Each hotel accentuates contrasting experiences for the mind, body and soul.
“During the summer months, the Royal Dead Sea will feature special spa packages that include the hotel’s new Royal Lounge,” said Anat Aharon, Rimonim’s vice president of sales and marketing. “At the Ruth Rimonim in Safed, we invite guests to let their soul breathe amid the mystic beauty of the hotel’s Galilean surroundings. The hotel also features a wine cellar, where you can sample the best Israeli wines and enjoy small talk.”
At the Sheraton Tel Aviv Hotel, where North American, British and French tourists converge during the summer months, the “accent” will be on indulging kids and parents alike.
“Last year, we opened a children’s pool. This year, we will complement it with a guarded kids’ playground with games and toys, where families can relax and enjoy the pool while their children are playing,” said Jean-Louis Ripoche, general manager of the Sheraton Tel Aviv. “During the summer, we will be extending breakfast hours in the dining room till noon, so couples and families can enjoy a longer, relaxed morning. After breakfast, we offer adults a free bicycle, so they can pedal around the seaside boardwalk area and beyond.”
It’s important to note that despite a 15 to 20 percent rise in the cost of airline tickets to Israel since last summer, many Israeli hotels have not raised their basic rates. Israeli hoteliers are cognizant of the fact that families are looking to maximize their vacation experience without blowing a hole in their budget.
Here is a guide to some of the hottest summer deals across Israel:
Inbal Jerusalem Hotel
July rates begin at $150 per person in a double room, based on a minimum five-night stay. The hotel’s Web site features several unique summer deals. Guests who book three consecutive nights in a “superior room” are entitled to a free car. Guests who book at least three consecutive nights in “executive rooms” or higher category are also entitled to a vehicle upgrade (such as Mazda 6). In August, the hotel’s popular Kids Club will feature a supervised multimedia game room and Gymboree. The Splash Bar situated poolside highlights an American-style barbecue menu as well as alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for adults and children. The hotel’s Mediterranean-accented Sofia restaurant has received rave reviews for the unique fish and pasta dishes served up by executive chef Moti Buchbut.
inbalhotel.com.
Ramada Jerusalem Hotel
The hotel’s “We Love Kids” rates start at $198 based on a seven- to 14-night stay, including two adults and one child in a room (including breakfast). Rates are discounted even further based on stays exceeding 14 nights. Amenities include large indoor and outdoor pools, health club and sauna, as well as supervised summer children’s camps and a teen corner during July and August. This hotel highlights OU mehadrin glatt kosher cuisine.
jerusalemramada.com.
Dan Hotels
Rates for July and August for guests who book “Golden 7 Nights” at the King David start at $480 a night per room (per couple) based on a bed and breakfast excursion. The “Golden 7” special also includes pampering amenities such as free round-trip transportation between Ben-Gurion Airport and the hotel. Guests who stay a minimum of three nights are entitled to a free voucher to the Dan Lounge at Ben Gurion Airport on the day of their departure from Israel. At the Dan Jerusalem, guests who book a minimum of three nights in “deluxe rooms” will receive a free upgrade to “executive rooms,” which includes the use of the hotel’s new King David Executive Lounge.
danhotels.com.
Sheraton Tel Aviv
Hotel Towers
The hotel is offering an “early bird package” starting from $370 per person with a minimum booking of five nights, or three nights non-refundable. The charge for a child in the room under the age of 17 is $30 per child. There is no charge for children under 3 years old. There is a limited promotion whereby guests who stay for a minimum of five nights between Aug. 5 and Aug. 25 will receive complimentary tickets to the world famous Cirque du Soleil, which will be playing Tel Aviv during August. Rates start from $400 a night based on double occupancy. The special deal can be booked direct via the hotel’s Web site.
sheratontelaviv.com.
Rimonim Hotels
Various deals are available for guests who book directly via the Web site. Rates vary for midweek and weekend vacations. At the Royal Dead Sea
guests staying in suites and preferred room types will enjoy a separate check-in at the lounge, private breakfast and dinner, as well as snacks and drinks during the day. Galei Kinnereth’s luxurious spa highlights a “domed Jacuzzi” overlooking the Sea of Galilee. The Rimonim Eilat’s “Serenity Action” package includes a choice of two hot attractions for the whole family: IMAX Theater/Underwater Observatory/Ice Space, when reserving for a minimum of three nights. The hotel’s “Romantic Serenity” deal for couples features pampering amenities such as, breakfast for two in your room, one gift dinner, spa treatment for both, as well as a 45-minute pedicure and manicure.
english.rimonim.com
Rimonim Royal Dead Sea pool
A version of this article appeared in print.
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In many countries, May 13 is Mother’s Day, and while most gifts for the occasion are flowers, sweets, jewelry and gourmet baskets, travel and spa packages do make a popular choice. Many hotels, resorts and spas offer special deals for the occasion – we hand picked some of the best Mother’s Day travel deals from all over the world.
Mother’s Day Night Out Package which includes luxurious accommodation in the heart of Manhattan; two cocktails and one shared appetizer in GILT Bar; greeting with smooth red wine and rich chocolate amenity; an exclusive gift basket from The New York Palace Spa and 20% off spa treatments and services – with prices from $488. Not really a bargain, but well worth it.
The Inn on Fifth in Old Naples, Florida, offers a more affordable Ladies’ Choice Package featuring a spa treatment, hair and makeup at a local salon, plus several extras, priced this May at $294 per night.
The Otesaga Resort Hotel in Cooperstown has a special Mother’s Day Weekend – from May 11th through Sunday, May 13th. Moms are welcomed with chocolate-covered strawberries, wine tasting, complimentary glass of wine with each dinner, and dancing in the Templeton Lounge.
Hand Picked hotels shares a few excellent spa deals, offering a Be Spoilt Spa Day from as little as £84 per person, with a choice from one of the following: full body exfoliation, followed by a back, neck and shoulder massage; back, neck and shoulder massage, followed by an express facial; or express facial, followed by a tired eye treatment.
Sheraton Santa Monica Luxury Hotel offers special Mother’s Day packages for arrivals May 10-14 with welcome amenity, access to the Sheraton Club Lounge, one spa treatment at Santa Monica’s Burke Williams Spa ($150 value), and a special appearance by Chef Thomas Moran who will assist kids and dads to build a “Mommy’s Breakfast in Bed” using select items from the Delfina Kitchen, complete with room-service cart, delivery, long stem rose and Champagne split. Also in the package, two-night stay in a deluxe room. For special rates call 866-716-8134 and ask for rate plan MOTHER12.
There’s a special Turks Caicos “Mom’s a VIP in Paradise” travel package deal all May, including a 4th night FREE, $25 gift certificate to Hemingway’s Restaurant Bar, $25 gift certificate to Spa Tropique and a
VIP Gift Basket with 1 bottle of Sauvignon Blanc, 2 keep-sake custom engraved wine glasses (engraved with Mom’s name), Rum cake, and a comfy robe and slippers for mom’s use during her stay. To book, call (877) 777-2637 and request the “VIP MOM” package.
Feature image, the spa at Entre Cielos, one of the best and most refined spa experiences in Argentina.
TORONTO, May 9, 2012 — Online Retailers Join Forces to Offer Canadians Unique Travel Features
TORONTO, May 9, 2012 /CNW/ – TeamBuy.ca, Canada’s first group-buying website, and SellOffVacations.com, a leader in online travel retail, have come together in a joint
partnership to provide exclusive vacation packages available only to TeamBuy.ca subscribers. Accessible through the TeamBuy Travel vertical, the custom SellOffVacations.com trips will offer TeamBuyers striking discounts and unique travel
experiences to Europe, Mexico, Caribbean and the United States. The
partnership will also provide travel suppliers unparalleled brand
exposure to over a million shoppers who frequent the online shopping
destination.
Much like other deals available on TeamBuy, the SellOffVacations.com features will be available to consumers for a limited time to purchase.
The packaged deals will include a combination of discounted flights,
hotel packages, spa treatments, cruises, golf getaways and more -
helping Canadians experience the convenience and relaxation of all
inclusive vacationing. Savings will be substantial – up to 40 per cent
off retail rates found on traditional online travel sites. Upon
purchase, users will have 60 days to use their voucher, as most
departure dates have a 60-day threshold.
“With the help of SellOffVacations.com, TeamBuy continues to push the envelope to offer our subscribers unique
shopping experiences,” says Ghassan Halazon, CEO, TeamBuy.ca. “The SellOffVacations.com exclusive deals will add international experiences and packages to our
Travel Category that our TeamBuyers already seem ecstatic about.”
A trend leader in the travel retail space, SellOffVacations.com not only offers TeamBuy users compelling deals on desired vacation
destinations from around the world but also significant discounts to
Canadian travelers looking to cut down on costs as taxes, fuel costs
and travel expenses continue to rise.
“Teambuy.ca has a commitment to offering Canadians amazing value with exclusive
offers across most product categories, so when it came time for them to
expand into more travel, we felt that we were a perfect partner, as SellOffVacations.com brings over 30 years of experience offering the Lowest Price Guaranteed
to Canadian travelers”, says Janine Chapman, Vice President of Retail, SellOffVacations.com.
A key player in the ‘social-buying’ space, TeamBuy continues to expand
its offerings through innovative partnerships and applications,
providing Canadians with a vast array of accessible deals at their
fingertips.
About TeamBuy.ca
TeamBuy.ca is a Canadian team-buying website that launched in Toronto in 2009. The
site secures impressive savings by using team-buying power, giving
users the benefit of buying in bulk without actually having to. With
the goal to become one of Canada’s top online shopping destinations, TeamBuy.ca offers features that range from the hottest lifestyle and home décor
products to travel and spa packages, self-improvement workshops to
dinner experiences. Considered a trusted city guide that introduces
TeamBuyers to only the finest that their city has to offer, TeamBuy.ca is available in over 20 major cities and local regions across Canada. TeamBuy.ca has grown rapidly since 2009, cultivating relationships with thousands
of diverse merchant partners, expanding to offer mobile and Facebook
ecommerce apps and generating over $100,000,000 in savings for their
members.
SOURCE TeamBuy.ca
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Treat mom to a day at the Escape at Wind Creek for Mothers Day! Escape at Wind Creek is a world class spa, culinary studio, fitness center and 4 diamond boutique hotel that offers an array of highly customizable experiences. It allows people time to escape from reality and enjoy the good life.
The mission at the spa is to inspire others to embrace a fun, healthy lifestyle. It’s a great venue to host executive retreats, intimate weddings, and parties and receptions. A variety of wellness inspired retreats, spa packages and adventure experiences are offered that are sure to put a smile on your face.
“Lose it for Life” is a luxury “boot-camp” designed to help people to shed pounds in a safe and efficient way. Rejuvenation Yoga, where the focus is not only on yoga but also on the history and benefits of yoga, is offered.
“Ahhh! Spa” is all about you. The retreat features a heavy dose of spa treatments, pampering, gourmet food and non-stop ahhh!
While retreats vary in length, most last either 5 days or are offered on weekends, or mid-day Friday through Sunday afternoon. All retreats are suitable for people at any level of fitness.
“Day Escapes” are designed for people who want to enjoy an escape just for the day. Day-Escape is an all-inclusive package that includes two 50 minute spa treatments, a healthy lunch at café escape and a fresh juice or fruit smoothie. Day-Escape guests are invited to enjoy all amenities including the infinity pool, escape-on the water, spa relaxation lounges, sauna, steam, whirlpool, fitness studio and the meditation garden for $199.00.
Hands-On Classes are offered at the Culinary Studio that are perfect for “foodies” and anyone who enjoys fine cuisine. Classes and menus include French, Italian, Mediterranean, New American, and Pan Asian. Under chef instruction, guests will prepare a three or four course meal. The 3 hour experience culminates with guests enjoying the fruits of their labor which is dinner at the Chefs Table.
The Chefs Table is located inside the kitchen of the Culinary Studio. It’s a great place to celebrate special occasions including birthdays and anniversaries. Chef Jay Norris and his staff prepare a very special dinner menu of your choice. Chefs Table is great for small intimate parties of up to twelve.
You can also have an “Escape Wedding” where personalized and dedicated staff takes care of everything! The Meditation Garden is a beautiful location to exchange vows. The culinary team will cater to all food and beverage wants and desires, and guests will enjoy their stay in the hotel on level 15. Wind Creek offers wedding planning services, bridal spa packages and pre-bridal retreats.
Wind Creek is offering “All Inclusive” Escape
experiences just for mom, just in time for Mother’s Day.
Day-Escape: $199
• Two 50 minute spa treatments
• Lunch at cafe escape
• Consultation Program Design with Personal Trainer
• Fresh juice or fruit smoothie
Mini-Escape: $199
• One 50 minute spa treatment
• One night: level 15 hotel accommodations
• Consultation Program Design with Personal Trainer
• Fresh juice or smoothie
• Complimentary late checkout (1 pm)
Ahhh! Spa Retreat: *$249/night
July 15 – 20, 2012
Give mom the gift of pure Ahhh!: 5 spa treatments, 3 healthy gourmet meals/day, 5 nights level 15 hotel accommodations, fitness activities: Tai Chi, Yoga, Pilates, Guided Meditation, Walk it Off, includes one full day Adventure experience.
*based on single occupancy ($199/night per person double occupancy)
*** all escape bookings include Full Spa Access: relaxation lounges, wet areas, cedar sauna, steam, ice bath, meditation garden, fitness studio, and escape-on-the-water***
Escape at Wind Creek
303 Poarch Road
Atmore, AL
855-393-7227
www.Escapeatwindcreek.com
Hours of Operation: Daily 6:00am – 8:00pm
The spring waters at Roc del Metge in Caldea and the numerous hotel treatments guarantee relaxation and wellbeing in Andorra
When thinking about Andorra, besides snow, your imagination flows and brings forth images of wellbeing, pampering spa treatments and relaxation. The luxurious thermal centre in Caldea might be the reason.
There are nine more hotels in the area that also offer thermal waters circuits and treatments to renew and rejuvenate. Here are their various offers. Take a look and make your choice:
- Caldea is built at an altitude of 3,600ft with a floor span of 99,557 sq ft. With these dimensions, it is a real oasis of relaxation to enjoy an extensive range of massages, beauty rituals and hydrothermal treatments. The thermal waters of the Roc del Metge Springs flow at a temperature of 70ºC throughout the Jacuzzis, lagoons and baths of the largest health spa and wellness centre in southern Europe.
- Roc Blanc is another Andorran classic in which you can enjoy complete health and beauty programs. This establishment offers some conventional treatments as well as some more creative therapies which stimulate the immune system with oxygen therapy, thermal spray and even a Scottish shower.
- The Husa Centric is located on Meritxell Avenue, the commercial centre of the capital. Its enormous spa is equipped with a Jacuzzi, Turkish baths, saunas, special sensation showers and massage rooms.
- In its 3 years of experience, Spa Plaza has developed a series of facial and body treatments like aromatherapy which, based on essential oils, helps recover health and beauty and re-establish harmony between body and mind.
- Scented olive-based exfoliating treatments to help the skin breathe, aromatic herbal pillow massages, nutrition and body rejuvenation with grape products or relaxing massages with champagne oil are some of the suggestions found in the wellbeing menu at the Sport Hotel Hermitage Spa.
- The Spa Hotel Carlemany, located in Escaldes-Engordany, and with more than 50 years of experience in wellbeing treatments, offers both ‘delicatessen’ massages with strawberry, passion fruit and a variety of cereals with green tea, or thalassotherapy with Dead Sea salt or seaweed soap.
-The Grau Roig Hotel Spa has developed various essence rituals like Pure Africa and Balinese Dream, as well as treatments based on cabernet sauvignon nectar and the classic body massage.
- Aesthetics, beauty and wellbeing all describe the Princesa Parc Hotel perfectly. It has body treatments based on wine, chocolate and mud. It also offers a great variety of relaxing treatments such as head and neck massages, vitamin treatments, foot baths, as well as hot marble and sports massages.
- The Andorra Park Hotel is a prestigious five star hotel located in Andorra la Vella. Surrounded by 161,458 sq ft of gardens, its main goal is to offer its guests a tranquil, calming and peaceful stay. Relax while enjoying the aromatherapy showers, sauna and Jacuzzi.
- With panoramic views of La Massana, the Anyos Park Hotel is equipped with an Aquaspa complete with waterfalls, massage tables, water beds, a sauna, and Turkish baths.
As an incentive for this spring, up to May 31, the Pyrenean Country is developing the campaign Something is moving in Andorra, which includes a great variety of gastronomic and cultural events, discounts in leisure activities, a raffle for free nights at varying hotels and another daily 6,000 Euro draw for those who spend more than 30 Euros in any of the 500 participating establishments.
Weekend and daytime shopping will be livened up this month with street performances open to the public. Amongst the many activities are the gastronomic days “Andorra a Taula” where 27 restaurants offer a 25 Euro menu to taste the main dishes of Andorran traditional cuisine, like the potato-based ‘trumfa de Andorra’ and the famous veal awarded for its quality.
Leisure deals are on offer for limited budgets, ranging from museum entry to sightseeing buses, to activity packs for families in Naturlandia, or access to Caldea with a gourmet dinner or massage. There are also discounts in the “Palau de Gel”, in mountain activities, and accommodation packs combined with leisure and adventure activities.
Check out the Andorra tourist information: www.andorra.es.
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Treat your Mom to the gift of travel this year. These Mother’s Day getaways will make her feel incredibly pampered, many without blowing your budget.
The Inn on Fifth, Naples, Fla.
The Ladies’ Choice package at this luxury Florida property is the perfect Mother’s Day gift. Valid on stays May 10-17, this package includes two nights accommodation at Inn on Fifth, a spa treatment, breakfast in your room one morning, a salon appointment for hair and makeup application and dinner for two at Truluck’s Seafood, Steak and Crab House. Rates start at $294 per person. Visit innonfifth.com for details.
Acqualina Resort Spa Sunny Isles Beach, Fla.
Treat Mom to an unforgettable getaway at south Florida’s Acqualina Resort. The “All About Moms” package makes the perfect gift. It includes daily continental breakfast and four 50-minute spa treatments. Rates start at $525 per night for visits through May 31. Visit acqualina.com.
Scandinave Spa, Whistler
Mom will love a spa escape in scenic Whistler. The Serenity package at Scandinave Spa includes a Swedish massage, access to Scandinavian baths, lunch at Scandinave Spa Cafe plus take home treats — a stainless steel bottle, nut mix, massage gel and sandals. Rates start at $179 per person. Visit scandinave.com.
Auberge Saint-Antoine Quebec City
Mom won’t be able to enjoy Auberge Saint-Antonie’s “Madonna in Quebec” package until September — but this luxe experience will be worth the wait! On Sept. 1, the original Material Girl will perform at the Plains of Abraham and any mom who is a Madonna fan will be thrilled with this deal, which includes two nights lodging, tickets to the concert, limo transport, dinner, plus daily breakfast. From $1,650 per person. Visit saint-antoine.com.
Stoweflake Mountain Resort Spa Vermont
The week after Mother’s Day, treat your mom to a weekend of personal wellness and pampering with Stoweflake’s Spring Wellness Open House, May 19-20. Guests will be treated to complimentary spa treatments and a session with a life coach. Rates for an overnight stay start at $119.50. Visit stoweflake.com.
Villas by Linda Smith, Jamaica
Pamper Mom with a private villa vacation on the island of Jamaica. Villas by Linda Smith represents dozens of villas on Jamaica’s north coast and is offering the “Give Mom a Week in Paradise This Year” package through Sept. 1. With the services of a private butler, housekeeper and chef included, your mom will feel like a queen during her stay. The package also includes a bottle of champagne and couples massage. Rates range from $133 to $550 per bedroom, per night. Visit jamaicavillas.com.
Trump International, Chicago
Make sure Mom knows she’s queen on Mother’s Day with the Trump Chicago’s Mother’s Day spa packages. The Spa at Trump offers several different options, featuring their signature aroma-infused massages, manicures and pedicures, facials and a mom-and-daughter package with champagne and pedicures. Prices range from $190 to $534. Visit trumphotelcollection.com/chicago for details on all Mother’s Day spa packages.
Fairmont Empress, Victoria, B.C.
Get baking at the Fairmont Empress this Mother’s Day. Expert chefs at the hotel will offer a special celiac pastry apprentice class one week after Mother’s Day, on May 20, where guests will learn to bake gluten-free treats. The class is $120 per person. See fairmont.com/empress.
US Grant Hotel, San Diego
Experience the romance, luxury and tragedy of the Titanic with your mom this Mother’s Day. In memory of the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, the US Grant Hotel is offering a “Legend Luxury” package through Sept. 30. Included in the package are two nights accommodation, welcome cocktails, a $100 food credit for The Grant Grill and two tickets to Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition at The San Diego Natural History Museum. From $299. Visit usgrant.net and use code LCPKG1 to book.
OneOnly Palmilla Los Cabos, Mexico
OneOnly Palmilla combines a luxury resort escape with the fun of a cooking class in the property’s lovely outdoor herb garden. A weekly culinary seminar includes a guided tour of the herb garden and its collection of indigenous chilies, followed by a cooking demonstration and food pairing of Mexican wine or tequila by in-house sommelier Manuel Arteaga. Room rates start at $650 per night. Cooking classes and demonstrations are complimentary to guests. Visit oneandonlyresorts.com.
