Sep 2nd, 2010 at 9:00AM: When I was in college, relaxation came from the best six-pack of beer I could find for under $5. But, it looks like times are changing. The W's Bliss spa chain is kicking in 20 percent discounts on spa treatments for college kids this year. With fewer business travelers on the road, it looks like Bliss wants to get at least some cash from someone.
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Bliss spas discounting for college students
Sep 2nd, 2010 at 9:00AM: When I was in college, relaxation came from the best six-pack of beer I could find for under $5. But, it looks like times are changing. The W's Bliss spa chain is kicking in 20 percent discounts on spa treatments for college kids this year. With fewer business travelers on the road, it looks like Bliss wants to get at least some cash from someone.
For Bliss, targeting the coed demographic is a ...Size matters when it comes to cruise ship spas
Aug 25th, 2010 at 1:30PM: Spas are becoming increasingly important to both cruise lines and cruise line passengers who want to pamper themselves.
For their part, cruise lines not only are engaging in the battle of the biggest but also are working to heighten anticipation among cruise passengers.
This year, two new cruise ships laid claim to having the largest spas at sea.
First out was the German operator AIDA ...Barefoot Bandit has travel cred
Jul 13th, 2010 at 11:00AM: Now that Colton Harris-Moore has been nabbed by the prim and humorless Bahamian police, it's open season on psychologically dissecting the teen robber and analyzing his high-jinks artistry. Love him or hate him, hero or criminal, one thing is certain: this kid gets around. If "well-traveled", "worldly" and "ingenious" are positive traits (oh, and they are), then Colton darling deserves a ...Daily Pampering: The Halele'a Spa at The St. Regis Princeville Resort in Hawaii
Jun 3rd, 2010 at 4:35PM: Speak the words "St. Regis" to any traveler and their mind is suddenly filled with endless luxury and pristine decor and design. Add on a resort in Hawaii and the dream is almost too much to handle.
The St. Regis Princeville Resort in Hawaii has a new addition: the Halele'a ("House of Joy") Spa. This new bundle of joy opened last fall after the hotel underwent a multi-million dollar ...Cannes spa special in two nights
May 30th, 2010 at 12:00PM:
You deserve to be treated like royalty. So, skip the local spa and head off to Cannes for a couple of nights. The 1835 White Palm Hotel has a great new package that provides just the quick fix you need to recharge.
The two-night "Summer Spa Extravaganza," which is available through August 31, 2010, includes six treatments per person in the hotel's 32,000 square foot Thermes Marines de Cannes ...Daily Pampering: Japanese-themed spa opens at Miyako Hybrid Hotel
May 28th, 2010 at 4:00PM: There's a new kind of relaxation sensation making its way to the U.S., and SpaRELAKEN at the Miyako Hybrid Hotel in Torrance, California, is prepping its pampering techniques.
spaRelaken opens at the hotel on June 27, 2010, as the first spa in the U.S. to feature the SGE ganban-yoku (or "bedrock bath") treatment - a specialty of Japanese bathing culture that involves lying on a large bed ...SkyMall Monday: Spa-N-A-Box Portable Spa
May 17th, 2010 at 1:00PM: One of the best aspects of travel is meeting new people. One of the best aspects of meeting knew people is putting your penis inside them. Yes, travel sex is one of the great pleasures of the road. But the art of seduction is not easily mastered and many people struggle with language barriers, culture clashes and hygiene differences. Thankfully, SkyMall knows that everyone could use a little help ...Relaxing in China part 1: Massage
May 17th, 2010 at 10:30AM: Picture a quiet room that smells of essential oils, maybe tea tree or lavender. The lights are dim, and there's a candle or two flickering in the corner. The background noise is either a small burbling fountain or a CD of monks chanting. A masseuse expertly spreads warm, fragrant oil across your bare back while you accidentally fall asleep....
Cue needle-ripping-off-of-record sound -- this is ...Free spa experience at the Ritz-Carlton Naples
May 10th, 2010 at 2:00PM: Any spa-lover needs to visit the Ritz-Carlton Resorts of Naples, because the Elements treatment at the beach property is nothing short of incredible. Now, the chance to visit the spa free makes this an absolute no-brainer. This is one of my favorite spas, and the deal might be enough to get me to book a flight.
Stay at either the Ritz-Carlton beach or golf resort, with the Spa Escape Package, ...Daily Pampering: Detox/Retox at Italy's Castel Monastero
May 6th, 2010 at 4:00PM:
We all need a little down time now and again, and then we need to slowly reemerge into our reality. Thankfully, there are spa programs designed just for this in mind. Welcome, the detox and retox programs - your body's answer to the relaxation-spa-meets-over-indulgent vacation.
Italy's Castel Monastero has redesigned the way we treat ourselves.
First...Detox: A little breathing never felt ...Daily Pampering: Hollywood-inspired spa treatments at Claridge's in London
May 3rd, 2010 at 4:30PM: The Spa at Claridge's in London is debuting a new spa treatment menu inspired some of Hollywood's finest. The new treatments, created for both men and women, take their queue from some of our most notable icons, like Clark Gable and Grace Kelly.
In one of the three treatment rooms at The Spa at Claridge's, choose one of the many new offerings including the "The Grace Kelly" treatment - a 1-hour ...Daily Pampering: Detox at The Dolder Grand
Apr 16th, 2010 at 4:30PM: This Switzerland retreat knows you've had a rough winter. All those hot totties by the fireplace skewed your usual caloric intake, and the cold winter winds wreaked havoc on your skin. No worries, the healing process is about to begin.
Zurich's Dolder Grand is offering "Detox" and "Retreat" packages with 30% savings to encourage health and wellness this spring. Whether you're in need of a detox ...Daily Pampering: Golden needle acupuncture face lift in Paris
Apr 6th, 2010 at 4:00PM: The Villa & Hotel Majestic & Spa's brand new MajClub Wellness Centre in Paris has developed a 100 percent natural face lifting procedure with the use of golden needles and acupuncture.
The MajClub Wellness Centre features a number of treatments developed by Céline Claret Coquet, creator of Clé des Champs, an organic line of products inspired by traditional Chinese ...White Collar Travel: Airline reward programs do it wrong
Apr 2nd, 2010 at 2:00PM: It's always amazed me that airlines reward passengers for the distances they go rather than the outlay of dough. Think back to the mileage run made a few months ago by Gadling's esteemed top dog, Grant Martin. He sought the cheapest fare he could find to rack up the miles he needed for the next status level. The upside, of course, was another year of premier treatment, and the dollars he put out ...The "REAL" Topnotch Resort and Spa
Apr 2nd, 2010 at 9:30AM: Props to the team at Topnotch Resort and Spa for participating in yesterday's April Fool's prank on new spa amenities in Vermont's snow-capped mountains. The real Topnotch, however, is nothing short of warm, comforting, and luxurious.
Consistently ranked as one of the Top 10 spas in the US, Topnotch spa is referred to the "jewel of the mountaintop" by those who have visited. Complete with ...A unique retreat at the Lost Iguana Resort in Costa Rica
Mar 30th, 2010 at 1:00PM:
So, what are you doing in May? If your plans are open, check out the "Volcanic Yoga & Spa Retreat" at the Lost Iguana Resort in Costa Rica. You'll save almost 40 percent off the price of the six-night getaway with a price tag of only $800 while enjoying the "eco-chic" property and (more important), giving yourself the break you deserve.
From May 14 – 20, 2010, the Lost Iguana is ...Daily Pampering: Indulge in an ancient inner peace therapy
Mar 29th, 2010 at 5:00PM:
At the blissfully tranquil Miami oasis Pritikin Longevity Center and Spa, there are many unique spa treatments designed to bring harmony and quiet to your chaotic, crazy life.
This Monday, I'm so tired that my hair hurts. Consequently, I'm completely enchanted by the Shirodhara treatment, which is based on ancient principles for restoring inner peace (and makes your head feel awesome, and ...Daily Pampering: Mandarin Oriental Prague takes the spa to a spiritual level
Mar 26th, 2010 at 4:00PM: Few places in the world combine pampering and prayer, but the Mandarin Oriental, Prague figured out a way to do it.
If you're seeking complete harmony between mind, body and spirit, The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Prague might be the best starting point.
It's the only spa in the world located in a former Renaissance chapel and preserves the remnants of its Gothic church under a glass floor.
...New Hampshire inn wants you to get dirty this spring
Mar 24th, 2010 at 1:30PM: Winter's starting to turn into spring up in New England, which means pristine white landscapes turn into a brown slop. What do you do with it? The answer might be to smear it all over your body? Well, that's what The Wentworth by the Sea has in mind. This New Hampshire inn has put together a great package that makes the most of the muddy season.
Head on up to New Castle, New Hampshire, and ...Only a few weeks left on Curtain Bluff Power of '10 package
Mar 4th, 2010 at 3:00PM: There's only a month left on Curtain Bluff's "Power of '10" deal, and if you're feeling worn down by the fierce winter cold, here's your chance to win some relief. So, stay at this Antigua resort in the next few weeks, and you'll be able to add some interesting activities to the SCUBA diving, dep-sea fishing and reef snorkeling that are already available. You'll be able to take a cooking class ...
