Nov 6th, 2009 at 8:30AM: Ghana is not a big tourism magnet. Unlike other African countries that offer wild safaris and impressive archaeological remains, this West African nation has relatively few attractions to offer international visitors. But that's changing under a new plan to promote health tourism. As the name implies, health tourism involves more than recharging your batteries on some serene beach. It's a chance ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Health tourism is big business for Ghana
Nov 6th, 2009 at 8:30AM: Ghana is not a big tourism magnet. Unlike other African countries that offer wild safaris and impressive archaeological remains, this West African nation has relatively few attractions to offer international visitors. But that's changing under a new plan to promote health tourism. As the name implies, health tourism involves more than recharging your batteries on some serene beach. It's a chance ...Alternatives to skiing: spa, anyone?
Oct 29th, 2009 at 5:00PM: In the interests of disclosure and transparency, I don't ski. I did a little bit of snowboarding 15 years ago, but it didn't amount to much. So, when I write about the ski deals that come across my desk, it's not lost on me that some people don't hit the slopes. The latest package from The Lodge at Vail, a RockResort, has something for those of us who don't stumble down the mountain. The "Spa, ...Fourth night free at Cambridge Beaches, just in time for the holidays
Oct 29th, 2009 at 1:00PM: In Bermuda, Cambridge Beaches Resort & Spa is offering a fourth night free if you pay for three by the end of the year. Experience some serious luxury at this AAA Four-Diamond resort, where you can wander the 30-acre peninsula on the island's west coast, soak in the sun on private beaches and get rubbed down at an award-winning European-style spa. Meals and afternoon tea are intricate affairs ...RockResort deal ignites romance at The Landings St. Lucia
Oct 24th, 2009 at 10:00AM: Now with direct flights from JFK, St. Lucia is even more accessible than ever before. With winter coming, the Caribbean becomes all the more attractive, and RockResort has is amping it up with a new deal. Couples are invited to celebrate their relationships at St. Lucia -- from eloping to honeymooning to renewing -- at a savings of up to 25 percent. Three new deals are designed to get you onto the ...Golf, spa and 15th century charm in Brittany
Sep 29th, 2009 at 3:00PM:
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A round of golf and a trip to the spa can make any vacation even better. Now, put both those activities – and you – in Brittany, on the northwest coast of France. It's even better, right? If this sounds good to you, check out the Hotel Domaine de la ...Kapalua, Hawaii - 23,000 acres of Maui Heaven
Sep 28th, 2009 at 9:00AM: Kapalua, Hawaii is an exclusive resort destination which is something of a best-kept-secret on the island of Maui. I hadn't heard of it a few months ago, and now I can't wait to go back. Before we get into the delicious details, allow me to briefly make my case for why vacationing in Hawaii is like, the best idea ever: 1. All the comforts of home. As I mentioned in my article about the rainforest, ...Destination spas hard up for guests, slashing prices
Sep 19th, 2009 at 11:00AM: Upscale spas may not be accustomed to offering deep discounts, but the current economic situation has left them little choice. As a result, you'll be able to take advantage of some fantastic deals and go to spas that might be out of reach otherwise. Live like the wealthy (used to) for a few days.
For the top shops in the spa business, the International Spa Association (ISPA) says that visits are ...Go to Antigua with Curtain Bluff's "Power of 10" package
Aug 30th, 2009 at 8:00AM: I know we're still sweating the summer, and January seems like a lifetime away. But, think back seven or eight months. Remember how cold it was. It's hard to make the connection, but it really was that cold out, and you lived it. It's going to happen again before you know it. So, now is probably the time to book a retreat from the crushing cold. Curtain Bluff's new package, "The Power of 10," is ...In New England this summer: girls, girls girls!
Jul 15th, 2009 at 2:00PM: Looking for some all-girl entertainment this summer (not that kind)? New England has a lot for the ladies, so you can ditch the menfolk and go have a blast up north. New England Inns and Resorts has found a few deals below, and this is just the beginning of the girlfriend getaway packages available right now. Girls Getaway Spa Package (John Carver Inn & Spa, Plymouth, MA): Pick up two nights ...New Radisson Blu opens with low rate in Dubrovnik, Croatia
Jul 14th, 2009 at 1:00PM: With 408 guest spaces, more than 100,000 square feet of spa facilities and stunning views of the Adriatic Sea, the Radisson Blu Resort & Spa Dubrovnik has become the largest and most exciting resort on the Dalmatian Coast. To celebrate its arrival, guests can stay for a starting price of €150 a night, including high-speed internet access and breakfast every day.
The Radisson Blu has 201 ...Los Cabos becomes golf hotspot, per Golf Digest
Jul 4th, 2009 at 2:00PM: Naples, Florida. Bethpage Black. Pebble Beach. St. Andrews. These are the sorts of places that come to mind when you think "top spot for golf." But, Los Cabos? Mexico? Prepare to have your illusions shattered: Fiesta Americana Grand Los Cabos Golf & Spa Resort – a destination whose name you just can't say quickly – picked up the #9 spot on Golf Digest's world hotspots for golf (if ...One&Only Palmilla's New Villa Redefines Los Cabos Luxury
Jun 2nd, 2009 at 8:00AM:
Set foot in One&Only Palmilla in Los Cabos, Mexico, and it's pretty clear there isn't a bad room in the house. Elegantly designed restaurants feature carefully constructed menus, and the beach is within easy reach of just about any spot on the property. But, sometimes privacy is paramount. Or, you'd like a bit more special attention than you'd get at the average upscale resort. When your ...Top 5 cruise ship spas
May 31st, 2009 at 10:30AM: Being on a cruise seems luxurious enough. To add to the glam and relaxation, though, consider a spa visit. Frankly, if I were on a cruise, I'm not sure if I would need a spa--the cruise seems like it might be enough pleasure. On second thought, a person to massage my feet would be nice--a person from Thailand, perhaps.
If you are that person who wants to add the best spa experience to your trip, ...New Peter Island wants to help make a new you
May 23rd, 2009 at 12:00PM: Peter Island Resort & Spa is celebrating a new look with a fresh deal. The largest private island resort in the British Virgin Islands has refurbished its 32 ocean-facing rooms and 20 beachfront junior suites and wants to show off the new look. Hey, if you just got a makeover, wouldn't you? So, the property is offering up the "New Us, New You" package, which runs through October 31, ...Champagne and rub-down in Jackson Hole
May 19th, 2009 at 7:30AM: Before you skip this as "just another travel deal" – as I almost did – consider the combination of mountain air, spa treatments and the taste of champagne. The "Ultimate Chill" package from Hotel Terra Jackson Hole includes all this within a LEED-certified eco-boutique, so you don't need to feel guilty while enjoying this touch of pleasure.
Get your weary arms, legs and back rubbed ...Three travel ideas from the ITB Berlin Travel Show
May 11th, 2009 at 4:00PM:
More than 11,000 exhibitors from 187 countries tried to make their mark at the 2009 ITB Berlin Travel Show. They showcased wines, highlighted unique local attractions and generally tried to show that they are the best places in the world for tourists to spend their hard-earned cash. Travel+Leisure tried to describe the industry's hottest trends, but the article really came across as "here are a ...Andrew Zimmern of Bizarre Food's trip to an Ayurvedic health center in Goa
Sep 26th, 2008 at 1:00PM:
Although bizarre food was involved with Andrew Zimmern's trip to the Ayurvedic Natural Health Centre in Goa, that wasn't the main focus of the last part of Bizarre Food's Goa episode. (see post) Much of Zimmern's focus was highlighting the mind and body connection of the Ayurvedic method of achieving balance. Achieving balance is not so simple.
As he pointed out as he embarked on the road to ...Staying Cool in Hot LA
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Aug 30th, 2007 at 7:30AM: Los Angeles is hot in every definition of the word.
Sometimes when it is too hot, however, one must escape the heat by seeking refuge in the hottest place around – be it a club, bar or spa.
Avital Binshtock, writing for the LA Times, recently contemplated the Angeleno quest to cool off in hip venues and has come up with three suggestions for the rich people of the city, and three ...Word for the Travel Wise (09/12/06)
Sep 12th, 2006 at 8:00PM: Some tour packages make me chuckle. Like who combines these things? Was there some poll asking whether visitors to Italy would be interested in fierce, high-speed, hot-red Ferrari rides through Rome to their mineral bath? There had to have been because they've got this thing called the Red Wellness Tour. On this two day, one night tour you're given the opportunity to drive up to three different ...Spa like a rock star
Apr 19th, 2006 at 2:33PM: Want to holiday where the beautiful people
holiday? Concierge.com is currently featuring a list of some of the favourite spas of your favourite celebrities
-- including the vacation love nests of Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith, as well as Teri Hatcher and Martha Stewart
(oh come on, as if you wouldn't want a bit of pampering after getting out of prison). Personally, I'm
digging ...
