spatreatment posts
by McLean Robbins (RSS feed) (4 months ago)
Sep 16th, 2011 at 2:00PM: There are luxe spa treatments and then there are one in a lifetime experiences. In honor of the resort's 20th anniversary, Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort is offering the lavish 20 Hands Duo Massage, a two-and-a-half hour couple's experience offered in celebration of Spa Grande's 20th anniversary through September 4, 2012.
Begin with an hour in the hydrotherapy circuit, which features a ...
by Tom Johansmeyer (RSS feed) (1 year ago)
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 ...
by Tom Johansmeyer (RSS feed) (1 year ago)
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 ...
by Tom Johansmeyer (RSS feed) (1 year ago)
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, ...
by Tom Johansmeyer (RSS feed) (1 year ago)
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 ...
by Tom Johansmeyer (RSS feed) (1 year ago)
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 ...
by Tom Johansmeyer (RSS feed) (1 year ago)
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 ...
by Tom Johansmeyer (RSS feed) (1 year ago)
Feb 14th, 2010 at 1:00PM: When you go to a resort, the spa decision is pretty easy to make. The resort is the main draw, so you just go with the spa that's on property. If your trip involves a major city, though, you'd be nuts not to spread around your experiences a bit. Mix up your hotel, restaurants and spa choices: one-stop shopping isn't always your best bet. So, I was thrilled to hear about SpaDealsNYC.com, which ...
by Tom Johansmeyer (RSS feed) (2 years ago)
Feb 5th, 2010 at 4:00PM: There's only one way to go to Fiji: Turtle Island. The Valentine's Day deal from this luxury resort is nothing short of incredible. Book five nights in paradise, and you'll get two more nights free ... in beachfront accommodations in a two-room "bure." And, all meals are covered, including any romantic lunches you want to enjoy on the beach -- they'll be packed to order! The other activities are ...
by Tom Johansmeyer (RSS feed) (2 years ago)
Jan 27th, 2010 at 4:00PM: Spend four days at Spa Montage, and you'll never look at the world the same way. The Montage Laguna Beach is offering a series of decadent spa treatments that start on Sundays and end on Thursdays in this resort perched atop a coastal bluff. Occupy one of the resort's 250 rooms and prepare to be revitalized in its 20,000 square-foot spa.
The all-inclusive spa package begins with conversation ...
by Tom Johansmeyer (RSS feed) (2 years ago)
Jan 19th, 2010 at 1:00PM: After the toll that 2009 took on your spirit and your body, it's time for you to commit to a relaxed and steady 2010. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts in on board with this and is kicking in some amazing deals through its Willow Stream spa brand, which is available around the world. So, if you're planning to hit Monte Carlo, Miami or the Mayan Riviera, you'll have a top-shelf treatment ready and ...
by Tom Johansmeyer (RSS feed) (2 years ago)
Jan 12th, 2010 at 4:30PM: You may not be able to say how you feel in 140 characters or less, but you sure can get leads on the best Valentine's Day experience that way. So, instead of tweeting a feeling, use the white-hot social media platform to grab the top travel specials for the most romantic day of the year. Several resorts are running Twitter-only Valentine's Day specials this year, so follow the right people, and ...
by Katie Hammel (RSS feed) (2 years ago)
Dec 16th, 2009 at 2:30PM: I'm not not usually a spa kind of girl. I like the occasional de-stressing massage, pore-clearing facial or special occasion mani-pedi, but mud baths, seaweed wraps, and caviar scrubs just aren't for me. Neither are some of the bizarre and ridiculous spa treatments Forbes Traveler has rounded up from across the globe.
A few actually don't sound that unusual. A wine and honey wrap is supposed to ...
by Tom Johansmeyer (RSS feed) (2 years ago)
Dec 11th, 2009 at 1:00PM: Surround yourself with an emerald-green jungle, and take a plunge in turquoise blue waters with a stay at the Valentin Imperial Maya Resort. This luxurious all-inclusive property is just the destination you'll need when we reach the depths of winter and just need a break. Have kids? Line up a babysitter: this is an adults-only property, so you'll be able to take a vacation from every aspect of ...
by Tom Johansmeyer (RSS feed) (2 years ago)
Nov 17th, 2009 at 8:00AM:
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Solo business travel can be downright depressing. Even if you hate team dinners (and your colleagues), don't mind dining alone and prefer a bit of privacy, frequent individual business trips can turn you into a hermit. After a while, you socialize ...
by Tom Johansmeyer (RSS feed) (2 years ago)
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 ...
by Tom Johansmeyer (RSS feed) (2 years ago)
Oct 2nd, 2009 at 1:00PM: January is a great time to head down to the Caribbean. The weather is just about at its coldest and dreariest. The days are short and cloudy. Disappearing for four nights of sunshine, warmth and bliss is pretty hard to turn down. Well, committing to four will get you five at Curtain Bluff in Antigua early next year. Book at least a junior suite for four nights between January 3 and 23 next year, ...
by Tom Johansmeyer (RSS feed) (2 years ago)
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 ...
by Tom Johansmeyer (RSS feed) (2 years ago)
Jul 19th, 2009 at 8:00AM: I don't know what it is about The Arrabelle at Vail Square, but that property knows how to put an interesting deal together. The RockResort property is adept at finding new and unusual ways to make itself even more attractive (which is hard to do when you consider the quality of the property and amenities). The latest gig is offered in partnership with Kessler Canyon, a wildlife retreat and luxury ...
by Tom Johansmeyer (RSS feed) (2 years ago)
Jul 13th, 2009 at 3:00PM: Hilton's trying to make it as easy as possible for you to soak up the sun this summer. Its new deal in Puerto Rico will set you up with a free fourth night if you pay for three. Even better: the three nights that will cost you only start at $139 each. All in, you're saving up to $400 a trip. Resort credits are offered for golf, dining, spa treatments and other activities.
And, it keeps getting ...
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