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Daily Pampering: Surrender to Spa Montage

Daily Pampering: Surrender to Spa Montage 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 ...

Five steps to a better Valentine's Day from Fairmont

Five steps to a better Valentine's Day from Fairmont 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 ...

Spoil yourself at the Four Seasons Hong Kong

Spoil yourself at the Four Seasons Hong Kong Jul 27th, 2009 at 12:00PM: When the Four Seasons Hong Kong was completed in 2005, it entered one of the most competitive markets in the world. Hong Kong is home to a collection of premier hotels, all constructed to take advantage of the city's stunning scenery and appetite for luxury services. In my search to review the best that Hong Kong has to offer, the Four Seasons is certainly the definition of grandeur and style. One ...

Adirondack escape updated, ready for guests

Adirondack escape updated, ready for guests Jun 16th, 2009 at 5:00PM: When summer arrives, New Yorkers tend to turn to the Hamptons or the Jersey shore – depending on tax bracket. Many forget that the Adirondacks are only a few hours away. When reminded of this, the usual response involves "family destination" ... and maybe a sneer. It also involves a mistake. While this corner of "upstate" remains family-friendly, there are plenty of upscale accommodations ...

New Peter Island wants to help make a new you

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, ...

Dengue Fever on the Rise in Mexico

Dengue Fever on the Rise in Mexico Jul 11th, 2008 at 9:30AM: The other night we were sitting with a friend enjoying a few Pacificos when he asked if he could turn the fan on to keep the mosquitoes away. As one who always get bitten by these bloodsucking irritants, I was more than happy for the fan to keep me bite-free. As he clicked the fan on, our friend casually mentioned that with the rainy season comes dengue fever, which is not too dangerous,"unless ...

Are the shoes worth the blisters? (and what to do if they are!)

Are the shoes worth the blisters?  (and what to do if they are!) Jun 13th, 2008 at 11:00AM: It is unfortunate that what looks good, doesn't always feel good. I think this is no more apparent than with a pair of shoes. You have a killer pair of new shoes that you've been waiting to wear on your trip and that day is finally here! New shoes on your feet, you head out for a day of sightseeing in your new city. But this is a recipe for blisters -- nothing can slow down a day of hiking, ...

A Canadian in Beijing: A Full Bodhi Massage

A Canadian in Beijing: A Full Bodhi Massage May 24th, 2007 at 3:06AM: A couple of days ago, I went downtown to meet with my friend Stuart. I took the subway, of course, and emerged into a brilliant sunny day to see not one, but three tanned Australian smiles waiting for me at the top of the subway steps at the Beijing Zhan stop. Stuart works for a travel company called Intrepid Travel and he had brought two of his customers along and declared that we were all ...

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