March 11th, 2010 Stephanie Kinnear
Sure, it’s fun to travel with family and friends; but sometimes you just need to get away on your own. Canyon Ranch is making it a bit easier for you to do just that by offering solo travelers their lower double-occupancy rates during various weeks in 2010.
Check it out!
Deal: Celebrate You
Details: gracious accommodations, three gourmet meals daily, plus always-available healthy snacks, generous allowance for spa, sports and integrative wellness services, more than 40 fitness classes and activities daily, unlimited access to truly incredible facilities, and round-trip transfers to and from Tucson International Airport, or complimentary valet parking.
Cost: Solo travelers enjoy double-occupancy rates – up to a 20% savings
Dates: May 15 through 31; July 1 through August 31; and December 1 through 23, 2010
Tags: canyon ranch, gourmet meals, solo travelers, spa, spa deal, tucson
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March 10th, 2010 Stephanie Kinnear
Feel like spending a long weekend frolicking in the waves of the Pacific Ocean? We don’t blame you!
Hurry and book 2 nights at the beautiful Malibu Beach Inn and you’ll get the third night free. Then spend some time on that bonus day relaxing at the spa. (Frolicking in the waves is hard work, after all!)
Deal: 3’s a Charm
Details: Pay for 2 nights and the 3rd night free. Guest must stay a minimum of 3 evenings.
Cost: Prices start at $385.00 for a full ocean view Sunday through Thursday. A Friday or Saturday arrival starts at $485.00 per night. Suites are priced higher.
Dates: Good through April 1, 2010
Tags: free night, malibu beach inn, ocean view, pacific ocean, spa
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March 10th, 2010 Stephanie Kinnear
If you want to lift and smooth your skin, but aren’t quite ready for a surgical facelift (or injectables) you might want to look into NuFACE, a battery-powered device that promises to tone and rejuvenate skin with microcurrent technology. And, if your act fast, your purchase will do more than just reduce wrinkles.
During the month of March, the company is making a donation to the Red Cross Haiti Relief Fund with every NuFACE device sold. They retail for $325 and come with Conductivity Gel, Optimizing Mist, an instructional DVD, and a user manual.
See some NuFACE before and after photos and a training video to learn more about how the technology works.
—Stephanie Kinnear, web editor
Tags: haiti, nuface, red cross
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March 9th, 2010 Stephanie Kinnear
Are you getting excited about spring? We are. And so are the people at Chateau on the Lake & Spa in Branson, Missouri. Starting this Friday—through April 4, 2010—they’re offering some great rates. So pack up the fam and take advantage of the deals (we suggest using the savings on a spa treatment or two).
Deal: Spring Break March Madness
Details Choose either the “Family Suite Deal” which provides 25% off of a spacious Ambassador Suite; or “The Family Plan,” which enables you to reserve one room at the regular rate and receive 50% off of the second room. Both options include nightly movies in the resort’s Sassafras Theatre; and enable kids 5 and under to eat free from the kid’s menu in the Atrium Café when accompanied by an adult.
Cost: There is a two-night minimum with the offers, and rates vary based on dates of stay and room selected. Call (toll free) 1-888-333-5253.
Dates: March 12 – April 4, 2010
Tags: branson missouri, Chateau on the Lake, spa treatment
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March 9th, 2010 Stephanie Kinnear
Because I have a 45-minute commute to work (on public transportation), I spend a lot of time reading. I’ll freely admit that I have a paperback addiction and am currently on about a one-a-week schedule. So when I heard about Las Ventanas al Paraiso’s new “Hot Type” program, I was instantly interested. If you’re a bookworm, you’ll understand why.
Las Ventanas has worked out a deal with a number of American publishers so that visitors at the resort can read copies of new books before they’re commercially available to the public. The books are anywhere from six weeks to six months from being released for sale.
Las Ventanas even has a butler who will bring you your book of choice and a nice cold drink while you lounge in the sun at the infinity pool. Where do I sign up?
Here’s a taste of some of the books that are currently available:
- The Lake Shore Limited by Sue Miller
- The Third Rail by Michael Harvey
- 29 by Adena Halpern
- Zoo Story by Thomas French
- The Ark by Boyd Morrison
- The Other Family by Joanna Trollope
- The Poet Prince by Kathleen McGowan
- Beautiful Maria of My Soul by Oscar Hijuelos
- A Soft Place to Land by Susan Rebecca White
- The Life of Andrew Jackson by Robert Remini
—Stephanie Kinnear, web editor
Tags: books, Hot Type, infinity pool, las ventanas al paraiso, los cabos mexico, sue miller
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March 8th, 2010 Stephanie Kinnear
Escape for a week-long retreat at Aqua Nicaragua, hosted by author and celebrity trainer Alycea Ungaro, that promises to change the way you approach your own health and wellness.
The week will introduce you to Ungaro’s Six Principles of wellness, while you study and enjoy pilates, nutrition classes, and the stunning beaches of the Pacific Coast of Nicaragua.
Retreat: Real Wellness with Alycea Ungaro
Details: 6-night accommodations at AQUA Resort, roundtrip ground transportation (Managua Airport to AQUA), 2x daily group pilates sessions with Alycea, all organic meals, nutritional classes and organic cooking class with AQUA’a executive chef, guided nature walk, intermediate hike, and visit to local school.
Dates: May 1-7, 2010
Cost: Single (Master Studio Accommodation) – US $2,495; Single (Balinese Accommodation) – US $2,245; Double (Penthouse Accommodation) – US $2,095
Tags: alycea ungaro, Aqua Nicaragua, health and wellness, nutrition classes, organic meals, stunning beaches
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March 8th, 2010 Stephanie Kinnear
Today’s post is from Lori B. Rosen, who writes Spa’s Zodiac Therapy each month.
Tuesday 3/9: Cappy’s moon commingles with Jupiter and Mercury in Pisces creating a perfect energy for marketing, P.R. affairs, or pitching your creative/business projects.
Thursday 3/11: Moon in Aquarius brings out the “rebel with a cause” in us. Make use of this vibration for soap boxing, canvassing, or demonstrating for causes that are near and dear to your heart.
Friday 3/12: Drama free Friday! Zero planetary aspects today—take advantage of this blank canvas to design the destiny of your day!
Sunday 3/14: Pisces’ moon pairs up with Jupiter, creating a marvelous mood for spiritual studies/retreats or recreational sporty activities.
How thin and sharp the moon tonight
How thin and sharp and ghostly white
Is the slim carved hook of the moon tonight!
–”Winter Moon” by Langston Hughes
Lori is an astrologer and certified life coach life coach based in southern California. For zodiac reports and consultations, find her online on Zodiac Therapy’s Facebook Fan Page or her
Tags: astrology, Lori B. Rosen, moon in aquarius, Moon Therapy, pisces moon, winter moon
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March 5th, 2010 Stephanie Kinnear
Here’s an opportunity to escape for a long weekend to the Deerfield Spa. Not only will you experience all the hiking, fitness classes, and activites the destination spa has to offer, you’ll also learn how to tackle problems in a positive way from expert DonnaLyn Giegerich.
Retreat: Expert-in-Residence: Beat Adversity with Less Fear More Fun
Details: Author, speaker, business owner, community service leader, and cancer survivor, DonnaLyn Giegerich, aka Mrs. Red Bank US, leads a series of workshops on beating adversity with fun, fashion, passion, and purpose. All rates are per person and include accommodations, three meals and two snacks a day, unlimited fitness classes, hiking, lifestyle education lectures, workshops, and demonstrations, evening activities, and 24-hour use of all facilities.
Dates: May 21- 23, 2010
Cost: Click here to see Deerfield Spa’s 2010 rates
Tags: Deerfield Spa, DonnaLyn Giegerich, education lectures, fitness classes, lifestyle education, poconos pa
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March 5th, 2010 Stephanie Kinnear
If you read Spa, you’ve probably already internalized this little bit of information as one of life’s greatest truths: experiences bring happiness, not stuff. But in case you’ve ever second-guessed that fact, now you’ve got some science to back it up.
According to new research published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, people’s satisfaction with experiential purchases (vacations, going to the movies, etc.) starts high and goes up over time, while people’s satisfaction with material purchases (jeans, gadgets) goes down over time.
So if you want to be happy, save up for a trip to Hawaii, or a membership to your favorite yoga studio, or a day of pampering at your favorite spa. And forget that new pair of shoes … if you can.
Read more about the study at LiveScience.com.
Image: Veer Photography
—Stephanie Kinnear, web editor
Tags: experiences, happiness, journal of personality and social psychology, material purchases, yoga studio
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March 4th, 2010 Stephanie Kinnear
As soon as we flipped over the calendar into March, we started thinking about summer. Sure, it’s still pretty chilly, but we know the warmer days are coming, so it’s time to start planning some summertime getaways.
If you book early, you can get a great deal on a week at Rancho La Puerta in Baja California, and enjoy 5 spa treatments while you’re there.
Deal: The Piñata Plan
Details: all stays include 5 complimentary spa services (relaxation massage, golden door facial, herbal wrap, manicure, pedicure), accommodations, all meals, beverages, snacks, over 50 daily fitness classes, full evening program, use of the facilities and scheduled transportation to/from the San Diego Airport on Saturdays.
Dates: Jun. 12–Aug. 28, 2010. Must book by May 1, 2010.
Cost: Click here to see rates. Book early to receive 20% of all Villas.
Tags: baja california, rancho la puerta, spa deal, spa treatments
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