Spa Vacations Blog
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Jan 26, 2012
Warming Winter Soups
Has the winter chill set in where you live? It certainly has here in Wisconsin!
Spa Magazine has a few warming - yet healthy - winter soups to help ward off the cold.
Enjoy!
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Jan 3, 2012
You've got a long layover? Get a massage at one of these Airports!
Having spent way too many hours in airports, I know how boring a long layover can be (and uncomfortable - endless hours on those airport chairs is murder!).
More and more airports are offering alternatives to shops and restaurants, and many are adding spa facilities, or at least offering massages.
Just what the doctor ordered during a long layover on a long flight!
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Dec 29, 2011
Spiritual Survival Retreat
Grail Springs Health Spa Bancroft, Canada January 27 - 29, 2012 The Spiritual Survival Retreat at Grail Springs Health Spa is a 3-day event exploring
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Dec 28, 2011
Chocolate Decadence Spa Day
The Spa at the Hotel Hersey, Hershey, PA February 1 - 29, 2012 Celebrate Valentine's Day (or just unwind after a busy holiday season) with a chocolate
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Dec 6, 2011
The BodyHoliday at LeSport Re-Opens
The BodyHoliday at LeSport, St.Lucia, has undergone a stunning renovation and has now re-opened, bigger and better than before.
The beauty and skincare center has been expanded, along with the watersports center. And there's a lovely new infinity pool, and yoga on the boardwalk.
What a great place to escape this winter!
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Nov 15, 2011
The Ultimate Holiday Glitz - a Gold Facial!
Yes, actual gold!
Gold is believed to have anti-aging properties, and it's being incorporated into a facial treatment being offered by the spa a the Four Seasons Mauritius during the holidays.
If you're headed to Mauritius for a holiday break, give it a try!
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Nov 10, 2011
Use Yoga to Make Your Life a Little Bit Better
You know that yoga helps relieve stress, as well as your flexibility.
But did you know that it can also improve your sex life? Yoga can make a difference in so many ways - and it's free and easy to do at home!
If you're new to yoga and afraid you won't be able to do it, there are videos that use a chair for support - that's what I do, and it feels great! There's really no excuse not to try it!
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Oct 25, 2011
7 Day Weight Loss Challenge
Win a FREE STAY at Rancho Cortez in Bandera, Texas, with the 7 Day Weight Loss Challenge, December 3 - 10, 2011. Located just an hour from San Antonio
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Oct 24, 2011
Massage Techniques
Spa massage techniques may be gentle or firm, soothing or invigorating, depending upon the results you want to achieve. It's important to choose the right massage to achieve the right results.
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Oct 19, 2011
Hawaii Spa Vacation Directory
How does a Hawaii spa vacation sound? This directory of Hawaiian spas lists day spas, Hawaiian massage, and more!
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Oct 18, 2011
A Pumpkin Facial for Fall!
A pumpkin facial is the perfect DIY beauty treatment for Fall! Whether you use fresh pumpkin or canned, you'll get in the spirit of autumn with this do it yourself beauty routine.
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Oct 11, 2011
Soufriere Health & Wellness Retreat
Restore. Renew. Reclaim. Welcome to the new Soufriere Health & Wellness Retreat. Soufriere Saint Lucia is the perfect place for relaxation and renewal.
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Oct 6, 2011
Spa and Sparkling Bubbly at Reflections Spa
Get Ready for the Holidays at Reflections Spa! Reflections Spa at Crystal Springs Resort is hosting the ultimate girl's night out! Pamper yourself after
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Oct 1, 2011
Great for Fall! Baked Apples and Figs - Yum!
It's officially Fall; the weather has already turned crisp and the leaves are changing every day.
What a great time for baked apples (one of my favorite desserts)! This recipe from Green Mountain at Fox Run (a wonderful weight loss spa in Vermont) has figs and Vermont maple syrup.
It's healthy and tasty!
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Sep 30, 2011
Beauty Secrets from Around the World
I love a spa that uses local ingredients in their facial or body treatments.
Here are 10 beauty secrets that use local ingredients from all over the world.
I'm familiar with lavender and dead sea mud, but edelweiss? These are very cool, and worth exploring.
How about a trip to a Mexico spa for a chocolate treatment?
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Sep 28, 2011
Benefits of Acupuncture
The benefits of acupuncture include pain relief, stress relief, and weight loss. Acupuncture can treat a variety of conditions without the side effects of pills and surgery.
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Sep 25, 2011
Celebrating Paws at Lake Austin
November 2 - 6, 2011 If you're a dog-lover, you'll love this event at Lake Austin Spa Resort. Pets make our lives more enjoyable, and studies have shown
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Sep 22, 2011
Top 10 Romantic Spas
Now that the kids are back to school, maybe it's time for you and your husband to get away to a romantic spa and rekindle the romance!
Spa Magazine has a Top 10 list that will make you drool......
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Sep 21, 2011
Enjoy are relaxing Thai massage - in your living room!
Don't have time to go to a spa, but you really need a massage?
Sacred Spaces, a global wellness service, will come to you - and it isn't that difficult to turn your living room into a therapy room!
I was intrigued when I read this; now I have to see if they're available in my area....
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Sep 17, 2011
Using Feng Shui in Your Bedroom
Many people use Feng Shui when arranging their furniture, or even when designing a new home. The ancient Asian practice is said to promote health, luck, and overall well-being.
This article gives some tips about using it to arrange furniture and decorate in the bedroom, promoting healthful rest.
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Sep 14, 2011
Flavor! Napa Valley
The Silverado Resort and Spa is located in the heart of Napa Valley so the weather is pretty much perfect year round. Golf, tennis, an awesome spa, beautiful
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Sep 14, 2011
Yoga 101: 9 basic poses
If you're new to yoga (like I am), you're probably confused by all of the variations in types of yoga, and their associated poses.
Here's a list of 9 basic poses of Hatha yoga, the most commonly practiced in the US.....
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Sep 13, 2011
Bourbon-inspired Spa Treatments!
I've heard a lot about wine-inspired spa treatments, but bourbon?
I would have expected this from a spa in Kentucky, but these are from the JW Marriott Camelback Inn in Scottsdale, AZ.
Try something different on your next spa vacation!
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Sep 8, 2011
% Great Spa Resorts in Tahiti
Tahiti - just the sound of the word makes me swoon!
While I've never been there, it seems to be the epitome of luxury and paradise. And add spa treatments on top of that - what an experience!
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Sep 5, 2011
Could YOU pass the "Marshmallow Test"?
Self-control is one of the most important aspects of living a healthful life.
But it's also a major factor in living a successful life, in everything you do. This brief article is really interesting - it describes a "marshmallow test" given to 4-year-olds, and how the results of the test played out later in the lives of the participants.
I especially like the concept of self-control as a "muscle" that you can build and strengthen. If you (like me!) would have failed the test as a 4-year-old, you CAN learn to build that muscle!
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Aug 29, 2011
Vibrational Anatomy Workshop
What is Vibrational Healing? Vibrational healing is a holistic approach to health care that provides relief from chronic stress, pain, and injury caused
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Aug 23, 2011
8 New Spa Hotels in Europe
The kids will be off to school soon and family summer vacations are over.
Isn't it time to indulge yourself? Fall is "shoulder" season in Europe. The weather is still lovely, but it's much less crowded - and much less expensive! - in the Fall.
Why not schedule a trip to Prague, Paris, Tuscany - even Istanbul! - and indulge in a spa vacation!
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Aug 18, 2011
Wanna Feel Like a Celeb? Check Out These Spas
If you want to tap into your inner diva, check out these 5 luxury spas! They're the spas of the stars, from Oprah to Nicole Kidman, and you can relax there, too. They're pricey, of course, but each is well worth it for the pampering, wellness, and exotic locales.
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Aug 16, 2011
Wine, Women and Wellness Weekend
Join Spa Magazine and Pevonia Botanica Skincare for a weekend of Wine, Women and Wellness at La Costa Resort in California! September 23 - 25, 2011
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Jul 26, 2011
Yoga & Horses Retreat
Mark your calendar: September 6-12, 2011 Learn, relax and have fun! A five-day retreat on the ranch where you can enjoy daily yoga in fresh, clean air
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