Winter is coming! We all loath what the brutal cold winters can do to our skin… ‘alligator skin’ anyone? It’s time to start prepping to give your skin a chance. We don’t want you to hide from your skin this winter. Let it be free and beautiful. And these great December spa deals can help:

1. Verabella Skin Therapy in Beverly Hills, California has a 90 Minute Fall on Your Face Facial Special: $82.50, normally $165.

Click here to see all December Spa Deals.

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Oh, that glorious extra hour! Why can’t we change the clocks back every day? Imagine – waking up every morning and realizing you have an hour more to sleep, to cuddle, to eat breakfast or catch up on the news… I campaign for 25 hour days, indefinitely. But alas, this might get confusing. So, with our one lucky “fall back” day of the year, I say take that extra hour you’ve been blessed with, and use it at the spa.

We’ve got many hour-long spa treatments in our November Spa Deals, and there are many actual proven reasons to use your extra time on the massage table.  TIME just featured “8 Ways to Beat the Daylight Savings Blues,” and much of it resonated with the spa lifestyle:

• Getting a massage – The country’s most popular spa treatment is also great when the days get shorter and the winter blues set in. According to TIME: “(Massage) can be as effective in treating depression as talk therapy. During massage, levels of the stress hormone cortisol, which is often high in depressed people, fall while levels of the neurotransmitter serotonin — the same brain chemical increased by antidepressant medications — rise.”
• Deep breathing – “Taking slow, deep, relaxing breaths stimulates the vagus nerve, which is responsible for counteracting the stress response,” reports the TIME article. Our yoga expert, Elena Brower, created her Spa Week Daily Challenge around this fact – check out her 5 minute breathing tips. So when your in-laws are in town for the holidays, just remember to take deep breaths!
• Drinking caffeine - Go ahead and feed your Starbucks addiction, because a recent study showed that women who drank more than four cups of coffee a day had a lower risk of depression. Lattes, here you come!
• Exercising - Elle Woods said it best: “Exercising gives you endorphins, and endorphins make you happy. Happy people just don’t shoot their husbands!” Exercising repeatedly at the same time each day or days of the week helps create a habit, and the more you repeat that habit, the harder it becomes to let yourself deviate from it.
• Socializing – It can be difficult to motivate yourself to go out especially during the bitterly cold winters here on the East Coast but, get yourself to the spa (maybe grab a few friends too) and you’ll be doing yourself a service! (Click for the rest of TIME’s tips.)

Here are some great spa deals around the country to fill that 60 minutes of time you’ve been blessed with, and to help you fight off those winter blues:

Bahn Sabai Day Spa in Los Angeles has a choice of 60 Minute Body Massage with 30 Min Facial or 60 Minute Body Massage with 30 Min Foot Massage. Special: $65 Each; Originally: $95 – $120.

Facelogic Spa in Encinitas, California has a 60 Minute Microdermabrasion Facial with Upper Body Massage. Special: $59; Originally: $109.

La Petite Rose in San Francisco has a choice of Luminous Vitamin C Facial or 60 Minute Pure Relaxation Massage. Special: $65 Each.

mySpa at InterContinental Miami has a choice of a 50 Min True Transformation Facial or My Massage, 60 Minute Anti-Cellulite Body Wrap or 95 Min Journey Manicure and Pedicure with choice of Lavender or Ginger. Special: $50 Each.

U-topia Spa in Naples, Florida has a choice of 60 Minute Bliss Massage or Glisten Body Polish. Special: $70 Each.

Newbury Electrology & Skin Care in Boston has a choice of 60 Minute Spa Facial with Enzyme Peel and 15 Min Electrolysis for $55, normally $125, or 60 Minute Deep Pore Cleansing Facial and Eyebrow Wax for $50, normally $95.

Suede Salon, Spa & Body in Marlton, New Jersey has a choice of 45 Min Pomegranate Brightening Peel for $69, normally $104, or 60 Minute Massage for $59, normally $81.

Monty Beauty Spa in Brooklyn, New York has a choice of 60 Minute Aromatherapy Massage with Cupping Therapy, 60 Minute Lava Hot Stone Massage or 90 Min Vitamin C and Seaweed Facial Treatment. Special: $60 Each.

Epiphany Day Spa in Hempstead, New York has a choice of 60 Minute Microdermabrasion or 60 Minute Aromatherapy Massage. Special: $65 Each; Originally: $120.

Click here to see all November Spa Deals.

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Now that Halloween has come and gone, its time to prepare for holiday season. Duh Duh Duh. Before the hustle and bustle, take time for some deserved R&R. Even if you’re not in NYC to take advantage of The Right Deal each week, you can enjoy your favorite spa treatments including facials, body wraps and hour-long massages while being easy on the wallet. Here are some ooooh-ahhhh-ohhhh-worthy deals under $75 that are available this month.

Click here to see all November Spa Deals.

Hotel Valley Ho in Scottsdale, Arizona is offering a 90 Min Ultimate Nail Service at their VH Spa. This includes Full Manicure and Pedicure with choice of polish from Butter London and Paraffin Treatment in private room. You must mention this deal to receive discount. Special: $50; Originally: $110

In Touch Wellness Center in Phoenix, Arizona is offering any 60 Minute Massage for $35.

Cariño Massage by Johnny Ray in West Hollywood, California is offering a 60 Minute Carino Massage for $55, or purchase three 60 Min Massages for $135.

Facelogic Spa in Encinitas, California is offering a 60 Minute Microdermabrasion Facial with Upper Body Massage for $59; Originally: $109.

Newport Beach MedSpa in Newport Beach, California is offering your choice of Signature Facial, Microdermabrasion or Chemical Peel, Velashape Cellulite Treatment for One Area or Laser Hair Removal for choice of Underarms, Lip and Chin, or Bikini Lines for $50 each!

Verabella Skin Therapy in Beverly Hills, California is offering your choice of a MicroDIAMONDbrasion, Instant Lift as featured in People Magazine, or Skin-a-Peel selected off the Organic Peel Bar Menu for $50; Originally: $95 – $125.

mySpa at InterContinental Miami is offering your choice of 50 Minute True Transformation Facial or My Massage, 60 Minute Anti-Cellulite Body Wrap or 95 Minute Journey Manicure and Pedicure with your choice of Lavender or Ginger. Each for $50!

Aniko Salon & Spa in Chicago, Illinois is offering a choice of Facial with Microdermabrasion for $60, normally $120, or Facial with Chemical Peel for $70, normally $140.

Daryl Christopher Wellness Salon and Day Spa in  Waltham, Massachusetts is offering a choice of 50 Minute Foot Reflexology or Organic Hair Facial with Italian Herb Color Glaze. $50 Each; Originally: $90 – $100

Newbury Electrology & Skin Care in Boston, Massachusetts is offering your choice of 60 Minute Spa Facial with Enzyme Peel and 15 Minute Electrolysis for $55, normally $125, or 60 Minute Deep Pore Cleansing Facial and Eyebrow Wax for $50, normally $95.

Toscana Medispa in Baltimore, Maryland is offering your choice of Cranberry and Pumpkin Facial or Warm Honey and Apple Pedicure. Special: $50 each; Originally: $75 – $100

Solace Day Spa & Salon in Old Bridge, New Jersey is offering a 50 Minute Full Body Scrub plus 4 ounce Scrubz gift for you to take home. Special: $60; Originally: $120

Green Tea Massage & Spa is offering the following at two of their New York locations: 60 Minute Deep Tissue, Hot Stone or Combination Massage. Special: $50

La Peau Day Spa in  New York is offering your choice of a Diamond Peel Facial for $75, normally $170, or 90 Minute Foot Reflexology Massage for $50, normally $115.

Serena Spa in New York is offering your choice of an Acne Facial or Oxygen Facial Rejuvenation. Special: $59 Each; Originally: $120

Water Lily Spa in New York is offering your choice of a 60 Minute Deep Tissue Massage or a  60 Minute Swedish Massage. Special: $50 Each

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and many spas across the country are chipping in to do their part. As you take part in your spa treatments, feel good knowing that some of the proceeds will go to supporting breast cancer research. We can’t thank our spas enough for joining the fight against breast cancer. Check out these 10 spas and what they’re doing to fight for the cure.

1. Transcend Spa, Vista, CA

Think PINK For Breast Cancer Awareness! Try the Pink Lemonade Facial $79.  $5 per facial will be donated to Keep a Breast for breast health and prevention.

2. Spa De Mar, Danvers, MA

Will be selling Pink Ribbon Hand Relief by Aveda, and offering PINK hair extensions  $10 towards Breast Cancer.

3. Erika Bloom Pilates Plus, New York, NY

Erika Bloom Pilates Plus is thrilled to be taking part in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk on October 17^th.  All existing and new clients are encouraged to join their team in the walk or make a donation. For more information click here.

4. The Skin and Body Spa, Nashua, NH

There will be a Gold Buying fundraiser on Oct. 14th to raise money for Breast Cancer awareness. They will also be selling some make-up products from Jane Iredale that help raise money for breast cancer awareness.

5. The Spa at Newport Marriott, Newport, RI

For the month of October the spa will be donating 10% of their proceeds from all full priced treatments performed during the spa “PINK HOURS” to the Susan G. Komen Fund to benefit breast cancer research. The PINK HOURS for the spa are Monday-Friday from 9am – 7pm. The spa is also featuring the nail care line SpaRitual “In Pink” where every purchase donates 10% of the proceeds to Breast Cancer Awareness.  Finally the spa is selling the Pink Clarisonic Facial Brush with partial proceeds going to Breast Cancer Awareness.

6. Steve Hightower Hair Artists’ Studio & Skincare -Buckhead, Atlanta, GA

They are featuring National Breast Cancer Pravana hair care products that are in all pink containers and Jane Iredale pink lip stain and gloss. A percentage of the proceeds goes to Breast Cancer.

7. Clear Waters Salon and Day Spa, Williams Bay, WI

“Who I Am Makes A Difference” ribbon will be sold at the spa and all October proceeds will be donated to Breast Cancer Awareness.

8. Coldwater Creek Spa, Tigard, OR

Try It On for the Cure – Sunday, October 3rd. Simply try on anything you like, and they’ll donate $1 per to Susan G. Komen for the Cure®. And with any purchase, they’ll donate 10% of your purchase price. Stop in to Coldwater Creek store or spa and feel beautiful about giving! No purchase necessary. Minimum guaranteed donation of $50,000; maximum $100,000.

9. Facelogic Spa, Austin, TX

On Tuesday, October 26, 2010 from 10am to 6pm, Facelogic Spa will be holding a “Pink and Pretty” Pampering Event.  This event is for any woman currently in treatment for Breast Cancer or in current recovery.  We will offer our luxurious 60 minute facial treatment with complimentary cosmetic touch up complimentary for these woman just one day in October.

10. Stillwater Spa at the Hyatt Regency Newport, Newport, RI

October 15th from 5 to 8pm is Pink Martini Night at Hyatt Regency Hotel Spa in Rhode Island. Shop for the Cure with a suggested $20 donation and receive Pink Martinis, Hand treatments, a bra fitting, chair massage, make-up touchups and a spa amentiy handbag. All proceeds from this event will be donated to the RI chapter of the American Cancer Society. See invitation below.

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Vanessa from Healthy Style NY is a real trooper. She ventured off the island of Manhattan, ALL the way to up to Westchester (for those of us in the NYC “bubble,” this can seem like quite the journey) to spend a day at Facelogic Spa, Mt. Kisco. Rough day? Not so much– Vanessa’s video and blog post take us through her Microdermabrasion treatment in the lovely “countryside” spa setting, and how the treatment is not nearly as abrasive as she had thought.

Facelogic in Mt. Kisco is offering this treatment for $50 during Spa Week, April 12-18. Want to try “roughing” it with a microdermabrasion in your area? Visit our Spa Directory and start booking now!