You’ve bid your bittersweet farewell to Fall Spa Week, and now you want to maintain those glowing faces and avoid the kinks, aches and pains from creeping back in. Say hello to Spa Week’s spa discounts year round – if you don’t know, now you know. At spas across the country you can get your fix at a fraction of the price, sometimes even less than $50. So dive in for more facials, massages and beauty treatments. A sampling of November’s deals:

Get a head to toe treat at Violet White Total Body Care in Virginia Beach, VA. Pick three 30 Min Treatments for the price of one: Mini-Facial, Pumpkin or Champagne and Wine Body Glow Treatment, Back Facial, Hand or Foot Reflexology, Hand or Foot Treatment, or Makeup Lessor or Application for $80, or 60 Min Eve Taylor Clinical Aromatherapy Body Massage for $50. Call 757.200.5273
At Aurora Spa in Shoreline, Washington choose a 70 Min Spa Signature Foot Reflexology with 10 Min Foot Soak, 70 Min Spa Signature Hot Stone Massage, 70 Min Spa Signature Deep Tissue or Swedish Massage, or any 60 Min+ Treatment. Also receive 10% off on Gift Certificates. Can not be combined with other specials, $50 Each. Call 206.801.7562.
At Tribeca Spa of Tranquility in New York City try the Tribeca European Deluxe Facial: includes an exfoliation process which will excite the senses due to its unique and delicious aroma, an extraction plus a relaxing massage and an exclusive mask that firms, brightens and detoxifies the impurities from your face for $99, normally $119, or 45 Min European Facial: includes extractions, exfoliation, and customized mask for $69. Call 212.226.4141

At bella SALON in Austin, TX choose the Fall Eye Trio Plus Package: includes Eyebrow Wax, Eyebrow Tint, Eyelash Tint and Collagen Eye Treatment for $55, normally $90, or 30 Min Bella Petite Facial: includes Cleanse, Peel and Home-Care Application using PRIORI Skincare or 30 Min Back, Neck and Shoulder Massage for $50, normally $65 – $85. Call 512.474.5999.

To see the rest of the Spa Week spa deals for November click here.

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Spa Week®’s favorite sweetheart treatment has always been the Hot Stone Massage, but the newest twist for Fall is cooler than past seasons. Instead of using all hot stones, a Hot and Cold Stone Massage treatment includes the application of cold stones as well, adding multi-dimensional stimulation. Alternating the hot and cool stones helps every cell in the body to receive more oxygen and nutrients and encourages a more effective removal of toxins. It’s great for releasing deep, chronically held tension in the body, and is known to refresh and stimulate the mind.

When it comes to Hot and Cold Stone Massages, each spa has its own techniques, but essentially you will be introduced to the type of stone (basalt, Marble, gemstone) and the style of stone work (La Stone, Japanese, or a personal style). The therapist will glide the stones across your body, place them on your back, slide them on your face, place them in between your toes, depending on the spa and technique.

Now, watch this treatment in action at The Mezzanine Spa in New York City! Recorded Live 08.04.10.

28 spas in 28 regions have whipped up their most decadent day-at-the-spa packages, and in partnership, SPA WEEK® is giving them away to 28 lucky winners across North America. Spa Week Daily will be featuring a spa a day, along with their wellness philosophies and lifestyle tips, until the sweeps ends.

Region: Arizona

Hand & Stone Massage Spa – Paradise Valley

4727 East Cactus Road
Phoenix, AZ 85032
602.992.2268

The staff has endeavored to make Hand & Stone a place where people can feel better whether they have minor aches and pains, or a mind that has been stretched to its limit. Our experienced staff know how to put your body at ease, while creating an environment that recharges the mind as well.

Reaching out a hand (and stone!) to those who need it:

“Our philosophy is a simple one. Because we specialize in the very highest quality massage services at affordable prices, we can make the soothing wonder of the massage experience accessible to more and more people.

That turns a ‘massage’ into that rare breed of products and services; an affordable luxury. And it makes it easier for you to “LOVE THYSELF” as often as your sore, aching, stressed out mind and body may desire.”

How to feel this good on the regular:

Hand & Stone offers a unique membership program specifically designed to introduce spagoers to the benefits of regular massage. Members receive one 50-minute massage each month, and can opt to maximize their therapeutic benefits by adding on additional massages at special, affordable member prices. The monthly massage is their signature Relaxation Massage, which can be customized to meet a client’s therapeutic needs. Try it out during Spa Week–you just might find yourself hooked!

THE DAY OF WELLNESS PACKAGE INCLUDES:

50 Min Hot Stone Massage

50 Min Relaxation Massage

10 Min Sugar Scrub Foot Massage

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Asking “What’s your New Year’s resolution?” is so 2009. We’re asking you a more relevant and important question: How will you keep it? Let this not be a resolution that goes in one year and out the other. Here are 5 steps to help you make it “official” and focus on reaching your goal in 2010.

1. Using your very own handwriting, write your New Year’s resolution on piece of paper. Sign it. On another piece of paper, break it down. Write down 3 or more specific, attainable goal-oriented actions you are going to take or benchmarks you need to reach in order to fulfill your resolution.

2. Buy a picture frame you love. Don’t use one you already have – you’re coming into a new frame of mind… you’re going to need a new frame. Take the time to choose your frame and invest in it—even if it’s just a few dollars. This is part of the experience and will help signify your commitment.

3. Place your resolution in the frame. Slip the other piece of paper with the breakdown behind it. (Make two copies so you remember what you wrote. Keep a third copy in your head.) Set the frame someplace you’ll look every day: on your desk, in the kitchen, nestled between the pictures of you and your honey next to your bed.

If you’re the crafty type, by all means get crafty. Use scrapbooking materials, magazine cutouts—make this frame your own. If you feel uncomfortable framing your written resolution where others will see, design it symbolically.

4. Make the actions happen! Reach benchmarks and goals within your resolution that’ll give you a well-deserved sense of accomplishment at different points in the year.

Increase effectivity: Bribe yourself with spa treatments as rewards! “When I lose my first 10 pounds/complete a quarter marathon/don’t purchase shoes for an entire month… I’m getting a seaweed body wrap.”

5. When (not if… WHEN) all actions have been completed and benchmarks reached – you’ve done it! Now, fill that frame with a photograph that signifies your wonderful 2010 achievement.

Bonus: Treat yourself to hot stone massage… because now you rock more.

Who wants to give it a try?