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By Jessica Lapidos, reporting from her Czech Republic spa and wellness adventure with the EuroSpaClub, compliments of Czech Tourism
Though the Oktoberfest games in Bavaria, Germany ritually comes to a close on the first Sunday in October, there are far more than 16 days per year we can worship the frothy, intoxicating goodness of beer. In fact, in the Czech Republic holds its local family beer, Chodovar, in such prominent esteem that its production ground is dubbed Beer Wellness Land. You can tour the factory, taste the brews, and bathe in the beer.
Say what? Your college dreams (and/or nightmare) just came alive? Oh, yes it did, and it’s lovelier than you can possibly imagine.
Prive Pivni Lazne is the Original Beer Spa in Chodova Plana. While they boast 8 different types of massages, they are certainly most famous for their beer baths. The bath contains active beer yeast, hop draff and a mixture of dehydrated crushed herbs combined with Ilsano mineral water. It is a dark brew which produces a caramel colored foam.
The warm temperature leads the body to open its pores, and sweat out the toxins as the hop draff functions as purifying peeling, removing tired parts of skin. The active beer yeast provides the skin with a wide range of vitamins B, proteins and saccharides and contributes to overall softening and regeneration of the cuticle. Alongside the bath is a pint of non-pasteurized Chodovar, which helps boost the digestive system.
Here’s how it goes down. You step into your private beer bath for 20 minutes as you drink a brew beside you. Then once you are done, you are wrapped in fluffy towels and set down to nap, wrapped up mommy mummy tuck-in style. After a 20 minute nap, you awaken to a second beer beside you. Drink and feel absolutely refreshed (and slightly buzzed).
Photo by Linda Troeller
Beer on the hair is no wives tale! It nourishes, moisturizes and gives it vitality (much like it does to your night out). So, once you’re out of the tub, time to take it with you:
The salts and the oils allow you to recreate this beer bath at home, while shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand soap, extend the dermatological and follicle calming sensation. Beer shampoo is few and far between, but I did find a variety in the U.S., made in Vermont: Body on Tap.
Czech with the EuroSpaClub and Czech Tourism to see how you can get to Beer Wellness Land to #CzechItOut for yourself!
Phoenix, Arizona – If you’re looking to expand your business and connections, stop by the Arizona Farmer and Chef connection this Monday, October 4th 2010. This is meant to be “a gathering designed to foster collaboration and wholesale direct market opportunities between local farmers, ranchers, chefs and other food buyers who are committed to expanding and strengthening local and seasonal food networks.” Check out their featured speakers, breakout sessions, networking, and a wine and cheese reception at the Intercontinental Montelucia Resort and Spa – 4949 E Lincoln Drive – Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 Click 
Los Angeles, California - Thanks to the LA County Fair, this rustic festival encourages us to forget those soy lattés and milk some cows, pet some horses, and enjoy some wine, beer and an array of food. Some extra features include the Budweiser Clydesdales, the all Creatures Barnyard Racers – a group of fast racing pigs run through the mud, live music performances from the Summertime Concert Series – some headlining performers have included Jessica Simpson and The Village People, special performances like the aerial high wire show put on by The Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean and Circus regulars like the Stars of the Peking Acrobats from China perform. Click 
Denver, Colorado – “Dust off your running shoes and set your alarm for Sunday, October 3 when 60,000 participants are expected for the 18th annual Komen Denver Race for the Cure. The race, which starts and ends at the Pepsi Center, has three events: the 5K Co-Ed Run/Walk at 7:00am, 5K Co-Ed Walk at 8:00am and the Family 1-Mile Fun Walk at 9:00am.” Click 
New Orleans, Louisiana – Oktoberfest is done New O’leans style.. Featuring live bands, German food and beer, wine and schnapps, and Souvenirs from Germany – it’s held every year at Deutsches Haus, which is located at 200 S. Galvez Street in New Orleans. The Haus opens at 5:00 PM each Friday and 1:30 pm Saturday through October 25th – Meals are available at 5:00 PM until 10:45 PM. Click 
St. Louis, Missouri – The best restaurants in town will be showing off their finest dishes at the 2010 Taste of St. Louis. This three day event features food, art, music, cooking demonstrations and more. The Taste of St. Louis is held at Soldiers Memorial at 12th and Market Streets in downtown St. Louis. Click 
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