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“This spa is your spa, this spa is my spa … This land was made for Spa-ing!” We hope you are ready for a geography lesson. Oh that’s right, we aren’t only crunching numbers with our #50dollartreaments but we are also expanding across the country.
On a mission to bring the healthy spa lifestyle to EVERYONE, we’ve worked to get more and more cities on board this for Spa Week Oct 10-16 than ever before. Below are 16 flourishing Spa Week states and our brand new small towns and cities in each, with some fun facts to get you better acquainted. Let the geography lesson begin… and tell us YOUR town or city below so we can work on getting them on board for next year if they aren’t yet. Spa for all!
California
The golden state is adding some more sunshine to Spa Week! First, we’ll take a stop at one of the hundreds of wineries at our disposal then finish by dipping our toes in the warm, sandy beaches and try to catch a glimpse of the celebs.
New Spa Week Towns: Calabasas, Claremont, Malibu, St. Helena
Connecticut
This may unofficially be the home of the “prepsters” with cardigan sweaters and boat shoes but there is also something for the historic buff. Relive your Jurassic Park memories by visiting one of the largest dinosaur track sites in North America, Dinosaur State Park.
New Spa Week Towns: Orange, Rocky Hill
Colorado
Famous for it’s “Polar Bear Plunge.” We aren’t sure we want to participate in that form of hydrotherapy.
New Spa Week Town: Boulder
Florida
Home to the “Happiest Place on Earth,” we are sure Mickey Mouse would find his inner zen at these spas.
New Spa Week Towns: Howey-in-the-Hills, Naples
Georgia
We are taking a bite into the Georgia peach and expanding from “Peaches to the Beaches” in…
New Spa Week Town: Perry
Illinois
“Beuller…” John Hughes shot several of his famous 1980s cult classics in this state including Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. Roll call…
New Spa Week Towns: Brookfield, Darien, Gurnee, Highland Park, Hinsdale, Hoffman Estates, Lombard, Skokie, Tinley Park, Willowbrook, Winnetka
Indiana
Santa Claus, Indiana receives over one half million letters and requests at Christmas time.
New Spa Week Town: Carmel
Massachusetts
The first Thanksgiving Day was celebrated in Plymouth in 1621.
New Spa Week Towns: Andover, Chesnut Hill, Peabody, Reading
Michigan
We are making a splash is this state known for its great water parks.
New Spa Week Towns: Commerce, Grand Rapids, Sterling Heights, Troy
Minnesota
Did you know that Minnesota has 90,000 miles of shoreline; more than California, Florida and Hawaii combined?! We sure didn’t.
New Spa Week Town: Maplewood
Missouri
Missouri Day is the third Wednesday in October. (Spa Week will be over by then, but we’ll celebrate anyway.)
New Spa Week Town: Frontenanc
New Hampshire
Vermont isn’t the only syrup-bearing state, New Hampshire is famous for being sappy. It takes approximately 40 gallons of sap to make approximately 1 gallon of maple syrup. That’s a lot of sap!
New Spa Week Towns: Hampton, Whitefield
New York
New York was the first state to require license plates on cars.
New Spa Week Towns: Mamaroneck, Pelham
Oklahoma
This state tickles our funny bone with Sooners like Kristin Chenoweth and SNL cast member, Bill Hader.
New Spa Week Town: Broken Arrow
Pennsylvania
Spa Week is taking over your campuses!
New Spa Week Towns: Ambler, Morrisville, State College
Virginia
Nicknamed the “Big Lick” (should we dare ask?).
New Spa Week Town: Roanoke!
Washington
America has this great state to thank for Starbucks – we know we can’t go without our coffee fix.
New Spa Week Town: Sammamish
Wisconsin
This state takes it love of cheese to another level with the signature “cheese head” foam hats.
New Spa Week Town: Green Lake
Texas
Everything is bigger in Texas, even Spa Week!
New Spa Week Town: New Braunfels
We hope to make it to every city… one day! Who run the world? SPA WEEK.
Yesterday we introduced 10 of our
$50 Spa Week Treatments: 50 Min Aromatherapy Swedish Massage with Choice of Lavender, Eucalyptus or Lemongrass Essential Oils, 45 Min Pure Results Facial with Pineapple and Pumpkin Fruit Enzymes, or 45 Min Citrus Manicure and Pedicure with Signature Citrus Wash and Massage with Sweet Citrus Lotion.
$50 Spa Week Treatments: 50 Min Fresh Lemon Chiffon Massage, 50 Min Lemon Souffle Body Wrap or Lemon Zest Manicure and Pedicure.
$50 Spa Week Treatments: 45 Min Full Body Relaxing Massage or 45 Min Healing “Life Force Energy” Reiki Session, 45 Min Spa Week Facial, including Cleanse and Tone, Customized Mask and a Heated Hand and Foot Treatment or 45 Min Personal Training Session with Certified Exercise Specialist or 45 Min Make-Up Application and Lesson.
$50 Spa Week Treatments: 50 Min Reflexology Massage for Tension and Fatigue, 50 Min Customized Gel Peel to Minimize Wrinkles and Smooth Skin or 75 Min Ultimate Indulgence: Includes Pomegranate and Lime Spa Manicure and Pedicure with White Tea Infusion
$50 Spa Week Treatments: 50 Min Ponte Vedra Deep Cleansing Facial with Customized Mask, 50 Min Healing Old World Salt Scrub to Detoxify and Hydrate or 50 Min Soothing Aromatherapy Massage to Promote Circulation.
$50 Spa Week Treatments: 45 Min Shea Butter Body Wrap with Exfoliation or 50 Min Naturopathica Plant Stem Cell Facial.
$50 Spa Week Treatments: 50 Min Swedish Massage, Pumpkin Enzyme Facial, or Spa Therapy Pedicure with Express Manicure.
$50 Spa Week Treatments: 50 Min Relaxation Massage, 50 Min Customized Facial, 50 Min Pedicure and Manicure Combo.
$50 Spa Week Treatments: 50 Min Lavender Rain Treatment with Eucalyptus Body Exfoliation, Vichy Shower and Lavender-Infused Body Wrap, 50 Min Healthy Hands Manicure with Paraffin Mask or 50 Min Neat Feet Pedicure with Warm Stones and Salt Scrub Exfoliation.
Atlanta, Georgia – Have you looked at today’s date?? Its 9-02-10! It shouldn’t go unnoticed! So SweetWater Brewery has created a 90′s themed event to celebrate. Hosted by Metromix and SweetWater, tonight the Peach Pit comes to Atlanta for an all out 90′s bash - to celebrate America’s favorite past time: 90210! Go big or go home and dress up like Kelly, Steve, David, Donna, Brandon, Dylan, Valerie or Andrea, because everyone in costume will receive half off their entrance fee. (You must be 21+ – Entrance is $8) The theme is original 90210, so the more 90′s the better: Jean jackets, gelled hair and mini dresses are not only appropriate, they are highly encouraged. Get some SweetWater goodies for the best dressed and best looking couple. SweetWater Brewery is located at 195 Ottley Drive Northeast – Atlanta. For more information visit 
Phoenix, Arizona – Kick off Hispanic Heritage month this Saturday, September 4th 2010 from 11 am to 6 pm, as the Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce sponsors the annual 21st Fiesta de Septiembre. The event takes place in Historic downtown Wickenburg, and includes Mariachi groups, folklorico dancers, salsa and margarita contests, outdoor mercado, food and beverage cantina, historic photo exhibits, and a food fair! Wickenburg Community Center 160 N. Valentine Street. For more information visit 
Boston, Massachusetts – If you’re in Boston this weekend, the one event to check out is their traditional Gloucester Schooner Festival. This 26th annual schooner festival takes place in America’s oldest seaport. Running from September 3rd until September 6th, close to 50 ships are expected to participate in two days of racing, celebration and events, including Sunday’s “Mayor’s Race.” Sponsored by Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce, enjoy a full schedule of activities from sailing, tours, fireworks display over Gloucester Harbor, a festival party, and more! For more information visit 
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Stop by the 45th Annual Polish-American Family Festival and County Fair to enjoy a three-day festival of all things Polish. Running from September 4th until September 6th 2010, this event is infused with the Polish spirit, featuring vendors, kielbasa, pierogi, loads of entertainment (yes, there’s polka), and much more. Located at 654 Ferry Road Doylestown, PA 18901. For more information vist 
Columbus, Ohio – The mission of the Native American Indian Center is to preserve, protect and promote Native American culture, spirituality and philosophy. This has been accomplished through traditional Powwow’s, as they are the greatest expression of Native American Indian art. Join them during their traditional Labor Day Powwow, to encompass the values, traditions and spirituality of many native cultures. This weekend, from September 4th until September 6th 2010, enjoy traditions including Native American dancing, singing, food and crafts. Located at Franklin County Fairgrounds, 4100 Columbia St., Hilliard – Weekend pass: $15, Adults: $7. For more information visit 
Wrinkles! We all love the idea of growing older, becoming more independent and all that comes with it, but if there was a way to get the package sans the sagging skin, frown lines and crows feet, we would surely take it. Anybody would.
New FDA approved skin care device, that increases absorption of active ingredients by 400%. Improves skin elasticity and texture by promoting collagen formation. 
This ultra technology facelift that re-educates the facial muscles and provides dermal nutrition to increase collagen and vital nutrients in the skin. Using ultrasonic microdermabrasion, micro-current, ultrasound, and light therapy, all four technologies combine to improve both the tone and texture of the skin, producing healthier, firmer, more youthful skin. 
Target the aging process with firming peptides, vitamin C and fruity acids. Put time back into your skin with this luscious facial. 
This is an Advanced Anti-Aging Treatment with no down time and helps heal sun-exposed skin. 
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