
With Valentine’s Day next week, the world’s on a chocolate high and spas are right there with it. In case you missed it yesterday, Stephanie blogged all the benefits of chocolate in her chocolaty spa-dventure. In the name of glowing skin, she slathered her face in a (decidedly man-repelling) mask of cocoa powder, sour cream, honey and oatmeal – and it worked! Chocolate is packed with antioxidants and promotes cell growth, tissue repair and absorption of nutrients – the perfect combination of properties to nurture your skin and body.
We’ve got chocolate spa deals across North America this February, and we’ve paired each one with a recommendation on where to get your edible chocolate fix nearby. Eat your hearts out, sweetie pies!
PHILADELPHIA, PA

SPA FIX: 3rd Element Spa & Salon | A Chocolate Facial for $65 (was $85) or a 60 Min Chocolate Aromatherapy Couples Massage for $180 (was $200).
CHOCOLATE FIX: Lore’s Chocolates | Try their chocolate covered pretzels… or be adventurous with their Dark Chocolate Covered Blueberries for a decadent fruity chocolate twist.
NEW YORK, NY

SPA FIX: Dyanna Body Nail Salon – Spa | A 60 Min Chocolate Manicure and Pedicure with 10 Min Reflexology for $50 (was $95)
CHOCOLATE FIX: Jacques Torres | Pay a visit to Mr. Chocolate at one of his NYC locations. The chocolate chip cookies are unbeatable! They also have a lot of Valentine’s day options, including the chocolate bars at the top.
GLENDALE, AZ

SPA FIX: Abloom Medical Spa | Chocolate Cherry Facial – get it alone for $80 (was $90), add Microdermabrasion, $120 (was $140), or add both Microdermabrasion and Latisse for $199 (was $250).
CHOCOLATE FIX: Wei of Chocolate | This chocolate shop not too far away in Phoenix offers only fair trade, vegan chocolates.
CALABASAS, CA

SPA FIX: Ai Spa | Chocolate Raspberry Facial, Aromatherapy Neck and Shoulder Massage, Champagne and Caviar for $79 (was $205).
CHOCOLATE FIX: Chocolate Studio | Try their Chocolate Oysters with pearls inside… how romantic!
GREENBELT, MD

SPA FIX: Angel’s Touch Skincare & Wellness | 2-Hour Chocolate Decadence for $175 (was $205).
CHOCOLATE FIX: Cocova | Make the drive into DC for their famous artisan truffles like this festive one above, Christopher’s Cherry Blossom.
TORONTO, ON

SPA FIX: California Sun Spa | Honey Body Exfoliation and Chocolate Body Wrap for $85 (was 129)
CHOCOLATE FIX: Soma Chocolate | Try the Heartnut Butter Crunch, with four layers: toffee, marzipan, chocolate, topped with a heartnut.

Long Island, New York – Summer is officially over, fall means warm apple pie and apple cider.. Perfect time for apple picking! The 21st Annual Long Island Apple Festival is this Sunday, September 19, 2010 @ Sherwood Jayne Farm. Enjoy a fun filled day of apple picking, apple cider, and a baking contest. (Please submit application for contest by Friday, Sept. 17, 2010 (amateurs only) – ( Form can be download
Missouri River – St. Charles, Missouri – You don’t have to be Irish to enjoy their authentic food, music and drinks @ the annual Missouri River Irish Fest. It’s held in September, which is half way to St. Patrick’s Day @ Frontier Park. The air will be filled with live Celtic music and vendors selling plenty of popular Irish goods. Stop by this weekend – Friday, September 17th from 6 pm til 10:30 pm, Saturday, September 18th from 10 am til 11 pm, and Sunday, September 19th from 10 am til 4 pm – For more info, click
Philadelphia, PA – Calling all artists.. Philly Fringe is an unfiltered festival where new and established artists present their work without stressing about the selection process. “Come one, come all..” Last year, 185 Philly Fringe shows were created by artists from around the region. This Saturday, September 18th 2010 marks the last day of the Philadelphia Live Arts Festival and Philly Fringe. Enjoy comedy, theater, dance, music, and other forms of art and expression. Click
Washington DC - Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a fiesta at the Zoo this Sunday, September 19, 2010 from 11 am til 5 pm @ the Smithsonian National Zoological Park. Enjoy a day filled with Hispanic and Latino music, costumed dancers, crafts, and Latin American authentic food. Click
Denver, Colorado – Beer, BBQ and the outdoors?? Sounds like a commemoration of Summer.. This weekend, September 17th until September 19th 2010 from 11am until 10pm, the Appaloosa Grill and the Great Divide Beer Garden teamed up to offer a Beer Fest BBQ with live music, and will be hosted outside of the Great Divide’s beer garden. Click
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 
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scheduled for April 16, 2010. The Show itself will take place April 17 – 20, 2010 – Philadelphia Cruise Terminal at The Navy Yard, located at 5100 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, just past the city’s popular sports complex,
Allegheny General Hospital Center for Colon and Rectal Surgery in conducting research and educational activities that raise awareness and advance treatment for colon and rectal cancer. An event T-shirt will be given to each participating walker or runner. Starts @ 8am beginning at the pool parking lot and wind around the South Ridge of North Park. http://www.bigbluequest.com/events.htm
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annual PRCA Rodeo. April 16th – April 17th 2010 Longview Rodeo Longview, TX 75606-1166 http://www.longviewrodeo.com/
Region: Philadelphia

