“Chestnuts roasting on an open fire…” You’re way more likely to hum it than do it, aren’t you?

The time of year for exaggerated gestures of love and unrelenting holiday cheer is finally upon us. As we approach occasions filled with endless laughs, conversation, dinners, and quality time spent with those who know us best, let’s reflect on the soundtrack. The holidays would be lackluster lacking Eartha Kitt’s seductive purr on “Santa Baby,” Dean Martin’s “Baby It’s Cold Outside” or Mariah Carey’s strong voice declaring all she really wants for Christmas is you. Silence your inner Grinch with our playlist of classics sure to get you in the holiday spirit.

1. All I Want for Christmas is You, Mariah Carey
2. Last Christmas, Glee Cast (Suggested by Aida Zejnullahu)
3. Sleigh Ride, The Carpenters (Suggested by Kristina Paulk)
4. The Hanukkah Song, Adam Sandler
5. You’re One Mean One, Mr. Grinch (Suggested by Dana Prigge)
6. Oh Holy Night, Martina McBride (Suggested by Monique Iacobacci)
7. Baby It’s Cold Outside, Dean Martin (Suggested by Sandra Aguirre Herrera)
8. Jingle Bells, Bing Crosby (Suggested by Julia Deets)
9. Good King Wenceslas (Suggested by Melissa Whiteford St Clair)
10. Silver Bells, Johnny Mathis (Suggested by Jacqui Brown)
11. White Christmas, Bing Crobsy (Suggested by Nancy Mickevich)
12. It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, Andy Williams
13. Silent Night, Bing Crosby (Suggested by Darla Jolley Kelly)
14. Dominick The Donkey (The Italian Christmas Donkey), Lou Monte (Suggested by Nancy Maslanka McMillin)
15. Feliz Navidad, Jose Feliciano
16. Jingle Bell Rock, Bobby Helms
17. The Christmas Song, Nat King Cole (Suggested by Tammy Robinson)
18. Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer, Elmo & Patsy
19. Carol of the Bells, George Winston (Suggested by Kathleen Hoban)
20. This Christmas, Donny Hathaway (Suggested by Vanessa Weatherspoon)
21. Have a Holly Jolly Christmas, Burl Ives
22. Winter Wonderland, Faith Hill
23. Step into Christmas, Elton John (Suggested by Megan Colombaroni)
24. Let It Snow, Boyz 2 Men
25. Santa Baby, Earth Kitt

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What’s your favorite movie? It’s a simple question that can pull different answers from different people. One thing we can all agree on is the effect the theme songs from our favorite movies has had on us. You could never forget that moment when the “Eye of the Tiger” beat dropped pumping Rocky up for the fight or when Jack and Rose floated on the shimmering water to Celine Dion’s “My Heart Will Go On.” It doesn’t matter where you are or what you’re doing; hearing the big song from your favorite flick can transport you there.  

1. Ghostbusters, Ray Parker from “Ghostbusters”
2. Unchained Melody, The Righteous Brothers from “Ghost”
3. Kissing You, Des’ree from “Romeo + Juliet”
4. I Will Always Love You, Whitney Houston from “The Body Guard”
5. Shout, Otis Day & the Knights from “Animal House”
6. Eye of the Tiger, Survivor from “Rocky III”
7. Stand By Men, Ben E. King from “Stand by Me”
8. Wind Beneath My Wings, Bette Midler from “Beaches”
9. Shaft, Isaac Hayes from “Shaft”
10. 9 to 5, Dolly Parton from “9 to 5″
11. Into the Groove, Madonna from “Desperately Seeking Susan”
12. The Banana Boat Song, Harry Belafonte from “Beetlejuice”
13. Gangsta’s Paradise, Coolio from “Dangerous Minds”
14. Lose Yourself, Eminem from “8 Mile”
15. Streets of Philadelphia, Bruce Springsteen from “Philadelphia”
16. Kiss from a Rose, Seal from “Batman Forever”
17. Don’t Want to Miss a Thing, Aerosmith from “Armageddon”
18. Footloose, Kenny Loggins from “Footloose”
19. Purple Rain, Prince, from “Purple Rain”
20. My Heart Will Go On, Celine Dion “Titanic”
21. Staying Alive, Bee Gees from “Saturday Night Fever”
22. Oh Pretty Woman, Roy Orbison from “Pretty Woman”
23. Bohemian Rhapsody, Queen from “Wayne’s World”
24. Men in Black, Will Smith from “Men in Black”
25. What a Feeling, Irene Cara from “Flash Dance”

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Last week many of you retreated to your favorite spas to partake in a little R&R in the form of massages, facials and tons of other ooh and ahh inducing treatments. We hope the aroma of essential oils and the calming touch of your masseuse left you in a state of optimal bliss.  While sitting through painful extractions or having to brace for a scary bikini wax, the sounds of calming music can get you in the right state of mind for almost any challenge. Below you’ll find a bevy of musical suggestions from our Facebook fans of when seeking solace and peace. The stress relieving music gems by Elton John, Orbital and Corinne Bailey Rae are sure to remind you of the goodness of Spa Week.

1. Your Song, Elton John (Suggested by Carol Lapidos)
2. You’re Beautiful, James Blunt
3. Have a Nice Day, Bon Jovi (Suggested by Christi Juliano)
4. Boadicea, Enya (Suggested by Christina Maria Stratidis-Macrini)
5. Lookin’ Out for #1, Bachman Turner (Suggested by Adrienne Zedella)
6. Dancing in Heaven, Orbital (Suggested by Jennifer ‘Lady J’ Fitzpatrick)
7. Pretty Wings, Maxwell (Suggested by Zoe Rivera)
8. Angel, Sarah Mclachlan
9. Put Your Records On, Corinne Bailey Rae
10. Moments In Love, The Art of Noise (Suggested by Outhit Sanaphol)
11. By Your Side, Sade
12. Crystalised, The XX (Suggested by Daniel Florêncio)
13. Yellow, Coldplay
14. Fifteen, Taylor Swift (Suggested by Jeanie Le)
15. Rosie’s Lullaby, Nora Jones
16. Hello, Shinee (Suggested by Mark Angelo Molina)
17. Desert Rose, Sting
18. Window Seat, Erykah Badu
19. The Gambler, Kenny Rogers (Suggested by Vajie Rodriguez)
20. Porcelin, Moby
21. Wonderland, John Mayer
22. Imagine, John Lennon
23. Ribbon in the Sky, Stevie Wonder
24. Never Know, Jack Johnson
25. Bella’s Lullaby, Carter Burwell (Suggested by Chelsea Sweeney)
26. She is Love, Parachute (Suggested by Melissa Rogers)
27. Lovers Rock, SADE (Suggested by Alma Portillo)
28. Duran Duran’s, Come Undone (Suggested by Stephanie Headen)
29. When The Body Speak, Depeche Mode (Suggested by Missy Moder)
30. Feeling Good, Nina Simone (Suggested by Buffi Jashanmal)

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Your spa may not blast Jay-Z or Ray Charles, but that’s what we’re here for.

After months of anticipating those $50 massages, facials, and 12 other trendy treatments, the time has finally arrived on the East Coast and the Midwest. The countdown is over! As you prepare to pamper, we want to get you pumped for the ultimate indulgence.  Spa Week has taken over the following places: New York, New Jersey, Texas, Toronto, Michigan, Mass, DC, ATL, Fla, New Orleans, Colorado, Conn, Virginia, Wisconsin, North/South Carolina, Rhode Island, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, New Mexico, New Hampshire, MD, TN, Ohio, Penn, and Minnesota. Check out our playlist below for some famous hits about your Spa Week locations. Whether you choose to partner up with a friend or go it alone, these 13 hits will surely ring in excitement for spa time in your area. Go to Spaweek.com to pick the treatment of your choice and book!

1. New York, Jay-Z featuring Alicia Keyes
2. Jersey Girl, Bruce Springsteen
3. The Bluest Eye in Texas, Restless Heart
4. Detroit Rock City, KISS
5. She’s from Boston, Kenney Chesney
6. Chocolate City, Parliament
7. Georgia, Ray Charles
8. Summer in Florida, Andre Nickatina
9. Louisiana Rain, Bonnie Tyler
10. Colorado Sunshine, 3OH!3
11. I Found My Mind in Connecticut, Cage
12. Sweet Virginia, The Rolling Stones
13. Walking in Memphis, Dave Matthews Band

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Are you Holding Out For a Hero? The spa industry might just be where to find one. One of the often overlooked facts about spas is that many of the treatments are environmentally conscious, animal friendly, and many participate in supporting healthcare initiatives like breast cancer awareness. The philanthropic and eco-friendly components of the spa lifestyle are prominent and often overlooked. This week we’ll be exploring green and healthy spa treatments, but first we’ll kick off the week of wellness with a playlist of 25 of the most inspirational songs of all time. We took a few suggestions from our Facebook Fans and added on classic inspirational hits like “Heal the World” by Michael Jackson, “Beautiful Day” by U2 and “I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor.

And I think to myself… What a Wonderful World. Have a Beautiful Day.

I’m Alive, Celine Deon
Unwritten, Natasha Bedinfield
I Would Do Anything for Love, Meatloaf
I Didn’t Know My Own Strength, Whitney Houston
Climb Every Mountain, Glenda Wright
I’m Gonna Live Forever, Disco Dynamite
Eye of the Tiger, Survivor
It’s My Life, Bon Jovi
Beautiful Day, U2
I Can See Clearly Now, Johnny Nash
Hero, Mariah Carey
Walking on Sunshine, Katrina and the Waves
I Will Survive, Gloria Gaynor
I’ll Be There, Jackson 5
You’re the Inspiration, Chicago
My Wish, Rascal Flatts
Live Like You Were Dying, Tim McGraw
What a Wonderful World, Louis Armstrong
Holding Out for a Hero, Bonnie Tyler
Hero, Chad Kroeger
The Boxer, Simon and Garfunkel
Greatest Love of All, Whitney Houston
You Gotta Be, Des’ree
Heal the World, Michael Jackson