Best Destinations for a Spa Vacation

March 18, 2013 | By

Earlier this year, the Orbitz Insider Index released a statement forecasting the hottest destinations for 2013. The hottest event to plan a trip around? Spa Week, of course! And as fate would have it, the two have been cosmically intertwined. Here are the hottest travel destinations for 2013 that will offer you free range to sightsee, shop, sun, and most importantly: SPA for just $50:

New Orleans

NOLA was already home to Super Bowl XLVII, and not even counting the infamous Mardi Gras, there are TONS of major festivals making their way through this hot city in 2013. The city’s rich history and celebratory spirit also help to put it near the top of the list of this year’s most-desired destinations. Travel between April 15-21 and you’ll get EXTRA lucky, because you can also fit a spa indulgence into your tight trip budget.

Featured Spa: Rejuv Massage Therapy Center

$50 Treatments:

  • 50 Minute Salt Scrub with Massage
  • 60 Minute Detoxifying Package with Hand and Foot Reflexology and Paraffin plus Dead Sea Mud Facial Treatment
  • 60 Minute Tranquility Treatment including Swedish or Deep Tissue Massage, Hand and Foot Sugar Scrub, Cooling Foot Masque and Hot Towels

Orlando

Tropical setting, sun, the Wonderful World of Disney and plenty of golf resorts for dad – what could be better about this destination? The chance to spa on the cheap is definitely an added bonus! Orlando is the perfect destination to ensure fun for the whole family.

Featured Spa: The Woodhouse Day Spa of Orlando

$50 Treatments:

  • 50 Minute Watermelonade Massage with Citrus-Cilantro Body Oil
  • 50 Minute Classic Woodhouse Custom Facial with Enzyme Peel
  • 50 Minute Watermelonade Body Scrub with Watermelon-Basil Vodka Sugar Scrub Polish

Phoenix

Phoenix is the perfect couple’s destination thanks to the abundance of golf resorts and beautiful spas located there! Consider the pristine weather and gorgeous backdrop an extra incentive.  There are over two dozen spas in the Phoenix area participating in Spa Week this spring – so you can rest assured that the options will be top notch.

Featured Spa: Tocaloma Spa & Salon at the Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort

$50 Treatments:

  • 50 Minute Cucumber Melon Massage Experience
  • 50 Minute Anti-Aging Cranberry Pomegranate Facial
  • 50 Minute Cucumber Melon Signature Pedicure

Atlantic City

Between the high quality performers visiting (Beyoncé, anyone?) and addition of incredible new hotels (Revel is a must-see) Atlantic City is becoming a truly in-demand destination these days. You can gamble, enjoy an exciting nightlife, world-class dining, beautiful beach and boardwalk fun, and of course there are plenty of decadent, luxury resort spas to unwind in. Usually this type of spa treatment comes with quite the price tag…but not during Spa Week!

Featured Spa: Spa at The Golden Nugget

$50 Treatments:

  • 50 Minute Relaxation Massage with Margarita Lime Oil
  • 50 Minute Detox Facial with Eye Refresher Upgrade
  • Haircut and Blowdry with Moroccan Oil Deep Conditioning Treatment

Spa Week is coming April 15th-21st, so you have plenty of time to book the perfect vacay. But we’d recommend planning it out soon, before all the spa appointments get booked up!

 

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How Travel Keeps Us Healthy

February 4, 2013 | By

Since we first rang in 2013, we’ve enlisted our resident Joyology expert, Dashama, for some valuable advice to get us through the winter.

We hope her tips will help make 2013 your best year ever – and we challenge you to incorporate them into your daily lifestyle!

Tip #9: Travel

Leaving your comfort zone, your home environment and exploring a new region of the world can be powerful to shift energy and help you reconnect with joy and happiness. When we see and experience a new area of the world, we gain a new appreciation for everything we have in our lives.

When we return we are that much more grateful for what we do have, instead of focusing on what we lack or what is not working perfectly. I lead people on retreats to exotic locations that test taking them out of their comfort zone and encouraging inner growth in a powerful way. When we connect with new cultures, we also step out of our own limited ego, which can be powerful, transformational and life changing.

See more of Dashama’s tips here.

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The Ultimate Bora Bora Wedding

October 9, 2012 | By

The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort is nearly synonymous with “dream honeymoon destination.” If the resort is so romantic, why not get hitched there, too? Well, that’s exactly what the hotel was hoping you’d ask…

The resort will open a Bridal Boutique this Winter, featuring a resident “Romance Butler” who will take care of all planning and preparation for your dream Bora Bora wedding. The St. Regis partnered with Norwegian fashion designer Cecilie Melli to create a line of exclusive wedding dresses available for rent or purchase at the boutique. If you’re looking to elope in paradise or plan the ultimate destination wedding, there’s certainly no better place.

“Our new wedding program brings the concept of one-stop-shopping to those brides planning a destination wedding, which in our case happens to be at of the most beautiful and romantic places in the world,” says general manager Michael Schoonewagen. Interested? The St. Regis Bora Bora Bridal Boutique will open in Winter 2013, and prices start at $400 for wedding dress rental.

And if you happen to find yourself in California this month, you have a shot to get in on one of the hotel’s first weddings by bidding on one for charity: On October 20, the St. Regis Bora Bora Resorts will auction off a $250,000 wedding at The Carousel of Hope charity event in Beverly Hills, CA. The dream wedding includes 10 nights in the Resort’s 13,000+ square foot Royal Estate Villa, made up of three separate pavilions that revolve around a private pool. It also includes a “Lady Bora Bora” gown from the new dress line, a photographer, a rehearsal dinner at the Resort’s signature restaurant, Lagoon by Jean-Georges, as well as all meals AND round trip tickets from Los Angeles to Tahiti on Air Tahiti Nui. (Also included: Airport transfers, water activities and 5 nights accommodations for up to 5 additional couples to witness your big day). Good luck to anyone bidding!

For more information contact weddings@stregisborabora.com

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New England Spa Getaway Deal

September 27, 2012 | By

Imagine crisp fall air, turning leaves, rolling hills, and windy country roads. Now imagine yourself in the middle of this picturesque scene on the way to Omni Mount Washington Resort in New Hampshire… Because after you read the rest of this post, you’re going to want to plan a trip! Here’s why:

The Spa at Omni Mount Washington Resort is offering a facial, pumpkin spice body scrub, and pumpkin spice pedicure for $50 each during Spa Week, but the good news doesn’t end there. To encourage New Englanders to make a trip out of it, the resort is offering rooms from October14-21 starting at just $99 per night.
You can indulge in a weekend of romance including two nights accommodations and a spa treatment each for just $300 total. That’s one of the most economical getaways we’ve heard about in a long time. Or, if you’re local, spend a night at the hotel for a quiet escape, and still pay only $200 for your hotel room AND two spa treatments.

We hope anyone within driving distance of New Hampshire can make the most of this deal and schedule in a little R&R before the winter hits.
>Book your Spa Week treatments at Omni Mount Washington Resort here.
>Book your stay at Omni Mount Washington Resort here.

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Take a Tour of Exhale Spa

September 26, 2012 | By

The moment you step inside an Exhale Spa “urban oasis” you’ll feel miles away from the chaos. Exhale’s mantra is to revive and restore, and we think we could all use a little more R&R in our lives. Exhale takes you into a sanctuary of wellness and they’re treating everything from the mind to the toes. Luckily, Exhale has brought these havens to cities all over the country. Come along as we take a quick jaunt to all the Exhale locations, and click here to book a relaxing $50 Spa Week treatment at a location near you!

Now, take a deep breath and exhale. Let’s take a look at the gorgeous spas and workout studios:

Exhale Atlanta

Escape the hustle and bustle of the “Midtown Mile” at exhale Atlanta. Located on the seventh floor of the Loews Atlanta Hotel, this retreat offers a large mind body gym with top of the line cardio and weight equipment. An expansive spa area accommodates individuals and groups alike for face, body, and nail therapies. Guests enjoy use of the detoxifying coed hammam, well-amenitized changing rooms, sauna, and steam rooms, and complete their visits with a stop in the perfectly-stocked wellbeing boutique.

Exhale Boston – Back Bay

Centrally located in the city’s renowned Back Bay neighborhood, exhale’s original Boston flagship is an escape for Boston residents and city visitors alike. Guests relax and revive across the space, enjoying an inviting lobby lounge and fully-stocked boutique, zen-inspired spa therapy rooms, well-amenitized changing rooms, a dramatic temple-like yoga studio, and a light-filled Core Fusion studio.

Exhale Boston – Battery Wharf

Situated within the Fairmont Battery Wharf, exhale’s second Boston flagship is the destination for wellness on the waterfront. A full schedule of Core Fusion and yoga classes are taught in two inspiring studio spaces. Guests enjoy views of the water from several of the light-filled therapy rooms, including the couples room. A detoxifying coed hammam, calming zen lounge, relaxing sauna, and well-amenitized changing rooms complete the restorative experience.

Exhale Chicago

Exhale Chicago enjoys a top location in the heart of Chicago’s historic Gold Coast. Guests relax and restore in the eucalyptus steam room, zen lounge, and changing rooms, which offer private daily lockers, showers, and grooming amenities. The location’s wellbeing boutique stocks an assortment of workout and skincare products.

Exhale Dallas

Centrally located next to the Hotel Palomar, exhale’s Dallas flagship is this southern city’s destination for wellbeing. An expansive suite of spa therapy rooms accommodates a full menu of face and body offerings. Guests begin and culminate their restorative experiences in fully appointed changing rooms featuring private daily lockers, showers, and a eucalyptus steam room.

Exhale Stamford

Embrace wellness on the waterfront at this mind body studio location in downtown Stamford, CT. A luxury training gym encourages guests to enhance their routine with use of superior cardio and weight equipment. Fully appointed changing rooms and a thoroughly-merchandised wellbeing boutique add both comfort and convenience to each visit.

Exhale Miami

Perched on the sun-filled floors of the dramatic EPIC Hotel and Residences in downtown Miami, exhale Miami is the ultimate wellbeing destination for spa and fitness. The flagship location has Core Fusion and yoga studios which afford guests dramatic city and water views. An expansive mind body gym enhances the workout experience, and a full floor of spa therapy rooms caters to individuals and groups alike. A detoxifying hammam, hip zen lounge, and infrared sauna are enjoyed by guests both before and after class and spa.

Exhale Santa Monica

Nestled within the luxurious Fairmont Miramar Hotel and Bungalows, the intimate exhale Santa Monica studio and spa offers the perfect Pacific coast getaway for hotel guests and LA residents alike. The space boasts a full menu of spa therapies, with many available poolside as well as in-spa. Guests relax before and after class and therapies in the quiet lounge or in the well-amenitized changing rooms, which feature a steam room, sauna, lockers, and showers.

Exhale NYC – Upper East Side

Located in New York City’s Upper East Side overlooking prestigious Madison Avenue, exhale’s original location features a dedicated yoga studio and two Core Fusion barre studios, allowing for an unparalleled daily class schedule. The spa amenities are equally robust – guests enjoy multiple therapy rooms, a peaceful zen lounge, and lockers stocked with robes and slippers in fully-amenitized changing rooms. This soothing space showcases the true exhale experience.

 

Exhale NYC – Meatpacking District

Situated within the Hotel Gansevoort in Manhattan’s vibrant Meatpacking District, this intimate boutique location offers guests the perfect sampling of the exhale experience. A Core Fusion studio hosts a full schedule of exhale’s original barre class in addition to yoga classes. Calm the mind and body before or after class or therapy by relaxing in the over-sized herbal steam room or one of three unique hydrotherapy pools.

 

Exhale NYC – Gramercy

Tucked away inside the chic Gansevoort Park Avenue hotel, exhale’s newest Manhattan location brings the best in fitness and spa to travelers and NYC residents alike. Guests can experience a Core Fusion or yoga class in the glass-walled studio overlooking Park Avenue South. An intimate mind body gym rounds out the wellness offerings.

Exhale NYC – Midtown

 

Situated on Central Park South just across from Central Park, exhale’s flagship Midtown location is the perfect New York City respite. The space features a sanctuary-like yoga studio and a skylit Core Fusion studio. An expansive spa wing accommodates facials, massages, waxing, and acupuncture, and two dedicated nail rooms provide the best in manicures and pedicures. Large, well-amenitized changing rooms offer showers, private lockers, steam rooms, and luxe, private label products, which can be purchased from the location’s fully-stocked wellbeing boutique.

See the full list of Exhale Spa Week locations with their contact information.

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