Who doesn't love a little pampering? And the exploding number of spas across the world these days ranges from crazy-pricey to surprisingly affordable. Here we massage the topic to a happy ending, plus discuss both the specifics and the big picture of the larger, booming industry devoted to wellness and wellbeing.
Wellness and wellbeing at 10 top guest ranches in the USA and Canada
Wellness travel meets horses at a particular subset of guest ranches, which focus on eco-experiences where you will be inspired to heal yourself and the planet, activities such as "wild yoga," and of course exhilarating horseback rides powered by Mother Nature. If this appeals to you, here are ten wonderful ranches to consider in the United States and Canada: read post
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"Today I am king--for 40 minutes, anyway, soaking under frescoed ceilings in the very tub that once held England's Edward VII. Gas bubbles dance in the warm spring water, soothing my skin (and, I'm told, lowering my blood pressure) as I doze off, happy as a clam: this regal indulgence, this rococo chamber worthy of a museum, is mine for all of 20 bucks. Welcome to Marienbad (Marianske Lazne in the tongue-twisting local language), one of three-dozen Czech spa towns where a day of Old World pampering, medical treatments, and three hearty meals can cost as little as 1,750 Czech crowns ($50) per person per day in low season (generally October through April)--less than a standard hotel room in most of western Europe (in high season, prices run from $71 to $95, still a decent deal if you don't mind the crowds).
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I direct everyone to my current review article on the Abbey Resort & Avani Spa, which is appearing in the August issue of "Les Nouvelles Esthetiques & Spa", a leading spa trade publication. This is a favorite destination for escape and rejuvenation in the Lake Geneva, WI area. If the link doesn't work, go to www.lneonline.com; digital edition pps. 10-20. LNE has more of my spa reviews in their print queue. My article blog, http://definitivespablog.blogspot.com/ also contains related topics, including product reviews and facility reviews, like the Hotel Del Coronado Beach Village & Spa (CA) and the Heidel House Resort & Evensong Spa (WI). I'll be heading to the Phoenix area later this month to review some of their high-end properties and spas.
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"Built in 1959 and once a haunt of Frank Sinatra and his Rat Pack, the hotel had seen its glory days. But in 2008 the hotel was purchased by the Noble House Hotels and Resorts and given a facelift. Sticking with the original structure and building on the hip style of the 60’s, the hotel has a retro glamour that pays homage to the past while keeping up with the times.
With prices more reminiscent of the Embassy Suites but service more in-line with the Four Seasons, this place makes a fabulous budget conscious spa getaway. Rooms here can easily be found for $99, and you get a lot of bang for your buck.
Filling the space that was once the Hotel’s theater is a 11,000 square foot spa. The spa offers a worldly menu with treatments from every corner of the globe, from: Indian Abhyanga, to Thai massage, to Egyptian Milk Rituals. I chose the Javanese Royal Treatment, which entailed a Balinese style massage, herbal exfoliation and rose petal bath. Although I would not say the treatments are bargain prices, they are on the lower end for a resort…my two-hour treatment was $250, which at many resorts a similar treatment would cost upwards of $500. www.psriviera.com."
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