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  Kamandalu Ubud September 9, 2010 at 6:22am

  As featured on www.luxist.com
  by Rigel Celeste
  
  The "Eat Pray Love" frenzy continues and for those who have been inspired to set off on their own soul-searching adventure in Indonesia Kamandalu Resort has come up with their own version of Elizabeth Gilbert's story...(cont.).
  
  The package is available from September 2010 thru July 2011 and sounds like a nice balance of experiencing the movie's theme while still leaving room for a personalized experience, and if you were really inspired by the movie you can enter their contest and potentially win a trip for free. Otherwise there's a minimum two night stay required with rates ranging from $280 - $440/night, depending on which villa you choose. Let yourself go!
  
  Detailed package: http://www.kamandaluresort.com/epl-package.html
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  Ed Wetschler August 5, 2010 at 10:57pm

  Just learned that the Lodge at Woodloch, about 110 miles from Manhattan and one of the best spas in the United States, is giving away a two-night, all-inclusive stay. http://bit.ly/bO5D8r

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  Simon & Baker Travel Review July 11, 2010 at 6:22pm

  We're looking to identify spas in Thailand especially Bangkok. If anybody knows of any we should consider including in upcoming itineraries please reply. Thanks! Elena
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  Jo Foley May 4, 2010 at 6:21pm

  Spas are, with the recession, becoming their own worst enemy. Over-pricing, badly-trained staff, laissez-faire attitude. Spas are supposed to be stress-relieving. I, who for more than 25 years have been reporting on and reviewing spas, health resorts and holistic centres, am becoming dis-illusioned and very cross! Love to know your views. Follow my occasional blog on http://jo-sent-me.blogspot.com Jo Foley
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  Maralyn D Hill May 4, 2010 at 6:09pm

  Brenda Hill and I are working on a column featuring spa cuisine. If you have any clients that feature spa cuisine with their spas, we would like to hear from you at mdhill@noralyn.com.
  
  What we would need is the following:
  1 or 2 recipes and accompanying jpegs
  Chef bio and jpeg
  A paragraph or two about the property and website.
  
  This feature will be announced in a mailing to 260,000 as well and be featured on a food page that gets 1.6 million visitors a month. It will also be linked to our own "Where and What in the World" blog and syndicated on several networks and through social media.
  
  We are also looking for some easy pool side appetizers for another column and the requirements are the same.
  
  Thank you in advance for your consideration.
  Again, you can contact me at mdhill@noralyn.com.
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  Liz Borod Wright May 4, 2010 at 4:49am

  Hi! I wanted to tell everyone about a contest I'm having on my travel blog, www.Travelogged.com. I'm giving away 2 $50 gift certificates from Joy of Spa, and they're redeemable at more than 3,000 spas independent spas across the US. To enter, just go to the link below and tell me in the comments what you find most stressful about travel:
  http://www.travelogged.com/travelogged/2010/05/joy-of-spa.html

  

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  Maralyn D Hill March 16, 2010 at 9:33pm

  The International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association is in the process of lining up press trips for 2011. If you are interested in proposing your destination, please let me know.
  
  Maralyn D. Hill, President
  IFWTWA
  Maralyn@ifwtwa.org
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  Sarah Irving February 22, 2010 at 1:37pm

  Just wanted to flag up my occasional blog at http://manchestermassages.blogspot.com/, offering real-life reviews of spas and massage therapists around Manchester, UK and further afield (when I get to them). It's mainly a hobby site but seems to be growing of its own accord...

  Manchester Massages

  Reviews, news and information on therapeutic massage, spa experiences and eco-spas in Manchester (and beyond...)
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  Colin J. Holden February 4, 2010 at 3:12am

  I will be on assignment in Europe between May 10 and May 30 attending the Institute of Travel & Meetings Annual Conference at Chelsea FC, Stamford Bridge, London, England (May12 & 13) and the IMEX 2010 Incentive Travel, Meetings & Events Exhibition in Frankfurt, Germany (May 25, 26 & 27). I am looking to fill my schedule in the time between these two events (May 14-24) covering a number of business travel; meetings, incentives, conventions & events topics. I already have some tentative plans in Liverpool, London, Paris and Frankfurt – if anyone has any assignment suggestions or “must see” recommendations related to business travel or meetings, incentives, conventions & events topics please let me know…
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  José Balido October 1, 2009 at 11:08pm

  One of the most memorable spa experiences I've ever had: the King's Chamber in Marienbad, Czech Republic. I'm sure prices have gone up since my bubbly soak, but it's well worth the splurge. I wrote about it in Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel:
  
  "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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