The Spa at Mandarin Oriental
According to the Chinese Zodiac, 2013 is the Year of the Water Snake. What better way to celebrate then to indulge in a day at The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, one of only thirty spas in the world to receive the esteemed Forbes Five-Star award. The spa is spread over two levels of the hotel with a total of 27,000 square feet and 17 treatment rooms. Seven beautiful spa suites provide an intimate, private setting to enjoy your suite experience. All suites feature two treatment tables, personal wardrobes and vanity areas, private steam showers, and in the Green, Red, and White Dragon Suites you also have your own personal soaking tub.
Take the time and enjoy the multitude of heat and water experiences before or after your treatment. The centerpiece of the spa is their Vitality Pool with floor to ceiling windows overlooking the Las Vegas strip. Melt your worries away while floating on one of the submerged chaise loungers. The pool is heated to a comfortable 102° F and equipped with air bubbles that give you the sensation of floating.
Are you looking for a traditional way to relax your feet? If so, then enjoy one of China’s most popular pastimes, the Chinese Foot Spa. Mandarin Oriental was the first to offer the Chinese Foot Spa experience in a hotel. Your experience begins with a steeping hot foot bath infused with invigorating or relaxing herbal blends and a natural exfoliation with jute fiber mini mitt and lemongrass soap. After moving to a comfortable reclining chair you will be offered a scented eye mask and heated abdomen pillow. If you opt for one of Mandarin’s Chinese Foot Spa treatments, Detoxify or Replenish, your therapist will also apply a foot mask. Afterwards enjoy a pressure point massage along your feet and legs followed by an application of soothing lemongrass cream. All too soon your treatment ends invoking deep relaxation and complemented with a nice cup of tea. Bliss at its best!
Whether you have the whole day to rejunivate or just an hour, you will find the perfect service to soothe your soul in one of the thirty treatment rooms. Unlike most spas, the Paris Spa has some treatment rooms that have natural light illuminating the room. Keep this in mind when booking your service, since some may prefer to opt for the more traditional dimly lit rooms. If a massage is your treatment of choice then you are in for a treat. Before your service you will be asked to select between four different essential oil blends, Mandara, Harmony, Tranquility, or Spice or, if you prefer, non scented oil is available as well.
Today’s sophisticated vacationer is concerned about maintaining their health and well being and definitely wants to be pampered. If you are new to the “cruise experience” you might be surprised to find a world-class spa right at your doorstep. This is the world’s first Feng Shui-inspired spa at sea. Luxurious amenities include a sauna, steam room, and shower areas with multiple head and side body jets filled with Elemis spa products for your enjoyment. A private sundeck for relaxing before or after your treatment provides sweeping ocean views guaranteed to melt your stress away.
You may find your greatest dilemma is deciding which of the many spa menu offerings to enjoy. Facial treatments incorporate Elemis or La Therapie products designed to fit your individual needs. Feeling a little more exotic? Crystal Spa offers several rituals that are combined with their Elemis Deep Tissue Muscle Massage, such as the Lime and Ginger Salt Glow proven to invigorate and bring vitality to your face and body. If you still can’t decide, there is always a very knowledgeable therapist or staff member anxious to assist you with any of your questions.
During the cruise, the Spa and Salon offer different specials at very reasonable prices. A recent visit found myself enjoying their “Top to Toe”, a rejuvenating Aromatherapy Facial along with a Full Body Wellbeing Massage. A full 75 minutes all for just $129! Watch for the opportunity to participate in several informative and fun spa seminars focusing on hair and skin, such as the 5 Minute Make Over, all complimentary to guests.
Included within the Crystal Spa is a full service salon offering everything from hair styling, color, nails, and waxing. In 2007, Crystal Cruises introduced the smile-enhancing services of Go Smile teeth whitening and a menu of acupuncture treatments as well.
If fitness is on your schedule while you are away, then you won’t be disappointed in the fitness center or activity programs offered daily. Fitness classes include yoga, stretch, abs, Pilates, spin and informative seminars such as How to Increase Your Metabolism, or Secrets to a Flatter Stomach will definitely keep your interest. Crystal introduced Nordic Walking onboard in 2009, and was the first cruise line to debut revolutionary Kinesis™ Personal fitness equipment aboard its ultra-luxury ships.
Travel with Crystal Cruises and enjoy a full schedule of health and well being, whether while at the Spa and Salon or dining in their restaurants offering healthy onboard dining choices.
Discover for yourself why Crystal Cruises consistently ranks among the world’s most renowned resort and destination spas. The difference is really Crystal clear.
http://www.crystalcruises.com/
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Viewing water landscapes have long been known for its stress reducing, if not calming affect they have on our health. Personally, I love the ocean! Nothing says relaxation more than watching the sunset over a beautiful landscape such as the one you will experience when you visit The Hotel Coral & Marina in Ensenada Baja, California. Guests of the Spa will enjoy breathtaking views from either of the two outdoor or one indoor pool or Jacuzzis conveniently located for your pleasure.
If you desire a package without a facial or pedicure/manicure, then the “Spa Relax” Package might just be the perfect fit for you. Relax with an aromatherapy massage, body polish and hand and foot treatment for just $130.00 for 2 hours. Other Spa Packages are available at values not easily found at Spas in the United States.
Glow also offers a full service hair and nail salon, including a Mojito Manicure complete with your own Mojito to sip on during your treatment. Complementing the entire facility is a Fitness Center overlooking the hotel’s pool area. Guests of the hotel are able to use the Fitness and Spa facility at no charge and locals can enjoy for just $25.00 per day or complimentary with a service. Mention the words Four Seasons and if you are a seasoned traveler you will instantly recognize the attention to detail and the personalized service that a visit to THE SPA at Four Seasons affords.
The minute you arrive at the entrance to the hotel you are warmly greeted by their staff. No long walks through a noisy, crowded casino here, just a short leisurely stroll through a relaxing environment to reach this quiet sanctuary. This is a terrific added bonus for locals who often avoid the strip as a matter of convenience.
In addition to enjoying the fitness center, you can spend the day either before or after your spa treatment with access to their pool, weather permitting. The Four Seasons is known for their pool-side amenities such as Evian spritz and frozen fruits, so be sure to save some time to relax and enjoy.
Inside the Spa, you will find separate men’s and women’s facilities each with their own eucalyptus steam rooms and relaxation lounges. Within the sixteen treatment rooms you will have different menu options to choose from, many of them featuring organic or paraffin free products.
One of the more popular signature treatments offered is the Desert Oasis Stone Massage. Hot stones and their signature desert oil blend promote deep relaxation utilizing this ancient healing practice.
Several specials are available either through their website www.fourseasons.com/lasvegas or in house as a hotel guest. Current specials include an exclusive offer when you book and pay with any American Express card. Reserve an 80 minute Lavender Dreams treatment for the price of 50 minutes when you mention the Spa Escape promotion at the time of your reservation. Your experience begins with a full-body aromatic salt and lavender oil exfoliation followed by your therapist pampering your scalp and feet while relaxing in a cozy warm cocoon. A quick nap anyone? This offer is valid through March 15, 2012.
If you are a local, be sure and ask to be included on their spa email list to keep up to date on unique specials. Through November a Hot Toddy for the body, a devilishly decadent body treatment and a Harvest Glow Hot Honey Treatment are featured both using Farmhouse Fresh products. Farmhouse Fresh products are 90% natural, paraben and sulfate free. Not yet familiar with Farmhouse Fresh or THE SPA at Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas? Visit in November and experience one of these heavenly treatments, and I’ll bet you will find yourself returning again and again.
For reservations, call the Hotel at (702) 632-5000 and ask for THE SPA.
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Oleksandra Spa & Salon
It is common knowledge that a lot of locals choose to avoid a trip to the Las Vegas strip at all costs. In doing so, you may be missing the Oleksandra Spa & Salon, an intimate sanctuary within the Treasure Island Hotel.
This world class 15,000 square foot Spa & Salon is home to fourteen treatment rooms and a fitness facility. Fresh flowers and several beautiful mosaic tile art pieces complement the overall ambiance. Like most spas, robes and slippers are provided to each guest; however, many spas only offer just a few robe sizes, sometimes only one. Oleksandra robes range in size from XS to 6XL, thereby accommodating and ensuring comfort to everyone that may visit, no matter what your size.
Although the average spa guest probably does not consciously give sanitation much thought, it does, however, play an important part in every spa environment. How many spas rather than re-sanitize your slippers give you your own pair of flip flops to take home with you or use hospital grade sterilization on their equipment used for facials? Exactly!
Once you have settled into your attire, you might want to enjoy a coffee, juice, or tea before your treatment. If you are like me, and you are always looking for that new or unique treatment, you might want to try a Venik Massage in Banya. The banya or sweat bathing is a fundamental part of the Russian culture and is one of the simplest and most comfortable methods to rid the body of accumulated toxins. Basically the individual lies down on a bench in the sauna while the therapist increases the heat to induce sweating by slowly adding water and essential oil over the hot rocks. A birch branch is used to stroke, brush and tap the individual’s body which enables the heat and circulation to increase and penetrate more deeply to relax muscle tissue and tendons followed by a cool-down.
If more traditional treatments are more to your liking, no worries, the Spa and Salon offers a little something for everyone from massages, facials, body treatments, hair services, hand and foot treatments, even airbrush tanning. Best of all, if you are a local you can receive a 20% discount seven days a week or join Treasure Island’s Players Club and receive a 30% discount.
Children can enjoy their own day at the spa through their Princess Parties. An innovative and fun alternative to more traditional celebration gatherings, Oleksandra will custom design and provide a day to remember for your child and her friends.
Experience Oleksandra Spa & Salon for yourself and discover what you have been missing.
Call 702-894-7474, or toll free 800-944-7444 and ask for O Spa Reservations.
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The Spa At Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale
At Troon North
Baby it’s hot outside and what better way to cool off and relax than to spend a day inside of a welcoming spa? The Spa at Four Seasons Resort in Scottsdale offers several refreshing specials this summer to help you do just that, including a Tantalizing Tangerine 80 minute massage and scrub combination for just $165.00 offered through August 31, 2011.
Located within the resort itself, this 12,000 square foot, full service Spa features 14 treatment rooms, including two private suites. Experience head to toe pampering with a comprehensive menu of services inspired by the desert.
One of the most interesting signature treatments offered is the Four Seasons In One. This unique offering was originally created in Scottsdale to enhance your sensory experience as you journey through the seasons.
The medley of massage techniques used throughout the 80 minutes begins with summer using a rich vanilla scented Lomi Lomi massage. As you transition into fall, enjoy a back exfoliation using honey oat buffing grains followed by a warming herbal spice lotion with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg. Get ready for winter with a scrub for the front of the body followed by a winter lotion benefitting the immune system. With your final season, spring, your body is wrapped in warm linens and the scalp receives a stimulating massage of citrus and lavender. Your final passage through the four seasons concludes with your face massaged with cool stones balancing both the warmth and coolness of spring.
If you are looking for a more desert inspired treatment, be sure and try the Jojoba and Prickly Pear Body Polish. This is a full body exfoliation with the assistance of a warm Vichy shower to enhance your relaxation. A soothing deep penetrating jojoba oil and prickly pear body cream, especially designed by Body Bliss, for this treatment leaves your skin smooth and moisturized and ready for another day. Upon completion of your treatment you are greeted by your therapist with a chocolate covered strawberry. Delicious!
Whether you are a local or visiting for the first time, you will find a multitude of choices to indulge in, a relaxing atmosphere, and friendly staff to accommodate your wishes.
Call the Spa for reservations at (480) 513-5145.
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Costa Del Sur Spa & Salon
Travel to the south end of the Las Vegas strip and you will discover the Costa Del Sur Spa & Salon inside the South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa.
With all spas, relaxation is the key component to a complete and satisfying guest experience. The Costa Del Sur Spa, with over 40,000 square feet and 28 treatment rooms, prides itself on pampering and relaxation.
When arriving for your appointment, save time to partake in all the spa has to offer, including what I would refer to as the “wet area.” Whether it is a quick steam or sauna before a treatment or a more leisurely soak in a whirlpool, you will enjoy your time here. As an added bonus, experience their cascading showers that give off a waterfall effect. 
Next dry off and slip into their relaxation room and enjoy a warm neck roll and a Lavazza cappuccino or espresso from a convenient pod machine while you wait. Although tea, which they offer as well, is more common than coffee, I found the choice of coffee to be an unexpected nice alternative.
The Costa Del Sur Spa offers many indulgent massage, body, facial, and couples treatments. The couple’s area includes a Jacuzzi, steam sauna and relaxation lounge exclusively for your pleasure. This area can be enjoyed without a treatment for $75.00 per day per couple or complementary when each person books a service.
The couple’s area is where the “Honey Do” list takes on new meaning for your significant other. Enjoy quality time with your honey in a private Jacuzzi tub for two while scrubbing each other with Pure Fiji milk and honey scrub followed by side by side massages.
Feeling more like a Goddess? Experience the Goddess of the Sun Ritual, the ultimate in pampering. Your treatment begins with an invigorating sugar scrub gently rinsed by an overhead warm Vichy shower. Your skin never felt so soft and silky as you are gently massaged from head to toe. Warm hand and foot booties further enhance your body treatment, while tension is relieved with a cool stone facial. Just when you thought your experience is complete, warm oil is massaged into your scalp leaving you feeling renewed to face another day.
In addition to the accommodating staff, the best part of visiting the Spa as a Las Vegas local is their 20% discount offered seven days a week, as well as a 10% discount on products offered for sale at the spa. So what are you waiting for? Grab a friend and visit soon.
Call 702) 797-8030 for reservations. www.southpointcasino.com
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WELL Spa At The Platinum Hotel
Still relatively young at just five years old, the Platinum Hotel & Spa is home to the tranquil and intimate day spa known simply as WELL Spa. A day spa differs from a resort spa in the sense that a day spa is open only during the day with no overnight stay available at the spa. For those guests wishing to stay overnight at the hotel, they will find a beautiful all suite, non-gaming, and smoke-free environment.
The WELL Spa is located on the 4th floor of the hotel. Guests of the hotel have the privilege of using the spa facilities, including the fitness center at no charge. A nice feature since most hotels today imposes a fee for just visiting the spa and enjoying a steam or sauna. Locals not staying at the hotel can enjoy the use of the spa, pool, and fitness center for only $20.00.
While relaxing at the spa either before or after your treatment, be sure and spend some time in the Serenity Room, a cozy lounge area divided by sheers for that semi-private feel. Why not enjoy their Platinum Signature Massage, including a Swedish Massage, that begins with a soothing warm back towel and ending with a gentle foot massage. Oh, and did I mention you also receive an invigorating spearmint oil scalp massage. Ahh…I can feel the stress melting away already!
If you have a chance to visit the WELL Spa as a couple, one of the most popular experiences is the Platinum Painting Party enjoyed in the Pittura Festa Room. No, there is no easel required to express your artistic side, only a brush, a partner and a sense of whimsy. Your experience begins in a private steam room and an invigorating body scrub. Next your artistic side is expressed by painting your partner with detoxifying spa mud, followed by a side by side Swedish Massage.
Whatever treatment you decide to indulge in, you will leave feeling renewed and refreshed. The WELL Spa offers different monthly specials, such as a Lemon Grass pedicure for just $55.00 in June. For future monthly specials you will need to call directly to inquire at (702) 636-2424. Watch in September for unique offerings at not to miss prices when across the valley spas, including the WELL Spa, feature several $50.00 treatments. Can’t wait until September, then visit their website, choose a treatment, and book your reservation now.
WELL Spa---Be WELL, Feel WELL, Spa WELL at the Platinum Hotel.
http://theplatinumhotel.com
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Whatever treatment you are indulging in, be sure to experience the Warming Room, a beautiful relaxation area with comfy chaises that surround a fireplace. Here you may enjoy a selection of teas; fresh fruit and fruit infused water or discover the peaceful outdoor area complete with its own Warming Pool and meditation garden. What could be better than to relax either before or after your treatment poolside with your favorite book amongst sounds of bubbling fountains and scents of lavender, rosemary and lemongrass?


Are you experiencing a stiff neck and shoulders pre massage? Why not enjoy a comforting warm neck roll while you wait? While most spas offer the usual teas, waters, and fruit, The Spa at the Grand Del Mar also offers delicious chocolates, mini muffins and cookies for that sweet tooth gratification.
A recent visit found me enjoying one of the spas signature treatments, Renaissance. This 90 minute treatment is a must-do experience. Mineral-rich mud combined with heated aromatic oil are applied as a precursor to a warm body wrap enjoyed while you rest and relax in a free-floating bed. The sensation is unique and very comforting as your body succumbs to total relaxation. This is followed by a Swiss shower and a stretching massage.
Currently celebrating its 2nd anniversary, Spa Mio offers a monthly membership with two different packages for those who still want to work out and enjoy the spa atmosphere.

Many of the products used in their facials and body treatments are top of the line and offer some unique, if not personal, aspects. Sahra has created an i Pad app for their Aromapothecary line that is customized to each customer based on a few responses given to your attendant. If you are familiar with NARS products, they are the only spa to offer a facial using them.
One of the greatest highlights of the property is their inviting and tranquil spa. The spa offers several spa treatment combinations or you can create your own. Having an appreciation for wine, I was particularly intrigued by the Wine Down spa package. This is a four hour treatment package that will allow you to enjoy the antioxidant benefits of wine inside and out. Included in this package along with the 20% gratuity is:
As an added benefit a luxurious herbal bath soak can be added to any treatment for just $20.00. Aroma options include lavender, almond blossom, orange and linden blossom, rosemary, spruce, or eucalyptus.