Happy Birthday to Me, Korean Style

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Published Oct. 16, 2007 at 2:12 p.m.

My own birthday was on October 10. I spent it at the base of Mt. Pinatubo, a not-much-thought-about volcano until it erupted in the Philippines in 1991, after hundreds of years of slumber. I’d heard about hot springs occurring naturally after the eruption near the crater, and that a spa—called Spa Town—had opened, somewhat making the best of Pinatubo’s ghastly emission, which made the area a ghost town and displaced a local tribe called the Aita. (Though I’m not sure you can displace

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The Unbearable Lightness of Spa-ing, Part II

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Published Oct. 18, 2007 at 5:08 p.m.

No, I didn’t complain, and I got into a “thing” about it with a Dutch journalist, MC, who also attended the Summit and who I was spending a few days with. The day before we’d gone to a drop-dead fabulous spa called Tirta, which I’ll talk more about another time. She told me after the massage, having been given forms on which to grade our therapists, she had given hers the lowest rating. She said the therapist was awful because she pulled her hair. (This hair connection is totally

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The Unbearable Lightness of Spa-ing

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Published Oct. 17, 2007 at 6:42 p.m.

Now that I’ve described my least favorite spa experience while I was in the Philippines, here comes the more difficult task—attempting to pick a favorite, which I already know I cannot do. So maybe let’s go for the second least favorite. Maybe process of elimination is the only way to do this ... At the risk of sounding incorrigibly spoiled by too much of a good thing, I have to tell you that I was not at all impressed with Chi Spa, in the Edsa Shangra-La Hotel. I know, five-star hotel,

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Mandala Spa and Resort is So Much More Than This

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Published Oct. 23, 2007 at 9:43 a.m.

I learned about the two-to-a-room practice while at the Mandala Spa on Boracay. Our little group—three of journalists who had attended the Spa Asia Wellness Summit in Manila—arrived at dusk. On our rickety jipney we turned off the rackety main road to follow the simple sign (see logo, top left) that would lead us to a little piece of paradise—one of many. The grounds were enchanting. The design was so simple that I felt absolutely absorbed into its purity. A lovely woman named Preeti,, all

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Reggae Spa?

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Published Jan. 17, 2008 at 1:25 p.m.

It seems Bob Marley's family has opened a spa in Nassau, Bahamas. It's called Natural Mystic Spa and will use a fusion of African, Asian and Caribbean beauty treatments. The website, however, does not indicate any details about spa offerings; it's focus is mostly on accommodations. Hopefully, they'll include more information about the offerings at the three treatment rooms. Other facilities will include a tea lounge, and a limestone steam room. Stay tuned. Or please share any information you

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Pala’s Play & Stay Giveaway

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Published July 6, 2010 at 4:14 p.m.

Everyone deserves a little Pala Time. And here’s your chance to win some ... With the Pala Time Giveaway you can experience all the fun, relaxation and rejuvenation of Southern California’s Four Diamond Award Winning Pala Casino Spa & Resort. Set against the tranquil backdrop of the Palomar Mountains, Pala lies just one hour north of San Diego ... Enter to win one of three Grand Prizes that include a one-night (Thursday-Sunday) stay, a romantic dinner for two at Mama’s Cucina

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New Treatment at Grand Spa: Red Flower Hammam Body Treatment Ritual

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Published Aug. 9, 2010 at 10:52 a.m.

It’s a mouthful, but it sounds amazing, and I had to share. Grand Spa is offering this new treatment based off the Moroccan tradition of visiting bathhouses, called hammams. It’s a seven step treatment that includes a mint tea cleanse, coffee scrub, olive stones, clay wrap, energizing spray, scalp and face massage, and Turkish massage, [ ... ] ...

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Fifty Percent Off all Body Treatments at the Ritz-Carlton Spa on Thursdays in June

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Published May 27, 2010 at 8:01 a.m.

Yes. Seriously. Every Thursday during the month–that’s June 3, June 10, June 17, and June 24–The Spa at the Ritz-Carlton is offering a deal on every body treatment on the menu. This is no ordinary deal, either. We’re talking about 50 percent off, people. Book your Dean’s Margarita Salt Glow ASAP. It’s one of my [ ... ] ...

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New World Comfort, Old World Charm - Secret Garden Spa

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Published May 16, 2010 at 3:17 p.m.

Often called the “Prettiest Town in Canada,” Niagara on the Lake, Ontario is famous for it’s history, charm and stunning gardens ... Beautiful baskets hang from historic lamp posts and seasonal flowers dot the landscape in this turn of the century town. Niagara on the Lake’s floral charm is carried through the Prince of Wales Hotel, where uniquely coloured roses can be seen and smelled at every turn ... The Prince of Wales Hotel is the jewel of the Vintage Hotels group, located in

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Healing Seaweed ~ Halele’a Spa, St. Regis Princeville Kauai

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Published April 7, 2010 at 6:20 p.m.

After spending a week on Kauai, I already felt relaxed and rejuvenated ... I lounged on the beach, bought and ate fresh fruit (chicos, mountain apples and sweet peas) at the Hanalei Farmers Market (Tuesdays @ 2:00) and chatted with locals, whose demeanors convey a “chill” attitude ... Even meeting a woman named Ku’uipo (Sweetheart) who made a fresh plumeria lei for me and a windsurfer named Chester who shared his wisdom as a beekeeper on the island, all gave me a perspective of calm

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