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
Trend #2: Year of the Hammam ... By Susie Ellis, SpaFinder ... Insider ... Continuing down the list of the top 10 spa trends for 2010 we published a few weeks ago, the second one is what we are calling "the year of the hammam." This one turned out to be a surprise for many however the reaction has been enthusiastically positive! Here is the description and then some post-publishing notes: ... YEAR OF THE HAMMAM TREND ... With spa-goers increasingly seeking authenticity, tradition, and that
Las Vegas newest spa and wellness attraction is the Aria Resort & Spa - an ideal retreat to escape Nevada's wild west show. Designed by the world-renowned firm Pelli Clarke Pelli, the Aria offers a spa spread over an incredible 80,000-square-feet on two-levels ... A total of 62 individual spa treatment rooms and 55 salon stations provide you with a vast array of almost every spa treatment imaginable ... Natural healing is at the core of things at the spa at Aria Las Vegas, and when you're not
More on the Authentic Hammam Spa Trend ... By Susie Ellis, SpaFinder Insider ... I just love it when a spa trend we predict (especially one that some people think is “out of the blue”) begins getting buzz. So how fitting that a week ago we predicted the 2010 spa trend "Year of the Hammam” and in today’s USA Today they talk about the new Silversea Cruise ship with its medi-spa offerings and its new hammam! ... Am encouraged to see that this much-anticipated new Silversea’s cruise ship
In honor of Armed Forces veterans, the Spa at Ballantyne in Charlotte, North Carolina invites all veterans to visit the spa on Wednesday, November 11, 2009, to relax and recharge by enjoying complimentary access to its spa facilities, including the Eucalyptus Steam Room, Cherry Wood Dry Sauna, indoor and outdoor ...
Spanning over five acres in the heart of Maui’s Kapalua Resort, the brand new Kapalua Spa pays respect to Kapalua’s unique sense of place and incorporates the healing benefits of the ocean in everything from its signature treatments to tranquil seaside décor ... “Kapalua Spa embraces the healing properties of the ocean and our beautiful natural surroundings. Walking into the spa is like entering an elegant, open air beach house – everything from the tropical wood and sea glass interiors
Spas and Greed Discussion ... Susie Ellis , SpaFinder Insider ... My friend and colleague Anitra from AboutSpas.com posed an interesting question on her June 21st blog, which I felt compelled to weigh in on. Her blog was titled, "Spas & the Greed Factor." Here are her comments and mine. Others also commented so check out her blog if you want to read all the rest ... Anitra's Question: ... Have spas become too greedy? I was talking to a massage therapist the other day who said that the resort
At Vancouver Island's Sidney Pier Hotel & Spa, enjoy a New Summer Attractions package, Marine - Themed Spa Treatments and a 100 per cent Ocean Wise culinary commitment ... The much anticipated Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre, adjacent to the Sidney Pier Hotel & Spa, has opened its doors to the public offering a state-of-the-art aquarium and marine education centre focusing on the ecosystem of the ... Salish ... Sea ... To celebrate the exciting new venture The Sidney Pier Hotel is demonstrating its
Just six months young, the Immerse Spa, at the MGM Grand Detriot is a spectacular 20,000-square-foot modern-day urban loft ... The first U.S.-based spa for internationally acclaimed architecture firm tonychi and associates, Immerse is inspired by nature's most calming element: water ... Design elements are complemented by black-and-white photography of serene and natural landscapes by Detroit photographer Bill Schwab. The lavish, two-level space includes a full-service spa; six treatment
This weekend my friend and I decided we needed a little R&R so we headed to the spa at The Ritz to get a pedicure, a “Wild Lime Botanical Scalp Massage” (which I highly recommend…be sure to ask for Phillip), and to take advantage of the relaxing facilities (steam room, sauna, whirlpool, etc). The spa, [ ... ] ...