Spas | Wellness

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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Orly Nail Lacquer in Rage

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Published April 7, 2010 at 7:29 a.m.

I like shiny things. A nice clean, shiny car. Healthy, shiny hair. Big, shiny diamond jewelry (definitely like.) And I love shiny nail polish. So I was pretty excited when I heard about Orly’s Foil FX Color Collection for Spring/Summer. Foil FX lacquers are meant to give a texturized foil effect to your nails, best [ ... ] ...

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The Setai Spa Wall Street

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Published March 26, 2010 at 5:54 p.m.

The Setai Spa Wall StreetIf I lived in the financial district of Manhattan near Wall Street (and especially if I was a regular recipient of those Wall Street bonuses), I would love being a member of the new Setai Club . With an award winning restaurant, access to their cool new Setai gym and Setai spa, and great aesthetics all the way [ ... ] ...

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America Gets Calorie Count Disclosure with Health Care Bill

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Published March 24, 2010 at 12:13 a.m.

One aspect of the health care bill that is taking effect immediately is that restaurants with more than 20 locations will be required to prominently display nutrition information. This could be a significant step in changing the food landscape in America ... The AP Reports: ... More than 200,000 fast food and other chain restaurants will have to include calorie counts on menus, menu boards and even drive-throughs ... The new law, which applies to any restaurant with 20 or more locations,

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The Ritz-Carlton Spa has a “Reverse-Your-Wrinkles” Spa Night

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Published March 17, 2010 at 10:15 a.m.

Okay, so maybe there’s no such thing as completely reversing wrinkles–sans needles, I mean–but it won’t stop us from trying. Or from spas luring us in with that promise. But we love the Spa at the Ritz-Carlton (I miss you, Dean’s Margarita Salt Glow!) and so we’re up for any event they’re hosting. This one [ ... ] ...

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Splash Party at Aqua Medical Spa

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Published March 16, 2010 at 1:29 p.m.

It’s the monthly Splash Party today at Aqua Medical Spa from 2 pm to 8 pm. Let me fill you in on this ah-mazing deal. There are three categories to choose from: massages, waxing, and facials. Choose the Mini Splash and you get one service from any category for only $49. If you pick the [ ... ] ...

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The new “P” word in Spa Trends: Prevention

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Published March 15, 2010 at 6:36 p.m.

I have come to peace with the word “pampering.”To understand why this is important to me, I’ll start with the fact that the word pampering and I have been in a wrestling match for about 10 years. It started as a result of hearing my friend and colleague Bernie Burt, author of Fodor’s Healthy Escapes [ ... ] ...

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Bike Week & Spa Industry. Same Target Market?

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Published March 11, 2010 at 6:19 p.m.

By Susie EllisIt was a ‘honey-do’ thing. You know what I mean…when you sacrifice for the sake of your spouse doing something you would probably prefer not to do. In my case it was a weekend of everything motorcycles. It means a lot to Peter that I share his hobby with him now and then – kind of [ ... ] ...

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Laser Skin Rejuvination and Laser Hair Removal Discount for ShopTalkers

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Published March 11, 2010 at 4:15 p.m.

Silhouette Spa in Southlake is currently offering a 20% discount on their laser skin rejuvenation (which I’ve had) and laser hair removal, BUT they’re offering an additional 10% discount to ShopTalk readers. The lovely and talented Jackie Davis handles these services and you couldn’t ask for a nicer, or more attentive technician. Her Triniti skin machine provides three [ ... ] ...

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The New You Aesthetic Medicine Offers $50 Microdermabrasion

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Published March 11, 2010 at 1:48 p.m.

We know we already told you about SpaDeals that are going on this week, but we have to mention one more. The New You Aesthetic Medicine medspa is offering a $50 Microdermabrasion Facial Treatment, and we think that’s a great deal. They’re also offering a $50 laser hair removal treatment, but remember, it takes several [ ... ] ...

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