Well, Alderbrook Resort & Spa on Hood Canal has been making it hard to justify not taking them up on the amazing deals they’ve been offering lately. In less than two hours from Seattle, you can have everything described above for prices that are truly a steal for this kind of experience.

Their current “Spring Break Special” promotion includes rooms starting at $119 (regularly $159) for stays between March 26 through April 11, 2010. The rate includes 20 percent off spa services, restaurant meals, gift shop purchases and kayak rentals. And, if you’re staying mid-week you can have a late check-out of 2 p.m. For availability, call reservations at 360-898-2145 or check Alderbrookresort.com. (Click on the “Book Now” link. Select desired dates.  Type “Spring” into the Corporate Code field. Click Search for availability.)

This is not the first time they’ve been running this kind of killer deal. My husband and I took them up on a similar offer last December for a romantic, and much-needed holiday-season sanity break without the kids.  Then, when snowstorms canceled our mid-winter break plans for a hectic trip back to the Southeast, we packed up the kids and the dog and took advantage of Alderbrook’s February “Sweetheart” deal of about $150/night for their two-bedroom cabins with kitchens (in winter, the cabins normally run about $279; at the height of summer, they’re listed at a whopping $679).

I can attest that the spa services are divine — on my first trip I indulged in a lovely pampering facial, and on my second visit, I melted into a 90-minute deep tissue massage; both services rivaled the best that you would get at any high-end spa in Seattle.

Alderbrook is definitely doing something right, here. After my two visits, I was so enamored of the place I found myself wishing I had hosted my wedding here. If you haven’t been before, this is a great opportunity to check it out.

If you can’t make it for this deal, go to their Web site to sign up for their newsletter to stay informed of other upcoming deals. According to their PR rep, the resort offers deals throughout the year to keep the interest high and the buzz going. Apparently, it works.

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The Palmyra is North America’s first Solis Resorts & Hotels property, a new luxury hotel brand launched by legendary hotelier and former president of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, Horst Schulze. Solis Resorts & Hotels include a collection of resorts, hotels and residences offering a convergence of unparalleled designs, settings and experience, which is exactly what The Palmyra provides. Setting new luxury standards not only in the Caribbean, but also around the world, The Palmyra Resort & Spa has already received a Leading Hotels of the World designation – a rare pre-opening achievement and is expected to quickly obtain a Five Diamond rating.

The Palmyra Resort & Spa sits grandly along 16 oceanfront acres on the grounds of a former Jamaican plantation and boasts 299 rooms with ocean views located across three towers. This magnificent resort features one, two and three bedroom guest suites along with luxurious penthouses designed to pamper the most discerning guest. Eleven three-storey villas and eight beachfront cabanas round out the distinctive accommodations found only at The Palmyra. All accommodations have been designed with the most high-end features and design touches – from marble countertops in the bathrooms, to flat screen televisions in the living areas, along with Bosch appliances in the suite kitchens.

‘The Palmyra Resort & Spa is unlike any other resort offering in the Caribbean, with an unmatched array of amenities, activities and superior service to suit distinctive guest needs,’ said Lester Scott, General Manager of The Palmyra.

“With our beautiful location and the incredible facilities, it is now all about reaching beyond the expectations of our guests by offering unique experiences and truly memorable services. This philosophy includes everyone; families with children, couples on a long weekend, groups of friends getting together…everyone.”

The Palmyra Resort & Spa offers couples the storybook wedding of a lifetime amidst the famous Jamaican mountains and the glittering Caribbean Sea. In addition to the resort’s signature superlative service, its wedding coordinators are specially trained to plan and manage every last detail, from bachelorette and bachelor parties and rehearsal dinners, to the wedding ceremony, to the celebration reception. Couples can enjoy a honeymoon experience unlike any other with the resort’s top-notch amenities, which include luxurious accommodations in a suite, penthouse or one of its eleven, three-story villas with 2,600 square feet of living area. Each villa comes complete with a personal chef, butler and housekeeper.

The Palmyra Resort & Spa offers guests privileged access to three of the Caribbean’s most notable golf courses, the legendary White Witch Golf Course, venerable Cinnamon Hill Golf Course and renowned Half Moon Golf Club, all just a short drive from the resort. Guests receive preferential tee times and special green fee rates of $125 per person during low season and $159 per person during high season. The resort also features a variety of non-motorized water sports activities, horseback riding and two pools that overlook the sea, a swimming cove, and a private white-sand beach.

Under the direction of veteran Spa Director, Sonsiarea Boyce, the resort’s ESPA branded Spa promises to be one of the Caribbean’s best. The stand-alone, 30,000 square-feet, two-story spa is the first in the region and will feature 14 treatment rooms, 3 private suites, aromatic Caldarium and Laconium steam rooms, portico covered vitality pools with ocean views, lifestyle showers and ice fountains along with an array of body, facial treatments and massages that combine the finest products from around the world, along with native ingredients derived from the island.

The Palmyra features a 24-hour in-room dining and four food and beverage outlets offering both fine and casual dining options that showcase fresh, local flavors and continental favorites. The resort also offers the option of an in-suite private chef, a gourmet shop offering organic foods and delicacies from around the world, and an exquisite wine cellar featuring international reserves.

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With the golden sands and world-class waves of Fistral Beach just a stone’s throw from your bedroom, The Bay is a wave-rider’s paradise. Exclusive links with the adjacent Quiksilver & Roxy Surf School mean that ex-European champions such as Spencer Hargraves and Grishka Roberts are on-hand to offer coaching sessions while local Roxy riders including Candice O’Donnell, Sophie Hellyer and Holly Donnelly can provide friendly hints and tips whatever your ability.

The Bay itself offers stylish accommodation that mixes state-of-the-art facilities with a relaxed and informal vibe. Home to Fistral Spa (shortlisted for a 2010 Professional Beauty Award) it boasts an indoor heated swimming pool complete with jacuzzi, sauna, steam-room and underwater music in addition to nine ESPA treatment rooms and a lavish relaxation room – the perfect spot to unwind after an action-packed day in the surf.

The Roxy Surf Weekends are available on the following dates:

June 25th – 27th  (cost: £169 per person)
July 23rd – 25th  (cost: £189 per person)
August 20th – 22th  (cost: £189 per person)
Sep 3rd – 5th  (cost: £189 per person)
Oct 8th -10th    (cost: £189 per person)

Each weekend includes the following:
•   Two night’s standard accommodation at The Bay Hotel with breakfast
•   Two half-day surf lessons with equipment hire
•   Buffet lunch on Saturday
•   Membership of Fistral Spa
•   Yoga Lesson (Saturday afternoon)
•   Goodie bag to take away.

Availability is limited and early booking is advised. 

Source: Global Surf News

Among the popular packages are “Two to Tango”, priced at RM488 for two. The treatment starts with a scrub, followed by an aromatherapy massage to energise and relax the body. It ends with a jacuzzi session.

“Ladies Glamour” is a favourite among the ladies, who get to enjoy a hibiscus and rose scrub, Javanese massage and botanical facial in the package.

“It is a three-hour treatment, and the facial promises instant results,” Foo said.”Ladies Glamour” is also priced at RM488.

Yet another popular choice is the “Purify Detox”. For RM318, the client is given a juniper sea salt scrub before mud is applied to the body, which is then wrapped in a hot blanket for 10 to 15 minutes.

A choice of Javanese or Swedish massage is next, followed by a dip in the jacuzzi.

Foo said the treatment will rid the body of toxins for complete detoxification.

The “Island Retreat” package features sabai stone therapy. The stones, procured from Turkey, are non-porous granite with malachite and zincite minerals which can absorb the toxins from the bodies.

“Granite also holds heat longer than normal hot stones,” she said, adding that the sabai stones can relieve muscular pain and discomfort, alleviate stress and fatigue and balance energy levels when used in conjunction with essential oils.

In conjunction with its opening, clients will receive a 30 per cent discount on all spa treatments till April 30.

Spa Manja is open from 11am to 11pm daily.

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Couples booking any Monterey spa treatment can enjoy the choice of the “Fireside Retreat” or “Accista Retreat” add-on.

The Fireside Retreat ($75) features two glasses of wine, a seasonal fruit and cheese plate, and 30 minutes of private time to enjoy in front of the fireplace in one of the Spa’s cozy couples suites before or after any couples treatment.

The Accista Retreat ($100) includes two glasses of wine, a seasonal fruit and cheese plate and 45 minutes of private time to enjoy in front of the fireplace or in the couple soaking tub before any couples treatment.

The Monterey California spa draws inspiration from the surrounding vibrant natural landscape, local history, and biological rhythms of the changing seasons, to present a warm, restful ambiance and indigenously-inspired treatments that successfully capture the essence of Monterey. Features of the spa include sauna, steam, waterfall showers, quietly convivial relaxation areas, outdoor swimming pool and whirlpools, a state-of-the-art fitness center, full-service salon, and men’s & women’s locker facilities.

The Accista Spa at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa on Del Monte Golf Course is located at 1 Old Golf Course Road in Monterey, California.

Over NIS 300 million were poured into the construction of the Mamilla Hotel and it shows: the look is modern but in touch with the city’s history and unique light. The seating areas in the lobby are full of character and the harmony between the varied items of furniture reflects fine taste.

The hotel has three restaurants, and the live choral accompaniment of Sabbath songs at the Sabbath eve meal is a brilliant idea. All three restaurants are professionally run by Chef Roi Antabi. In addition, the Mirror Bar offers an assortment of wines and the Roof Top brasserie, with its wooden deck and black upholstered couches, gives diners a stunning 8th-story view of the Old City walls.

There are two Sabbath elevators and automatic Sabbath-clock arrangements in the rooms. The price for a standard room is NIS 1600 per couple.

Just opposite the new hotel, the 12-year-old David Citadel Hotel has a new feature: a 500-square-meter, ten-room spa that includes jacuzzis, a wet sauna, a dry sauna and a relaxation room. The spa offers 30 kinds of treatments for hotel guests and visitors, including reflexology and scalp-massage.

The spa is designed in accordance with the principles of Feng Shui, and the soft lighting, sounds of flowing water and pleasant scents add to the unique atmosphere. The relaxation room is a sitting room where refreshments are served, with a corridor that leads to several beds, separated by curtains, where one can rest and even doze off after a treatment.

There is complete separation between men and women, and entrance is directly from the parking area, making the spa very religious-friendly. A 45-minute treatment costs NIS 260.

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From spa rituals that stimulate the senses and relax the mind to wellness programs designed to release the “happy hormone,” the following spas offer guests experiences they’ll find only at the tip of the Baja Peninsula, where the Pacific Ocean meets the Sea of Cortes:

Located at the heart of Medano Beach, Cabo Villas Beach Resort invites guests to immerse themselves in a haven of relaxation and serenity at the resort’s signature spa, Sparitual. Start an experience with a Pacific Lava Shell Ritual where warm tiger shells are massaged into the muscles followed by a Chakras Harmonizing Holistic Healing Therapy, performed with sacred instruments and quartz to balance the energy of the body and reconnect the spirit. The two treatments are $180 plus tax and last for one hour and 40 minutes.

Auriga Spa at Capella Pedregal takes a holistic approach to wellness based on the unique phases of the moon. To fully indulge in the spa’s offerings, guests are invited to partake in the resort’s wellness programs designed to enhance lives and create happiness. The resort offers three unique four-day programs to choose from including stress management, relationship enhancement and beauty inside and out. The programs treat the body through spa therapies, the mind through learning opportunities and the spirit through mediation. Each program includes Auriga Lifestyle Cuisine meals three times a day, a selection of spa treatments, personal training sessions, consultations with nutritional experts and a relaxing in-room bath on the evening of the guests’ arrival. Price varies per package.

Casa Dorada Resort’s Niparaja Saltwater Ritual stimulates all five senses and relaxes the mind while beautifying the body. Guests begin with a spiritual cleansing rite with medicinal herbs and Mexican tree sap smoke followed by a sponge bath with an exfoliating scrub and water from both the ocean and the rocks of a nearby spring located in the middle of the Baja desert. Harmonize the inner self on a Nausicaa table that blows warm air from below and a fresh breeze from above, working together to harmonize the inner self. Guests also enjoy an all-natural desert plant and clay corporal mask that nourishes the body, applied through a gentle, relaxing massage. The grand finale is a facial to clean and rehydrate the skin on the Nausicaa bed treating them to deep and lasting peacefulness. The Niparaja Saltwater Ritual is $209 and lasts two hours.

Transport to a complete state of relaxation with Dreams Los Cabos Sabai Mineral Therapy treatment. This unique stone therapy blends healing and repairing micronized minerals like malachite and zincite with essential oils to create an aura of blissful serenity while distressing the entire body. Additionally, this advanced therapy stimulates blood and lymphatic circulation, increases skins cellular activity and promotes tissue regeneration. This treatment is $200 and lasts 80 minutes.

Indulge in the Esperanza Resort’s unique and exclusive Pasaje De Agua Therapy which draws upon the tradition of using hot and cold waters, steam and rest for purifying and rejuvenating the body. The water therapy experience includes a dip in the warm-spring soaking pool, a visit to the steam caves and a cool waterfall rinse. Revive your body with the resort’s signature grated coconut and lime body exfoliation, followed by a massage using the Esperanza’s own Baja Lime replenishing lotion. The therapy ends with a selection of Augas Frescas indigenous fresh fruit beverages that replenish the body. This therapy is $225 plus tax.

Harnessing the healing power of touch, Fiesta Americana Grand Los Cabos, Golf & Spa Resort’s signature Le Vin massage at the SOMMA Wine SPA combines wine therapy with various techniques of Swedish, Mio-intensive and Lomi-Lomi massage. In addition to the pleasure aspect of this massage, wellness benefits are largely due to the grape seed oil that is used during the massage, as it is plentiful in polyphenols. Nurturing not only the outside of the body but the inside, this antioxidant helps in eliminating free radicals and preventing premature aging. This treatment is $165 with tax and lasts 80 minutes.

Designed to create harmony for the mind, body and spirit, the Marquis Los Cabos’ Holistic Spa is a sanctuary for all of your senses. Offering a variety of alternative treatments and utilizing natural products from the earth like clay, essential oils, seaweed and herbal medicine, skilled therapists work to detoxify and relax the body. The Aromatic and Therapeutic Experience aims to harmonize all of the chakras using kinesiology and essential oils and quartz that are picked out specifically for each guest to achieve the best alchemical treatment. The experience includes a therapeutic massage that stimulates specific points of vital energy coupled with a bath treatment of aromatic salts and detoxifying essential oils. The experience is $180 and lasts for 80 minutes.

The Abhyanga Massage at Me Cabo’s YHI Spa stimulates the release of energy while relieving stress as well as muscle aches and pains. The 80-minute massage focuses on a technique that helps remove stagnant energy and activates a person’s inner prana or life force. The massage is $208.

Located at an exclusive site by the sea, Playa Grande’s Thalassotherapy Spa brings seawater directly from the Sea of Cortes, considered to be the richest body of water on earth. Each guest at the spa receives a selection of personalized therapies adapted to his or her particular needs. Treatments such as the Healing Touch massage or the Temazcal Ceremony enhance guests’ energy balance, relieve stress, work to restore skin’s firmness and suppleness as well as improve circulation and detoxification of the body. The Healing Touch massage is $80 and lasts for 30 minutes, while the Temazcal Ceremony is $155 per guest with a minimum group of four guests, and lasts 120 minutes.

Pueblo Bonito Pacifica Resort & Spa offers a unique cultural experience with the Temazcal ritual, which originates from a form of indigenous steam bath that was utilized for therapeutic, detoxifying and ritual purposes. Pueblo Bonito Pacifica has preserved the elements from the past and added their own disciplines liked meditation, visualization, breathing techniques and medicinal herbs. The resort has created an experience for guests that works to provide benefits like the release of muscle tension, stress and negative energy and provides an opportunity for introspective exploration. The therapy is $130 per person and is performed for a minimum of two people.

To bring joy into the lives of all their guests, One & Only Palmilla has created the three-day Joyful Journey Spa Package in conjunction with ESPA. The three-day program includes a series of activities and treatments that have been scientifically proven to reduce stress hormones while promoting the production of serotonin, the happy hormone. Activities and treatments include Laughter Yoga, Musical Therapy, Joyful Art, Meditation and the ESPA Uplifting Obsidian Stone Experience. This three-day experience is $650 per person and does not include the price of accommodations.

Sheraton Hacienda del Mar’s relaxing and anti-stress Aromatherapy treatment available at the Cactus Spa will have guests feeling that their mind, body and soul are in perfect harmony. The 80-minute treatment is a relaxing combination of massage and natural essential oils that promotes de-stressing and calming of the entire body. This treatment is $121 plus taxes.

Vistazul Suites & Spa’s Aquazul Spa transports guests to the past by inviting them to enjoy an authentic Temazcal Bath. This Pre-Hispanic ritual is used for therapeutic, invigorating, energizing and spiritual purposes. The Temazcal is a small-enclosed structure where red-hot volcanic rocks that have been infused with medicinal and relaxing herbs are placed to produce stream. Guests sit inside this structure that promotes the production of sweat helping in the excretion of uric acid, toxins that accumulate in the blood stream, cleans the upper airways and digestive system and strengthens the nervous system among a list of other benefits. The Temazcal Bath is performed for a minimum of four people and maximum of ten and all participants must be over the age of 12. The treatment lasts for two hours and is $80 per person.

Be engulfed by the powerful elements of nature with Zoetry Casa Del Mar’s Holistic Ritual at the Zoetry Sueٌos del Mar Spa. Taking the body on a journey to a place of relaxed contemplation, the ritual takes place at one of the resort’s beach palapas. It is there, with the soothing sounds of crashing waves playing in the background, that the body is purified with copal and natural incense followed by a relaxing massage that includes Damiana oil, a desert plant native to the Baja region, and quartz crystals that induce a meditative state. The ritual ends with a cup of tea and a special gift. Lasting 80 minutes the treatment is $200 with tax.

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The hotel, part of the Aitken Spence Group, said Heritance Kandalama has been celebrated for its green philosophy and is widely recognized as the five-star resort that put eco tourism on the map in Sri Lanka. “We are committed towards sustaining and further developing our environmental programmes implemented and we are delighted to be recognised for our efforts,” said B.H.R Sariffo’deen, Assistant Vice President, Aitken Spence Hotels.

The Six Senses Spa situated on a rock overlooking the world famous Sigiriya Rock Fortress belongs to a chain of 24 award wining, world renowned spas. The philosophy of Six Senses is based on balancing a pyramid of the five senses; sight, sound and touch are the base of the pyramid; taste and small form the center; the apex symbolises the unique sensory experience of the Six Senses Spa, the hotel statement said.

“Sri Lanka has particularly strict laws to protect the environment and wildlife. We are proud to say that the Heritance Kandalama not only complies fully with these laws, but we also go well beyond them; we take pleasure in our conservation work. We also respect the social and cultural sensitivities of the neighbouring communities, while assisting them with their livelihoods. We purchase local products and services, and involve these communities in our environmental conservation work,”

said Malin Hapugoda, Managing Director, Aitken Spence Hotels.

Source: The Sunday Times

On a Hawaiian honeymoon, couples will find themselves surrounded by gracious island hospitality and endless options for enjoying island recreation and each other. The Kauai Marriott Resort with its “Just the Two of You – Honeymoon in the Hawaiian Islands” package, is prepared to provide champagne and strawberries and special honeymoon “extras” to help create lasting honeymoon memories.

Flying into Hawaii, this Lihue Airport hotel offers the convenience of on-site car rental service to accommodate travel needs, and provides the opportunity for easy island exploration and accessibility. Located on 800 acres, the Marriott’s Kauai spa resort features the Alexander Spa and Salon, a luxury, on-site day spa where the “Aloha Spirit” is extended by a highly trained staff offering a variety of full-service salon and spa treatments. For total relaxation after wedding day stress, a Couples’ Massage is offered at a choice of three locations – in a special couples’ room at the spa, a beach cabana or in the privacy of the guests’ hotel room.

For a unique ocean-front dining experience, there are five open-air Kauai restaurants – all within walking distance of the resort. There are also several on-site dining options offering a variety of fare including local island cuisine, a sushi bar, fresh seafood and hearty steaks.

Honeymoon couples taking advantage of the Kauai Marriott Resort and Beach Club’s “Just the Two of You – Honeymoon in the Hawaiian Islands” special package will receive deluxe accommodations for two, champagne and strawberries and special honeymoon “extras”. Rates start at just $339* and are valid through 12/24/10. Rooms may be booked online using promotional code HON or call 1-800-228-9290 for reservations and more information.*

The Kauai Marriott Resort features a variety of spacious guest rooms and suites, many of which offer spectacular views from a private balcony. All rooms provide guests with luxury hotel bedding ensembles, high-speed Internet access, his-and-her bath robes and slippers, in-room Kauai coffee service and cable/satellite television. In addition to its on-site day spa, the hotel also features on-site fitness and full-service business centers.

*Rates are per room, per night and valid through 12/24/10. There are a limited number of rooms available for this promotion and advance reservations are require. Offer does not apply to groups of 10 or more rooms and may not be combined with other offers or promotions. Blackout dates may apply. Visit website for additional terms and conditions.

This contemporary yet traditional new luxury hotel and spa has been designed by renowned architect Bill Bensley and noted interior designer, Jeffrey Wilkes, who together have infused the art and architecture of Rajasthan throughout the property.

Situated in the heart of the historic city, The Leela Palace Kempinski Udaipur sits perched on the banks of Lake Pichola. Coined as the ‘Jewel by the Lake’, this opulent 80 room hotel offers the perfect setting for indulgent relaxation; a destination that caters for the most discerning of travellers.

The hotel is a window to the ancient and modern world, studded with splendour, beauty and decadence. Enjoy majestic architecture, lavish hospitality and the exclusive essence of ESPA.

The ESPA spa is one of the hotel’s most stunning features, and is divided into two locations; The Lake Spa and the Haveli Spa.

The Lake Spa is made up of impressive Rajasthan style tents, including an enchanting Couples Suite and two Royal Palace Spa Suites, each featuring a private pool and garden.  A series of paths meander through the Spa gardens, leading guests to their tents which are designed to offer complete privacy and treatment indulgence. Each tent is dressed with beautiful crystal chandeliers, bespoke furniture and swathes of rich fabric – the perfect setting for a royal treatment.

The Haveli Spa is a historic building in origin, converted to a soothing spa reception offering a warm arrival for guests.  The welcome lounge is a soft, calm environment, helping you to unwind prior to experiencing the holistic and deeply therapeutic ESPA Treatments in one of the five single treatment tents.  The male and female relaxation rooms provide a comfortable, informal space with lavish, regal furnishings – the perfect tranquil setting to step into after a spa experience. Enjoy a healthy spa lunch on the roof terrace whilst taking in the spectacular views of the of the City Palace and lake beyond.

Every ESPA treatment is a totally personal, luxurious and caring experience, with treatments reflecting a fusion of the latest scientific advances, with Ayurvedic and European therapies. The exceptionally natural, high quality skincare products include anti-stress oils, revitalising seaweeds and cleansing muds; all achieving outstanding results to restore balance and equilibrium to mind and body.

 Source: TravelDailyNews