After 100 days of renovation works and staff training the day has finally come: With the opening of the “Das Tirol”, Kempinski Hotels opens its first property in Austria. The luxurious hotel has a lot on offer: it is the only five-star-hotel in Kitzbühel and the surrounding area that has direct access to the slopes.

Kempinski The Spa is an oasis where guests can feel at ease and relax and was labelled as a Leading Spa. Moreover it belongs to the distinguished circle of The Leading Hotels of the World – being the only hotel in this sought after ski resort.

“We are very proud of everything that has been created here in the last three months,” says General Manager Henning Reichel. For weeks everything on the big construction site in Jochberg has been adapted to meet the Kempinski standards. The result: Alpine materials and naturalness, wood, leather and loden dominate the picture. Reichel has brought the “charm of the Tyrolean mountains” into his hotel. “The Kempinski Das Tirol is highly individual,” states Reichel. The hotel is a luxurious, chic, elegant and comfortable alpine resort with great views and excellent service.

118 superior double rooms, 13 junior suites, 16 suites and one Penthouse suite. Two restaurants with distinctive menus on offer: The Steinberg and the Sra Bua by Wini Brugger restaurants. Down-to-earth cuisine from the Tyrolean mountains and surprising taste sensations from Asia. Together with his team of around 150 employees, General Manager Reichel wants to make their guests’ stay unforgettable. “We want to excite them with the best service and provide eye-opening experiences”, he says.

A special opening offer is valid until 25 December – the superior double room starts at € 200 a night including breakfast. The Kitzbühel Ski Special is available for three, five or seven nights. The package includes a ski pass per person for two, four or six days depending on the number of nights in the hotel, breakfast buffet and evening meal and entrance to Kempinski The Spa. Depending on the duration of the stay, two people pay either € 906, € 1532 or € 2136 for the superior double room.

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There’s no better place to toast to the season than in California wine country, home to the country’s finest wineries. At The Lodge at Sonoma Renaissance Resort & Spa, a Napa Valley spa resort, we’re giving you a gift that will last long after you’ve sipped your last glass of champagne.

The award-winning Raindance Spa at our Sonoma luxury hotel is offering a December special, sure to keep your hands looking beautiful through wrapping gifts and rolling cookie dough. The 80-minute Ultimate Manicure and GelFx Treatment is pure bliss for your hands. The manicure starts with grooming cuticles and nails, followed by an exfoliation and conditioning. Warm essential oils nourish and detoxify, and an aromatic hand massage preps you for the finishing touch — GelFx. Packed with vitamins A, D and B5, GelFx promotes healthy nails and ensures your color stays chip-free, vibrant and lustrous for 2 weeks. This spa special is available through December 31, 2011, for just $100 (regularly $130; not including gratuity).

If you’re at our Sonoma Valley lodging to wine rather than unwind, there’s plenty to keep you busy during the holiday season. The festivities kicked off with the tree lighting ceremony on the Plaza, followed by the Sonoma Valley Wine Market, where 35 wineries gathered for one day only. Visitors to the Blessing of the Olives at the historic Sonoma Mission will find music, refreshments and information about Sonoma’s olive traditions. If your trip to Sonoma comes after these events, not to worry; the Holiday in the Vines Celebration runs through January 6, 2012. This 6-week celebration includes open houses at up to 20 wineries, performances, after-hours shopping and amazing food and wine.

No matter what brings you to our Napa Valley winery hotel this festive season, there’s sure to be something from your wish list, whether it’s a day of pampering at our Raindance Spa or an afternoon spent finding the perfect wines for your holiday table.

Just in time for the holidays, this package is ideal for holiday gift giving, a romantic getaway or even better yet some personal time away from the hustle and bustle of the season at a 5 star hotel in London. Pampering at its finest comes with the package which includes blissful services for two from the hotel’s own St. Pancras Spa, breakfast and luxury hotel accommodations in London in a meticulous Barlow King room. Rates for this Victorian journey of the senses start at just GBP 445* GBP offering guests the opportunity to discover some of the world’s finest beauty recipes and remedies. Guests also have the opportunity to upgrade to first class and, in addition to all the amenities above, will enjoy Chambers Club amenities and accommodations.

A Barlow King room includes access to the St. Pancras Spa fitness suite, pool, sauna and steam room. Guests taking advantage of this package will receive a one hour spa treatment for two people — a true ticket to tranquility with a variety of rituals, therapies and massages available to enjoy with a partner, friend or family member at this luxury spa in London. From treatments incorporating ancient Japanese massage techniques and a radiance scrub from the Kingdom of Siam to a slimming ritual from India and a traditional massage of the Orient, total relaxation is just a click away with this outstanding choice among hotel deals in London.

The relaxing “Time Traveler Spa” package may be booked online by using promotional code SPA or by calling 1–800-228-9290 for reservation.

Each guest room and luxury London hotel suite at the St. Pancras Renaissance has been painstakingly restored to maintain the majestic elegance of the hotel’s original ornate moldings, grand windows, high ceilings and marble bathrooms as they were presented upon its opening in 1873 while incorporating modern amenities such as high speed Internet access, International cable/satellite service and flat screen televisions.

*Rates are per room per night and valid seven days a week through 5/5/12 based on availability at the time of reservation. Advance reservations required and spa treatments must be pre-booked.  Please visit hotel website for additional terms and conditions.

Spa Level guests enjoy preferred access to spa appointments, 10% off spa services and, if desired, consultation with the spa concierge, and an escort to the spa for appointments.

Designed for enhanced relaxation and rejuvenation, this Buckhead hotel’s Spa Level guest rooms and suites feature:

–  Tempur-Pedic(R) bedding products
–  Baths with Italian marble vanities and oversized Turkish cotton bath towels
–  Yoga mat, exercise ball and bands, spa bathrobes and spa slippers
–  37-inch high-definition, flat-panel television; iPod docking station; DVD player, and DVDs and books on Pilates, yoga and meditation
–  Air purifier and sound machine

For a truly heightened spa vacation, take advantage of this Buckhead, Atlanta, GA hotel’s Spa Level Bed and Breakfast package*, which features overnight accommodations and valet parking; Greet the Day spa breakfast; and 10% off all spa treatments.

* View all terms and conditions online including cost and expiration dates.

At the Trump Chicago Luxury Hotel and Trump SoHo Luxury Hotel in New York, savvy spa-goers may add a 60-minute Trump Classic Massage or Kate Somerville Universal Glow Facial for just $111 when they also purchase a 60-minute-or-longer service at regular price. At Trump International Hotel(TM) Las Vegas and Trump International Hotel(TM) Waikiki Beach Walk(R), the 60-minute Classic Trump Massage and Universal Glow Facial will each be priced at $111 for the day.

Guests may book online. Promotion available for services rendered on Nov. 11, 2011 only. Pricing does not include tax and gratuity. Appointments are subject to availability.

Founded on the commitment to customize each guest’s experience according to a Personal Intention, The Spa at Trump provides unique treatment choices, including the use of gemstone-infused oils, and the unsurpassed personalized attention of a Trump(R) Spa Attache. Named “Top Spa Brand” in SpaFinder’s 2011 Readers’ Choice Awards, The Spa at Trump features an exclusive arrangement with celebrity skin health expert Kate Somerville, as well as signature products by Shiffa, Tara and other leading names.

The new leader in Croatia

Expectations are high. “Not only because our name stands for extraordinary establishments and top-notch service in Croatia and all of our other core markets,” said Otmar Michaeler, CEO of Falkensteiner Michaeler Tourism Group AG.

In many regards, the newly opened Falkensteiner Hotel & Spa Iadera on the Punta Skala peninsula promises to be an extremely interesting new addition to the range of luxury hotels in Croatia and around the world. In addition to guests from Falkensteiner’s core markets of Austria, Germany, Italy and Croatia, the tourism group – which is active in six countries – expects many visitors from Central and Eastern Europe as well as the Benelux countries, Great Britain, Switzerland and France.

Otmar Michaeler continued, “For FMTG AG, the opening of this hotel and also the conclusion of the first investment phase at Punta Skala is a milestone in the company’s history and will also serve as a guide for future developments. However, the five-star Hotel Iadera is also a showcase project for the Croatian tourism industry and an important step in an urgently needed campaign to improve quality. This kind of high-level project will strengthen tourism in Croatia, which is an extremely important part of the economy.”

FMTG continues to focus on expansion

Additional Falkensteiner hotels will open in Southeastern Europe (SEE) in the coming year. According to Agron Berisa, the managing director of SEE operations at Falkensteiner Hotels & Residences, “With our new flagship establishment, we have added another top hotel to the Falkensteiner portfolio in Croatia. The expansion of the Falkensteiner Hotels & Residences in the SEE countries will continue in 2012 with the opening of a city hotel in Belgrade, Serbia, and a family product in Crvena Luka, Croatia.”

Five stars ensure well-being

“We are extremely confident and will do everything in our power to make our new five-star Hotel & Spa Iadera one of the new hotspots not only on Croatia’s Mediterranean coast but also in the entire Mediterranean region. The perfect location on the tip of our Punta Skala holiday peninsula, the hotel’s architecture, the fantastic SPA and our high quality standards, which we have redefined for our Premium Collection Hotels, will help us to achieve our ambitious goals. We want to offer a five-star hotel that doesn’t make a stiff impression, but that combines lifestyle, freshness, well-being and luxury,” said Georg Unterkircher, general manager of the entire Punta Skala resort.

The panorama is simply breathtaking

“The staff at the concierge desk directs guests to their rooms. Or, even better, their suites. The sleeping quarters inside the walls of this five-star luxury establishment, with a total of 210 rooms, feature open floor plans reminiscent of the style of a Mediterranean country house,” said hotel director Alexander Orlandini.

He added, “No matter which direction you turn, you’ll be captivated by the unparalleled beauty of your surroundings.” In this picturesque spot on the tip of the Punta Skala peninsula, the beauty of the region around the hotel is highlighted by the contrast of colours – the deep blue of the sea and the light, luminous colours of the sand and rocks.

Pure luxury for the body, designed to meet guests’ individual needs

The 6,000 sq m Acquapura SPA, made up of saunas, massage chairs, Private SPAs with their own balconies, indoor and outdoor pools, and an impressive 700 sq m hamam, is an oasis of wellness and beauty with a great atmosphere.

And the Hotel & Spa Iadera offers an appropriate array of healthy, soothing and beautifying treatments, an extraordinary range of leisure activities and the ambience of a secluded getaway – a combination you’ll be hard pressed to find anywhere else.

An oasis for the senses, a refuge of pleasure

Restaurants in top-notch locations and cosmopolitan cuisine complete the range of services offered at the hotel.

“The main focus for Falkensteiner is our famous Alpine-Adriatic culinary concept, refined with regional delicacies. An essential ingredient in this recipe for success is without a doubt our head chef Franz Castlunger. The native of South Tyrol has had time to settle into this land of pleasure, working previously at the Family Hotel Diadora, also located on the peninsula of Punta Skala, where he was responsible for tantalising the taste buds of holiday guests,” said Georg Unterkircher.

Ideal for longer Birmingham vacations as it is for a quick weekend “Girls Getaway,” travelers have come to rely on the sense of rest and relaxation that the beautiful rolling hills of Ross Bridge Resort & Spa offer. With its world-class golf and the award-winning Spa at Ross Bridge – featuring a vast array or treatments and services – this resort stands head-and-shoulders above ordinary hotels in Birmingham, Alabama. The plush guest rooms include balconies overlooking stunning grounds and a signature pool featuring enchanting waterfalls and fountains. It’s the perfect vista for those precious few moments not spent in the 12,000 square foot spa.

Having saved so much on their hotel accommodations, visitors feeling the urge to indulge in a bit of retail therapy during their “Girls Getaway” are in luck as the Renaissance Ross Bridge Resort & Spa is among the few luxury hotels near Riverchase Galleria Mall. Refueling after a successful shopping trip is a cinch as well thanks to the Birmingham restaurants located on-site at the resort. Among the offerings are Brock’s, featuring an array of tapas and an extensive wine list to match their fresh Mediterranean dishes, and The Clubhouse Restaurant, offering American fare in a casual, family-friendly environment.

Whether it’s drinks in the lounge, a day of pampering at the award-winning spa, an elegant dinner at Brock’s or simply enjoying a book by the pool, Ross Bridge provides an escape from the everyday routine. This package is available June 2011 through August 2011.

This four diamond resort has 259 guest rooms, with balconies overlooking the third longest golf course in the world at 8,191 yards from the tips. For the highest standard in luxury, visit the resort’s 12,000 square-foot European spa and salon. Ross Bridge consistently remains among the top Renaissance hotels in the world for guest satisfaction and overall style.

Set in a secluded nine hectares of lush tropical and sculpted gardens with 150 metres of white sand beachfront, Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa was the first luxury hotel to grace Bali’s southern peninsula. Just 25 minutes from Bali Ngurah Rai International Airport, the hotel was designed around the architectural principles of a Balinese palace, with 382 guestrooms and suites. In 2010, the hotel embarked on an expansive three-phase refurbishment program. The first phase saw the completion of 83 guestrooms, the spa, the main pool and a restaurant. The second phase, to be completed by mid 2011, will include 162 guestrooms. The final phase will be unveiled at the end of 2011.

The resort boasts a wide range of facilities, including three swimming pools, five restaurants and three bars, as well as a comprehensive sports center, watersports facilities, daily activity schedule, and a shopping arcade. Seven banqueting venues – including an open-air amphitheater and the beachfront – can cater for up to 1,000 persons for both MICE events and weddings. Families will find the resort extremely child-friendly with a kids’ club, games room, outdoor playground, and children’s pool as well as a dedicated family room. The Nusa Dua Spa has been completely rebuilt with 22 new treatments utilizing the island’s local and natural ingredients.

“We are thrilled to have representation under our Summit brand for the first time in Bali, which is a very well-established and hugely popular global destination for the leisure and MICE markets,” said Mark Simmons, area managing director, Asia of Preferred Hotel Group. “Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa, with its reputation, quality, and location in the prime Nusa Dua area, will be very well received by our clients worldwide.”

“With Summit’s reputation and experience in handling luxury properties, we know that we’re in extremely good company,” said Reto Torriani, general manager of the hotel. “And given that its mission is ‘Catering to the traveler seeking something more,’ we are sure that Summit is the perfect and, of course preferred, partner for us.”
 
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“NoMI is naturally evolving into our second decade. NoMI Spa, and the entire seventh floor, is our response to the changing needs of our premier clientele. We want to provide them with the highest level of service and to meet their needs for every occasion. To that end, we’ve created an incredible spa experience that encompasses all the senses and combines the best of results driven techniques and treatments, relaxation and spa experience,” said Rick Segal, Managing Director, Park Hyatt Chicago.

NoMI Spa is a distinctive blend of experiences flavored by the seasons and provided by an approachable and gracious staff. Rejuvenating, guest specific aromatherapy accompanies a wide range of offerings to enhance overall well-being. With the highest quality ingredients and botanicals and a menu of unique, exclusive treatments, guests experience the evolution of an innovative spa experience in a harmonious environment.

Throughout the NoMI Spa experience guests savor the seasons through taste and drink and breathe them in through personalized aromatherapy, directing their minds and bodies into the moment and away from the stresses of everyday. Each visit begins with a relaxing organic tea made from the finest organic tea leaves to help unwind. Spa experts then assess client’s needs and create a custom aromatherapy blend from the finest herbs and botanicals that is incorporated throughout every stage of the personalized spa treatment creating a total sensory experience. At the end of each treatment, the spice cabinet becomes medicine cabinet with a selection of small bites created by NoMI Kitchen Executive Chef Ryan LaRoche based on the season and healing properties of the spices.

NoMI Spa will be the exclusive Chicago spa location to offer the Hydrafacial, a non-laser skin resurfacing treatment; which is gentler, non-invasive, non-irritating and super moisturizing. This medical grade facial experience has previously been offered in plastic surgery offices and is becoming popular in the spa environment. The spa facial courses will also offer the indulgent and ultra-firming Carita facial, a results driven, anti-aging preventive care for every skin type. Carita’s progressive facial features nature’s most rare and precious metal and gem – gold and diamonds – and the finest botanical ingredients.

Centered in an intimate space, NoMI Spa is a place to rejuvenate and escape from the city. Amenities include two elegant private spa suites. Each suite features private steam showers, private changing spaces, and is outfitted in luxurious Frette and Andrew Morgan linen. Designed for comfort and tranquility, each suite is cast in gray and natural hues to ease the mind and body. Spa guests are encouraged to spend time to relax and are invited to fully enjoy the updated spa facility, including the state of the art fitness center, steam rooms, locker areas, men’s luxurious Hommage shaving station, and the pool with breathtaking views of the city.

The NoMI Spa menu includes house specialties like a Premier Body Treatment and Lake Stone Massage as well as an array of massages, facials, waxing services, manicures, pedicures, hand and foot grooming for men, and more. Incredible customizations are available for all services. Every guest, even those with limited time, can enjoy the personalized experience and rejuvenation of the most effective wellness techniques and technologies in a wonderful and relaxing setting.

NoMI Spa will be open from 8:00 am – 8:00 pm daily.

In addition to a luxury hotel with two restaurants and 22 Woodland Homes for sale and holiday rental, the Estate offering is completed by the indulgent retreat The Clearing Spa, with its infinity-edged pool overlooking the adjacent secret garden. Housed in the converted 19th century stables, The Clearing Spa is home to five treatment rooms and offers a wide range of signature luxurious therapies from internationally-acclaimed Aromatherapy Associates.

New Spa and Wellness Packages at The Cornwall Hotel Spa & Estate:

The Perfect Pilates Retreat, 13th – 16th June
The perfect three night getaway break for ultimate summer rejuvenation includes:
· Three nights hotel accommodation in a Deluxe room with a bowl of fresh fruit on arrival and breakfast each morning
· Two sessions of Pilates to relax and energise
· Personally-designed exercise program tailored to suit guests’ individual needs
· Indulgent 50-minute spa treatment
· Full use of facilities at The Clearing Spa
· Clearing Spa lunch on 14th and 15th June
· A two-course dinner at the relaxed Acorns brasserie on any two nights of the stay

The Perfect Pilates Retreat course will be held on 13th – 16th June.

Refresh & Revive Package
Arriving on a Sunday, guests can enjoy a peaceful three night spa break – an ideal way to unwind that includes:
· Three nights hotel accommodation in a Deluxe Room including breakfast
· A 30 minute Facial per person
· A 30 minute Back Massage per person
· A 30 minute Foot Treatment per person
· Full use of facilities at The Clearing Spa

The Refresh and Revive Package is available throughout May, June, September and October.

Golf and Spa Break
Perfect for those who love to combine pampering with a restful round or alternatively, a package with an extra spa treatment who those who prefer to skip the golf course. The Golf and Spa Break package includes:
· A 30 minute spa treatment per person
· A round of golf per person at the 18 hole St Austell Golf Club just five minutes away, OR an additional 30 minute spa treatment
· Dinner for two in the sophisticated Arboretum Restaurant one evening
· Full use of facilities at The Clearing Spa

Less than two miles from the golden-sanded Porthpean Beach, The Cornwall Hotel Spa & Estate has teamed up with the Porthpean Beach Activity Centre to offer an activity package for guests seeking to get adventurous on the nearby south Cornish Coast:

Wet and Wild Package
The following package can be added to any stay any stay at The Cornwall Hotel Spa & Estate and includes:
· A day at Porthpean Beach (9:30am – 4pm)
· Open Canoeing
· Rock Jumping
· Kayaking
· Snorkelling
· Wet suits and equipment provided by Porthpean Beach Activity Centre
· Picnic lunch provided by The Cornwall that is delivered to guests nearer lunch time (so there is no risk of sandy sandwiches)

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