A few also offer smoking cessation programs and alternative health services. No matter the approach, eating healthfully, exercising, learning about nutrition and attending cooking classes for a week detoxifies the body and spirit and achieves a positive, if not always life-changing, outcome.

USA

Canyon Ranch Tucson
8600 E Rockcliff Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85750
800-742-9000

Canyon Ranch in Tucson, Ariz., offers a lush and serene desert setting for its guests, who can partake in a great hiking program, healthful food, dozens of daily fitness options, an array of wellness services plus medical testing and consultations with physicians. The Life Enhancement Center (LEC) at the famous wellness resort — a stand-alone facility for up to 40 guests — is an expertly-staffed spa within the spa that offers special programs including brain fitness and weight loss weeks, plus the expertise of health professionals who work with guests to reach ongoing individualized wellness goals. As LEC guests bond at meals, fitness activities, lectures (e.g. how to shop for food) and classes, a support system develops. For an individualized detox program, the Food Development Department crafts a customized menu; for an individualized smoking cessation program, guests are directed to the appropriate lectures, classes and consultations. The all-inclusive cost includes accommodations, three meals plus snacks daily, fitness activities, LEC workshops and group discussions and a fixed allotment towards the vast array of spa, spiritual, aquatic, wellness and educational services.

Golden Door
Escondido, CA 92046
800-424-0777

The original Golden Door in Escondido, California, has room for just 40 guests, who discover a staff that caters to their individual preferences. The serene, Japanese-style spa offers customized programs, allowing guests to focus on fitness, relaxation, life transitions, empowerment, achieving goals, or being balanced in body, mind and spirit, and more. For many, the seven-day program is a life-changing experience. In terms of detox, Dr. Wendy Bazilian, the resident Nutrition Advisor, can create individualized, balanced and safe detox programs. The spa also offers detoxifying herbal wraps that are performed in the bath house. Weekly lectures on a variety of topics by Deborah Szekely, founder of Rancho La Puerta and Golden Door, are the most inspiring, while chef-led cooking classes are very popular, too. Pricing starts at $7,750.

Pritikin Longevity Center + Spa
8755 NW 36th St.
Miami, FL 33178
305-935-7131, 800-327-4914

Longtime spagoers recall when Miami’s Doral Saturnia ranked among the most glamorous spas in the U.S. Built as a luxury retreat on the 650 lush acres of the Doral Golf Resort & Spa, home to the Blue Monster golf course, the spa now houses the Pritikin Longevity Center. Its health and weight loss programs focus on the return to eating clean, fresh foods — roasted lobster, grilled bison and penne pasta — under a fabulous vaulted ceiling. Ten board-certified physicians work with guests in consultation and in state-of-the-art medical assessments; experts offer daily educational programs including cooking classes and smart grocery shopping classes. For physical activity, there are indoor/outdoor pools and ten daily fitness classes plus golf and tennis options. There are spa services and sumptuous master suites, and the entire all-inclusive week starts at $5,900 per person ($8,900 per couple).

Red Mountain Resort
1275 E. Red Mountain Circ.
Ivins, UT 84771
435-673-4905

Red Mountain Resort outside St. George, Utah, is just a two-hour trip but a world from the bustle of Las Vegas. Set facing scenic red rocks in the majestic high desert, the destination spa offers 28-day detox programs such as the “Body in Balance Detox” (starting at $300 per day, per person). This retreat, designed to rid the body of environmental toxins and inflammation, features gluten-free meals, nutrition assessment, lymphatic drainage, acupuncture, Ultraclear smoothies, morning hikes and much, much more. The fitness component attracts active and outdoorsy types (the spa is adjacent to Snow Canyon State Park), as do the amenities such as outdoor pools, bicycles, walking trails, strength and cardio studios and more.

CANADA

Spa Eastman
895, chemin des Diligences
Eastman (Quebec), Canada
800-665-5272

At Spa Eastman, two hours east of Montreal (across the Vermont border), guests find the rural Eastern Townships where they can hike wooded trails, get fit, enjoy pampering pursuits and eat healthy, organic and beautifully-prepared spa cuisine. Since it opened in 1977, Spa Eastman has been committed to fitness, health and a wellness lifestyle for its French and English speaking clientele. Its programs and packages include the seven-day immersion raw food cure and vacation; weight loss retreats; meditation workshops and more. A detoxifying grape cure (grapes for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks!) is also available as are highly personalized cures.

BRAZIL

Gramado, Brazil
+1(866) 471-0014

Kurotel Longevity Center in Gramado, a mountain resort in southern Brazil, is a wellness destination founded by Dr. Luis Carlos Silveira and his wife Neusa about 30 years ago; today, two daughters have joined the family commitment to good health. Kurotel specializes in preventive medicine and has long been considered one of the world’s best weight loss destinations. Guests are drawn for a variety of reasons: for medical assessments, to detox from addiction, for weight loss and sleep enhancement, to simply relax or to recover after cosmetic surgery (available at a nearby clinic). State-of-the art medical tests are available to determine colon and cardiovascular risks and to assess bone density, hormone levels, collagen, body temperature, etc. Integral to the week-long “kur” are three farm-fresh meals and snacks, use of pools and facilities and daily exercises from woodland walks to

gymnastics and the Kneipp water walk. This walk on smooth stones features changing water temperatures (warm to cool) to enhance circulation, kidney function and overall wellness.

PORTUGAL

Longevity Wellness Resort
Lugar do Montinho
8550-232 Monchique, Algarve
Portugal
+351 282 240 100

The eco-friendly Longevity Wellness Resort Monchique opened in 2010 as Portugal’s first integrated preventive medicine and anti-aging spa. Three hours from Lisbon, in a picturesque thermal destination in the Algarve, it features 195 one-bedroom apartments (sleeping up to four) offering views of sky, sea and mountains. In partnership with Dr. Claude Chauchard and La Clinique de Paris, the spa offers state-of-the art detox treatments
such as the seven-day “Longevity Essential Detox.” This program includes a wealth of features like Ozone Therapy, Anti Oxidant Detoxifying Therapy, Detox Ocean Bath, Cellutox Aroma Ocean Wraps and more. Other treatment focal points include stress reduction, weight loss, anti-aging and overall health improvement. Guests enjoy amenities such as Longevity Cuisine by Olivier restaurant, five bars, fitness center, outdoor and indoor swimming pools, and a meditation room and deck.

SPAIN

SHA Wellness Clinic
Verderol 5 El Albir 03581
Alicante, Spain
34-96-681-1199

SHA Wellness Clinic, one of the best medical spas in the world, is a white marble, glass-walled modernist structure that rises like a multi-storied ocean liner above the hilltop where guests delight in vistas of Spain’s Sierra Helada Mountains and the Mediterranean Sea. Clientele on a minimum week-long detox campaign meet with the doctor who designs individualized macrobiotic meals prepared by head chef Pablo Montoro (formerly with Ferran Adrià) — in fact, the clinic is devoted to the macrobiotic lifestyle. Detox programs include nutritional lectures and macrobiotic cooking classes (in English). Water is both a design and a wellness element with two heated indoor pools, a Dead Sea-like Flotarium and a waterfall. For fitness, there’s only yoga and tai chi and DIY bike rides and walks (one to a scenic lighthouse). There are à la carte spa treatments as well as Botox, laser, acupuncture, cellular regeneration and mesotherapy. Non-stop flights to Valencia and high-speed trains to Alicante make it easy to reach from New York.

ISRAEL

Hotel Spa Mitzpe Hayamim
Mizpe Hayamim Resort
P.O.B. 27
Rosh Pina 12000, Israel
972-4-699-4555

The 37-acre Mitzpe Hayamim health farm overlooks the Sea of Galilee in Northern Israel. You can stroll the estate to discover the barnyard, winery and pesticide- and chemical-free garden, tended by Sami Chazan, one of the owners (his wife, Anita, tends to guests), who prides himself in the fact that the restaurant’s cheese and yogurt come from their own cows, goats and sheep, eggs from their chickens, fruit from their orchard, olive oil from their grove and produce from their garden. Room rates cover two buffet meals daily in the vegetarian restaurant, workshops and workouts and use of facilities: wet and dry sauna, indoor and outdoor whirlpools and a non-chlorinated “indoor” pool with a roof and windows that open in warm weather. The 96-room hotel village boasts studios for artisanal bakers, cheese-makers, soap and candle makers and an art gallery and farm shop. Among 45 à la carte spa services, guests find Chinese, Thai, Indian and Shiatsu massage, medical pedicures and detoxifying beauty treatments.

THAILAND

The Spa Resort Chiang Mai
165 Moo 4 T. Huaysai A. Maerim
Chiang Mai, Thailand
+66(0)53-920-888

The Spa Resort Chiang Mai is situated in a verdant, rural Thai village about an hour from the temples and tailors, orchid farm and paper-making factories in Chiang Mai. The sprawling resort overlooks rice paddies and offers poolside accommodations, daily meditation, yoga, Thai massage, steam room, swimming and biking. Its own twenty-acre organic farm provides produce for Radiance, an excellent vegetarian, vegan and raw food restaurant. Retreats range from detox and yoga to raw food and boot camp-style weight loss escapes. Treatments run the gamut from a “First Time Cleanse” for beginners to the “Candida Cleanse,” a seven-day program designed to strengthen the immune system.

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In Israel, those in need of a massage can stop at Ada Barak’s Carnivorous Plant farm for some relaxation. For $70, Barak will put live snakes on her customers’ bodies so they can enjoy the feeling of their slithering. Larger snakes focus on the back and belly while smaller ones take care of other areas — like the face.

For those who want more pressure from their massages, Thailand has just the thing. The Maesa Elephant Camp in Chiang Mai lets visitors lay face down while elephants step on their backs.

Others prefer to relax with a little alcohol and, at a spa in Japan, they can swim in it.

The Hakone Kowakien Yunnesun Hot Springs Amusement Park & Spa Resort has several pools filled with antioxidant rich spirits. Plus, visitors who swam too much the night before can take a coffee bath in the morning — seriously.

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Nothing could be more relaxing than listening to the live sounds of the rainforest or the gentle lapping of the waves and inhaling the healing sea breeze whilst an expert Malay masseur alleviates muscular aches and pains, knowing that you have saved 23% on a 10-night stay at a Langkawi Spa & Resort and 20% on all treatments. There are a variety of value for money packages available from Flight Centre, Hayes and Jarvis, Kuoni and Trailfinders.

Health and wellness therapies have long been embedded in Malaysian culture and have now become something of a fine art. Because of the rich diversity of cultures, there are a vast number of therapy types and techniques that have been passed down through the generations.

Malaysia spa treatments have essences of Javanese remedies and ancient Indian Ayurvedic medicines as well as Chinese Shiatsu practices amongst others. Spa treatments involve herbal baths, exotic massage oils and full body scrubs, using coconut milk, aloe vera, crushed herbaceous leaves and palm sugar.

Most spa resorts, like the world famous spa village of Pangkor Laut, also come complete with steam rooms, saunas, Jacuzzis and pools to ensure a detoxifying and rejuvenating experience.

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*Reserve a Leading Spa Escapes package and enjoy a 30% savings on accommodations as well as a complimentary 60-minute spa service when you stay at one of 48 Leading Spas. Here are just a few.

Located on the Croisette Boulevard, facing the sea, the Hôtel Majestic Barrière in Cannes, France features the U Spa Barrière; a haven of wellbeing devoted to relaxation, serenity and recharging your mind and body. The spa is a modern and sophisticated source of harmony and tranquility. It offers a range of personalized body and beauty treatments with four treatments rooms and also includes a “shower experience”, sauna, steam room, relaxation room and fitness hall. The luxurious décor creates a soothing and peaceful ambience making it the ideal sanctuary for recharging and regaining perfect balance of body and mind, protected from stress and tension. Rates are starting from EUR 262 per night, based on double occupancy.

The Tabacón Grand Spa Thermal Resort taps into one of the world’s most beautiful locations – the thermal mineral springs set amidst the Costa Rican rainforest at the foot of the Arenal Volcano. Treatments are given in 11 open-air bungalows, all with Jacuzzis, a fully equipped gym, outdoor manicure/pedicure areas, and an open-air Yoga Center and Ayurvedic focused spa menu. The wide range of treatments and therapies features the Temazcal ritual, a native purifying ritual performed in a sweat lodge by a Shaman (native doctor). Tabacón’s Temazcal is the first of its kind in Central America and the only one in the world in an energetic active volcanic environment. Rates are starting from USD 400 per night, based on double occupancy.

Nestled in the one of the largest lagoons in the Maldives, the Taj Exotica Resort & Spa is a destination for romance and rejuvenation. Its Jiva Grande Spa offers contemporary techniques blended with traditional Indian treatments. Ayurvedic therapies are performed in the sanctuary pavilion, there is a yoga deck for sunrise practice, and healthy and organic dishes are served in the dedicated spa restaurant. All products used at the spa are natural and uniquely developed from Indian herbs, essential oils and special ingredients. Traditional Indian herbal pastes and essential oils are used for more than its physical benefits; anointments have traditionally been an integral part of ceremonies and rites of passage. Deeply symbolic of the body as a revered vessel to hold divinity, they pay homage to and elevate it to a higher, more harmonious centered state of being. Rates are starting from USD 808 per night, based on double occupancy.

On Florida’s Sunny Isles Beach, Acqualina Resort & Spa on the Beach is a Mediterranean-style retreat overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Its on-site, award-winning ESPA is an Ayurvedic sanctuary specializing in holistic and meditative treatments. There are volcanic stone therapies for restoring the body’s chakras and massages specializing in body firming, as well as Reiki and reflexology. The 20,000-square foot spa, spans two stories and features 11 multi-functional treatment rooms, one private Spa Treatment Suite, four Spa Express Beauty Suites, an outdoor spa pool and heated jet pool – all of which feature stunning views of the ocean. The flow of water, lighting and its reflections symbolize the cleansing process of the body and soul as they take on different forms throughout the spa. Rates are starting from USD 350 per night, based on double occupancy.

Nestled in China’s inland lake region on a rolling hillside tea plantation, the Fuchun Resort has a natural air of calm that’s reflected in its stellar spa. Inspired by the pristine surrounding environment, treatments focus on spiritual as well as physical wellness, with aromatherapy, shiatsu, tai chi and morning sessions of traditional Himalayan yoga on offer. Conceptualized and developed exclusively for Fuchun Spa, the menu features a series of pampering treatments that utilize traditional Chinese herbal elements including the resort’s famed Longjing tea. All products are pure botanical extracts which are petrol chemical free and contain no additives. The spa design is contemporary with Chinese overtones; the treatment rooms are located around a small courtyard, with views of a serene blue-tiled pool with fountains. Rates are starting from CNY 3150 per night, based on double occupancy.

Please note: All programs/packages listed above are subject to availability. Discounts and special offers cannot be combined. Not applicable to previous bookings. Not applicable to group bookings. Local taxes and service charges are additional.

Day 1 & 2 —Monart Destination Spa, County Wexford

What a way to recharge. Located 130 kilometres south of Dublin, the adult-only Monart is an idyllic haven in a woodland setting. Behind the Georgian heritage manor house, a modern fusion of glass and wood brings the gardens indoors and takes the spa outside. Unexpected pops of colour and design are everywhere, like a fuchsia settee or life-sized metal horse.

The Monart is a true destination spa, which means that no one will look twice if you wear your robe to breakfast. The heart of the spa is the thermal suite that contains various water therapies such as a steam room, indoor jet pool and salt grotto. Outside, a wooden sauna cabin is piping hot and the adjacent icy bucket shower offers a bracing — make that shocking — way to cool down.

Treat yourself: For a true touch of Ireland opt for a treatment with Voya products, an organic line that uses hand-harvested seaweed from Sligo. A Tangle Me Up Body Wrap will help detox and fight cellulite.

Go on, try it: The Celts believed that willow groves were healing places. Walk the Monart’s living willow labyrinth to slow down and shed that hectic city vibe.

Sightsee: You’ll appreciate your deluxe digs even more if you visit the Dunbrody Famine Ship in New Ross, an evocative reconstruction of a 19th-century Quebec-built ship that carried passengers on the gruelling journey to America during Ireland’s potato famine. New this June: a multi-million dollar Irish Emigration History Centre.

The deal: A Spa Break offers two nights B&B, access to thermal suite and fitness classes from $520 per couple. Treatments extra. Free Perk: Flag down a therapist in the thermal suite for a free mini-foot massage. Monart Destination Spa, The Still, Enniscorthy.  Tel: 353 (0) 53 9238999.

Day 3 & 4—The Cliff House Hotel, County Waterford

Built right into the rock, this seductive 39-room Relais & Chateau property is known for its sea views and cuisine (it has the only Michelin-starred restaurant outside of Dublin) but don’t discount the spa. The Well Spa has just three treatment rooms but offers topnotch therapists and big time facilities including an indoor pool and outdoor Jacuzzi.

Treat yourself: For a novel — and romantic — way to soak up the scene, try the spa’s new outdoor side-by-side soaker tubs. Set on a private deck, these baths-with-a-view come in three healing varieties: seaweed, peat or salt.

Sightsee: You don’t need to go far to explore Ardmore’s history. This tidy town was Ireland’s first Christian settlement, stemming back to St Declan who predates even St Patrick. Don’t miss the breathtaking Cliff Walk, which takes you past St Declan’s ancient well, believed to have curative powers, and along Ardmore Bay.

Go on, try it: As the sun sets, take a plunge in the chilly rock pool at the base of the hotel. An experience you won’t forget.

The deal: A Choose & Chill Spa Package offers two nights B&B with one evening meal in the Michelin-star restaurant and one treatment per person from $955 for two. B&B only: from $315 per night. The Cliff House Hotel, Ardmore, County Waterford. Tel: 353 (0) 24 87 800.

Day 5 & 6—Fota Island Resort, County Cork

Keep heading south. Set on a small island in Cork Harbour, Fota is a large resort with a championship golf course. The elegant lobby is manor-house tweedy and the spa has an extensive hydrotherapy area, indoor pool and gym. Bonus: it’s popular with a local clientele who always seem up for a chat.

Treat yourself: Follow a detoxing green tea hydrotherapy bath with a steaming wrap of milk and honey to nourish and moisturize. The key to the wrap’s success is the heated waterbed-like treatment tub that gets you sweating.

Go on, try it: Experience the Emerald Isle at its best. Get a trail map from the concierge and stroll through a lush forest filled with moss-covered trees and blooms as big as leprechaun heads.

Sightsee: The city of Cork is just 20 km away — don’t miss the English Market where Queen Elizabeth II did a recent groundbreaking walkabout.

The deal: A Spa Dinner Package includes two nights B&B, one three-course meal in the Fota Restaurant and a facial or massage per person. From $585 per couple. Fota Island Resort, Cork, Tel: 353 (0) 21 467 3131.

Just the facts

ARRIVING: Air Transat offers affordable flights to Dublin and Shannon from $399 plus $325 taxes and fees. To add a wee bit o’ luxury, an Economy-class Options Plus gives you priority check-in, seat selection, 10 kg excess baggage allowance and onboard perks from $99 one-way. If it’s space you want, Club Class starts at an extra $225 per person. All prices are approximate and subject to change.

ADDING: If you want to add spa time in Dublin, the Mandara Eastern Retreat in the centrally located La Stampa Hotel at 35 Dawson Street has a massage facial combo for $140. Rooms from $190. Don’t miss the sophisticated Café La Seine just steps away.

SAVING: If you’re on a tight budget but still want to spa, consider adding just one or two spa nights onto an Air Transat Go-As-You-Please package that includes seven nights Bed and Breakfast, rental car and flight from $929 plus $326 in taxes and fees. (Prices increase in high season.)

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So what if you don’t like skiing in some of Europe’s most beautiful mountain ranges, maybe you don’t fancy the idea of strolling or sunbathing on the magnificent hot sandy beaches along the Black Sea Coast, or the abundance of the wildlife, from beautiful butterflies to Brown Bears just doesn’t interest you? Then why not consider taking a well deserved relaxation break in one of Bulgaria’s many Spa resorts?

Bulgaria has over 500 mineral springs all offering different compositions and temperatures. Each spring is believed to have its own healing and health properties due to the many dissolved mineral salts, gases and micro-components. Peat deposits and the many firth mud lagoons also have huge health benefits.

Bulgaria is believed to be the first country in Europe to offer treatments from its spa resorts, and has grown through the years to be the preferred country by many people from all over the globe.

The spa resorts can be found all over Bulgaria; the more popular ones are;

Bankya which is only 10km from the capital city of Sofia. The water here is always between 36.5 and 37 C and is said to be invigorating. This resort benefits from all year round tourism.

Pomorie is known for its mud treatment, The Pomorie Healing Mud is extremely well known in Bulgaria for its medicinal and healing properties. This resort is a small peninsular on the Black Sea Coast near to the City of Burgas.

Sandanski is a town at the foothills of the Pirin Mountain range and the mineral water here has a temperature of 42-81 C. This resort is known for its curative benefits in the treatment of bronchial asthma.

Other spa resorts include, Devin, Golden Sands, Sunny Beach, Chiflik, Razlog, Velingrad amongst others too many to mention here.

Getting to the spa resorts from outside of Bulgaria is not a problem as the country is well served by its airports, Sofia, Plovdiv, Burgas and Varna which are all within reach of spas in their region.

It has also to be said of the very economical costs involved in visiting spa resorts in Bulgaria, which is without doubt the most least expensive in E.C Europe.

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The Royal Spa Kitzbuehel is a five-star luxury hotel in Jochberg, seven kilometres from the ski slopes of Kitzbuehel, with direct access to the ski area. The spa‘s signature treatment is the “Mountain Stone Massage” using warm mountain crystals. This hotel is the only one in and around Kitzbuehel in Tyrol which has been accepted into the renowned hotel association The Leading Hotels of the World.

The four-star Theresia Gartenhotel in Saalbach Hinterglemm offers spa facilities and organic gourmet food in a modern interior decorated with contemporary art.

The Spa Hotel Wiesenhof in Pertisau offers quiet relaxation in an area of outstanding natural beauty. The property is surrounded by 70,000 square metres of countryside looking out over the Lake Achensee.

The Hotel Cervosa in Serfaus is centred around its 2200-square-metre spa faciliites with 11 themed saunas and steam baths including a Tyrolean sauna, Moorish steam bath, and Roman Laconicum.

The Alpenresort Schwarz is located on a sunny plateau in Mieming, close to Innsbruck and is popular with both spa seekers and families. The hotel was one of the finalists in the European Excellence Awards 2010.

Other alpine spa hotels featured in the brochure include the Im Weissen Rossl on the banks of Lake Wolfgang, Interalpen-Hotel Tyrol in Telfs-Buchen, and the eco-friendly Biohotel Stanglwirt in Going am Wilder Kaiser.

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Treat your Valentine with this great offer in Istanbul

The Moevenpick Hotel in Istanbul, Turkey is specifically catered for guests to enjoy a romantic getaway. Couples can relax in the Hotel’s Wellness Centre or indulge at the sauna, Jacuzzi or massage suites.

This luxury hotel is offering a very special Valentine’s package including breakfast and taxes, one bottle of house wine, a lovely box of chocolates in room upon arrival and a romantic dinner for two in their elegant Azzur Restaurant.

For more information or to book click here 

Enjoy your Valentine in St Petersburg

With its maze of romantic bridges and canals, over 200 museums, beautiful parks and palaces, St Petersburg is the ultimate place to spend your Valentine’s Day. The luxury Corinthia Hotel is situated on the Nevskij Prospect, St Petersburg’s main avenue, and is offering the perfect romantic package.

This includes one night’s accommodation in an Executive room, a sumptuous buffet breakfast, flower bouquet, sweet surprise and a bottle of Italian wine. The hotel is also offering early check in and late check out (upon availability).

For more information or to book click here

Spend the time with your loved one in Bulgaria

Overlooking the town, the Medite Resort Spa Hotel not only provides stunning views but has perfect leisure facilities for your romantic trip including a swimming pool and modern spa, offering a range of tempting treatments. Bulgarian and European cuisine is served in the restaurant, which boasts an open-air terrace – perfect for evening meals under the stars.

The luxurious Valentine’s package at this hotel includes two nights accommodation in a luxury room (upgrade available at additional cost), two breakfasts, Champagne and strawberries in the Jacuzzi at the Hotel’s spa centre, a candle lit three-course dinner for two, box of chocolates and complimentary late check out at 18.00.

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Experience the Romance Cyprus has on Offer

Surrounded by stunning white cliffs, vineyards and orchards with an unspoiled beach stretching out in front, Valentine’s Day at the Columbia Beachotel in Cyprus will be full of magical memories you’ll never forget. Many activities such as golf, spa treatments and water sports are available during your stay.  

The hotel is offering a luxury four night package for two adults including a sumptuous breakfast, spa treatment per person, a candlelit dinner for two, free use of the gym, sauna, steam bath, Jacuzzi, use of squash courts, tennis courts and regular exercise classes. The choices of spa treatments include: a Molton Brown Bespoke Back, Neck & Shoulder massage or A Molton Brown Bespoke Body Polish or A Molton Brown Pagoda Sandology Foot Therapy. Package is for min/max four nights on selected dates. All taxes included.

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Relax with your loved one this Valentine’s

Overlooking the Tirrenian coast, the stunning Grand Hotel Principe di Piemonte is a prestigious hotel with a truly unique décor as each floor is decorated with a different style. Couples can relax this Valentine’s Day by the hotel pool overlooking the panoramic views or book a pampering treatment in the hotel’s Wellness Centre. The hotel also offers a rooftop bar and a Michelin star restaurant, which will guarantee a great treat for you and your partner this Valentine’s.

Stay three nights for the price of two as part of the hotel’s Valentine’s offer. The offer also includes breakfast, taxes and a three course romantic dinner, with a menu created by the hotel chef and wine combination at their Michelin Star Gourmet Restaurant, Il Piccolo Principe.

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Fancy a trip to the most romantic city in the world this Valentine’s?

Only a short walk away from the Champs-Elysees, La Villa Malliot serves as the perfect setting for a romantic retreat this Valentine’s Day. Once an embassy, La Villa Malliot features an interior courtyard with a fountain yet still retains a modern interior and a great atmosphere.

Stay at the Villa Malliot this Valentine’s Day and receive a breakfast served in the hotel restaurant or in your room, a bottle of Champagne in room upon arrival and free access to the hotel spa with sauna and steam bath.

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Planning a wedding can be hectic and a common mishap among couples is to leave honeymoon preparation to the last minute, which means they run the risk of resorts being fully booked and international flights prices at levels beyond their budget.

Escape Travel brand leader Sally Wiseman said the today’s generation of lovebirds was hunting for bargains and saving money by locking in their honeymoon in advance.
“Young couples are travel savvy when it comes to getting the best deal and are stretching their budgets further by booking their honeymoon up to two years in advance because the price is right,” said Sally.

“The perfect honeymoon will be different for everyone, so it is important for couples to know what they want early to secure the best price and availability at the destination of their choice.

“The recent strength of the Australian dollar against the US greenback and the Euro has contributed to affordability across the globe, seeing some couples switch their choice of destination from the Queensland Islands to Hawaii.”

Sally said there was still strong interest for traditional beach honeymoons in Fiji, Thailand and Bali, although new destinations such as the Philippines, Cook Islands, Kota Kinabalu and Honolulu were on the love radar for 2011.

See below for Escape Travel’s top 5 honeymoon beach breaks, offering newly weds excellent value for next year.

1. Fiji from $379* per person twin share. Price includes a 35% discount on four nights’ at the 5-star Sheraton Fiji Resort in an Ocean Breeze room, breakfast daily, use of kayaks and windsurfers, and daily activities such as aqua aerobics, volleyball and cultural demonstrations. Honeymooners receive a bottle of sparkling wine on arrival. Valid for travel from January 10 to March 31, 2011 and for sale until December 31, 2010.

2. Phuket from $599* per person twin share. Package includes eight nights for the price of four at the 5-star Moevenpick Resort & Spa Karon Beach, return private car airport transfers and breakfast daily. Bonuses include a room upgrade, welcome drink, a flower lei, decorated bed and complimentary sparkling wine on arrival. Valid for travel between April 1 and October 31, 2011, and for sale until March 31, 2011.

3. Honolulu from $799* per person twin share. Package includes eight nights at the 4.5-star Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa in a City View Room and return airport transfers. Honeymoon bonuses include a complimentary room upgrade, a meet and greet service and flower lei upon arrival. Valid for travel between January 4 and June 30, 2011 and for sale until June 30, 2011.

4. Bali from $955* per person twin share. Package includes six nights at the 5-star Conrad Bali Resort in a Deluxe Garden room, breakfast daily, return airport transfers and a free US$500 resort credit per room. Honeymoon bonuses included a complimentary a welcome drink, chilled towel, souvenir and daily water, coffee and herbal teas in room daily. Valid for travel from February 7 to March 31, 2011 and on sale until November 30, 2010 unless sold out.

5. Mauritius from $1799* per person twin share. Package includes five nights at the 5-star Shandrani Resort & Spa, return airport transfers, breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, all snacks and pastries served at the bar, a mini bar, premium alcoholic drinks, unlimited access to the nine-hole and putting golf course, nightly entertainment and more. Honeymoon bonuses include a bonus 45-minute massage, French champagne and tropical fruits in room on arrival, a gift voucher for use at the Beachcomber Boutique, and a treatment for the couple in the Spa by Clarins. Valid for travel from May 1 to September 30, 2011 and for sale until September 30, 2011.
*Price is subject to change and availability at the time of booking.

Vietnam’s based Luxury Travel Company unveils a special spa package entitled “Luxury Spas of Vietnam in 14 days” from South to North Vietnam featuring the creme de la creme of spas destinations in Vietnam.

“This luxury spa of Vietnam tour includes leisurely stays at the best spa resorts – providing ample time for you to focus on the treatments and activities of most interest to you” said David Nguyen, Sales and Marketing Manager of Luxury Travel Company.

This is a new spa vacation for anyone seeking an exotic location, the flexibility to choose your own spa program, and daily private chauffeur and expert guide to introduce saps lovers to the local culture at your own pace.

This tour covers the highlights and popular destinations and the best hotels and resorts for spas in Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh City, Nha Trang – Hoian – Hue and Hanoi. Travelers relax with a hot stone massage on a private beach at sunset and rejuvenate with hydrotherapy, mud masks, and facials.

“This spa experience is private, depart daily, and can be customized to suit individual interests and schedules. Join the many who have discovered the healing effects of a spa getaway at one of these extraordinary destination spas and spa resorts, handpicked by our experts,” adds David.