Boca Raton Resort & Club has rates startig at $239 a night through Sept. 30. Some packages include breakfast for two, free parking, 25 percent off golf green fees, 25 percent off spa services, waiver on a daily resort fee and a 2 pm checkout. Call 888-543-1286 or visit the website.

The Breakers Palm Beach offers weekday rates starting at $289 a night from June 1 through Sept. 30. Packages include such incentives as free continental breakfast, kids’ meals, kids’ day camp and valet parking, plus discounts on golf, dining, spa, bungalow rentals and on-site shopping. Call 855-313-8851 or visit the website.

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“The Spa is a great addition to Boyne Highlands,” said Brad Keen, Boyne Highlands Resort president and general manager. “We offer many adventure activities from golf, to horseback riding, ziplining, Segway tours and winter sports. The Spa provides the opportunity to slow down, relax and enjoy a soothing and therapeutic treatment.”

The Spa’s service menu includes body services, facials, skincare and 25-, 50- and 80-minute massages. The signature treatment, a Bamboo Massage, uses heated bamboo as an extension of the therapist’s hands to reach into muscle tissue more deeply, gently and efficiently than possible with hands alone providing ultimate relief for tired and sore muscles.

The Spa at Boyne Highlands is located in the lower level of the Heather Highlands Inn, the former location of the Wellness Institute. The space has been extensively renovated adding a spa boutique and relaxation area, as well as remodeled treatment rooms. The Spa’s hours of operation are Tuesdays through Sundays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and spa reservations can be made starting Monday, May 21.

Lodging and spa packages are also available including a Renewal Package providing hotel accommodations at Boyne Highlands, breakfast for two each morning and a $200 spa credit with each night’s stay. The Spa Renewal Package starts at $299. The resort also plans to offer golf and spa packages this summer. For package reservations, call 800.GO.BOYNE (462.6963) or visit www.BOYNE.com.

A Grand Opening Celebration for The Spa at Boyne Highlands is being held on Saturday, May 26 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The Grand Opening includes spa tours, complimentary chair massages, treatment demonstrations and hors d’oeuvres. The first 100 attendees also receive a gift bag.

BOYNE is a collection of mountain and golf resorts, retail stores and real estate opportunities based in Michigan. Each of the collection is a member of the Boyne Resorts family of resorts and attractions and includes Boyne Mountain Resort in Boyne Falls; Boyne Highlands Resort in Harbor Springs and The Inn at Bay Harbor – A Renaissance Golf Resort in Bay Harbor as well as Bay Harbor Golf Club, Crooked Tree Golf Club, Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark, Boyne Country Sports and Boyne Realty. Countless lodging and meeting facilities, eleven championship golf courses, premiere snowsports terrain, three spas, distinctive dining, spectacular events and Michigan’s largest indoor waterpark. What are you up for?

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The Spa at Travaasa Hana earned an overall score of 98.5, with perfect 100 scores in treatments and facilities. The 2012 spa poll results were compiled from Conde Nast Traveler’s 2011 Readers’ Choice survey.

“With so many wonderful spas in the Hawaiian Islands, we are tremendously proud to be at the top of these rankings and we’re grateful to the readers of Conde Nast Traveler for their high praise,” said Danny Mynar, general manager of Travaasa Hana. “This recognition is a testament to our distinct spa and wellness services, hard work of our spa employees, and the timeless healing energy of Hana.”

Overlooking Hana Bay and historic Kauiki Hill, The Spa at Travaasa Hana is a one-of-a-kind indoor and outdoor wellness center comprising of a lava rock whirlpool, relaxation room, private garden area, steam room, and cold plunge pool. Nine treatment rooms feature Hawaiian-style décor and florals, and utilize locally made and organic products. Services infuse therapeutic Native Hawaiian treatments with exercise as part of a holistic approach to relaxation and wellness. Massages, body treatments, facials, and energy balancing using the organic skin care line Amala, along with fitness offerings focusing on balance, posture, core strength, and flexibility, are offered.

The AAA Four Diamond Hotel was recently rated the #1 Hawaii hotel in the 2011 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards Poll. Located at the end of the famous Road to Hana, the original property opened in 1947 and became a favorite retreat for generations of travelers seeking barefoot elegance, unspoiled natural beauty and a Hawaiian sense of place. Travaasa Destinations’ philosophy is to provide an escape for those looking to experience something new, enrich their lives and immerse themselves in local traditions, which mimics the hotel’s original intention.

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In celebration of the Condé Nast Traveler “Top Spas” honor, The Westin Riverfront is encouraging guests to unplug and unwind this summer with the new Breathe Deep: Vail Valley Digital Detox offer. Surrender your cell phone at the Front Desk and lock your tablet and laptop in the in-room safe upon arrival and take a break from the constant deluge of email and text messages with this special offer starting at just $519 per night – 30% off standard rates!

The Breathe Deep: Vail Valley Digital Detox offer includes:

• Accommodations in a technology-free studio suite
• Back Country Sunset 4×4 Tour for two with Vail Valley’s Lakota Guides, including wine & cheese
• $300 credit to Spa Anjali
• A copy of the book “The Art of Doing Nothing”
• Scrabble, a puzzle, a journal, bubble bath, two luxurious robes and a travel candle – all for you to keep!
• Breakfast for two daily at the Lift Café
• Unlimited group exercise classes at the Athletic Club, including Vinyasa Flow yoga, Anusara yoga and Pilates Barre
• Valet parking

The Vail Valley Digital Detox is available through October 2012, based on availability; 2 night minimum stay required. To book, please visit the website or call 1-866-949-1616.

Nestled on the banks of the Eagle River at the base of Beaver Creek Mountain, The Westin Riverfront features 230 finely appointed guest residences ranging from studio suites to three-bedroom condominiums, all featuring custom kitchens, five-piece bathrooms and gas fireplaces. The AAA Four Diamond resort is connected to Beaver Creek’s spectacular ski terrain via the Riverfront Express Gondola. Amenities include a Westin Kids Club, a ski valet and on-site ski and snowboard rentals in the winter and bike rentals and a fly fishing shop in the summer. The dog-friendly resort is also home to Cima, a contemporary Latin kitchen by Chef Richard Sandoval.

The 27,000-square-foot Spa Anjali at The Westin Riverfront offers an extensive treatment menu focusing on three healing mountain traditions – the Rockies, Alps and Himalayas, as well as a full-service salon, a spa boutique and access to the resort’s saline-based outdoor pool and three riverside hot tubs.

Spa Anjali is also home to the state-of-the-art Athletic Club, which recently completed a $1 million expansion, including three new studio spaces. The Athletic Club offers an extensive schedule of daily group exercise classes, including Pilates, yoga, cycling, Zumba and kickboxing, as well as special fitness programs and workshops.

To book an appointment at Spa Anjali, please call 970-790-3020 or visit the spa website.

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When applied to the human body, propolis has been known to promote heart health, fight infections and keep diseases at bay.

Taking a page from one of nature’s most ingenious creatures, Alvadora Spa has integrated propolis into its line of products and has developed and introduced an exciting array of treatment packages that are now available at the charming and intimate spa at iconic Royal Palms Resort in Phoenix. “We have created soothing, revitalizing and extremely effective treatments that provide much needed relief to those suffering from allergies,” said Katie Pederson, Spa Director at Alvadora.

“Much has been written about the incredible restorative properties of propolis and to be able to assimilate this product into our line of services has been a welcome addition to our Sweet Relief menu.”

The Mediterranean-style ambience of Alvadora Spa offers these rejuvenating and enriching allergy treatments:

Allergy & Sinus Massage – Using sustainable organic and natural products, this 60 or 90 minute massage is designed to open up your sinuses, boost the immune system and relieve congestion.

Allergy & Sinus Relief Bath – A luxurious 30-minute soak will increase circulation, relieve congestion and increase the rate of detoxification with mood-lifting scents.

“All of our new allergy treatments are focused on improving one’s sinuses and to alleviate any allergy-associated problems,” added Pederson.

Bee Smooth Scrub – Using a Neroli-scented scrub to exfoliate and smooth the skin, the 60-minute full body treatment will be capped off with a propolis moisturizer, leaving you feeling silky smooth.

Bee Hydrated Wrap – Coated in moisturizing propolis, coconut milk and Noni gel, enjoy a cool wrap for 60 minutes.

Immune Boost Facial – The nurturing 60-minute facial combines olive oil, Noni gel and omega-3 fatty acids which deeply hydrates, restores and nourishes the skin.

Bee Wraptured – An extensive 90-minute treatment utilizes a variety of propolis products and includes a full body scrub, moisturizing wrap and soothing massage.

The ultimate new allergy treatment at Alvadora Spa at Royal Palms Resort may be the Queen Bee. This 90-minute facial begins with a soothing footbath and cleansing scrub using an herbal tonic elixir antioxidant blend designed to boost your immune system. Then, on to the captivating facial which combines the cleansing properties of olive oil, Noni gel and omega-3 fatty acids.

Relaxing in one of Alvadora’s meditative treatment rooms, the Queen Bee embraces all of your senses and provides soothing and rejuvenating qualities to your skin and beyond. “Our Queen Bee treatment offers an unparalleled experience for allergy sufferers” said Pederson. “The ambience alone sets the mood in the perfect direction, leading to an inspirational journey of total relaxation and self-discovery.”

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An intimate setting, Se Spa is located on the third floor of the Palomar with beautifully finished wood floors. Se Spa features seven refined treatment rooms, which includes a couple’s massage room complete with deep soak tub and double steam room, as well as a Moroccan-inspired Rasul steam room. The spa features a well-rounded menu of services, including a Green Tea & Crushed Rice Body Scrub, a Se SAKE Peel For Men, Table Thai and Indian Head Massage, NuFace Microcurrent Enhancement for contouring the face, among many other luxury spa treatments.

The luxury spa boasts a staff of talented and well-trained esthetician and beauty experts who can help prepare you for a special evening, from professional make-up application using Jane Iredale Mineral Cosmetics to bridal consultations, all of your beauty needs are covered. After A Touch Thai Pedicure or Rasul Clay Therapy experience, guests can enjoy relaxing in the post-treatment Silk Lounge, whose floor-to-ceiling windows, intimately dressed alcoves, and fresh décor invite a cozy sense of restful rejuvenation. Se Spa offers a variety of tea and healthful spa snacks for patrons to enjoy. The spa is open seven days a week and valet parking is always available.

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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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This Mother’s Day, La Residencia Spa, a day spa dedicated to helping its clientele achieve physical, emotional, spiritual and nutritional health, is enabling moms to take advantage of a buffet of a different sort. The La Residencia Mother’s Day Spa Buffet enables mom to experience a day of pure bliss either alone or with a loved one.

The La Residencia Mother’s Day Spa Buffet consists of a 165-minute spa package that offers the best services the Spa has to offer. Unlike mass quantities of food, this calorie and fat-free spa services pampers the outside and the inside with the following services.

Manicure & Mimosa
Decadent Head, Neck & Shoulder Massage
Scrumptious Beauty Nap Facial
Delicious Makeup Application

La Residencia Spa in Newton is enabling moms and daughters this Mother’s Day to experience a buffet of calorie and fat-free spa services.

Best of all, at the end of the experience, a professional quality photo of one’s transformed mom will be taken and provided in a beautiful keepsake frame.

For 8 years, La Residencia Spa has delivered an elegant, soothing ambiance that rivals Boston’s best spas. The Spa is the recipient of several prestigious awards, including Best of Boston Day Spa 2011 by Boston Magazine. Under the direction of Jane Aransky, a Master Aesthetician with over 35 years of experience, La Residencia is a full-service destination offering facials, anti-aging treatments, body treatments, massage, nails, waxing and makeup application.

The La Residencia Mother’s Day Spa Buffet is $199 per person and is available any time or day of the week until May 20, 2012.

To book an appointment call the Spa at (617) 244-2280.

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Enticing new packages and specials are regularly posted on the Hilton Sedona website. Right now, their Vacation Value Package features accommodations, breakfast, a complimentary Sedona SuperPass Coupon Book filled with dining, shopping, and other discounts, and a workout or fitness class at their 20,500 square foot Precor Fitness Facility. Additional packages include spa treatments, golf, and extended stays.

The Hilton Sedona’s new day spa, the eforea: Spa at Hilton Sedona, offers customized spa treatments for those seeking a relaxing and transformative experience during their stay. Specifically, the eforea focuses on “Sedona Healing Experiences with an emphasis on energy work.” Native American spiritual views of the four directions are incorporated in a variety of healing modalities, including massage, aromatherapy, hot stone massage, energy balancing, visualization and meditation.

For a limited time, guests to the Hilton who book a spa or salon appointment before check-in can enjoy complimentary treatments, including the choice of a Pro-Multi Acid Peel or Chitosan Chamomile Masque (with any facial treatment), or, if getting a facial or massage, the choice of a 15-minute Energy Enhancement or 15-minute Unique Focus (specific area emphasis).

For more information, visit the Hilton Sedona Resort and Spa, or call 1-877-2RedRock. To contact the eforea: Spa at Hilton Sedona, call 928-284-6900.

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The Spa at Trump is one of the few venues in the world where guests can (almost) literally shower themselves in diamonds. The service was introduced at its Las Vegas and Chicago locations in 2008 (a year so tense for the U.S. consumer that any sort of massage would have been welcome), and it’s still available in only four of the Trump Hotel Collection’s nine hotels to date.

The massage technique is nothing particularly special – it’s a simple hands-on, full-body massage that last 90 minutes – but the oils used are some of the most exclusive in the world. Rachel Knapp, spa director at The Trump Soho in New York, says that unlike most massage oils, which are comprised of only 10% or 20% essential oils (i.e. – lavender, bergamot, etc.) and the rest carrier oil (i.e. – sesame oil, olive oil, etc.), these particular oils contain 100% essential oils and no carrier oil at all, making them quite special and expensive.

And then there’s that whole being-infused-with-gemstones thing. The oil comes in four different varieties – diamond, emerald, sapphire and ruby – each of which contains crushed pieces of the actual stone.

“You can actually see the gemstones in the oil,” Knapp says.

Knapp explains that each oil was designed to fulfill a certain customer “intention” – for instance, the emerald is meant to satisfy those who want to feel purified, the diamond is for balance, the ruby is for revitalization and the sapphire is for calm. Knapp says the stones contain certain energetic and therapeutic properties that, in combination with the essential oils, give customers the feeling they seek. “Balance” and “calm” are the most popular selections, she says.

At $295 midweek or $325 on weekends, the gemstone treatments are among the luxury spa’s most expensive offerings. The spa also offers some other eye-poppingly pricey services, including a 60-minute deep-tissue massage for $190and a 60-minute facial for $235.

Knapp says that spa guests are accustomed to spending big money, but still find the gemstone treatments particularly intriguing.

“They think it’s a little over the top, but they like it,” she says.

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