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February 4, 2008

February 2008 DiscoverSpas.com Newsletter
Dear Spa Friend,

Can profit go hand-in-hand with sustainable development? Yes, by proceeding one natural step at a time.
~ Brian Nattrass & Mary Altomare ~
The Natural Step for Business

February brings us Chocolate Month, Friendship Month, Wise Health Consumer Month, Celebration of Love Week (2nd week), Random Acts of Kindness Week (3rd week), Women's Heart Health Day (Feb 1), Pay A Compliment Day (Feb 6) and St. Valentine's Day (Feb 14).

In this newsletter, you can find what's new on the DiscoverSpas.com web site:

The DiscoverSpas.com web site exists to help you create and find the best spa experience to reduce stress and improve/maintain good health. SpaQuality LLC exists to help spas provide excellent experiences for you.


Wishing you health, joy and romance in 2008,
Julie Register

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Valentine's Day Gift Suggestions
 

Click HERE to go to DiscoverSpas.com directory of global spas that offer romantic treatments for great ideas on how to Spa away Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day collection

Click HERE for Valentine's Day deals from spas and Valentine's Day gifts

Soul Mates Weekend Retreat Gift Basket
Share a romantic weekend with your Soul Mate! Two snowy white robes, Godiva chocolates, a fragrant Candle, romantic music and a stone massage set will make it unforgettable - and it's all packed in a lovely pandan box with lid!
Two generously oversized kimono style white waffle weave robes
Stone massage set with 1 oz. Shea Butter Balm
Two stones and easy massage instructions
Sumptuous chocolates
Fragrant Root Candle
Romantic CD of music

 

Morse Code ''I Love You'' CuffMorse Code ''I Love You'' Cuff
Men's or Women's
Understated and eye-catching in a classic sort of way, the sterling silver Morse Code Cuff conveys a subtle ''I Love You'' loud and clear to anyone who knows this very early form of digital code. Why not give it to your honey this Valentine's Day? The hand-forged cuff lets the wearer know that s/he is indeed loved and that's something well worth remembering, non?

 

Valentine's Chocolate Spa ToteValentine's Chocolate Spa Tote
For the chocolate lover...An indulgence of unparallel proportion! This adorable keepsake carry-all tote comes filled with a chocolate spa collection that will delight all senses. Includes milk chocolate bubble bath, cocoa chocoalte body gel, white chocolate bubble bath, cocoa chocolate bath salts, white pouf sponge, wooden nail brush and pumice stone and rich, dark Ghirardelli chocolate squares.


What I learned at the 2007 ISPA Conference & Expo about Sustainability and Greening in the Spa Industry - Part 2
 

Green to GoldWhat I learned at the 2007 ISPA Conference & Expo about Sustainability and Greening in the Spa Industry - Part 2

This is the third in a series of four articles on the 2007 ISPA Conference & Expo held in Kissimmee, Florida November 12-15, 2007.

This year I had four excellent opportunities to learn what the spa industry can do and is doing to protect the earth's environment. I had a conversation with Clodagh on green initiatives. I heard two presentations - Greening Your Spa by Implementing Sustainable Practices and From Green to Gold: How Sustainability Can Translate into Spa Profits that shared stories of tangible, real-life green initiatives taken by role-model spas. I also had the unique opportunity to sit in on the Green Spa Network's executive committee meeting.

In this article, I will share what I learned from From Green to Gold: How Sustainability Can Translate into Spa Profits and the Green Spa Network's activities.

~Julie

Valentine's Day Bliss at Blue Water Spa
  Blue Water Spa in Raleigh, North Carolina, announces a Valentine's Day gift package guaranteed to warm her heart as it pampers her body. Treat your loved one to Blue Water Bliss and receive a complimentary terrycloth robe embroidered with the Blue Water Spa logo to comfort her in style.

Blue Water Bliss consists of a one hour Signature Facial followed by a fifty minute massage. Each treatment will be customized to your loved one's specific needs, resulting in two hours of health, beauty and relaxation. The exclusive Blue Water Spa robe is made of luxurious light blue terrycloth, and comes in three sizes.

This special Valentine's Day gift package, a $260 value for $185, is available only from February 01st through February 14th but treatments may be scheduled during or after that time period. Stop in, call, or visit www.bluewaterspa.com to purchase your gift card and receive the complimentary robe! Located in North Raleigh, Blue Water Spa is easy to reach from anywhere in the greater Triangle area.

Best Spa Lists
 
The Mobil Travel Guide, celebrating its 50th year, has announced its 2008 Four- and Five-Star Winners including the 3 Five-Star and 84 Four-Star. Click HERE to see which spas won.

  TripAdvisor's World's Best Spas- TripAdvisor(R), the world's largest travel community, announced the top 10 spas in the world, based on the TripAdvisor Popularity Index and traveler ratings. All 4- or 5-star properties, these spas offer relaxing and opulent spa settings and present travelers with a wonderful way to unwind, detoxify, and invigorate their minds, bodies and spirits for 2008.

Spa Art Gallery
 

Spa Photography for Sale - Water Dancing
Water Dancing
February's featured photo: Water Dancing

Go to the DiscoverSpas.com Spa Art Gallery and Store for additional image sizes and more photos.

This is the eighth month I am featuring the Spa Photography of artist Linda Troeller. Linda is an award-winning photographer who has been featured in the New York Times, Marie Claire Magazine, Healing Retreats and Lifestyles, GQ Magazine, Forbes Magazine and a number of publications for spa professionals. She is the creator of Spa Journeys and Healing Waters. Troeller's style captures the fluidity of water and the luminosity of physical shapes in spa settings. I had the pleasure of spending time with Linda at Toskana Therme in Bad Sulza, Germany where many of her photographs adorn the walls. A new giclee print, signed by the artist, will be featured each month.
~Julie

Water Dancing
13"x19" $450
  Water Dancing
20"x24" $675
Water Dancing
30"x40" $1300

Spa Review
Canyon Ranch Spa at Gaylord Palms in Kissimmee, Florida
  Canyon Ranch SpaClub  at the Gaylord Palms™ Resort & Convention Center While I was attending the ISPA Conference and Expo, I took the opportunity to visit the Canyon Ranch SpaClub which is located in the Gaylord Palms™ Resort & Convention Center where the event took place. Read about my experience there.
~Julie
Spa Contests
 
Be sure to enter the contests that end in February for a chance to win:

- a Spa Getaway for two worth $3,300 to The Oaks at Ojai.

- a trip for two to Mii amo Spa worth $6,449. Second prize is a $500 Spa Certificate.

- A trip for 2 for 2 nights at Lake Austin Spa Resort with a $120 spa and fitness allowance and much more.

Recommended Reading on Greening / Sustainability
 

These books and DVDs were recommended by the speakers on sustainability at the 2007 ISPA Conference. More books and links to other resources on sustainability can be found by clicking HERE.

 
 
Planet in Peril
Hilton Hotels - The Ultimate in "Do Not Disturb" Getaways
  Your Romantic Journey begins at Hilton
Enjoy wonderfully romantic, relaxing and unique treatments during your vacation at any of the Hilton resorts or hotels listed below:

Hilton Sandestin Beach, Golf Resort & Spa • Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa • British Colonial Hilton • Nassau Hilton • Curacao Hilton • Kingston Jamaica Caribe Hilton • Hilton Tobago Golf & Spa Resort • Hilton Trinidad & Conference Centre • Hilton Cancun Golf & Spa Resort • Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort • Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa Pointe • Hilton Squaw Peak Resort • Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffe Resort • Hilton Sedona Resort • Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort • La Quinta Resort & Club • Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines • Hilton San Diego Resort Waikoloa Village® • Grand Wailea Resort Hotel & Spa • Hilton Hawaiian Village® Beach Resort & Spa • Hilton Oceanfront Resort Hilton Head Island • Hilton Lac Leamy • Hilton Suites Toronto/Markham Conf Centre & Spa • Hilton San Francisco • Capital Hilton • Hilton Short Hills • Hilton New York • The Waldorf=Astoria

 

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