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2008 Spa Reviews by Julie Register

The following are reviews of some of the spas Julie Register visited in 2008

This spring, my husband and I spent some time exploring the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay and ran across The Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina in Cambridge, Maryland. This four-diamond resort sits on 342 acres along the Choptank River and features the 18,000 square-foot Stillwater Spa. Unfortunately, it poured throughout our stay so we didn't do any outdoor activities. We did, however, enjoy the spa. Read the Review. See the Photo Gallery.
~Julie

Linden Spa at The Inn at Perry Cabin in St. Michaels, Maryland St. Michaels, a Victorian resort town on Maryland's scenic Eastern Shore, has been one of my favorite shoulder season destinations since my first visit six years ago. This April my husband and I spent a couple of days in this sleepy little town right before the annual Food and Wine Festival, the unofficial start of "the season" (and the crowds). We enjoyed the almost empty streets and uncrowded shops and restaurants. We enjoyed visiting the quiet Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum which, once again, inspired me to read James A. Michener's Chesapeake. The highlight of this visit, however, was our stay at The Inn at Perry Cabin and our experience at the Linden Spa. Read the Review. See the Photo Gallery.
~Julie

It's a spa owner's worst nightmare. You're at Cosmoprof in Europe. The first day at the expo is tremendously successful. You've found a new massage table from Italy and placed an order to refit all of your massage treatment rooms. Before the expo starts on the second day, you get a phone call. There's been a devastating fire... This sad event happened to Luda Conti, owner of Avanti Day Resort in Manalapan, New Jersey in March 2007. Read how Luda turned disaster into opportunity, and read about my experience at Avanti Day Resort.
~Julie

I visited AquaMedica Salon and Day Spa in Long Branch this spring. Even though I grew up in New Jersey, a relatively small state, I had never been to Long Branch before. It's located on the ocean about an hour from NYC. I walked up and down the boardwalk, and it was apparent that the area had undergone a recent revitalization. One of the most notable new structures was Pier Village, which features oceanfront residences, over 30 boutiques and restaurants, a large gym and the 5,000 square-foot, 11-treatment room Aquamedica Spa. I had three great treatments there - a facial, body scrub and Thai Herbal Ball Massage. Read about my experience.
~Julie

Canyon Ranch SpaClub at the Gaylord Palms™ Resort & Convention Center

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. The Women's Wellness Weekend at Bedford Springs Resort in Bedford Pennsylvania far exceeded my expectations. The event was well-organized, the speakers excellent and the resort beautiful. This article includes wonderful stress reducing techniques and guided imagery audio files offered by the speakers, as well as extensive photo galleries. The event included a two-night stay at Bedford Springs Resort, yoga and tai chi classes, use of the fitness center and pool, admittance to all presentations, delicious meals (2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and a fabulous 7-course interactive Chef’s Table dinner with wine pairings), workshops and activities, and a spa amenity gift. Unfortunately, things completely unraveled after the event was officially over. Read the article for details.
~Julie

Janice Gronvold Interviews Julie Register for University of California, Irvine Spa Class

Janice Gronvold, M.S. is the founder of Spectrec, provider of business and marketing development services for the spa, health and resort industries. She teaches the Introduction to the Spa Industry class at UC Irvine, a required course in the Certificate Program in Spa and Hospitality Management. She requires her class to read my article, Spa Evolution, A Brief History of Spas. She also includes an interview with an industry professional each week. Janice Gronvold interviewed me on March 5, 2008. Topics included: