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A luxe lowcountry escape gives spa-goers the chance to experience true southern living.
Oct 1, 2007
By:Julie Keller
Kiawah island golf resort, an exclusive vacation and residential enclave located on a 10-mile island off the coast of South Carolina, is known for its serene setting, stunning beaches, and incredible golf courses—the 2007 Senior PGA Championship, the 2005 PGA Professional National Championship, the 2003 and 1997 World Cups, and the 1991 Ryder Cup are among the prestigious tournaments that have been played on the island's lush greens. Since 2004, however, the illustrious golf resort has garnered acclaim for an entirely different brand of recreation with The Spa at the Sanctuary. Situated on the second floor of The Sanctuary, the resort's five-diamond seaside hotel mansion, the spa transports guests from the golf course and nearby beaches to a haven of Southern-style relaxation reminiscent of an expansive antebellum veranda, where lazy summer days are spent sipping mint juleps and reclining on comfy chairs. "We have the feel of a grand southern back porch," says spa director Missy Bennett. "The hotel is..
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 | Spa-goers get a taste of Pacific-style pampering with a visit to this sanctuary by the sea.
Aug 1, 2007
By:Heather Mikesell
Surrounded by lush botanical gardens and overlooking the Pacific Ocean, The Spa at Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara (CA) is an idyllic retreat that offers a taste of the California lifestyle. It is situated on what is commonly referred to as the American Riviera on account of the area's mild Mediterranean climate. Opened in 2002, the spa was part of a recent $240 million restoration of the resort, which has experienced its fair share of highs and lows since it was first established in 1927.
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 | One of the spa world's most distinguished dames combines Eastern modalities and Western therapies with a decidedlyHawaiian twist, offering spa-goers everything under the sun.
Jul 1, 2007
By:Cristina De Oliveira
When it comes to superlatives, the island of Maui has many to boast. It offers more miles of swimmable beach than any other Hawaiian island, hosts the largest dormant volcano in the world, and is consistently rated one of the best Pacific islands by travel magazines. With its pristine azure beaches, seemingly endless sunny days, and an utterly perfect climate, Maui is also home to Spa Grande at the Grand Wailea Resort, the largest spa in Hawaii.
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 | A new resort spa puts guests on the path to transformation.
Jun 1, 2007
By:Heather Mikesell
In Green Lake, WI, Heidel House Resort serves as a tranquil retreat set amid 20 picturesque wooded acres on the shore of one of the state's largest lakes. Last fall, the resort gave guests another reason to visit with the opening of Evensong Spa, which was created in part to help the property remain competitive.
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 | An opulent spa wows clients in the majestic Rocky Mountains.
Feb 1, 2007
By:Samantha Beerman
Back when it opened in Colorado Springs, CO, in 1994, the Spa at the Broadmoor was a trendsetter. As one of the first hotel spas, it trailblazed a path that numerous hotel spas would soon follow. "We're kind of a pioneer," says spa director Ella Stimpson.
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A new spa in central New York draws on ancient American Indian healing traditions to promote harmony of mind, body, and spirit.
Feb 1, 2007
By:Heather Mikesell
The Native American heritage of the Oneida Indian Nation is alive and well at Skan?: The Spa at Turning Stone (Verona, NY). Opened in November, the 33,000-square-foot spa, located at the Turning Stone Resort & Casino, takes its inspiration from time-honored remedies of the Oneida people. The name Skan? actually comes from the Oneida word for peace.
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An exclusive Beverly Hills hotel with a reputation for excellence outdoes itself with a lavish new spa overlooking the Hollywood Hills.
Feb 1, 2007
By:Heather Mikesell
A Beverly Hills makeover generally pulls out all the stops, and the recent $7 million renovation of The Peninsula Spa at the Peninsula Beverly Hills was no exception. Necessitated by the spa's growing popularity, the expansion included a dedicated skin therapy room and relaxation area with a view of the Hollywood Hills. Designer Darrell Schmitt, who with the late James Northcutt came up with the original design for the hotel, created the concept for the new spa. Wanting to keep the look consistent with the Peninsula's classic design, he incorporated clear glass, limestone, and mosaic-style tile work.
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Ayurvedic healing guru Pratima Raichur relocates her clinic to Soho and continues to provide clients with enchanting results.
Feb 1, 2007
By:Julie Keller
The new Pratima Ayurvedic Skincare Spa Clinic (New York City) is based on a captivating mix of ancient philosophy and modern elegance. Recently relocated from a small office in midtown Manhattan to a stylish new site in the trendy Soho shopping district, the spa is a gorgeous relaxation haven for harried New Yorkers. An homage to the centuries-old art of Ayurvedic medicine, the six-treatment-room retreat, helmed by famed Ayurvedic healer Pratima Raichur, N.D., is a warm oasis of Indian-influenced design filled with authentic Indian statues and imported furniture.
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 | A northern Florida golf resort offers visitors a place to relax and rejuvenate.
Apr 1, 2006
By:Jonathan Siskin
Although it's only a little more than a year old, the Spa at Sawgrass, part of the famed 4,800-acre Sawgrass Marriott Resort & Spa, situated in Ponte Vedra Beach on northern Florida's Atlantic Coast, has already proved to be a valuable addition to the resort's wealth of amenities and services. Set in a lush landscape of lagoons framed by moss-draped oaks and giant magnolias, the spa warmly welcomes guests into a tranquil space of Zen-inspired serenity suffused with the subtle aroma of Sawgrass's signature scent of lemongrass, ginger, and sandalwood. The soothing effect of the spa's interior is enhanced by its decor of bamboo, polished wood paneling, and cream stone tiles.
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