More Votes Cast–across More Countries, Regions, and Categories–Than in Program’s Seven-Year History

With 15,000 hotel, resort, and destination spas worldwide, the industry has never been more vast, diverse, or truly global, and our awards uniquely capture these realities
Readers’ Choice has become the industry’s premier awards program for reflecting the real, unvarnished opinions of global spa-goers. And for every spa singled out, it represents a tremendous honor.

SpaFinder, Inc., the global spa and wellness resource, today revealed the winners of its prestigious 2009 Readers’ Choice Awards, honoring spa-goers’ favorite spas across the world–by continent and country/region–as well as their top picks in 27 diverse categories.

The 2009 SpaFinder awards attracted an unprecedented level of consumer participation, while also providing the most comprehensive assessment of the global spa market to date: More votes were cast (360,000)–across more countries, regions, and categories–than in the program’s seven-year history.

In addition to regions/categories traditionally recognized by the awards, new destinations were added in ’09, including Argentina, Mainland China, Scandinavia, Spain, and South Africa, along with timely new categories like ‘Best for Environmental Practices.’

Several macro trends emerge: an exceptional showing for spas with an explicit wellness/health/fitness focus, a striking performance by globally branded spas (such as ESPA, Fairmont Willow Stream, Four Seasons, Mandarin Oriental and Spa Chakra), along with an uptick in honors for spas with a water/hydrothermal focus, perhaps reflecting a renewed consumer enthusiasm for spa’s ancient roots.

“With 15,000 hotel, resort, and destination spas worldwide, the industry has never been more vast, diverse, or truly global, and our awards uniquely capture these realities,” noted SpaFinder’s president, Susie Ellis. “Readers’ Choice has become the industry’s premier awards program for reflecting the real, unvarnished opinions of global spa-goers. And for every spa singled out, it represents a tremendous honor.”

The 2009 awards are based on votes submitted worldwide at SpaFinder’s global consumer websites  and by readers of SpaFinder publications. Voters were asked to cast ballots only for stay spas they’ve personally visited within the past three years.

2009 Crystal Award Winners–Favorite Spas by Continent

The Crystal Award, the most coveted Readers’ Choice honor, recognizes the most extraordinary spa on each (habitable) continent. This year’s standard-bearers are:

Africa: Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa (Knysna, South Africa)
Asia: Kamalaya Koh Samui Wellness Sanctuary and Holistic Spa (Suratthani, Thailand)
Australia: Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat (Queensland, Australia)
Europe: Mandarin Oriental, Prague (Prague, Czech Republic)
North America: Canyon Ranch Tucson (Arizona, USA)
South America: Kurotel Longevity Center and Spa (Gramado, Brazil)

2009 Country/Region Winners

Awards were given for the top spa in each of 33 countries and regions, from traditional destinations like Thailand or the Caribbean to emerging markets in Asia or South America. In addition to the Crystal Award continent winners named above (who also took top honors in their country/region), here’s the list of global favorites:

Argentina: Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires
Austria: Interalpen-Hotel Tyrol
Canada: Ste. Anne’s Country Inn and Spa
Caribbean: The BodyHoliday at LeSport
Central America: Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo
China (Hong Kong): The Peninsula Hong Kong
China (Mainland): Chi, the Spa at Pudong Shangri-La
France: Guerlain Spa at Trianon Palace Versailles
Germany: Brenner’s Park Hotel & Spa
Greece: GB Spa at Hotel Grande Bretagne
India: Ananda in the Himalayas
Indonesia: COMO Shambhala Estate
Ireland: Sámas, the Deluxe Destination Spa at Park Hotel Kenmare
Italy: Terme di Saturnia Spa & Golf Resort
Japan: Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo
Malaysia: Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa
Maldives: One & Only Maldives at Reethi Rah
Mexico: Rancho La Puerta
Middle East: Spa Chakra at the Alfardan Towers
Philippines: Mandala Spa & Villas
Russia: The Ritz-Carlton, Moscow
Scandinavia: Vann Spa Hotel and Conference Center
Singapore: Willow Stream Spa at Fairmont Singapore
South Pacific Islands: The InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa
Spain: SHA Wellness Clinic
Switzerland: ESPA at the VICTORIA-JUNGFRAU Grand Hotel & Spa
United Kingdom: Chewton Glen

2009 Category Award Winners

To help consumers identify the best spas for their specific goals, SpaFinder readers also named their picks for the best spas across 27 categories: from ‘Best for Affordability’ to ‘Best for Men’ to ‘Best Medical Program.’

In conjunction with its Readers’ Choice Awards, SpaFinder this week also named Dr. Andrew Weil the recipient of its seventh annual Visionary Award, presented to an outstanding contributor to the spa and wellness industries. Dr. Weil was honored as a trailblazer in integrative health and healing, and for his work bridging the worlds of medicine, complementary medicine, and spa.

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The Dragontree Holistic Day Spa, located in NW Portland, announces the opening the first spa in the Portland International Airport this coming fall. After an extensive interview and proposal process, The Dragontree was selected based on their established history of providing exceptional therapeutic services, commitment to being a sanctuary from the stresses of life, and dedication to reflecting Portland’s values of ecological consciousness and sustainability practices.

The design will be radically different from other airport services in that it will be a beautiful, soothing and private refuge from the bright lights, sounds, and hectic pace of the airport. The extensive menu will have options to accommodate all travelers’ needs and schedules. There will be private treatment rooms for massage, facials, and waxing as well as an ambient communal space with elevated couches for therapeutic foot baths, head neck and shoulder massages, chair massages and a variety of foot treatments. Eventually the menu will also include manicures and pedicures. In addition to these services there will be a carefully chosen selection of immune supporting vitamins and herbs, natural sleeping aids, organic body and skin care products, as well as tasteful gifts for the savvy traveler.

Appointments will be primarily on a walk-in basis but reservations will also be happily accepted. There will be a link to the spa’s contact information on the Portland Airport’s website.

About The Dragontree Holistic Day Spa: Portland’s finest day spa offers a variety of services to still the mind and mend the body. The Dragontree is the perfect place to receive massage, facials, Acupuncture, waxing, Ayurvedic counseling, and herbal consultations or to gather with friends and family and receive foot treatments, head, neck, & shoulder massages, and hand treatments. All treatments are tailored to each individual’s specific needs with the intention of creating the space for true healing to occur. The Dragontree, a Holistic Day Spa and The Clearing Cafe is located at 2768 NW Thurman in Portland, OR 97210.

“We’re in the business of making you feel better,” says owner Kathy Duncan who, along with husband Mike, created Aphora Spa at the same location in which their former tenant had built out an incredible spa space but went out of business in less than two years – due in part to a challenging economy but perhaps even more to not knowing how to respond to a challenging economy.

“Everyone is cutting back on their ‘feel good’ spending these days,” explains Kathy. “We need to be sensitive to that reality, and we believe our pricing will reflect that.” In addition to pricing that, for exclusive, self-indulgent spa services averages 10-20% below the typical North Shore spa, Kathy and Mike’s business background has taught them that an over-built, over-priced spa catering primarily to that special occasion quickly becomes an under-utilized venue – particularly in a recession. (Kathy, a Northbrook School District PTA President and mother of three, spent many years as an executive in the restaurant industry. Mike was a successful insurance agency owner before becoming a commercial and residential property developer.)

“We need to be a regular part of our clients’ lives,” says Kathy, “and we’re going to do whatever it takes to deliver that caliber and range of extraordinary, eco-friendly mind, body and soul services. There’s nothing worse than paying a lot of money for a customized facial or deep tissue massage and feeling like running home to take a shower and ‘clean off’ from the experience. At Aphora Spa, the before- and after-treatment cleaning and relaxation are half the fun with our 3,000+ square foot ladies’ locker room (the men’s is smaller, but still appealing) complete with a waterfall, hydrotherapy, meditation dark room and tea lounge. You may never want to go home!”

With a certified green footprint, the area’s most complete menu of eco-friendly services and treatments, a healthy cafe and lounge that will include outdoor seating by the lake whenever the weather cooperates, a green boutique and array of extras from nutritional counseling to acupuncture, and a wife and husband team that knows how to build a successful business by catering to their clients’ needs, Aphora Spa should be around for quite a while.

Spa Shop and Dine is the NJ Event of The Summer

NJ day spa launches summer promotional event at Pier Village in Long Branch. The event includes discounts and specials at Pier Village shops and restaurants, and of course, big savings at Aquamedica Salon & Day Spa.

NJ Spa owner launches discount day at Pier Village called Spa Shop and Dine. Each Tuesday in June shoppers can get great discounts at participating shops and Aquamedica Spa will be offering discounts on their famous spa services.

Valentina Chistova, owner of Aquamedica Salon and Day Spa in Pier Village, likes the challenge of an aggressive marketplace. The savvy 60-year-old spa owner has been successfully surviving the country’s worst recession with clever marketing and meaningful messaging. Now she has turned her skill towards drumming up business for her fellow Pier Village neighbors.

The concept is simple, each month, pick a dedicated day of the week where Pier Village businesses can come together and offer special discounts to patrons who spa, shop, or dine on that particular day, hence the name ‘Spa, Shop & Dine’. The discounts will be focused on driving business to slower days of the week for all participating vendors.

The initiative kicks off this June on Tuesdays. Patrons will be able to take advantage of discounts and premiums from Aquamedica Salon and Day Spa, The Wine Loft, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory and The Turning Point restaurant. Each month they hope to gain more participation from Pier Village businesses and continue to offer phenomenal deals to shoppers.

Chistova commented on the program, “We have already been offering great deals to our clients. Despite the recession, we still want them to be able to come and enjoy our services. As we became successful with our own programs, we decided it made sense to ask other Pier Village businesses to participate with us. It is a win-win situation for all involved.”

Spa, Shop and Dine kicks off in June with no end date in mind. “If the program is a success, I see no reason why we will stop,” said Chistova. “We would love to continue the program all year round.”

About Aquamedica Salon and Spa

Aquamedica is a full service salon and day spa located on the boardwalk of the Pier Village entertainment and lifestyle center in Long Branch NJ. Aquamedica was declared “The Most Romantic Spa” by NJ Monthly Magazine, “Best Day Spa in the US in 2008” by Spavelous.com and received the “Readers Choice” award from Asbury Park Press in 2007 and 2008. Visit www.aquamedicaspa.com for more information and a complete menu of services.

NJ Day Spa Announces Father’s Day Spa Gift Certificate Sale

Aquamedica Day Spa in Long Branch NJ will help families celebrate Father’s Day with a major sale on gift certificates the week before the holiday. Owner Valentina Chistova is planning an event for holiday gift shoppers on a budget.

Father’s Day gift shopping is made easy by Aquamedica Salon and Day Spa in NJ. The ocean-front spa is planning a huge sale to help families afford a special spa gift certificate for the holiday.

NJ spa plans gift certificate event for Father’s Day gift shoppers. The event will be held June 11^th and will offer major premiums for customers who purchase a spa gift certificate at Aquamedica Day Spa.

Aquamedica Salon and Day Spa in NJ is planning a very special Father’s Day gift certificate event. The famed ocean-front spa plans to help families celebrate the occasion with special offers on their highly requested spa gift certificates.

A Father’s Spa Day gift sale will take place on Thursday, June 11^th at Aquamedica Spa from 6-9pm. Customers who come to shop will enjoy a delightful evening of wine and cheese, accompanied by very special offers on their gift certificate purchases. During the event only, customers who purchase a spa gift certificate for $150 will receive a complimentary spa gift certificate in the amount of $50. Customers who purchase a gift certificate valued at $200 will receive a complimentary gift certificate in the amount of $100.

Spa owner, Valentina Chistova, is celebrated for her infamous spa parties where she announces major discounts on spa services or spa gift certificates. The legacy started last year when Chistova helped celebrate Black Friday one week early and offered holiday shoppers Buy One Get One free gift certificates at a catered event at her spa. The event was a huge success and prompted Chistova to launch her ‘Aquamedica Cares’ program, a series of weekly specials that discounts their most popular spa services by as much as 50%. Chistova says, “In a time when families and businesses are affected most by a deteriorating economy, we wanted to put our spa to good use by filling it with people who are longing for spa relief but cannot afford our services right now. “

Instant Father’s Day gift cards are conveniently available on Aquamedica’s instant gift store online . Customers have the ability to design, personalize and print or email gift certificates for immediate gift giving gratification.

For more information on the services offered at Aquamedica Salon and Day Spa, visit.

About

AQUAMEDICA Salon and Spa is a full service salon and day spa located on the ocean front boardwalk of Pier Village in Long Branch, New Jersey. Their ideal location, nestled on the boardwalk of New Jersey’s most highlighted lifestyle center for shopping, dining and entertainment, makes Aquamedica a true destination for health, wellness and happiness.

Spa Inquiries:

Aquamedica Salon and Spa

Pier Village

16 Laird Street

Long Branch, NJ 07740

732-222-8611

www.aquamedicaspa.com

Give Dad the Ultimate Father’s Day Gift

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THE GOLDEN DOOR SPA PAMPERS DAD FOR FATHER’S DAY

WITH SPECIALTY SPA PACKAGE FOR MEN

CAREFREE, Ariz.-May 20, 2009 — The Golden Door Spa® at The Boulders is offering an unforgettable spa package for dad in celebration of the Father’s Day holiday on June 21st.  The package includes treatments best suited for the man in the family including:

• Moor Mud Body Wrap – 75 minute body wrap treatment legendary for its powerful therapeutic properties. Blended with botanical extracts that work synergistically with this Hungarian mud, guests will rejuvenate dull skin and soothe tired muscles  The Moor Mud Body Wrap begins with a dry brush exfoliation to polish the skin and is followed by a luxurious full-body wrap in mineral-rich Moor Mud.
• Gentleman’s Facial – 50 minute facial distinctively created for the individual skin care and needs of men, consisting of a deep cleansing, therapeutic and relaxing treatment that leaves the skin toned and revived.

The Father’s Day Spa package also includes a gift for dad with an assortment of four Kerstin Florian Men’s skincare products – valued at $150.00.  The cost of the “Father’s Day Spa experience” is $385.00 and is available June 1-30, 2009.  

                                                            About The Golden Door Spa

The Golden Door Spa at The Boulders drew inspiration from the ancient Honjin inns of Japan, where weary travelers sought sanctuary.  Great attention was paid to personal service and therapeutic treatments such as massage and soothing baths.  That concept is continued at The Golden Door Spa at The Boulders, where guests find restoration, pampering and renewed energy.  The facility incorporates the elements of feng shui and the Zen-like ambiance of the original Golden Door while staying true to the natural environs and Native American influences of The Boulders. Its 24 treatment spaces are complemented by such signature elements as a labyrinth (path to tranquility), an authentic Tipi for guided meditation and a Golden Door affirmation rock for individual guest reflection. The spa offers a fitness center, mind/body and movement studios, a Spa Café and sweeping views of either the awe-inspiring 12-million-year-old boulder piles or Black Mountain in the distance. Contemplative settings include meditation areas, hydrotherapy, a circular tea room and an interior rock and sand garden.

About The Boulders

An exclusive desert hideaway, The Boulders features 160 guest casitas and 55 one-, two- and three-bedroom villas, seven restaurants and a lounge, two championship Jay Morrish-designed golf courses, eight tennis courts including three classic clay surfaces, five premier cushion courts and a full-service Golden Door Spa. For more information/reservation about The Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa, contact 866-397-6520 or call 480-488-9009.

The Boulders is part of the LXR Luxury Resorts collection, a portfolio of independent properties distinguished by a style and spirit that captures the unique qualities of their setting.  LXR properties are located throughout the United States and the Caribbean. The collection also includes the renowned Golden Door Spa brand.

“We have had a cordial relationship with OTA since 2000, whereas we exchanged memberships in order to keep up-to-date with each other, and explore how we can possibly align ourselves”, says Hannelore Leavy, Executive Director of the Day Spa Association. “Now with the ‘green’ movement all around us, I think the time has come for these two industries to grow closer together and support each other”, adds Leavy.

All Things Organic™ will be held in Chicago at McCormick Place June 16 – 18, 2009.

The Day Spa Association, in addition to be present on the tradeshow floor – booth 1637 in the Health & Wellness Section – will also conduct the following workshop:

Wednesday 6/17 from 12:30-1:30
Looking to enter or increase your sales to the spa industry?
Knowing something about the needs and expectations of spa owners and their clients will help you succeed.
Eric Light, President of the Strawberry Hill Group and a member of the Day Spa Association Board of Advisors will share with you the Association’s profile of a spa-goer, as well as preliminary data from their current study of spa-goer retail habits.
This session is a must for those wanting to succeed in the spa market.
DSA’s current study on the marketing demographics of a day spa-goer will be available to conference attendees FREE of charge when attending the seminar.

As more and more businesses, and especially spa businesses and their clients are becoming environmental conscious, organic products will have a big influence in products used in a spa setting, as well as attract the right consumer in their 21st Century spa.

They invite all DSA + IMSA members who are planning to come to Chicago, to call our offices or email Barbara@dayspaassociation.com to get their free VIP pass, which will entitle them to visit the exhibit floor and listen to the keynote address – another benefit from the DSA.

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The Day Spa Association (DSA) is a professional membership-based trade organization founded in 1991. The focus is to serve as the primary business resource for day spa professionals through educational seminars and workshops, research studies, publications and Internet informational exchanges. Further, DSA advocates members’ businesses by enhancing consumer awareness and demand for spa services and products. In addition, to protect consumers, DSA establishes a standard of excellence to assure the continuous elevation of professionalism and quality driven services in the day spa industry. For more information, please contact the DSA at 201-865-2065.

The states represented in the Southeastern region include Alabama, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Mississippi, and Washington, DC. One finalist was selected from each of seven regions across the country from among the winners of the U.S. Chamber Blue Ribbon Small Business Award. FACES DaySpa has been a recipient of the Blue Ribbon Small Business Award for four years in a row.

While operating in one of the most difficult economic environments of our lifetime, these companies have exemplified the true spirit of American enterprise.  We are proud to recognize their exemplary efforts and hope that their success is contagious. It is an entrepreneurial drive like this that will rebuild our economy to be stronger than ever.

FACES DaySpa has earned this distinction for the Southeastern region by showing a dedication to their employees, customers, and communities. Their high standards and commitment to success exemplifies America’s spirit of enterprise and entrepreneurship.

Small businesses are the backbone of America’s economy and it is important to highlight the innovative and caring ways they conduct business every day.

While operating in one of the most difficult economic environments of our lifetime, these companies have exemplified the true spirit of American enterprise,” said Thomas J. Donohue, the U.S. Chamber’s president and CEO. “We are proud to recognize their exemplary efforts and hope that their success is contagious. It is an entrepreneurial drive like this that will rebuild our economy to be stronger than ever.”

“FACES DaySpa has earned this distinction for the Southeastern region by showing a dedication to their employees, customers, and communities. Their high standards and commitment to success exemplifies America’s spirit of enterprise and entrepreneurship,” said Donohue. “Small businesses are the backbone of America’s economy and it is important to highlight the innovative and caring ways they conduct business every day.”

Owner, Patricia Owen has guided FACES DaySpa from its inception as a small boutique specializing in Estee Lauder cosmetics to its current status as a nationally renowned day spa profiled in major publications. When it opened in 1983, FACES Boutique featured Hilton Head Island’s first Estee Lauder cosmetics department. In 1988, Owen reinvented her business, jumping into the professional skin care industry. Today, FACES is located in a 3,000 square foot facility with six treatment rooms, a beauty boutique, and its own private line of skincare, cosmetic, and bath and body products. It has a client base of nearly 4,500 locals and was named one of the Nation’s Fastest-Growing Spas by Salon Today magazine five times. In 2006, FACES was named the South Carolina Small Business of the Year and was a finalist for the Entrepreneurial Excellence Award at the Global Salon Business Awards.

America’s Small Business of the Year Award, sponsored by Sam’s Club®, pays tribute to businesses showcasing exemplary business practices in the areas of staff training and motivation, community involvement, customer service, and business and financial planning. The U.S. Chamber is the world’s largest business federation representing more than 3 million businesses and organizations of every size, sector, and region.

Healing mineral waters have been relaxing people at the historic Glenwood Hot Springs for over 120 years. Now visitors can combine hot springs and spa treatments for the ultimate spa vacation. The Glenwood Hot Springs Lodge and the Spa of the Rockies bundle bliss in six packages loaded with savings.

1. Enchanted Evening Package
Experience the relaxation and romance that evokes the passion of a love story. Couples can escape from it all beginning with Mineral Baths in claw-footed tubs, followed by 50-minute Classic Swedish Massages. Ask for one of the Spa of the Rockies romantic couple’s rooms. Afterward, relax in your room with luxurious robes, bubble bath, and champagne. Includes hotel accommodations for one night at the Glenwood Hot Springs Lodge, unlimited access to the Hot Springs Pool and continental breakfast at the Glenwood Hot Springs Grill. Prices start at $324, a 25% savings. Available through December 31, 2009.

For two or more nights, select the Multi-Night Enchanted Evenings package.

2. Two-Day Rejuvenation Package at Glenwood Hot Springs and Spa of the Rockies
Start with a Signature Mineral Body Polish which incorporates a unique blend of 34 minerals that help promote wellness and vitality. This luxurious body treatment is then followed by a soothing 50-minute Classic Swedish massage. Package includes one massage and one body polish at the Spa of the Rockies, hotel accommodations for two nights at the Glenwood Hot Springs Lodge, unlimited access to Hot Springs Pool, and continental breakfast at the Glenwood Hot Springs Grill. Prices start at $410, a 20% savings. Available through September 7, 2009.

3. Three-Day R & R Spa Package at Glenwood Hot Springs and Spa of the Rockies
This package for two offers a break from the daily grind. It features two Mineral Manicures and Pedicures with mineral gel massages. Next up are two High Altitude Adjustment Massages, using aromatherapy oils. Two Mineral Body Mask Treatments infuse the body with 34 natural minerals and leave the skin feeling silky smooth and hydrated. Also included are accommodations for three nights at the Glenwood Hot Springs Lodge, unlimited access to the Hot Springs Pool, and continental breakfast at the Glenwood Hot Springs Grill. Prices start at $1005, a 20% savings. Available through September 7, 2009.

4. Four-Day Fix Everything Package
This indulgent mix of treatments lets couples unwind, reconnect and refresh. Smell is a powerful, often overlooked, sense, in this treatment choose the scent or combination of scents that speak to you, then breathe deep and relax with two 80-minute Customized Aromatherapy Massages.

Next enjoy two Grapeseed Body Revitalizer Treatments which begin with a gentle body scrub using a mixture of grapeseed products harvested from the Napa Valley, followed by a rejuvenating clay and lavender body wrap, then after a rinse under the Vichy shower, end with an aloe vera and rosehip moisturizing treatment. The result is glowing, polished, and hydrated skin.

Also included are two Anti-Aging Facial treatments with Idebenone, a powerful antioxidant which targets inflammation, redness and corrects free radical damage to the skin. This facial delivers visible, immediate results. For the finishing touch, an esthetician will apply a color-matched protective mineral foundation for a flawless look and sun protection.

Finally, top off your spa visit with two Signature Mineral Spa of the Rockies Manicures and Pedicures. In addition to the above treatments, this package includes four nights at the Hot Springs Lodge, unlimited admission to the Hot Springs Pool and continental breakfast served at the Glenwood Hot Springs Grill.
Prices start at $1510. Available through September 7, 2009.

5. Four-Day Refocus Package
This package is all about self care. Indulge in cleansing and healing treatments that stimulate body and spirit. These spa treatments for one include a Unifying Reflexology that will enhance circulation by stimulating the pressure points of the feet and hands.

The Reiki Energy Balancing Treatment embodies universal healing and life force energy techniques to relax, rejuvenate, balance, and harmonize the body’s energy.

Release trapped toxins with the Herbal Tea Detoxifying Body Wrap, a special herbal tea mixture that helps to relax, detoxify, and eliminate excess body fluids. It also includes the application of cool chamomile eye pads and an acupressure facial massage.

The finishing touch is the Calendula & Rose Hand and Foot Soother loaded with emollient, healing herbal and flower essences to sooth the extremities.

Package includes four nights’ lodging at the Hot Springs Lodge, unlimited admission to the Hot Springs Pool, and continental breakfast at the Glenwood Hot Springs Grill. Prices start at $790. Available through September 7, 2009.

6. Body & Soul Reconnect Spa Package
Relax, revitalize and reconnect with a special someone. For a cleansing, healing, soul satisfying experience, begin with two 80-minute Spirit Purification Ritual Body Treatments. Follow it up with two 50-minute Warm Stone Massages to melt away any remaining tension. Package also includes two nights at the Hot Springs Lodge, unlimited admission to the Hot Springs Pool, and a continental breakfast at the Glenwood Hot Springs Grill. Prices start at $790. Available through September 7, 2009.

More Package Information:
For lodging package reservations, please call 800-537-SWIM (7946) or 970-947-2955 or visit www.hotspringspool.com. All packages are based on double occupancy. Additional nights and spa services may be added to packages at current rates.

About Glenwood Hot Springs
Located in the heart of the Colorado Rockies, the Glenwood Hot Springs has been relaxing and entertaining visitors with its healing waters since 1888. It is the largest thermal mineral pool in the world, roughly the size of a football field. The heated waters are a comfortable 90°-93°F in the large pool and a toasty 104°F in the smaller, therapy pool. Water slides, diving boards, and bubble chairs bring out the kid in everyone. Visitors have access to modern locker room facilities, lounge chairs, towel service, and swim suit rentals.

The newly opened Spa of the Rockies extends the therapeutic, relaxing qualities of the mineral springs. Spa services include a variety of massages, facials, hydrotherapy and nail treatments. The focus is on wellness and natural health practices, which have a deep-rooted history at this facility. The resort also includes the 107-room Glenwood Hot Springs Lodge, Glenwood Hot Springs Athletic Club, Glenwood Hot Springs Sport Shop, Glenwood Hot Springs Grill, and a challenging miniature golf course.

Glenwood Hot Springs is located in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, between Aspen and Vail, 165 miles west of Denver and 90 miles east of Grand Junction on Interstate 70 off exit 116 at 401 North River Road. 800-537-SWIM (7946) or 970-947-2955, www.hotspringspool.com.