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Relax, refresh and rejuvenate in the Lone Star State. Texas offers travelers an array of comforting spas and therapeutic treatments from a Sea Glow Scrub to a Cowgirl Up foot treatment. “No matter what time of year or region you’re visiting, Texas spas offer numerous ways to pamper its guests.”

Unique and truly Texas spa experiences await visitors wanting to relax, refresh and rejuvenate in the Lone Star State.

The first Bliss Spa in Texas will turn cowgirls into ‘wow’ girls (cowboys welcome, too) with signature services like the Triple Oxygen Treatment and the Carrot & Sesame Body Buff.

Aromatic and healing elements of the Chihuahuan Desert are the foundation of treatments offered at Agavita Spa at Lajitas, The Ultimate Hideout in far West Texas. The spirit of the desert is brought to life during the Desert Rain Experience with a blend of local botanicals, including cactus and Chaparral leaves steeped in warm oil and massaged into the skin. Guests will enjoy a scalp or shoulder massage while ingredients are absorbed into the skin, followed by an invigorating Vichy shower.

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Mii amo, a Destination Spa at Enchantment, Named ‘World’s Best Destination Spa’ by Travel + Leisure Readers Survey

Mii amo, a destination spa at Enchantment Resort in Arizona’s red rock country, was just named the “world’s best destination spa” in the 12th annual Travel + Leisure magazine World’s Best Awards readers survey. .

Mii amo is part of the Enchantment Group, a spa and resort development and management firm that was the first to combine a destination spa with a resort community, opening Mii amo at Enchantment Resort in January 2001.

Mii amo and the 2007 spa survey results will be featured in a World’s Best Spas report in Travel + Leisure’s October issue.

 In the 2006 survey, Mii amo was named “America’s best destination spa.”

The intimate Mii amo destination spa offers 3-, 4- and 7-night all-inclusive packages

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Leaving Home Often Means Leaving “Green Routines” Behind According To New Survey from Element Hotels

Guests Check In, Then Throw Out Good Green Habits
Sixty-three percent of frequent hotel guests are more likely to leave a light on when they leave a hotel room than home. A New Approach from ELEMENT Hotels
Key smart design features include:
• Clean and green: Shampoo and conditioner dispensers will eliminate multiple mini-bottles.
• Recycling reminder: About 50% of the waste generated in hotels is recyclable, but most hotel rooms don’t have recycling bins. ELEMENT guest rooms will include bins to help guests maintain their home recycling ritual.
• A bright idea: CFLs (compact florescent lamps) light bulbs will be used throughout the hotel instead of incandescent light bulbs. • Staying smart: An education program will help guests make smart decisions for the environment while traveling and at home.
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Introducing Spa Constantine, Illinois

 There are three locations to choose from

Downers Grove, Oak Park and Batavia’s most upscale luxury Day spas. They pride themselves on the excellent service and products. As well as a very relaxing atmosphere. Spa Constantine is a European enviroment that is rich in colors and texture. The little details and added extras that we offer each time you visit with us will reassure you of our commitment to your total satisfaction. From the moment you walk in, until the moment you leave you will receive the best service and best possible results.

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I’m having a spa day party with my friends. Does any one know any good ideas for facials or manicures or pedicures???? THANKS!

You did not say your age or the theme for your party, so this was a little hard for me. Since you are a future pastry chef, I thought that having a chocolate spa party might be fun for you and can be set up for any age. I like to use sugar free chocolate, but you can use what works best for you.

You didn’t ask for ideas about decorating, invitations, party activities, so I will just provide you with a few recipes based on the chocolate theme:

Have a Chocolate fountain, or chocolate fondue. For beverages you can go with chocolate shakes, chocolate smoothies, and hot chocolate. You get the idea.

You can use the same recipe for Manicures and Pedicures:

Milk Chocolate Pedicure
Treat your guests to the sweetest indulgence, a milk chocolate pedicure.
Chocolate Pedicure Ingredients:

Foot & Hand Soak
• 1 Ounce Whole Milk Powder
• 1 Ounce Cocoa Powder

Foot & Hand Scrub
• 1 Ounce Raw Sugar
• 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
• 1 Teaspoon Nutmeg
• 2 Tablespoons Oil

Moisturizer
• Container of Cocoa Butter
Other items needed
• Basic Pedicure Products

Sprinkle whole milk powder and cocoa powder into foot or hand soak. Combine raw sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg and mix with oil to create an exfoliating paste. For a cooling effect you can add peppermint or for a relaxing effect add lavender.

1. Remove old polish with cotton or gauze (preferred).
2. File toe nails with a heavy duty nail file straight across to prevent hangnails.
3. Fill pedicure tubs with warm water and add whole milk and cocoa powders.
4. Guests should soak feet for 5- 10 minutes.
5. Exfoliate Legs, arms and feet with cinnamon, nutmeg, oil scrub. Put feet back into tub.
6. Massage feet with cocoa butter. Wipe with warm, wet towel.
7. Towel dry feet.
8. Gently push back cuticles with an orange stick
9. File and buff away ridges and discoloration
10. Apply base coat to give a smooth surface
11. Apply two thin coats of polish
12. Seal with top coat
13. Stay still for 30 minutes so polish doesn’t smudge

Chocolate Facial:
First cleanse and exfoliate face
Use any liquid facial cleanser mix with a little baking soda to be your scrub, wash face as usual.

Facial Mask:
1/2 cup cocoa powder
4 tablespoons heavy cream
3 teaspoons cottage cheese
3 teaspoons ripe avocados
¼ cup honey
3 tablespoons oatmeal, powder

Directions:
1. In a bowl, mix ingredients together.
2. Apply to face.
3. Leave on face for ten minutes.
4. When taking off the facial, try patting the face with a warm washcloth to dampen before removing.
5. Apply moisturizer.

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Question: 

If I’m going to a spa to get a sea scrub treatment, am I supposed to undress completely, or leave some clothes

Answer:

You may want to take a look at the Spa Etiquette area of Spavelous. As a first timer it will help you with what to expect. Scrubs are used to exfoliate dead dry skin, while private areas will always be covered during a massage or treatment with a sheet or bath towel, it is always up to the guest how much they would like to disrobe. As with all scrubs, what goes on must be taken off. Most spas will have you shower the scrub product off, either in a shower or on a viche shower table. Therefore, if you desire to keep any clothing on I suggest you wear a 2 piece bathing suit. Wet underwear can be very uncomfortable. Some spas may also provided you with disposable underwear. The choice of what to wear is always yours.

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