The Spa at Loretto was recently ranked #13 within the Hotel Spa category in Condé Nast Traveler’s Top 240 in North America, Hawaii, Central America and the Caribbean. 

You will immediately feel relaxed by the calmness of its color palette of earthy tones, natural stone and woodsy elements, and candlelit kiva fireplace and chandeliers illuminate when you enter this Santa Fe spa.  Various suites that are elegantly adorned with hand-carved Mexican cabinets, claw-footed soaking tubs, soft linens and fresh flowers create a place for your healing and pampering spa treatments. 

Experience the ‘Café Ole’ for an energy boost and awaken your senses with their robust Indonesian coffee scrub followed by a vitamin rich body crème application for glowing skin.  How about the apres sun nuturing treatment ‘ Colling Desert Rain’ to heal and revitalize sunburn, and dry skin?  A blend of cold-pressed aloe vera, dilo nut oil, virgin coconut oils, and chamomile flower extract will sooth any irritated skin back to its glory.

Soak away the day’s stress with a Ritual Bath, infused with their inhouse-blended spa and bath products of aroma oils, rose petals and Dead Sea Salts will sure ease your body, mind and well-being.
 Source:  Inn & Spa at Loretto, Conde Nast Traveler

For tea lovers, you might already know of the antioxidants quality of teas for your body and skin.  Certainly you can enjoy array of wonderful flavored teas from the market.  For 140 years Kusmi Tea has been offering the world the finest in high quality tea blends.  This summer you can discover their ‘Be Cool’ – a sweet calming and relaxing caffeine free blend with Liquorice and Peppermint. With the body purifying effect quality of Rose Hip, this wellness tea offers relaxation to your body and mind – just like a spa treatment  for your spirit.

Kusmi’s Detox Tea is a blend of Maté, Chinese Green Tea and Lemon Grass.  Due to their diuretic and stimulating properties and richness in antioxidant, this tonic does not have the side effects generated by caffeine.  Before starting any detoxifying diets, just be sure to check with your physicians.

Source:  Kusmi Tea, Tea Atlas

New moms now can enjoy a relaxing bonding time with their new babies from our wellness spa-bath gift baskets.

A new baby means a new schedule for everyone and adapting to that new schedule can be challenging.  And yet the longest of days disappear when Baby is introduced to an indulgent first in-home Spa Experience with Mommy during an intimate and relaxing bath time for two.

Cozy Petal Mommy & Baby Wellness Spa Gift Baskets are designed to help ease the stress for both Mom and Baby as they adjust and get in sync.  Enjoy the benefits of Lavender to relax baby to restful sleep.   All Spa-Bath-Body products are created by ‘Homespun Naturals’ – using only the finest natural essential oils in formulas that are non-drying, free of synthetic fragrances and dyes to protect even the most sensitive baby skin.

For Moms:

Honey* Almond Mineral Bath Salts

Honey Almond Face & Body Lotion

Honey Almond Bath Tub Teas

For Babies:

Lavender Bubbly Body Wash

Lavender Face & Body Lotion

This wonderful baby shower or home-welcoming gift basket offers products that are perfect for both Mom and Baby to enjoy their spa time together.  Gift basket also comes with adorable baby Onesies, soft cotton spa robes and plush spa slippers for mom.  Hand assembled in a keepsake wicker basket adorned with silk flowers, all wrapped in an organza gift bag for a beautiful one-of-a-kind gift!

Looking for that special baby shower gift basket to set your gift apart from others, Cozy Petal is your go-to eBoutique for pampering gifts.

*NOTE: As you might know that honey is rich in antioxidants and has other healing properties for our skin.  Learn about Vered’s  5 Alternative Uses For Honey from EverythingMom.com.

Source:  EverythingMom, Vered

The ‘Mommy and Me Wellness Spa Gift Basket’ offers gift givers one stop shopping for pamper-bath items for spa-goddess new moms and their babies.

All bath-body products are non-drying, paraben-free and phthalate-free.  Our soothing body wash and rejuvenating lotion will bring mom back to life while Bubbly Body Wash and aromatherapy lotion will soothe any baby into a relaxing sleep.  A new baby means a new schedule for everyone and adapting to that new schedule can be challenging.  And yet the longest of days disappear when baby is introduced

to an indulgent first in-home Spa Experience with mommy during an intimate and relaxing bath time for two.

Our baby shower gift baskets also include post-spa baby clothing.  These unique packaged baby Onesies are created from ‘Baby Bunch’ which have been featured on the Martha Stewart Show.

Need to send the best baby shower gift before baby’s arrival?  Cozy Petal’s Mommy & Me Spa products are the perfect beginning for a new baby and the perfect ending to every new mom’s day.  Send the most memorable baby shower gift basket today!

Upcoming charity event:  Cozy Petal will be donating a wonderful pamper Bath & Spa Gift Basket to the ‘Chinese Auction’  for the American Cancer Society at the Yankee Stadium Legends Suite Club. 

American Cancer Society – ‘Be Your Own MVP’ at Yankee Stadium Legends Suite Club on July 29^th, 2010

We are proud to support the following organizations.

Flood of Fashion

Hope For Haiti 

Jersey City Museum

Cancer 101

Cancer Care

Simon Cancer Foundation

I often find it very interesting to learn about the various beauty rituals from women around the globe.

Australian women love tea tree oil which gives their skin a youthful glow.  This oil can help to heal some skin and hair problems such as acne and dandruff.  Just add a few drops to your normal cleanser or moisturizer or to your shampoo to stop the flakes.

There are many natural ingredients you can use from your own pantry as beauty skincare products.  Turn avocado, honey, and cucumber to be your home-spa products. These wonder foods of nature can help to moisturize and revive your skin.   Belgium women apply their body with avocado which can also reduce fine wrinkles.

Women in Hungry and Poland use honey to heal their chapped lips.  In Croatia, it is common to mix ground almonds and honey to create a peel-off mask since honey has amazing effects to tone and hydrate the skin.

Try this anti-aging facial mask commonly used by the women in Ukraine to smooth fine wrinkles.  Mix cucumber puree with one egg white and one teaspoon of lemon juice.  Apply it to you face and leave it on until it dries; peel it off  and rinse with warm water.  For a rejuvenating mask, Indian women will mix a little yogurt with a teaspoonful of saffron.

You might have already heard about the chocolate spa treatments that are offered throughout many day spas and resort hotels.  Naturally, the most fitting place to receive such descendant spa treatment would have to be Hershey, Pennsylvania.  The Hotel Hershey has a Chocolate Spa that attracts many clients for its Chocolate Fondue Wrap.  This cocoa-mud wrap is filled with antioxidants which are prefect antiagers.

To maintain that fabulous spa experience at home, pick up a couple of spa and bath products.  Pamper yourself or spoil your best friend with the Restoring Body Cream with Extra Dark Chocolate from Cozy Petal.  This sumptuous body cream can make every day a spa day by offering the ultimate indulgence for both body and soul…chocolate has never felt so good!

Source:   Chocolate Spa

Most of us are still living in a stressful climate, and we all can use some pampering…a trip to a Day Spa or a Spa Resort vacation is the perfect escape from the daily grind.  Some might think that this is a luxury indulgence, but think again…de-stressing yourself with relaxing massages can benefit both your body and mind.  They revitalize your heart and soul, and rejuvenate all of your senses.

More and more Spa resorts and Day Spas pop up everywhere locally and globally.  Most Celebrities love Spa vacations. For some, having flawless skin and perfect bodies have become part of their status symbol.  Some Celebs would seek out vacation-inspired Spa locations for their stress relief.

So get a little pampering…whether taking a few hours at your local Day Spa, or enjoy a package of Spa treatment services while you are vacationing that most hotels provide.  Here are some of the recommendations of Top Spa locations in Mexico…and don’t forget to stock up your spa-bath-body products from the spa boutiques.

So, just relax, refresh & reboot!

Need a little inspiration for your next romantic getaway?  If you have the budget, look into the Hollywood’s elite for ideas on couples vacation hot spots.  Eva Longoria and husband Tony Parker like to head south of the border for some sun in Mexico. 

Central and South America attract many Hollywood romantics with their abundance of fabulous beaches and their warm temperatures during winter months of the year.  For those celebrities who live in LA, they can take a quick spa getaway to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico which is a two hour plane ride from LA.  Jennifer Aniston and other stars have known to stay at celebrity favorite Las Ventannas.

Las Ventanas al Paraiso, Los Cabos, Mexico

The Spa at Las Ventanas embraces a holistic approach, drawing upon the belief of the ancient healers of Baja California that emotion, spirit and physical well-being must be constantly balanced.

The healers were masters of the four elements of Earth, Water, Air and Fire, recognizing that each element evokes a specific power within oneself. The elements were the foundation of their holistic ceremonial rites and healing rituals. At The Spa at Las Ventanas, the four elements are the foundation of our techniques, treatments and products.

Read more:  http://www.lasventanas.com/

Esperanza, Los Cabos, Mexico

With its signature water passage, the Spa at Esperanza is world renowned as a relaxing and rejuvenating experience. It has been named the #1 spa in Latin America by Travel & Leisure.

Celebrated for its coastal desert environment and hand-crafted botanical treatments, the spa features 14 treatment rooms, including a couples suite, a large soaking pool, an outdoor shower and a private sunbathing area.

Read more:  http://www.esperanzaresort.com/spa/

Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita, Mexico

The Apuane Spa at Four Seasons offers a full range of massages and spa treatments designed to relax, invigorate, detoxify, heal – and provide a unique taste of Punta Mita (Spanish for resting place). Try the Punta Mita massage, which uses indigenous sage oil and tequila; or try an exfoliating chamomile body scrub or seaweed mask.

Read more:  http://www.fourseasons.com/puntamita/spa.html

Pueblo Bonito, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Review their assorted spa options:  Rose Resort & Spa, Emerald Bay, Pacifica Holistic Retreat & Spa,  and Sunset Beach Resort & Spa.

Read more:  http://pueblobonito.com/

Source:  Spa Finder, Travel & Leisure Magazine, Forbes Magazine, Modern Mom

Spring weddings.
How to find a fabulous bridal gift that is stylish and most suitable when there are so many options out there? 

Personalize it!

We all know that planning a wedding or bridal shower is very stressful.  Help the new bride to relax from wedding stress and get some pampering before the big day.   At Cozy Petal, our ‘Design Your Own Spa Gift Basket’ offers you a unique shopping experience.  For those who are looking for that wonderful spa & pamper gift for the bride-to-be or a special friend’s birthday, look no further.  You can now personalize and create your own spa gift basket for the recipients to suit any occasion. 

Try it out today, the steps are simple and quick.  Just select one of our keepsake baskets or containers, and fill up with our leading brands of spa and bath gift products, and spa accessories.  How about adding a soft spa robe, a pair of cozy spa slippers, a stylish, relaxaing sleep mask or a soothing Music CD for that ultimate Spa-Getaway-Gift-In-A-Box?

Once you made your selections, we will do the rest for you.  All of the Spa Gift Baskets are hand wrapped with pretty ribbons and adorn with silk flowers.  You can also add a personal note to the recipient with our greeting card.  What a great way to create that unique and memorable gift for that special someone.  Whether you want to create a luxurious wedding gift basket, or surprise someone with a ‘Just Because’ relaxation spa gifts, we at Cozy Petal make your gift shopping a pleasant experience.

Mother’s Day is this Sunday. 

For those who are unable to spend a day with mom or attending Michelle Obama’s tea party at the White House.  You can certainly send a thoughtful gift to honor all of mom’s hard work. 

Pamper Moms and send them the Gift of Relaxation for Mother’s Day from Cozy Petal.  Select from our stylish collections of luxury Spa & Bath Gift Baskets for many occasions.  They will be delighted to receive such thoughtful gifts – enjoy a day at the spa without leaving home, her spa getaway in-a-box!

All of our Pre-designed Gift Baskets are filled with spa goodies…a soft spa robe, a pair of cozy spa slippers, rich nourishing bath-body products, or a decadent chocolate-scented neck pillow to relieve sore muscles and elevate your mood without the calories!  Our Aromatherapy or Organic body care products will do the body good.

If you prefer a more personalized gift basket, use our special DIY feature.  You create it, we take care the rest…Just think about this gorgeous hand-wrapped gift basket arriving at Mom’s door step.

Everyday can be a fabulous Mother’s Day…to unwind and de-stress with an afternoon…at your own home-SPAcation!

Source:  Moms Gather

There is a buzz about The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa this weekend.

No official announcement from the White House, but it seems most likely that President Obama and First Lady Michelle will be spending a romantic weekend retreat there. Will that be an early Mother’s Day celebration without the girls?

The Spa’s pool are at the Grove Park Inn is greatly designed with a glass skylight and waterfalls for that ultimate water experience.

What a getaway retreat without going to the spa? The White House couple can sample many of the unique Spa Treatments to release stress and tensions. Special spa packages such as:

‘Fire, Rock, Water and Light’ – Indulge in a rejuvenating full-body exfoliation, softening buttermilk and honey whirlpool bath, cozy body wrap, and a remarkable Vichy shower waterfall massage. How fabulous!

‘Sanctuary of the Senses Facial’ – The spa’s most extravagant treatment consists of a luxurious European facial choreographed to the music of the mountains. Spa gift products and Sanctuary CD are included to relive the memory at home.

‘Grove Stone Massage’ – A classic massage combined with warm, smooth basalt stones can certainly help them to de-stress and melt the tension away.

‘Aromatherapy Massage’ – Relax and reboot with healing oils rubbing through the skin for spa therapy. What a great way to renew the body and mind!

Well, with these pampering spa treatment packages, it sounds good for anyone who wants to check out this resort hotel for a little R& R.

Source/ Photos: Discovery Spas by Julie Register