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

 

Aaah, Spring blooms…lovely time for weddings! 

For the Maid of Honor and bridesmaids out there, planning the Bridal Shower Party can be stressful.  What better than throwing a Spa Party to indulge and pamper that special bride-to-be and the rest of your bridal party for relaxing spa time.  Hosting a girls-only spa night at home is a fantastic way to get all your friends together for a wonderful evening event… a perfect ‘marriage’ – to merge a Bridal Shower with a Spa Party!

Don’t forget adding Goodie Bags or Spa Swag Bags for all your guests to take home with.  You can get various ideas from websites such as The Knot.  Shopping online for spa gift products to create these Spa Swag Bags are easy and fun.  Cozy Petal offers you a DIY feature (‘Design Your Own Spa Gift Baskets’) to create unique bridal gifts.  No time? Cozy Petal also offers many Pre-designed Spa Gift Sets, and relaxation Spa & Bath Gift Baskets to suit your occasion.  Besides selecting luxury French Soaps and Shower Gel, you can also add a soft spa robe, or personalized a pair of Rhinestone Flip-Flops with everyone’s names to make the perfect spa getaway gift in a box!

(Left) Mandarin Oriental Spa, Hong Kong/ (Center) Four Seasons Resorts Chiang Mai / (Right) Banyan Tree, Phuket Thailand

If your budget permits, here are some of the recommendations of Top Spa locations in Asia. 

Banyan Tree, Phuket, Thailand –

Bordered by the golden sands and gentle waves of the Andaman Sea, Thailand, amid a cluster of luxury resorts located in Laguna Phuket, Banyan Tree Phuket Resort & Spa is a luxury resort in Phuket exuding rest and tranquility. A tropical paradise of extraordinary natural beauty, it is no wonder Banyan Tree Phuket Resort & Spa has earned accolades from leading magazines the world over. 

 

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

 

 

Mandarin Oriental Spa, Hong Kong - To enter their spa is to step into a haven of serenity.  A rare space, where you can relinquish yourself entirely to their professional therapists dedicated to your wellbeing.  The Mandarin Spa has been created to soothe mind, body and soul through its sensuous spa treatment and intoxicating blend of 1930’s Shanghai textures. 

 

Read more http://www.mandarinoriental.com/hongkong/spa/

 

 

Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai, Thailand - Step into the spa and you enter a luxurious temple of harmony of body, mind and spirit – an indulgent sanctuary created exclusively for your pleasure and well-being.  The fragrance of specially blend oils, herbs and spices fills the air, and your body and mind immediately relax in anticipation of the exotic experience that awaits. 

 

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

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Anyone who had the chance to visit the Dead Sea Beach in Israel would tell you their amazing experience with the ‘First Spa Resort in the World’, and so would I several months ago.

The Dead Sea is really a saline lake.  It is located 400 meters (1,300 feet) below sea level and is the lowest point on the surface of the earth.  The waters of the Dead Sea are unique, not just by having a total salt concentration that is ten times higher than ocean water, but also by its unique composition.  I learned a lot from one the incredible places I have ever been.

Since ancient times, the medical healing properties of the Dead Sea have been well-known.  I read that Queen Cleopatra was well aware of the miraculous influence of the minerals and used the salts and mud from the Dead Sea to regain her youth.

The Dead Sea is an ideal spot for many people who seek relief from skin and rheumatic disorders.  Modern medical researches confirm that these Spa-Bath and Body Products have healing properties.  Many skin allergies such as psoriasis and eczema may be helped by using Dead Sea minerals.  If you don’t have the opportunity to visit this ‘First Resort of the World’, you can enjoy these benefits by purchasing from the many skincare products out there.  Buyer beware!  You should purchase from reliable sources to avoid getting garden mud in your face.

Though I have brought back several Dead Sea beauty skincare products and now enjoy them in the privacy of my own home, but it was that special fun experience when you smearing the black mud on your face and body as you float on the well known Dead Sea. Don’t fret for those non-swimmers…you just float…like sitting on the invisible chair in the middle of the lake! 

How divine!  Everyone felt like a kid that day…laughing and giggling as we played with the soft black mud, the salty water feels oily and slippery on your skin due to all the minerals in the Dead Sea water.  My skin felt extra soft and supple, and my body was so relaxed afterwards.

Nothing can awaken your best skin like these special spa products of Dead Sea Black Mud and Dead Sea Bath Salts.  You’ll experience a healthy luminosity form the finest Spa resource in the world.  

Bring your skin back to life with the rich minerals of the Dead Sea!