Come rain, shine or monsoon, the Grand Canyon state offers one diversion that is immune to Mother Nature’s fickle character: Pampering. With spas ranked among the world’s best, Arizona offers a year-round oasis of relaxing, detoxifying...
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Come rain, shine or monsoon, the Grand Canyon state offers one diversion that is immune to Mother Nature’s fickle character: Pampering. With spas ranked among the world’s best, Arizona offers a year-round oasis of relaxing, detoxifying and invigorating spa therapies. The Arizona Spa Vacation Wikizine will explore the valleys and hills of this spa-rich western territory. This wikizine brought to you by the spa savvy team of ArizonaSpaGirls.com. (Pictured: the Four Season Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, AZ).
Bethesda, MD, Help your friends & family relax this holiday season with Marriott spa gift cards. Give the gift of spa and get more for your money through January 18, 2010. Marriott GiftCards can be used to pay for spa treatments, products from the spa's store, meals at the spa bistro or most any expense at over 3,000 hotels around the world. Guests can use the June Jacobs 20 percent off voucher towards a one-time purchase through July 15, 2010. To receive this exclusive offer, the gift card... Read Full Story
Just in time for holiday shopping and shindigs, Arizona Spa Girls presents the 12 Days of Spaaah tour, where each day from Dec. 1 through Dec. 12, one featured Scottsdale spa will offer up ultra exclusive specials, prizes, free services, super sweet discounts on products and services, and plenty more reasons to feel light on your feet this jolly season. At each stop, not only will you qualify to win daily giveaways, but you'll also receive an entry into the 12 Days of Spaaah Grand Prize... Read Full Story
Give your skin and spirit a boost with these pumpkin-spiked skin and body treatments. October marks the month for jack-o-lanterns, crazy costumes and you guessed it, pumpkin-infused spa treatments. Chock full of vitamins, antioxidants and naturally smoothing enzymes, pumpkin delivers a plethora of yummy skin benefits. Gear up for the season with a pumpkin treat that nourishes, hydrates and unleashes your inner glow. From cleansing facials to moisturizing body treatments, here are the latest... Read Full Story
Phoenix, Arizona -- The year was 1929. Stamps were 2 cents, Calvin Coolidge handed off the presidency to Herbert Hoover and the first ever Academy Awards ceremony was held in Hollywood. And out of this era of glamour and opulence rose the "Jewel of the Desert," or so the Arizona Biltmore Resort was crowned when it opened in February 1929. Now this meticulously manicured, award-winning resort holds a special place in the hearts of Phoenicians and tourists alike who have flocked to this... Read Full Story
It's no secret that stress, sleepless nights and sun exposure wreck havoc on even the prettiest of complexions. November is National Healthy Skin Month, a campaign sponsored by the American Academy of Dermatology, and can't come at a better time because as we head into colder months, it's a good idea to keep skin in tip-top shape by visiting a skincare professional to revamp your winter routine. For dryness, acne and everything in between, here are my tried-and-tested top five places for... Read Full Story
Three digit-temps and endless sweltering days can only mean one thing: The resort spa summer specials are back! Here's what we dug up to keep you cool this summer. Tropical Spa Getaways You don't have to go far to get a taste of a tropical vacay. A few ideas to curb you beach-side wanderlust: Hawaiian Islands Escape at Spa Botanica at the Renaissance Glendale Hotel , (480) 518-8099. Enjoy this West Valley hideaway with a tropical trio including a 30-minute Hawaiian Lei Scrub and Soak, 50... Read Full Story
While Breast Cancer Awareness month may have marched off the calendar, the march toward a cure goes on. With that in mind, the folks at Fairmont Scottsdale's Willow Stream spa have kicked off a year-long program that benefits the Phoenix Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure as well as spa enthusiasts rallying around the cause. The spa's Power of Pink program launched in October with the unveiling of a pink spa treatment room with walls painted the official Komen for the Cure color. The... Read Full Story
Listen up ladies. Ready to meet the guy of your dreams (let's hope sans the fledgling country music career and creepy foot fetish)? If so, make plans to get on down to the open casting call for the next season of ABC's The Bachelor on Thursday, August 6 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the InterContinental Montelucia Resort & Spa in Paradise Valley. Plan a stop at the Joya Spa & Salon Happy Hour and get glamed up for your camera-ready moment. The salon Happy Hour starts at 3 p.m. and for $40... Read Full Story
It's official, Barneys New York has opened its sleek glass doors for business at Scottsdale Fashion Square! Along with high-end fashion and shoes that made us nearly faint, Barneys Scottsdale is a luxe beauty playground with a boutique and airy vibe that paints an artistic backdrop for the coveted cosmetic brands. We hit the spanking new East Wing of Fashion Square to peruse their cosmetic department and like kids in a candy store, were paralyzed by all the divine collections. After... Read Full Story
Nothing better than a deep tissue massage after extensive exercise, right? And after the dedication, training, fund-raising efforts and 60-mile odyssey, walkers in the 2009 Arizona Breast Cancer 3-Day will likely be hankering for a good rubdown. The folks at Revive Spa are doing their part to support walkers by offering specially priced massage therapy services the day after the event. On Monday, Nov. 16, participants who show their 3-Day bib numbers can spend the day recouping with a 50... Read Full Story
