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).
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
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
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
Preeminent international auction house, RM Auctions , is delighted to announce the addition of an evening auction to its highly anticipated 2010 Automobiles of Arizona event.
Returning to the prestigious Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa in Phoenix, the additional sale date will see RM kick off its 2010 auction calendar in grand style on the evening of January 21, followed by its traditional Arizona auction on January 22.
Billed ‘The British Are Coming’, the exclusive evening auction will... Read Full Story
The next time you roll out of bed with a kink in your neck, pain in your back or frazzled nerves beyond belief, skip the medicine cabinet and dial up your nearest LMT (licensed massage therapist). Although a good rubdown works wonders for stress, according to the American Massage Therapy Association, many clients report massage goes deeper than the soothing surface and can even remedy back pain, headaches and anxiety-related health issues. Right now there's no better time to schedule a full... 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
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
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
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
Marriott International and Cherfah Company Ltd under a long─term management agreement will open Thailand's third JW Marriott─branded property in Phang Nga province. The 298─room property, JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa, slated to be launched in November1, 2009 is located along a one kilometre stretch of Khuk Khak Beach. Phuket International Airport is an hour's drive from the resort. According to a report in asiatraveltips.com, JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa will have guest rooms in... Read Full Story
