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Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale Stay and Spa Giveaway!

Thu, 11 Jul 2008 09:11:00 GMT

posted by lkasanicky

Listen to any travel news clip or pick up a current lifestyle mag and clearly, the winning buzzword of the 2008 summer vacation season is "staycation" -- a term that means vacationing at a destination in your own backyard. Not a new concept to Arizonians. We've been doing it for decades. In fact, a local celebrity chef recently told me and a press group how he stakes out a pool-side room at the Arizona Biltmore Resort nearly every summer weekend so his kids can splash around until they crash at night. Brilliant. In the spirit of staying on the cutting edge of the travel trends, we teamed up with Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North to put together a staycation of our own. And we're giving it away to one lucky winner! The Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale is an exquisite 40-acre property that blends harmoniously with its high Sonoran desert surroundings and features amazing views of Pinnacle Peak and the dazzling lights of the city below. The resort boasts luxurious guest rooms and suites, an award-winning Spa and Fitness Center, priority privileges on two of Arizona's finest golf courses, championship tennis, distinctive dining options, an indoor-outdoor bar and lounge, a 6,000-square-foot free-form swimming pool, children's programs, access to hiking trails, concierge services, 24-hour room service and luxury amenities. Suffice it to say, the place is gorgeous. And one lucky winner will be treated to a two-night stay for two, two spa treatments, daily breakfast for two and access to the luxury resort amenities. Here's the catch: the winner will have to take advantage of the getaway before September 30, 2008. And air travel and transportation is not included (or it wouldn't be a staycation! Doh). The Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale Stay & Spa SweetStakes ends midnight August 15, 2008. So tell your friends! The winner gets to bring along a friend so double your chances of winning (but get it in writing that she'll take you!). Click to here to enter and good luck! Photo: The pool at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale.

Summer Spaaah Series Events Back to Cool Off Phoenix Metro

Thu, 25 Apr 2008 08:03:23 GMT

posted by lkasanicky

It's baaack! With temperatures on the rise and not a cloud in sight, the third-annual Summer Spaaah Series is breezing back into town to cool off the Valley with a dose of fun and charity. We're tickled pink to announce that this highly anticipated event series is making its rounds at eight Valley spa destinations starting on May 25!

The series will kick off Memorial Day weekend with a special Summer Spaaah Soirée at the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch, where guests will be immersed in the Spa Avania experience. Attendees will be invited to change into plush spa robes, take in a 30-minute spa treatment, attend a yoga class, sample treatments in the "sweet suites," indulge in freshly prepared spa cuisine, raise their glasses with a closing tea martini toast and leave with a bag filled with goodies. This women-only experience is for guests 17 and older and is a rare opportunity to experience the spa for only $40.

The seven events that follow are $25 and include mini spa treatments, fitness classes, beauty demos, boutique discounts, raffles, refreshments, goodie bags and a chance to tour the hottest spa destinations Arizona has to offer. Each event has been carefully planned to highlight the essence and unique features of each destination. The 2008 events take place every other Sunday at the following locations:

May 25: Summer Spaaah Soirée event at Spa Avania at the Hyatt Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch, Scottsdale
June 8: Party by the Pool event at the The Spa at the Arizona Biltmore Resort, Phoenix
June 22: Day of Beauty event at Dolce Salon & Spa of Arrowhead, Peoria
July 6: Indulge Your Spirit event Aji Spa at the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort, Chandler
July 20: Be Well event at the Golden Door Spa at the Boulders Resort, Carefree
Aug 3: Glamor-ama event at Dolce Salon & Spa at the Borgata, Scottsdale
Aug 17: Explore Your Inner Energy event at the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts & Southwest Institute of Natural Aesthetics, Tempe
Aug 31: Get Moving, Fit & Fun event at The Spa at Gainey Village Health Club, Scottsdale

A generous portion of funds raised through these events go to support Fresh Start Women's Foundation, a Phoenix-based organization that empowers women in need. For details and tickets, visit www.SummerSpaAZ.com. See ya this summer!

Valley Welcomes Summer with $49 Spa Specials!

Mon, 13 May 2008 13:59:49 GMT

posted by lkasanicky

We're having a hard time accepting the fact that summer is almost here. It's not so much the 100-degree-plus temps or the endless sunny days. It's the fact that our heels are as scratchy as sandpaper, we're pale as ghosts and we haven't had a decent facial in ages. So in honor of tank tops, flip-flops, bikinis and the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, we went in search of deals that would prepare us all for the hot days ahead. The following get-ready-for-summer specials are ALL just $49 and are available Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, May 21-23 by appointment only. Book your spot early before they fill up!

Summer Flip Flop Heel Peel at All About You MedSpa, Tempe. Flaunt your feet all summer-long with this 60-minute ultra cleansing and exfoliating total tootsie peel! Feet are treated to a rubdown followed by a chemical treatment that instantly peels away dry, dead skin (reg. $75).

Bikini & Bronze at Mozaik Skin & Body Studio, Scottsdale. Don't be afraid to bare it all in your bikini at this summer's barbecues and pool parties. Prep beforehand with an expert bikini wax followed by a one-of-a-kind perfectly bronzing and professionally applied airbrush tan that will leave you looking flawless at every backyard event (reg. $75).

Custom Facial Cool Off at Salon Surreal, Phoenix. Get your summer glow on with a 60-minute custom facial that will leave you looking and feeling rejuvenated. This face-forward treatment includes exfoliation, extraction, treatment serum, mask and a facial and shoulder massage for the perfect pick-me-up after a hot summer day (reg. $70).

Smooth Escape at Sibonne Day Spa, Glendale. Get ready for swim season with a professional bikini wax followed by a calming 30-minute aromatherapy massage that uses pure essential oils of your choice to melt away any pre-pool party jitters (reg. $80).

BikiniBARE at Aletris Center of Integrative Medicine, Scottsdale. Go completely bare (down there) with the power of sugar. This sugaring treatment removes all bikini-area hair and includes high frequency and a soothing mud masque (reg. $75).

Hot Summer Cool Down at Zethina Cosmetics & Skin Care, Glendale. Dip into a cool Tropical Pineapple Papaya Facial that includes cleansing, toning, a pineapple papaya enzyme mask, steam and moisture treatment. Next, get those feet soft with a Pineapple Papaya Foot Treatment that scrubs, massages and moisturizes tired tootsies. Top off this 50-minute escape with a yummy virgin Pina Colada (reg. $90).

These beautiful deals are ALL specially priced at $49 and are available three days only by appointment.

$49 Heaven on Earth Spa Specials!

Sun, 14 Apr 2008 05:28:33 GMT

posted by lkasanicky

Wouldn't it be great if the world was just bit greener? We're helping the cause by teaming up with select environmentally aware spas and salons across the Valley to celebrate Earth Day with our $49 Heaven on Earth Specials. These heavenly spa treatments are available by appointment Monday through Wednesday, April 21-23 and at ONLY $49 each, they won't deplete your hard-earned green. Do something good for your body, soul and planet earth but hurry because these deals won't be around for long and appointments are filling up fast!

Green Thumb Facial at Glow Skin & Body Studio, Phoenix. This hour-long Eminence Organic Facial escape uses all natural and organically grown products. Take home a Green-Worthy Goody Bag that includes a coupon for your return visit and organic product samples handpicked for your skin type (reg. $95). Call (480) 759-8400.

Citrus-C Organic Facial at Mozaik Skin & Body Studio, Scottsdale. An all-natural burst of pink grapefruit, mandarin and tangy lime for 60 minutes of purely green goodness. This 100% organic Eminence facial targets all skin types for a renewed complexion. Deep cleans normal acne skins and hydrates normal to drier skins (reg. $95). Call (480) 315-8088.

Holistic Hydrating Wrap at Sibonne Day Spa, Glendale. Quench thirsty skin with a 60-minute naturally scented water lily wrap infused with green tea extract. Chill out while being wrapped in a cooling gel that soothes and moisturizes sensitive, stressed out skin (reg. $90). Call (602) 843-8185.

FacialDeMer at Aletris Center of Integrative Medicine, Scottsdale. Soothe your skin with natural seaweed! This luxurious, 65-minute seaweed facial hydrates, firms and heals all skin types and uses hand-picked products from renewable coastal sources. Leave this treatment feeling fresh, renewed and with a reusable seaweed chamois (reg. $120). Call (480) 443-7168.

Mineral Makeover at All About You MedSpa, Tempe. Get a green friendly glow with an organic facial followed by a natural mineral makeup application. This 60-minute treatment leaves you looking gorgeous all day (reg. $85). Call (480) 838-4968.

Glamorously Green Makeup Lesson at Zethina Cosmetics & Skincare, Glendale. Get a new look this spring and go green with natural mineral makeup! A 50-minute tutorial with professional makeup artists will teach you how to enhance your best features. Leave looking amazing and with a FREE gift valued at $48.50 which includes bronzer, lip liner and gloss (reg. $133.50). Call (623) 561-6966.

Natural Healing Massage at Elements Therapeutic Massage Arrowhead & Scottsdale Shea locations. Get grounded with a 55-minute rejuvenating rubdown. This therapeutic massage relaxes, restores, heals achy muscles and naturally promotes overall well-being (reg. $69). Call (480) 941-3077 in Scottsdale or (623) 847-4050 in Glendale.

Organic-Only Facial at Bellestelle, Gilbert. Get back to basics with a 60-minute all-natural facial completely customized to your skin type. Skin is restored with a pore cleansing followed by an exfoliating mask, facial massage, skin hydration and power-packed with an age-defying Microcurrent treatment (reg. $125). Call (480) 252-0471.

All treatments are $49 and offered by appointment only on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, April 21-23 (some spas may extend the specials into the week by request).

Queen of Green Bonus! Don't forget that every day during the month of April, we are giving away a Goody Bag jam packed with full-size beauty products, samples and gift certificates and coupons at local Valley spas. All new and current eBlast subscribers can qualify to win one of 30 Goody Bags so tell your friends! The bags are yummy enough to share. Click here for details.

March Madness $49 Spa Specials

Tue, 26 Mar 2008 00:00:12 GMT

posted by lkasanicky

All this talk about college hoops got us thinking, isn't it time to recharge our own jump shot? Well, yeah! So we've scoured the town once again for super-charged spa and salon deals that shake up the game with March Madness savings. These slam dunk specials are ALL specially priced at $49 and are available by appointment this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 28 -30, 2008.Beat the shot clock and book your appointment today because these deals are available for 3 days only and seats are filling up fast!

The Ultimate Final Four at Elements Therapeutic Massage, Scottsdale Shea and Glendale locations. Refuel between games with a Swedish, Deep Tissue, Pregnancy or Sports Massage. As the competition heats up, these 55-minute massages keep fired-up fans in the chill zone (reg. $69).
Rebound Rejuvenation Facial Peel at Zethina Cosmetics & Skincare, Glendale. Does your skin have you benched? Get back in the game with a 60-minuted Facial Rejuvenation Peel including a cleanse, peel, masque, moisturize and protect for a court-ready complexion (reg. $95).
Zone Defense Facial at Absolutely Chic Skincare, Glendale. This 60-minute facial gets technical with deep cleansing, exfoliation, toning massage, masque and moisturizing cream for a complete skin turnover. Recharge with a relaxing shoulder, neck, scalp and hand massage for an added time-out treat (reg. $65).
MVP Microcurrent Facial at Bellestelle, Gilbert. Score big with a 60-minute customized facial with a bonus round of an age-defying Microcurrent treatment. Tip off with a deep pore cleanse followed by an exfoliating mask, facial massage, skin hydration and Microcurrent treatment (reg. $125).
Recharge Detox Wrap with Chakra Balance at La Bonne Vie Day Spa, Scottsdale. Get defensive against stress and toxins with a full body dry brushing followed by a warm Herbal Detox Wrap. The 50-minute pre-game ritual includes a chakra meditation, a relaxing eye therapy compress and an application of Miracle gel cellulite smoother (reg. $100).
Championship Body Contouring Treatment at Deseret Aesthetic & Lifestyle Institute, Mesa. Jump start your spring slim-down with a 60-minute Lipotron Body Contouring. Lipotron brings on the heat to dissolve fat deposits on every zone of your body. Get your face, abs, thighs and backside in gear to look sleek all season long (reg. $200).

All treatments are $49 and offered by appointment only on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 28-30.

Free-Throw Bonus! Every day during the month of April, we will be giving away a Goody Bag jam packed with full-size beauty products, samples and gift certificates and coupons at local Valley spas. All new and current eBlast subscribers can quality to win one of 30 Goody Bags so tell your friends! Click here for details.

And finally, be sure to watch for a new crop of specials rolling out every month this spring (yes, we're a little obsessed with digging out the deals but hey, somebody's got to do it!)