Spas

After spending days skiing, snowshoeing, and dogsledding in Mont-Tremblant, Canada we were ready for some Spa pampering and the Amerispa at Le Westin Spa & Resort Tremblant was like an oasis in the desert, exactly what we needed.

The AquaSpa by Elemis on the Celebrity Cruises – Eclipse, the third ship in the Celebrity Cruises Solstice Class, is an ultra-luxurious floating oasis where decadent pampering is a given. Attractive, plush, and soothing surroundings, innovative Spa treatments, and personalized, professional service make this Spa a must when booking your cruise.

The Potting Shed Spa at Blantyre  is a pampering oasis located in the heart of the Berkshires, in Lenox, Massachusetts, and as every gardener knows, for plants to thrive, they must be cared for, nourished, and above all else, cherished. Forgive our indulgent metaphor, however it is important to remember that people also need those same ingredients to lead healthy lives; making time in hectic schedules for Spa treatments provides us with the opportunity to regenerate our minds and bodies, …

The 100,000 square foot Spa complex at The Spa at Canyon Ranch Lenox in The Berkshires in Lenox, Massachusetts provides guests with a world of possibilities of diverse spa offerings that encompass nutrition and food, exercise and movement, body treatments, esthetic services, health, wellness, and medical services, metaphysical, healing energy, and even spirituality services. The hardest decision you need to make is how to make the most of your time at Canyon Ranch – The Power of Possibility®.

Although the attractive Vivaldi Spa is a relative newcomer on the prestigious Grande Allée Est in Québec, Canada that is lined with elegant old-world mansions, the Béliveau family has been in the Spa business for the past 20 years and has pampering down to a science. Add Sothys Paris line of products in the mix, and it is a most welcome addition.

The Spa at Trump Chicago is an attractive 23,000 square foot space located on the 14th floor of the Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago that combines Spa services, a well-equipped state-of-the-art Health Club where guests exercise with a view of the Chicago skyline, and a 75-foot heated swimming pool where I felt like I was combining exercise with sightseeing as I swam laps on my side and enjoyed the view.

ESPA Aqualina at Acqualina Resort & Spa on the Beach in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, just minutes north of Miami, should come with the warning, "SPA pampering may become habit forming." Imagine 20,000 attractive square feet where the sensory experience begins when you enter the reception, and continues throughout the Spa journey.

If an apple a day helps keep the doctor away, then Amerispa at the Fairmont Tremblant in Mont-Tremblant, Canada is keeping guests healthy with their Signature Ice Cider Spa Treatments.

The New Year has arrived full of promises, and one of the best ways to start 2009 is with a Spa treatment, however, navigating a Spa menu can often be confusing. Luxury Experience helps guide you through Spa treatments to ensure that you have a perfect Spa experience.

Sothys Spa (L’institute Sothys, New York) is a luxurious sanctuary in New York where pampering is second nature to the professional staff who offer a wide selection of soothing treatments.