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WORLDWIDE Spas - for those who are determined to live, if only momentarily, in stratospheric style! Ask our Spa Specialists to assist you with your reservation! Spa-tacular Spa Resorts FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS Last year's merger of Fairmont Hotels and Canadian Pacific has produced the ultra-glamorous Fairmont Hotels & Resorts brand, with some of North America's most prestigious properties. City hotels include New York's PLAZA HOTEL, CHATEAU LAURIER in Quebec and the HAMILTON PRINCESS in Bermuda. Resorts include awe- inspiring Canadian Rockies masterpieces like the BANFF SPRINGS HOTEL and CHATEAU LAKE LOUISE, the CHATEAU FRONTENAC in Quebec and the PIERRE MARQUES in Acapulco. For a taste of luxury, visit the new Roman-style, 8,000 sq.-ft. spa at THE PLAZA. The classical motif includes columns, marble mosaic floors, wood veneer basins and decorative iron work. And the treatments are state of the art, from herbal whirlpools and Paraffin dips to milk and honey wraps and aromatherapy. FOUR SEASONS RESORTS FOUR SEASONS RESORTS enters the new millennium aggressively with 19 more properties slated for opening by 2004. Within recent months, the company unveiled FOUR SEASONS PUNTA MITA, MEXICO, just northwest of Puerto Vallarta; FOUR SEASONS HOTEL GEORGE V, PARIS, glowing after a $125 million renovation; FOUR SEASONS RESORT SCOTTSDALE AT TROON NORTH, replete with world-class spa and golf facilities and FOUR SEASONS HOTEL CANARY WHARF, headlining the resurgence of London's East End. The latest jewel in the crown to open is the 273-room FOUR SEASONS HOTEL CAIRO AT THE FIRST RESIDENCE, in the heart of Giza. THE LANGHAM HILTON Now, at the LANGHAM HILTON in London, come for special spa services at the Langham Health Club and Spa. Opened just last year, the facility offers a fully-equipped gym, indoor heated pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room and solarium. Its Elizabeth Arden day spa provides a full menu of massage, beauty treatments and more. (See year-round 'Special', above.) MANDARIN ORIENTAL The MANDARIN ORIENTAL hotel group first established its reputation for luxury and an almost fanatical devotion to extraordinary customer service in Asia with gilded palaces like The ORIENTAL IN BANGKOK Bangkok and the MANDARIN ORIENTAL, HONG KONG. The brand has expanded into North America with a Hawaii property already open and two more on the way. Following on the heels of the MANDARIN ORIENTAL MIAMI, the chain has also opened in NEW YORK, with a $200 million property in the Columbus Circle district at the heart of Manhattan. The 250-room hotel features splendid views of Central Park and the downtown skyline. THE PENINSULA GROUP The PENINSULA GROUP, another Asia-based luxury brand, has also expanded its reach in North America. The 339-room PENINSULA CHICAGO is its newest hotel, joining sister properties in NEW YORK, BEVERLY HILLS and CARMEL. ROCKRESORTS With the new millennium, came new collections of luxury enclaves, among them ROCKRESORTS, stretching from ROSARIO RESORT in the Pacific Northwest to CHEECA LODGE in Key West. SANDERSON For taking the cure in London, consider the 150-room SANDERSON, Ian Schrager's breakthrough hotel and "urban spa" with Salvador Dali's red lips sofa in the lobby. Removal of guest room inner walls allows you to design your personal space and privacy level by using, or not, electronically operated layers of sheer white and opaque pink silk. Silver-leaf, sleigh beds blend with silver-and-white custom linens. Window bays, some with floor-to-ceiling vistas, hold minibars and DVDs. Sanderson's Agua Bathhouse, with 20 lavish private treatment rooms in what's billed as a "cloud-like meditative environment", has a menu brimming with skin care therapies, massage applications and hydrotherapy regimens along with Yoga, Shiatsu, Guided Meditation, Thai Bodywork and Reiki. Bathhouse packages can be custom-arranged. Ask our Britain Spa Specialists to reserve this for you. Dramatic settings are the backdrop for many of Italy's spa resorts which are scattered throughout the Tuscan countryside and neighboring island with beachfront locations in addition to various spa treatments that incorporate the natural resources of the area, several spa resorts also have medical facilities where you can consult with physicians. BAGNI DI
PISA NATURAL SPA RESORT History and healing are at the center of BAGNI DI PISA NATURAL SPA RESORT, which is just three miles from Pisa. In addition to its location on the site of a spring more used by the Ancient Romans, the 18th-century building that houses the resort was once the former summer residence of the Grand Duke of Tuscany. The 40-room property combines high-tech touches with luxurious accommodations. A wellness center is locate on-site with medical doctors and surgeons on hand as well as underground grottos with thermal waters. The mud from the natural spring is used at the spa in treatments for rheumatic illnesses and muscle injuries. Bagni di Pisa's restaurant, Dei Lorena, serves low calorie, vegetarian and traditional Tuscan cuisine. When not indulging yourselves at the spa, you can also visit nearby towns, such as Lucca and San Gimignano, golf, mountain bike or simply explore the area on foot. has been completely restored. TERME DI
SATURNIA SPA RESORT A member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, TERME DI SATURNIA SPA RESORT features 140 rooms, including eight suites and 65 junior suites and a 3,000-year old thermal pool. The resort is located at the base of the medieval village of Saturnia, which is known for its therapeutic mineral waters and housed in an ancient, travertine stone building that has been completely restored. With a holistic approach to guests'[ well being, the resort focuses on stress management, diet, fitness, beauty and hydrotherapy. The spa features 60 treatment rooms where guests can book thermal treatment, massages, facials and beauty treatments. Additional facilities include three restaurants, six outdoor swimming pools, two indoor swimming pools, tennis courts and an art gallery. FONTEVERDE
SPA & HOTEL FONTEVERDE SPA & HOTEL is located in the small village of San Caselano Del Bagni in Tuscany. Rich in history, Fonteverde is located on the site of the bathhouses built by the Medici family in the 17th century. Its location also affords guests access to the Val D'Orcia valley a UNESCO World Heritage Center. The area is also well known for its natural springs, which feed into the resort's pools. Fonteverde, a member of Leading Hotels of the World and a Virtuoso Spa, features 68 well-appointed rooms and 12 suites, each with mini spa bathrooms. Weekly programs are available for guests who choose to stay longer, including stress relief, relaxation and pure energy. Also note that Fonteverde is a pet-friendly spa resort, offering pet sitting and hydrotherapy treatments for guests bring their four-legged friends along. FORTE
VILLAGE RESORT Situated on the southwest coast of Sardinia, FORTE VILLAGE RESORT is made up of seven properties as well as the Thermae del Forte Village, the resort complex's full-service spa facility. The spa features six high saline-density seawater pools as well as a sauna, Turkish bath and a fitness center. The thalassotherapy pools are heated between 68 and 100.4 degrees and set among lush gardens. The fitness club features Technogym equipment where trainers can customize programs for guests through a smartkey system. Training information is then downloaded and workout results are recorded. A medical team is on staff to help guests achieve their desired results. A wide-range of treatments is also available, including osteopathic treatments, Shiatsu massage, lymphatic drainage and aromatherapy massages. TOMBOLO
TALASSO RESORT Thalassotherapy is also at the center of the spa at the TOMBOLO TALASSO RESORT, which boast five seawater pools, two outdoor pools and the Wellness Center and Spa. Located on the Etruscan Coast near Livorno, Tombolo also offers guests access to the beach across the street and provides lounge chairs. The property itself has 120 spacious rooms, six suites and five executive suites. Five grotto seawater pools are heated at different temperatures to enhance relaxation. On the spa menu, guests can choose from a variety of thalassotherapy treatments, such as a thalasso body wrap and underwater massage with a hydro-jet as well as a four-hands thalasso massage under sea rain. Traditional spa services are also available, such as facials, body treatment and massages. The Wellness Center and Spa on property feature a fitness center, two saunas, a Roman bath, Turkish bath and relaxation room. |
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