) November 16, 2008 -- Southern California's AAA Four Diamond Pala Casino Spa & Resort and the Spa-travel website, Spas of America, are giving away a Southern California Dream Spa Prize Package. The contest invites spa enthusiasts to enter for a chance to win three night's accommodation, a Pala Spa couple's package and dinner for two. The Grand Prize package is valued at over $1,000.00. Secondary prizes in the form of dinner and spa packages are also offered.

) May 13, 2009 -- Dramatic meets organic. That's the result of the $15 million architecturally striking Riviera Maya spa at the new Grand Velas All Suites & SPA Resort Riviera Maya , inspired by the jungle and natural water pools of the Yucatan Peninsula.

) October 4, 2009 -- Despite economical challenges we all still require a normal living and some essential minor spending- and window coverings is one of them on the list. You can get great window coverings at incredible prices on 4window.com. This season 4window.com has launched a special extra 10% promotional discount on all products throughout entire site in attempt to help the hard economy situation and make window coverings more affordable and still accessible to the people at a friendly rate. Promotion expires December 31, 2009 no minimum or maximum purchase required, just enter promo code FALL at checkout to get your special discount.

) July 14, 2009 -- Sofitel Luxury Hotels have chosen the symbolic date of July 14 - Bastille Day in France - to launch its new So SPA by Sofitel concept in London and Marseille.

To encourage conviviality and exchange, Sofitel has created a spa concept rooted in open spaces. Therapy at So SPA by Sofitel is presented in a way similar to the menu of a French gourmet restaurant, another area of Sofitel-style excellence. Les Entrées (Starters), lasting 30 minutes, are designed for busy urbanites looking for rest and relaxation after a busy day. Les Plats Principaux (Main Courses) and Les Desserts last an hour and feature body massages, facials, hot-stone massages and other delights intended to nourish the body and soul.

) November 23, 2008 -- Founded by Olympia Hantzopoulos, Miracles in the City has partnered with Blue Water Media to deliver the Miracles in the City experience to the web. Offering products, advice, and community on style, spirit, health, and beauty Miracles in the City offers a comprehensive experience for visitors and members alike. Hantzopoulos chose wisely when selecting Blue Water Media's award-winning design team to develop and design a website that not only communicates beauty but is, itself, beautiful. The new beauty and health website seeks to present eco-friendly and organic health and beauty supplies to women of all ages and professional men with a fashionable sensibility.

) March 11, 2009 -- As part of their new monthly blog promotion, Velas Resorts' Puerto Vallarta travel blog (http://tinyurl.com/GVMothersDayBlog) is offering a 25% off deal for Mother's Day on a relaxing, spa infused all-inclusive vacation at the Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort in Nuevo Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico.

) October 13, 2008 -- Experience exceptional pageantry and partying this December in Mexico City, where one of the world's largest populations of Catholics celebrate Christmas in the land of the fiesta.
        
In addition, superb shopping opportunities are on hand for original arts and crafts - a great deal when factoring the new refund of the 15% value added tax on purchases totaling up to 10,000 pesos (about $935).
        
        

) September 29, 2008 -- After exploring the city of Barcelona, guests can indulge in spa treatments and rest their tired little feet at Stone Spa, an enclave of pampering and relaxation located inside the hip Casanova by Rafael Hotels and the only indoor/outdoor spa in the city. The three-night Stone Marvels Spa Getaway package for two includes two Stone Marvels massages with hot river stones and olive oil (the Mediterranean's lifeblood); accommodations; buffet breakfast daily; and round-trip airport/hotel transfers. The rate starts at $1,686 USD in a Superior Double Room and $1,986 in a Jr. Suite.

The Water Building Resort was designed to be built in warm and humid areas. It will also feature a water treatment facility that will be located on the bottom floor and used to filter salty water.

) December 11, 2008 -- Travelers heading to Mexico City save on bed, breakfast and more with the "Bed & Breakfast Package" at the 209-room luxury Mexico City hotel Marquis Reforma, a member of Leading Hotels of the World.
Available through December 31, 2009, the Mexico City hotel package includes luxurious accommodations in a Junior suite, daily buffet breakfast, complimentary internet access and 500 American Airlines miles (not contingent on flying American to Mexico City). The package price starts at $205 per room, per night, based on double occupancy. Taxes are additional.

) October 13, 2008 -- Tucked away in one of Spain's most exclusive ski resorts, Baqueria-Beret, La Pleta by Rafael Hotels offers ski enthusiasts the opportunity to enjoy powder slopes, five-star accommodations and first-class service with the Ski Vacation Package through April 2009. Once finished hitting some of the 67 slopes, guests can return to the resort where a personal boot butler takes care of the alpine gear. After a hard day on the mountains, grab a DVD or book from the resort's library and retire back to the plush suites or meander onto the large veranda for a breathtaking view of the town and panorama below.

) October 28, 2009 -- Escape to Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara and let the stresses of everyday life melt away. Uncover a heritage of rich local culture, and reminisce over ancient splendour. Take in towering red sand dunes that glimmer in the desert sun for as far as the eye can see. Glimpse free roaming sand gazelles and captivating Oryx, and explore a landscape of breathtaking natural beauty.

) March 24, 2009 -- Luxury Steam Shower Seller MyBathUSA.com takes aim on the traditional bathroom shower. Promising to have "The Coolest Shower in America", MyBathUSA.com is giving homeowners a new spin on the traditional bathroom shower.

Rainforest 78 Steam Shower

) September 17, 2008 -- Club Cielo at Escala, the only private club to open in Seattle in over two decades, will offer a sanctuary for its select members. In a city that has always attracted visitors far and wide with its incredible natural beauty, luxury is a central part to the lifestyle of those on the West Coast. Coffeehouses remain on virtually every corner, but now they are joined by Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Barney's, and Cartier. Club Cielo at Escala joins their ranks as the only private club within the city in a residential tower.

Pure-Aqua are leading manufacturer and wholesale distributor of water treatment system and also provide best reserve osmosis system and commercial water purification.

) November 3, 2008 -- Named after the 18th century seducer, Casanova by Rafael Hotels will tempt Barcelona-bound visitors with a complimentary massage or gourmet tasting dinner when staying at the hotel for three nights through March 31, 2009. Hotel guests have the option of a complimentary relaxing 50-minute massage at the hotel's city oasis Stone Spa or tasting menu with bottle of wine at the hotel's gourmet fusion restaurant Mexiterranee. Like its namesake, Casanova exudes charisma, style and sex appeal with 124 rooms and suites that feature retro-inspired furnishings with modern luxuries.

) December 10, 2008 -- From eco-tours and surfing lessons to relaxing spa treatments and artistic experiences, girlfriend getaways at Marquis Los Cabos provide value-packed vacation options in Mexico's Baja California Sur. Through December 15th, girlfriends booking one of Marquis Los Cabos' Girlfriend Getaways in 2009 receive 20% off the total bill.

) June 3, 2009 -- Iberostar Grand Hotel Bavaro is the newest addition to Iberostar's luxury adults-only line, the Grand Collection. This Caribbean property continues the Iberostar tradition of providing unique vacation experiences, rooted in superior customer service and quality, in the world's most popular vacation destinations.

The five-star hotel is the newest addition to the Iberostar Bavaro Golf & Spa Resort, which includes the Iberostar Bavaro Hotel, Iberostar Punta Cana and Iberostar Dominicana.

) May 1, 2009 -- Interior designers have long known that colors and light can enhance and influence behavior and mood. Window treatments like aluminum mini blinds can do double duty, adding color to your décor and offering light control.

) July 17, 2009 -- A getaway to The Lodge at Torrey Pines® is not complete without a sumptuous meal from the award-winning restaurant and a relaxing treatment from The Spa at Torrey Pines®, and a new summer package ensures guests take full advantage of the property's best amenities.

$200 Gift Certificate from The Lodge at Torrey Pines

) February 22, 2009 -- E3Vacations (e3vacations.com) has designed the Ultimate Cabo Vacation Experience, a 5 day, 4 night dream experience, that includes the lavish mansion, Villa Las Palmas, sea excursions on the Spartacus at Sea, and 6-star service the entire time, from the moment you arrive at the airport, to the time you head back.

) April 10, 2009 -- Peli Peli, the much-anticipated & innovative restaurant concept offering its "Flame Pepper Fusion" cuisine, will officially open its doors on Monday, April 13, 2009 at 11:00am.

Peli Peli is a new, upscale casual restaurant located at the Vintage Park shopping center in North Houston (Hwy 249 & Louetta). Guests are invited to dine under Peli Peli's 30-foot tall, one-of-a-kind Acacia Tree and illuminated sky while enjoying live jazz, avant-garde architecture, a spacious dining area, a Sunday brunch, full bar & lounge, an intimate private dining room and an outdoor patio facing the Piazza.

) July 30, 2009 -- They say 'genius inventions and million dollar ideas' are miraculously produced during times of economic depression and Rabbine Harpell of Bend, Oregon just may have proven it. As medical insurance reform is hotly debated in Washington D.C., Ms. Harpell wondered how is her community going to survive suffering the loss of homes, jobs and heath insurance?

) April 28, 2009 -- Packaged in cute rounded bottles and jars that look as wonderful at home as they do in the salon. Papaya Star and Cherry Bing deliver incredible aromatherapy and luxury body treatments. "Two new luxury scents by Qtica Smart Spa - Papaya Star and Cherry Bing".

Qtica Smart Spa Scrubs

First, refresh mind and body with Qtica Smart Spas aromatherapy, anti-bacterial soak.

Next exfoliate using Qtica Smart Spas amazing sugar scrub. This wonder formula softens and exfoliates without harsh chemicals. Perfect for hands, feet and overall body exfoliation without irritation build up or clogging drains.

) October 9, 2008 -- Hair loss is something that affects more than 50% of men and believe it or not, almost the same number of women, at some point in their lives. But how can we believe there is anything that can actually prevent and reverse it? If you Google 'hair loss' you will be presented with a wide range of different solutions for the problem, but do any actually work, and if so which ones?

The Belgravia Centre logo

) November 7, 2008 -- Whether you are a busy mom on the go or a savvy executive, there is nothing like the frustration of dealing with hair that does not do what you want it to. Pioneered by Rusk Professional Hair, the latest trend to save women time in the morning and money at the salon is smooth hair via one of the new smoothing services offered at salons nationwide. Smooth can be strictly straight, sexy waves, or glamorous curls, but hair will stay manageable no matter what. For about $100 and one hour of your time, this is the secret mini makeover women can't live without.

) November 26, 2008 -- 4Window.com is the full-service custom window treatment site that primary focuses on selling the highest quality custom drapery material, unlike others that provide only stock material. www.4window.com is a virtual gallery that contains thousands of elegant drapery patterns, custom window treatments, blinds, shades, sliding panels, furniture accent pillows and drapery hardware, all customized to fit your style, taste and size requirements. And all, at incredible savings of up to 50% off retail prices! The reason why this system is organized with such incredible savings is because you deal directly with the source when you deal with 4window.com team.

) July 18, 2009 -- How do women get around the high cost of a popular at-home laser hair removal device?

) July 31, 2009 -- It is only natural that a resort called Wilderness at the Smokies is doing everything it can to preserve the environment and be an environmentally responsible business. Although thousands of visitors travel from all over to experience the resort's indoor and outdoor waterparks every day, many of them don't realize all that Wilderness at the Smokies is doing to be a leader in environmental-friendliness.

Guests at Wilderness at the Smokies tan inside while saving energy.

) January 23, 2009 -- Nashville Boutique Hotel Offers "Cupid Gone Wild" Valentine's Day Package

Take the guesswork out of romancing your significant other with the Cupid Gone Wild package at the Hotel Preston in Nashville, Tenn. Hotel Preston's art-themed and edgy boutique atmosphere will create just the mood to rekindle that romance.

Italian comfort food with southern roots.

) January 8, 2009 -- In honor of its 10th Anniversary, The Wellness Spa in Culver City is launching a video testimonial contest asking participants to submit a two-minute video explaining why spa services are "not a luxury, but a necessity."

Destress and release with a custom Organic Facial at the Wellness Spa.

not a luxury, but a necessity.

) June 10, 2009 -- One of the newest and best waxing experiences, Uni.K.Wax Center is located at 8915 Towne Centre Dr. Suite 118 in San Diego, California. Offering the cleanest, greenest and possibly fastest waxing experience at affordable prices, Uni.K.Wax Center of San Diego is the first to create a green "waxing only" center experience for men and women on the west coast.

) February 9, 2009 -- Break away and save for a Nashville spring break with a rare opportunity to stay at Gaylord Opryland Resort for $99*. Save in February and March of 2009 at the resort named for the 9th time by the readers of Southern Living Magazine as one of the top ten Best Hotels.

) November 12, 2008 -- Located 12 miles from Palm Beach International Airport (PBIA), PGA National Resort & Spa in Palm Beach Gardens, FL caters to a guest list of golfing enthusiasts who travel to this luxurious AAA Four Diamond resort from all points on the globe by air. Its list of amenities, from 90 spectacular holes of golf and an unrivaled spa facility, to seven highly rated onsite restaurants and lounges, attracts not only golfers, but families, couples, corporations and business travelers. Self-described as the "Celebrated Grand Champion of Florida Golf Resorts," the property delivers on its promise of a world-class experience.

) November 10, 2008 -- The affluence and sophistication of The Plaza at Tenafly will come alive with model homes designed by acclaimed Chicago designer Rene Pabon on Sunday, November 23, 2008. Guests are invited to visit The Plaza at Tenafly, enjoy savory hor d'ouerves and a glass of champagne while they tour these smartly decorated homes. The Plaza at Tenafly, a collection of condominium homes and five-star amenities and services, is located steps from downtown Tenafly in this desirable Bergen County Borough.

) October 13, 2009 -- Ink48, a new Kimpton Hotel located in Midtown Manhattan, has contracted with SuiteLinq, Inc., to deploy its SuiteVOD service in 222 of the property’s loft-style guest rooms. Located where 11th Avenue meets 48th Street, Ink48 is a boutique hotel that makes a statement as distinctive as the city itself. The one-of-a-kind urban retreat features open-air gardens, an inviting rooftop lounge, panoramic city and Hudson River views, and the kinds of services and amenities that address the multi-faceted moods and desires of guests.

SuiteLinq Logo

) October 7, 2008 -- Thermique Technologies offers the solution to condensation on the windows around indoor pools, saunas, and steam showers. By installing window units with Thermique™ heated glass, problems with fog, steam, and moisture simply disappear. In addition to complete condensation control, swimmers/bathers coming out of an indoor pool or steam shower will feel no chill or drafts coming off the windows. They are able to dry off in complete comfort.

) September 17, 2009 -- Parker Laser and Anti-Aging Clinic, LLC in Parker, Colorado has the Fat Emulsifying Laser, Zerona, owned by Microsoft. Microsoft bought the rights from Erchonia, the original manufacturer of Zerona. It is a painless cold laser that literally 'melts' your fat and toxins within the fat cell. Diet and exercise during the three times a week for 2 week treatment is a great start to weight/inch loss, post liposuction treatment, to loose those last few inches or just to improve the look of cellulite. I , Tina, owner of Parker Laser and Anti-Aging Clinic, LLC, went from a size 8 to 6 in the two weeks!

Parker Laser and Anti-aging Clinic, LLC

) November 26, 2008 -- The Hyatt Regency Woodfield, located in Schaumburg, Illinois, has selected SuiteLinq, Inc. to deploy its digital entertainment solution in all of the property's 470 rooms. SuiteLinq, a provider of broadband and on-demand solutions for hospitality and extended-stay environments, will be deploying its SuiteCast™ and SuiteVOD™ services, with the goal of creating a truly home-like experience in each guest room. The combined solution provides free TV channels and a variety of Video-On-Demand content, delivered in standard and high definition, on 37" and 42" Sharp LCD HD televisions.

) February 12, 2009 -- Marquis Los Cabos Resort launches the first of its transformational travel events in its Guru Getaway Series with renowned mind/body wellness instructor Kent Burden in Los Cabos, Mexico from May 17-21, 2009.