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Greetings!
Holiday Greetings from Spa Index News. In this issue,
we'll spotlight NEW YEAR'S EVE GALA SPA PACKAGES from Mexico to Rhode
Island and share a recipe for a delicious holiday eggnog -- spa
style.
We hope you enjoy this issue of Spa Index News; we appreciate being
invited to your "in box" and always enjoy reading your feedback.
We wish all of our readers and spa members the warmest of holiday
seasons. -- The Spa Index Team
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categories and pages at the Spa Index website, as well as exciting and
comprehensive spa packages and tours we'd like to profile for you in our
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Castle Hill
Inn & Resort Spa (Newport, Rhode Island) |
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again, Castle Hill Inn & Resort Spa is hosting the
society event of the year! We would like to invite you to
celebrate in the style of the Vanderbilt's or the Astor's in our
version of a "High Society Gala". So dig out your tuxedos and
gowns, vintage or not, and join us to celebrate a New Year!
Creative black tie requested for New Year's Eve dinner and
dancing. the Gala Includes Beautiful long stem celebration roses
upon arrival; Meet the managers at our Welcome Reception, enjoy
a Society Jazz Quartet, passed hors d'oeuvres, wine and
cocktails, Monday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; New Year's Eve four-course
gourmet dinner, after dinner dancing including classic New
Year's champagne toast & favors! Elegant accommodations; Gourmet
breakfast served in the Sunset Room; Afternoon tea from our
around-the-world collection served in the tea room; from $1500
plus tax/per couple. Add a Spa Service to your weekend: Massages
$90.00 per service. Therapeutic Massage, Ayurvedic Massage or
Shirodhara, Nasya & Karna Purana. Add Baths, $20.00 per service.
Valet service at its finest! Your masseur will draw the water in
an oversized tub, and help you relax amidst soothing herbs, oils
or salt. Choose from: Aromatherapy Herbal Bath, Mineral Salt
Bath, Sesame Oil Bath, Mineral Salt Bath.
Visit Castle Hill, online » |
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Rosarito Beach
Hotel & Casa Playa Spa (Baja, Mexico) |
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The
Rosarito Beach Hotel and Casa Playa Spa invites you to join
us in our 78th traditional New Year's Gala Celebration. Since
1925 we have been welcoming the New Year with the greatest of
all parties in Baja. The fun is all over the place, and you
surely don't want to miss it! Allow yourself and your loved ones
to enjoy an unforgettable night full of surprises and a one of a
kind program to conclude our 78th Anniversary Celebration.
Folkloric Dances from Mexico's beautiful regions. Mariachi " Los
Caporales." Join us in Singing mariachi classics such as
Guantanamera, La Bamba, among others. International Gala Show.
Interactive Dancing. Live Music for Dancing. Dance with tunes
played by the best Band in Baja. New Year's Countdown.
From $259.00 per couple, this offer includes: Accommodations
for two days (one night), Deluxe New year's Dinner for two,
International Floor Show; Live music for dancing. New Years
Dinner Admission for Children under 12 $ 35.00 U.S. Spa Services
may be added on for a fee. Inquire when making reservations.
Visit Rosarito Beach Hotel & Casa Playa Spa, online »
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The Briars
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Enjoy a
tailor-made family New Year getaway at The Briars, with sleigh
rides, snow golf, cross-country skiing and special
entertainment. Escape to the country for a few days of
relaxation and celebration. On Tuesday December 30, 2003, enjoy
a Table d'hôte Dinner, New Year's Warm-up Party, and Dancing
with Jim Cronk.
On Wednesday December 31, 2003, enjoy a
Buffet Breakfast, Guided Estate Walk, Table d'hôte Luncheon,
Horse-drawn Sleigh Rides, Champagne Tasting and Market, Gala New
Year's Eve Table d'hôte Dinner and Dance with the Herb Knox Band
and 'D.J.' Dave Harwood.
On Thursday, January 1, 2004, enjoy a Light
Continental Breakfast and a Hearty Briars New Year's Brunch. All
packages include use of sunlit indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna;
billiards, darts, foosball, shuffleboard, ping pong; fitness
room; living rooms with fireplaces and a variety of indoor and
outdoor activities. Spa Services may be added for a fee. Inquire
when making your reservation.
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Carefree
Resort Villas & Spa (Carefree, Arizona) |
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 The
Carefree Resort Villas & Spa offers two special New Year's
Spa Packages this year. "Allow us to introduce you to the New
You."
The Two Night New Year - New You Spa
Package ($1,100 per couple): Receive two nights
accommodations in a deluxe room, breakfast for two daily, two
tickets to our New Year's celebration, and a spa makeover. Begin
your spa makeover with a refreshing Sea Salt Glo to invigorate
the body while exposing new, softer, smoother skin. Next,
receive a 25 minute Carefree Massage as you let 2003 become a
distant memory. Begin the next phase of your journey with the
Carefree Cleansing Facial to reveal a radiant, youthful glow.
Add the final touch with a spa manicure and a complimentary
bottle of champagne as you toast away the old and say hello to
the new. Book this package directly online by visiting our web
site or call 1-888-227-7066 today.
The One Night New Year - New You Spa
Package ($700 per couple): Send 2003 out with a bang! Join
us for our New Year's Spa celebration and enter 2004 in style.
Package includes one night accommodations in a deluxe room,
breakfast for two, two tickets to our New Year's Celebration and
three introductory spa services. Allow yourself to be swept up
in the Carefree lifestyle as you begin your day with an
extraordinary breakfast followed by a 25 minute Carefree
Massage, Mini Facial and Express Manicure. Enjoy a complimentary
bottle of champagne as you begin to prepare for the evening
festivities and put a perfect ending to a wonderful year and a
perfect day by joining us for dinner, dancing and a champagne
toast. Book this package directly online by visiting our web
site or call 1-888-227-7066 today.
Visit Carefree Resort Villas & Spa, online » |
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Canyon Ranch
Eggnog |
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The history of Eggnog can be traced back to
the 17th century, where it was most popular in England as a warm
beverage during the cold winters. Warmed milk, eggs, sugar, and
Sherry or Brandy was served in a noggin - a small, wooden mug.
This warm nog became quite popular at Christmas, when it was
served, both hot and cold, in large quantities to holiday
visitors.
Eggnog is called "coquito" in Puerto Rico, where rum is
the liquor of choice. There, the drink has the added appeal of
being made with fresh coconut juice or coconut milk. Mexican
eggnog, known as "rompope", was created in the convent of Santa
Clara in the state of Puebla. The basic recipe is augmented with
a heavy dose of Mexican cinnamon and rum or grain alcohol, and
the resulting drink is sipped as a liqueur. In Peru, holidays
are celebrated with a "biblia con pisco", an eggnog made with
pisco, a Peruvian brandy.
The following delicious recipe was created by destination spa
Canyon Ranch for its holiday guests. Treat your own guests
this season with this healthy version of a holiday staple.
1 teaspoon cornstarch
3 egg yolks
5 tablespoons sugar
2 1/2 cups reduced fat milk
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Pinch cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon rum extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Combine cornstarch, egg yolks and 2
tablespoons sugar in a medium bowl. Whisk with a wire whip until
egg yolks are lemon colored. Combine milk, 3 tablespoons sugar
and nutmeg in a medium sauce pan. Scald milk mixture, stirring
occasionally. Slowly add hot milk to egg mixture, whisking
constantly, using wire whip. Pour back into sauce pan and
continue to whisk 2 to 3 minutes over medium heat or until
mixture thickens. Remove from heat and transfer to an ice bath.
Add cinnamon and extracts. Cool completely. Serve in individual
cups with a dash of cinnamon, nutmeg, or both.
Makes 4 (3/4-cup) servings, each containing
approximately: 170 calories; 24 gm. carbohydrate; 5 gm. fat; 152
mg. cholesterol; 7 gm. protein; 82 mg. sodium; Trace fiber.
With thanks to Canyon Ranch for the recipe;
WhatsCookingAmerica.Net for historical information and
background.
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