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Announcing: NBC names exclusive destination partner for The Biggest Loser®: The Biggest Loser Resort at Fitness Ridge, Utah
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La Posada de Santa Fe Resort & Spa in Santa Fe, New Mexico |
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The Ponte Vedra Inn, Club Spa, a North Florida Landmark since 1928 |
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Hyatt Regency Mission Bay and Blue Marble Spa, San Diego, California |
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The Stoneleigh Hotel & Spa, Dallas, Texas |
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Red Rock River Resort, Hot Springs, South Dakota |
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Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort, Riviera Maya, Mexico |
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Spas at Sea: Cruise Ship Spas |
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 Don't Miss: Spa Cuisine Recipes of the Month courtesy of the women-only retreat Green Mountain at Fox Run, Vermont
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SPA INDEX NEWS - December 18, 2000
WWW.SPAINDEX.COM
HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM THE SPA INDEX TEAM
We'd like to extend a personal thank you to each visitor to our site and subscriber to Spa Index News. We've enjoyed working hard this year to bring you the best site for exploring and finding all the resources to find, plan, and enjoy the spa experience. We especially look forward to sharing with you the new features we are planning for early 2001, which will further enhance your visit to our site and truly make us your one-stop spa site. We appreciate any suggestions and feedback along the way. Until then, please have a happy, safe, and joyous holiday season.
-- The Spa Index Team
GLOBAL SPA NEWS
Self Magazine visited the nation's top spas and selected what the judges consider the best escapes. There are 12 award categories including: Best place to get your mind in shape, Most likely to break bad habits, Best beauty overhaul, Best overall destination spa, Most innovative fitness, pampering and food, Best place to rekindle passion, Best place to go solo, among others. Visit the SELF Spa Awards 2000 at
http://www.phys.com
WHAT'S NEW AT SPA INDEX
We've compiled the Special Interest Spa Listings requested by our readers. Visit our Special Interest link and you'll find a comprehensive list of spas with programs or treatment for expectant and new mothers, weight management, smoking cessation, disabled visitors, and family-oriented activities.
WHAT'S COMING TO SPA INDEX
Cruise Ship Spas - January 2001
Spa Giveaways and Contests - January 2001
Spa Cuisine - January 2001
Spa Etiquette and Tips for New Spa Visitors - December 2001
TREATMENT EDUCATION
Are you curious as to the meaning of the various terms you see used in the spa brochures and articles you read? In each issue we spotlight a specific treatment as requested by our subscribers. We’ve also added a comprehensive Glossary of Terms at the home page so be sure to check that out.
"My sister takes Yoga, my mother takes Yoga, and now my husband takes Yoga. I just have not had the time, and it makes me miss when I was more active in Yoga myself. What's the best Yoga exercise to concentrate on if I can't devote the time I used to?" Lana Wilkins, Houston, TX.
From SELF Magazine (April 2000), we learned that if you do only one yoga exercise, make it the warrior pose — it tones nearly every muscle and improves flexibility and posture, says Vandita Marchesiello of the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in Lenox, Massachusetts. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms straight overhead, fingers pointing to the ceiling, palms in. Lunge forward with your right leg (don't let your knee extend past your toes), keeping your left foot extended behind you. Hold for three slow, deep breaths. Switch sides and repeat. Read more about it at
http://www.phys.com/apps/physforums/get.cgi/forums/sports/yoga.html.
READER REQUESTS
"My husband has promised me he'll take that long-overdue vacation if I make a New Year's Resolution to stop smoking. I've heard there are resorts that have stop smoking programs. Can I combine our vacation and his challenge and go to one of those? Where would I find one in my budget?" -- Carol Davies, W.V.
Carol: Support from family members is a valuable tool to any new fitness regime, and smoking cessation is no exception. You didn't
specify where you want to take your vacation, or what your budget is, so we've given you two suggestions. If you plan to stay local to West Virginia, then you may wish to visit the website for
Coolfront Resort and Conference Center at
www.coolfront.com . Located in Berkeley Springs, the Coolfront has a Breathe Free Program which offers professional support to help those ready to give up smoking. It's recognized by the American Lung Association, the American Heart Association, and the American Cancer Society. If you want to travel outside the area and REALLY treat yourself (hey, he offered, right?), then you should visit Canyon Ranch in the Berkshires at
www.canyonranch.com/lenox . Located in Lenox, the program addresses the physical and psychological aspects of smoking cessation, taking you from withdrawal to controlling urges to relapse prevention. At either location, you'll find abundant relaxation and activities that you can both enjoy. As part of your request, we've added a page of smoking cessation spas to the Special Interest link on the home page. Browse around and pick your vacation spot from there.
Good luck!
Send your treatment or other questions to newsletter@spaindex.com
. We’ll try to answer questions of broad interest to our readers, as quickly as we can.
-- The Spa Index Team
FOOD FACTS, RECIPES, AND HEALTHY EATING
Each time we find a food fact for you, we profile that food item in two issues. In our last issue, we spoke about QUINOA
(KEEN-wah), which is being called the "supergrain" of the future because it is high in fiber and contains ALL
of the essential amino acids, making it a complete protein. Quinoa seeds are very similar in size and texture to
bulgur or couscous, and are typically cream-colored, although some varieties are black. This grain is easily adaptable in salads and side dishes.
In our last issue, a smoked chicken and quinoa salad. In this issue, a wonderful and beautiful pilaf in time for your Christmas Dinner.
HARVEST QUINOA PILAF
1/3 cup quinoa
1/3 cup bulgur wheat
1/3 cup black japonica rice
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup raisins
1/2 cup apple juice or cider
1 small chopped onion
3 cups vegetable broth or water
Directions: Combine cranberries and raisins with the apple juice in a small pan. cover and bring to a boil. reduce heat and simmer gently for about 10 minutes. Saute the onion in a little broth or water. Add the rice, bulgur and quinoa and saute for aobut 4 minutes. Add the vegetable broth and stir in the fruit. Transfer to a baking dish with a cover. Bake in a 350 oven for about 35-40 minutes. Remove from oven (make sure most of the liquid has been abosorbed). Let sit for 5 - 10 minutes. Serve.
This recipe was adapted from Three-Grain Pilaf with Dried Apricots & Cherries which appeared in a recent USA Weekend.
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT
If you love those mesh puffs which lather your liquid shower gels, but miss using your favorite scented bar soap,
you'll love DazzleDerm™ Soap Bag. This simple mesh bag claims to "lather like crazy" and it does that and more, gently
exfoliating and stimulating your skin to a cleaner, healthier, and smoother texture. For the detergent sensitive, you'll also find it gently and efficiently lathers and cleans your hand-washables with your favorite natural bar soap.
DazzleDerm resists bacteria because it dries so quickly, hangs neatly from a cord in your shower or at the sink (no soap dish goo or loss of product) and comes in two varieties -- Extra Buff and Dual Buff. Both sell for $4.99 and can be purchased online at
www.dazzlederm.com or at participating spa retailers.
SPA BARGAINS AND GIVEAWAYS
We are happy to provide our subscribers with a sampling of limited time offers for special packages, special rates, and workshops from spas that provide this information to us. You will find the full list on our Spa Deals page at the site. This sampling will be updated as often as possible, or each time major spa bargains are made known to us. You’re welcome to submit a spa-related giveaway, special offer, event, etc., please email it to
newsletter@spaindex.com .
http://www.lonie.com/ask.html
L'Onie Health and Wellness Day Spa
Complete the online form to enroll in a monthly drawing for a spa package.
http://www.bodybar.com/survey.html
The Natural Body Bar
Fill out the simple survey and you will automatically be entered in a monthly drawing for a free $30 Bath Pack. You'll also receive a free subscription to the
monthly newsletter The SoapDish.
http://www.florida.com/russianandturkishbath/form.htm
Russian and Turkish Baths - Florida
Fill out an email form to try to win a day at the Baths.
http://www.spaadagio.com/html/contest.htm
Spa Adagio
Register to win a gift basket valued at $50 in wonderful body care and
aromatherapy items from Spa Adagio's Boutique.
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