Le Blanc Spa Resort is located in the heart of Cancun's hotel zone, within walking distance to Cancun's exciting nightlife and attractions. The resort's renovations include the transformation of all guest rooms into suites with Jacuzzis, a state-of-the- art spa, meeting facilities, and three specialty. restaurants.

Special features of Le Blanc Spa Resort include a private laguna (lake), which is connected to Cancun's ancient Mayan Nichupte Lagoon. Guests of the resort will enjoy private candle lit dinners under the stars on boat rides in the laguna. Guests will also be pampered with indulging spa services in private suites with views of the laguna. Also, at the Blanc Lounge, guests can relax to the sounds of relaxing music while enjoying a glass of their favorite liqueur in the Lounge's terraces.

A true sense of place is felt throughout the White Sands Resort & Spa, which highlights the rich tapestry of Maldivian style and culture. Designed to compliment the natural environment; thatched roofs, natural timbers and textiles are to be found throughout the rooms, reception, restaurants and lounge areas.

The White Sands Resort & Spa has a comprehensive Spa facility available on the beach front. Coconut Spa combines traditional Asian massage techniques with full body treatments that will leave you feeling wonderfully exhilarated. Beauty treatments and reflexology complete your passport to health and vitality. The perfect way to indulge yourself on your holiday.

Whether you're on a two-day escape for complete rest and relaxation or on a quest for an entire lifestyle change, you'll discover and experience new ways to find balance in body, mind and spirit at Grail Springs Health & Wellness Spa...Discover what thousands of North American's are calling 'their lifeline to good health and longevity.'

Nusta's commitment to the environment is not its only unique feature. It is committed to providing each client with a spa experience that surpasses his or her every expectation. From the treatments we offer to the products used, from the music selection to the color of the lighting in the treatment rooms (the pristine white on white treatment rooms can be bathed in your color preference, depending on your mood, by technician manning a LED dial), the service philosophy is based on creating a unique spa experience for each guest, customized to his or her individual needs and preferences.

The Delano is a luxury oceanfront hotel in the heart of Miami Beach's Art Deco District. Frequented by fashion models, designers, Hollywood execs and celebrities the Delano boasts unique cutting-edge design and famed all-white guest rooms. Guests are awed by massive 25 foot long white billowing drapes in the lobby, whimsical garden with an oversized chess board and 20 lb playing pieces. Vogue has called the Delano "America's coolest hotel."

The hotel's "flowing white" interior was designed by renowned French designer Philippe Starck with hotelier Ian Schraeger. Starck designed the Delano's Water Salon- the outdoor pool area with a spacious sundeck, a beautiful 'infinity-edge' heated swimming pool, intimate bungalows (perfect for both privacy or the observation of fellow beautiful people), and a variety of niches for lazy floating, quiet meditation, eating and drinking. Enjoy either the tumbling sound of waterfalls, or, underwater classical music.

When you've slipped into your poolside robe and left your cabana behind, make your way to the Delano's David Barton Gym and its Aqua Spa. The gym has managed to elevate exercise to a lavish and elegant experience with white easy chairs and orchids among the exercise equipment. The spa has a 360-degree view of Miami Beach and is modeled on an ancient bathhouse and offers its guests a full-service spa menu, and plenty of reasons to linger, with a rooftop Solarium, Sauna, and Meditation Room.

Tru Spa in San Francisco, California is striking, clean and modern, with bright and airy natural light and shades of white throughout the spa, gleaming bamboo floors, and silver-beaded curtains leading into the well-appointed locker room, which is well-stocked with a array of luxe beauty products. While some consider this spa a shrine to minimalism, it doesn't overlook the comfort factor. Before your treatment, unwind in the shower room, or curl up in the waiting area with brownies or cheese and crackers.

Shija Day Spa overlooks Union Square in Manhattan, New York. Korean for "let's relax", Shija is the embodiment of luxury and comfort in its well appointed 4000 square foot space with thick white carpeting, luxe white sofas and furnishings. The newly renovated spa now offers a soothing steam sauna, rejuvenating hydrotherapy bath and gorgeous views of Union Square from a private lounge, perfect for accommodating groups. To continue your winter white spa experience in New York, opt for the specialty of the house -- the Crème Fraiche Body Luxury Wrap (60 min $160.00). Your body is gently exfoliated with liquid sugar before a warm, hydrating wrap consisting of cocoa butter and crème fraiche is applied. After 20 to 40 minutes, a relaxing shower rinses off any residue and the treatment is concluded with a light moisturizer. The aroma throughout is alluring and relaxing.

Guests of the White Barn Inn & Spa in Kennebunkport, Maine, enjoy butler-drawn baths. The bath butler arrives at an arranged time and transforms the bath with richly fragrant waters and flickering candles. Try the Orchid Milk Bath, drawn with a blend of orchid, neroli, tangerine and ylang ylang. Candles twinkle and fresh Orchids are floated on the water.

For the ultimate winter manicure, try a warm cream manicure at Feline Day Spa in Manhattan, New York. Alexandra of Feline Day Spa tells us that their popular manicure is $18 and includes soaking your hands in specially warmed single-use containers of thick cream, which hydrates the nails and cuticles. "Most spas and salons have you soak your nails and cuticles in a water base with detergent added, which is exactly the wrong thing to do. It's so drying, in winter especially. Our warm cream manicure is actually a treatment for your hands." Your Warm Cream Manicure includes nail shaping, cuticle trimming, and polish.

2 cups dry navy beans
1 large onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 potato, skinned and diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1/2 cup 1% milk
1 tbs. low-fat cream or Neufchatel cheese
2 tsp. each Dill and Thyme
2 tsp  no-salt veggie broth
Spinach, 1 package frozen chopped or 1 bag fresh
1 tomato, diced (optional)
Dijon mustard to taste
Curry paste to taste
Oil from spray bottle or pump

If desired soak dry beans in water for several hours and discard soak water. Simmer beans for 2 hours in 8 cups of water, (6 cups if pre-soaked). After 1 hour add potato to beans. In a separate pan use a small amount of oil to sauté onion, garlic and spices until onion is translucent; add celery and continue for 15 minutes. Add to beans. When beans and celery are tender, pull out approx. 1/2 of the soup and puree with milk until silky smooth and throw back into main soup pot. Adjust thickness by either adding milk to thin out, or simmering for a while to reduce and thicken. Add herbs, mustard and curry paste. Just before serving add chopped spinach and tomato. Serves 6. Nutritional Analysis Not Available.

Beat together egg, olive oil, glycerin and milk powder with a whisk or hand held beater. While beating add essential oils. Continue beating until a smooth paste forms. Add the water a little at a time, continuing to beat.