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Every quest has a beginning.  From Lomi-Lomi (a gently soothing Polynesian massage), to Rassoul (a detoxifying Moroccan mud therapy), from age-defying oxygen facials, to the new breed of eco-spas which honor the environment and educate guests, Leading Spa Experiences offer the most luxurious ways to relax and recharge.  With the QUEST FOR SPA limited time offer, spa enthusiasts may enjoy a $100 spa credit (or equivalent in local currency) per reservation, per stay, with a two-night minimum stay at a participating Leading Spa Hotel.  Choose from 5 star luxury spa resorts in Africa, Antigua, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Croatia, Cyprus, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, and the United States - Arizona, Colorado, Florida, New York, and North Carolina.

 

 

LIVING WELL™ Diabetes Program

Nov 9–16, 2008
Feb 15-21, 2009


Join Green Mountain at Fox Run (Vermont) and experts from Joslin Diabetes Center, the celebrated diabetes research center at Harvard Medical School, for an intensive week-long healthy lifestyle program for mastering Type 2 diabetes

 

 

Take a Photo Tour of The Mansion on Peachtree and 29 Spa by Lydia Mondavi, Atlanta, Georgia

 

 

Spa at Home with a recipe for our Pumpkin Papaya Facial or cook up healthy Spa Cuisine featuring pumpkin and pumpkin seeds

 


Scotland is a nation in northwest Europe and one of the four constituent countries of the United Kingdom. It occupies the northern third of the island of Great Britain and shares a land border to the south with England. It is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the southwest. Apart from the mainland, Scotland consists of over 790 islands.   Scotland is divided into 32 areas designated as "Council Areas" (which include six cities in Scotland):

Argyll and Bute, Dumfries and Galloway, Aberdeenshire, Perth and Kinross, Scottish Borders, Na h-Eileanan Siar (Western Isles), Moray, Stirling, Angus, South Lanarkshire, Shetland Islands, South Ayrshire, Fife, East Ayrshire, Orkney Islands, North Ayrshire, East Lothian, North Lanarkshire, West Lothian, Midlothian, Falkirk, City of Edinburgh, Renfrewshire, City of Aberdeen, City of Glasgow, East Dunbartonshire, East Renfrewshire, Inverclyde, Clackmannanshire, West Dunbartonshire, City of Dundee.

ARGYLL
DAY SPAS

Heaven Salon & Spa
51 Chalmers Street
Ardrishaig, Argyll,
PA30 8EY
01546 603340

We believe we have some of the best therapists, healers and hairdressers in the area all under one roof.  People are already travelling to Heaven from far and wide to sample our treatments. Heaven is a holistic concept that triggers all the senses - a place where you can access all you need to look and feel fantastic both inside and out.  We encourage people to pop in for advice, wine, nibbles and a chilled-out look around

EDINBURGH
SPA RESORTS

Located at the most prestigious address in Edinburgh, the five-star Balmoral Hotel combines the noble character of a Scottish baronial home and the classic sophistication of an international hotel.  Conveniently located in the heart of the city, close to the shops and next to the central railway station, The Balmoral is only 20 minutes by car from Edinburgh Airport, making it the ideal accommodation from which to enjoy the many events held in Edinburgh, including the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, or simply to relax and unwind.  

The Balmoral Spa is the ultimate urban spa experience. A retreat in the heart of the city, The Balmoral Spa offers a sanctuary of personal comfort and total escapism, with the highest levels of personalised service.  The Balmoral's highly trained therapists will take you on a journey, awakening your senses in this haven as you revive, relax and rejuvenate. Before every treatment your therapist will guide you through a thorough consultation, assessing your treatment needs and requirements.

EDINBURGH
DAY SPAS

The Aroma Sanctuary
177 Gorgie Road
Edinburgh, Scotland
EH11 1TJ
0131 478 0471
 

The Aroma Sanctuary is a place of retreat. Its vision is fulfilled with an atmosphere and experience of elegance and quality in both service and structure. Aromatherapy is our passion and so you will find pure essential oils in every one of our treatments and products.  Our treatments include skincare, body treatments, nail care, waxing, and more.

 
PURE Nail & Beauty
138 Lothian Road
Edinburgh
0131 221 9133 or
0131 221 9123
PURE and PURE Spa
2nd Floor, Ocean
Terminal, Edinburgh
0131 561 1320 or
0131 561 1408

Try PURE for a fresh approach to beauty and body therapy.  Our unique treatment menu allows you to tailor your treatments to fit around your lifestyle, with convenient opening times and no need to make an appointment.  With a passion for client service, our highly trained and knowledgeable therapists are always on hand to advise you.  So whether you are looking for a quick fix, a programme of therapies, results driven beauty or simple pampering, PURE is the place for you.

 
Smoothies Beauty Clinic
13 Ormidale Terrace   
Murrayfield
Edinburgh, EH12 6DY
0131 347 8677

Established for 25 years and discreetly situated in Edinburgh's Murrayfield, Smoothies Beauty Clinic provides expert skin care treatments, complimented by a range of the best skin care products available.   Smoothies Beauty Clinic is the destination of choice for Women and Men who want to look and feel their best. You will benefit from our professional, dedicated and highly skilled staff as well as access to the very latest medically proven treatments using state-of-the-art technology.

GLASCOW
DAY SPAS

PURE and PURE Spa
Silverburn Shopping
Centre, Glasgow
0141 881 7770 or
0141 881 7385

Try PURE for a fresh approach to beauty and body therapy.  Our unique treatment menu allows you to tailor your treatments to fit around your lifestyle, with convenient opening times and no need to make an appointment.  With a passion for client service, our highly trained and knowledgeable therapists are always on hand to advise you.  So whether you are looking for a quick fix, a programme of therapies, results driven beauty or simple pampering, PURE is the place for you.

INVERNESS
DAY SPAS

 

PEEBLES

The Peebles Hydropathic Company opened its doors to guests in 1881 offering a wide range of water cures. Unfortunately, in July 1905, fire destroyed the original building - the iconic building  we know today was opened on 22 March 1907.   Over the years Peebles Hydro has changed and evolved to meet changing lifestyles whilst maintaining many traditional values. Now owned by the McMillan family, the Hydro is loved by young and old alike.  Today, Peebles Hydro is a four star hotel for all seasons and all ages, with guests returning year after year. Set in 30 acres of grounds this is an ideal indoor and outdoor resort located in the Scottish Borders.

ST. ANDREWS

The Old Course Hotel Golf Resort and Spa:  Set alongside the Old Course, the most famous course in the world, the Resort at the Home of Golf creates a sense of total well-being among our guests. It is a place where the active and the leisurely both find themselves perfectly at home in surroundings where history and modern luxury come together beautifully. Experience Kohler Waters Spa at the Old Course Hotel, one of Europe’s most advanced concepts in total well-being. Relax and restore your body as you enjoy the therapeutic benefits of water.

STOBO


 

Welcome to Stobo Castle Health Spa.  The manor of Stobo has a long history spanning over one thousand years. The building of the present castle began in 1805 and was completed in 1811 under the supervision of well-known architects Archibald and James Elliot.   With the passage of time, Stobo Castle has undergone many improvements including a multi-million pound programme of modernisation.  Today it stands proud, a superb example of Scottish baronial architecture and an oasis of hospitality for all our guests, surrounded by some of the most beautiful countryside in Scotland - majestic hills, tumbling burns, towering pine forests and a quality of air so pure you can almost taste it. With magnificent Japanese Water Gardens nearby, where cascading water, lush plant life and classic oriental landscaping combine to create an overwhelming sense of peace in which to pause and meditate.  Stobo Castle is unique - it exists purely to help you achieve a deeper sense of physical and mental well-being.  At Stobo Castle Health Spa, we understand this and are totally committed to providing an environment in which you can find all the elements of a healthy and fulfilling lifestyle - an environment of discreet luxury.

TROON

Commanding magnificent views over the Firth of Clyde to the Isle of Arran. The Marine Hotel occupies an enviable location that is difficult to beat.  This idyllic spot offers breathtaking scenery, and apart from its country/coastal location the town benefits from relatively easy access to Glasgow - which itself has a wealth of fantastic attractions including the Burrell collection, Transport Museum and Gallery of Modern Art. With an award winning leisure club, a two AA Rosette restaurant and an abundance of top quality golf courses, all within easy distance of the hotel, you won't have to work hard to fill your time.  The Fairw<<Selection in Document>>ays restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner whilst The Arran Lounge offers light bites during the day.  Enjoy the Bodysense Health & Fitness Club with pool, gymnasium, spa bath, steam and sauna and squash court and beauty room.

TURNBERRY

The Turnberry Hotel, Golf Courses and Spa is situated on a magnificent stretch of the Atlantic coastline, with the gently rolling Scottish countryside at its back, Turnberry is unquestionably one of the great resorts of the world.  Set in 800 acres of one of the most beautiful corners of Scotland, Turnberry's fascinating provenance and idyllic natural position render any stay a memorable experience.  At its heart is an internationally renowned hotel, a five star experience of superb accommodation, fine dining, relaxing lounges and friendly Scottish hospitality. Here luxury and beauty go hand in hand, providing the perfect backdrop to a range of unrivalled sporting, leisure and business facilities.  Above all else, the one thing that really makes a stay at Turnberry so enjoyable is the staff.  Looking after the world's great and good is a finely tuned art here, an art that has been perfected since the Hotel opened in 1906.  To make guests truly at ease requires dedicated staff, staff who have an intuitive understanding of Turnberry's traditions of hospitality and service - a commodity Turnberry prides itself on.  Whether you stay for just a night, a weekend or a fortnight, the people whose lives revolve around Turnberry will make your stay an unforgettable experience.

ADDITIONAL LINKS OF INTEREST

Turkish Baths in the United Kingdom

Wiki: Scotland

 



 

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