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Our Inn Located in the idyllic historical town of Bath, Maine across from the fountain of "The Spirit of the Sea", at Kismet Inn and Spa, a Bed and Breakfast Inn and Wellness Spa, you will discover a small destination spot of extraordinary beauty. Exquisitely decorated with fine antiques, elegant Persian carpets, warm wood floors, centuries old, embroidered textiles from world over and fine arts. Once you've settled into any one of Kismet Inn's charming rooms you might simply relish or might choose to walk to the nearby riverfront, antique shops, explore the coast and nearby beaches before returning to the Inn to enjoy spa treatments. Our Bathing and Body Scrub Ritual We offer our guests and old world Bathing Ritual followed by Body Scrubbing -- Kiseh Keshee or exfoliation. Kiseh Keshee (exfoliation) is a ritual performed all over the continent of Asia, from Japan and China in the Far East to Turkey in the West. It is best to first soak in our deep hydrotherapy tub, or if you choose to stay in the steam shower rooms, you will steam your body. Our massage therapists will then scrub your body, including the face, neck, legs, back, and arms with a special cloth and exfoliate, following by pumice and special attention to the feet.   As final part of this signature Bathing Ritual you will be served fine brewed tea, pastries and jam in your room. Our Massage and Yoga Services Our skilled therapists also offer a variety of massage services, offered in the privacy of your guest room, including hot stone, Thai, Swedish, Reiki, and Deep Tissue.  We also offer traditional threading services for removal of facial and body hair. Whether at the early or advanced stages of yoga, you can practice and study here at Kismet Inn with a professional yoga trainer in a spacious room dedicated solely to yoga. The room has a large, south-facing bay window with a view of a magnificent, 150-year old copper beech tree. Additional windows face east and west. The wooden floor will have radiant heat during the cold months and guests will be provided with individual yoga mats made with pure natural rubber. Amenities Our signature amenity -- custom tiled deep soaking tubs in the old world Roman and Japanese style, surrounded by radiant heat floor; steam showers; bathrooms with radiant heat; natural bedding, old world body and foot scrubs with organic exfoliants; massage; daily yoga on radiant heat floor with natural yoga mats made of rubber (containing no PVC), private yoga and meditation lessons; Thai yoga bodywork; organic food and homemade breads, jams, yogurt, dressings and pickles; traditional Samovar tea; fine homemade European and Middle Eastern pastries; library for book lovers; cooking conferences; knitting and quilting classes; photography seminars; special occasions such as family gatherings or small wedding receptions. View and Print a SpaFlyer New Client Offer

The Resort Just south of Camden, Maine cradled between lush green hills and the blue waters of Penobscot Bay lies the Samoset Resort Hotel, a perfect retreat for a romantic getaway, family vacation or group outing. A legendary landmark, the recently restored Samoset Resort Hotel continues a tradition of gracious hospitality and service reminiscent of a bygone age. Open year round, the 230 Oceanside acre resort hotel offers championship golf, four-diamond dining, luxurious guest rooms and first class resort amenities for your Maine vacation. Health Club and Massage Therapy We invite you to visit our Health Club. Our Ultimate Backyard includes, basketball, shuffleboard, volleyball, badminton, croquet, horseshoes, playground and tetherball. The Strength Room and Cardio Theater offer state of the art strength and cardiovascular training. Our group fitness room is the perfect setting for workouts including three full mirrored walls and an elaborate sound system. You can choose from a variety of fitness classes all of which are complementary to resort guests and members. Try Yoga, Step, Pilates, Water Fitness, Easy does it, and more.The highly skilled massage therapists at the Samoset are licensed by the State of Maine and Nationally certified. Each brings a unique blend of training and individual talent to your massage. You can choose from a full body massage, facial massage, or 1 1/2 hour combo.

Recently named by readers of Gourmet Magazine to its Rooms At The Top List of acclaimed hotels, inns and resorts, The White Barn Inn and Spa continually strives to surpass guests' needs and offer world-class service. In keeping with this philosophy, numerous amenities await guests throughout our 25 rooms and beautifully landscaped grounds.   Every White Barn Inn guest room is appointed with fresh flowers and fruit, plush terry cloth robes, CD system, voice mail and Molton Brown toiletries. Small portable book lights compliment evening turndown service. Additional services available for our guests include morning through evening valet service, same day laundry service and room service at breakfast. All accommodations include a bountiful continental breakfast and afternoon tea.  The White Barn Inn's outdoor heated swimming pool is available for all guests in season. Pool side massage therapy and spa treatments are offered in private cabanas and can be scheduled through the innkeeper. Touring bicycles and canoes are complimentary to all guests in season. The spa at White Barn Inn offers  a variety of In-room, and poolside massages, along with massage packages, YonKa facials, reflexology.  Guests also enjoy the Inn's Bath Butler, who sets the scene in your own luxury tub.

The Inn Portsmouth Harbor Inn & Spa is unique – a 5-bedroom B&B with attached day spa offering premium-quality massages, facials, manicures and pedicures, body wraps and other services.  The Inn has wi-fi, phones with dataports, rooms with desks, free off-street parking in our own lot adjacent to and visible from our building, and upon appropriate notice and as an  alternative to our gourmet breakfast offers an early breakfast - continental or hearty (B&E, toast, juice, coffee or tea, etc.).  We are easily accessible from the main highway, and a 10-minute walk into the heart of Portsmouth , NH , although we are in a quiet residential neighborhood. The Spa The Spa at the Inn offers a full menu of day spa packages, and individual services include facials, body wraps, massage, hand and foot treatments, manicures and pedicures, waxing, lash and brow tinting, hydrotherapy tub, and more.  Day Guests are welcome.

The Portland Regency Hotel 20 Milk Street Portland, ME 04101 Reservations & Information: 1-(800) 727-3436 Portland Regency Spa 20 Milk Street Portland, ME 04101 Information: (207) 774-4200

The Portland Regency is Portland's premiere full-service spa hotel, boasting first class elegance and outstanding service. Situated in the heart of Portland's Historic Old Port District, the hotel is within walking distance of a variety of specialty shops, galleries, and restaurants. Scenic Casco Bay, the Portland Museum of Art, the Portland Symphony Orchestra, and the Portland Observatory are just a few of many area attractions. The Portland Regency occupies the former Armory for the Maine National Guard.  This neo-classic building was built in 1895 and was once regarded as one of the finest and best-equipped armories in New England. The exterior of the Armory was preserved intact, but for the addition of skylight windows on the upper floors. Many of the original architectural elements create unique features in some of the spacious, traditionally appointed rooms. Highly detailed brick fireplaces, turreted corners and windows of many shapes and sizes bring a special ambiance we hope you will enjoy. The hotel's 95 elegant guest rooms are uniquely appointed to accommodate your every need and our state-of-the-art Health Spa offers rejuvenating facial and body treatments and the latest in cardio and strength training equipment.

The Regency Health Spa is Portland's newest oasis of well-being and comfort for our guests' experience. The myriad of services include healing massage therapy, body treatments, skin therapy, nail therapy complimented by our Jacuzzi, saunas, steam and Vichy showers. All services can be enjoyed in the absolute privacy of our luxurious individual spa rooms. Our Fitness Studio features the latest in electronic cardiovascular machines, resistance Cybex equipment and free weights while being complimentary to all our overnight guests. Personalized Training is available by appointment.

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