The Spa Gals
I always try to arrive at any spa treatment at least 30 minutes prior to my appointed time to ease into "spa mode." That is, I like to enjoy a steam, sauna or soak in a whirlpool, or better yet, all three -- the marvelous "tri-bathlon." At the Allegria Spa at Park Hyatt Beaver Creek, this pre-treatment experience is taken to an entirely new level with its … [Read more...]
Don't be fooled by the out-of-the-way location of the Spa at the Keystone Lodge. To reach the nondescript entrance, you walk along a garden-level hallway and down some industrial-looking steps whose walls are lined with pipes. However, once you enter the boutique and reception area -- with its soothing waterfall feature and delicious aromas -- you’ll … [Read more...]
Whether you're hitting the slopes at Vail in the winter, or otherwise enjoying the great outdoors at this mountain resort in the summer, I suggest a stint at the RockResorts Spa at The Arrabelle at Vail Square. You don't need to stay at The Arrabelle, a charming, Old World, alpine-style resort in the Lionshead Village area, to book a treatment at the spa -- … [Read more...]
RockResorts has unveiled a nifty spa/lodging deal at seven of its luxury properties -- from the U.S. West to Florida to the Caribbean. With the 1-2-3 Spa special, guests get package pricing on ONE spa welcome amenity, TWO 5o-minute spa treatments and THREE nights of lodging. Prices per night start at $299 (for the Tempo Miami), but vary, depending on which … [Read more...]
Do not rush your experience at the Spa at Four Seasons Resort Vail. Make sure you allow plenty of time for rejuvenation before or after your treatment to chill out in the relaxation lounge or soak in a spacious whirlpool. This brand-new facility -- an impressive 14,395 square feet -- is truly a gem in the mountains and a welcomed addition to the spa scene in … [Read more...]
My heart always does a little flip flop when I learn of a new spa opening in my neck of the woods. The brand-new Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail -- after some construction delays -- opens for guests next week, and the fabulous spa beckons with organic treatments that focus on the hydration and nourishment of the skin. These services are perfect for … [Read more...]
When the upscale Viceroy Snowmass property opened its slopeside doors in November 2009, it wowed guests with its brilliant location at the side of the mountain (a stone's throw from a chairlift) at the Snowmass ski area, plus its sleek rooms, top-notch service, awesome outdoor pool and hot tubs and out-of-this-world Eight K restaurant. It's no surprise then … [Read more...]
My entire state of Colorado is abuzz with excitement about the traveling King Tut exhibit coming to the Denver Art Museum this summer. National Geographic's Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs contains more than 100 objects from ancient Egypt; it's the exhibition's only stop in the Rocky Mountain west. I've seen a lot of hotel package … [Read more...]
