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SPA SWEEPSTAKES - SPA WEEK

Spa Week and Nutrition 911 Giveaway
Spa Week and Nutrition 911 Giveaway
Enter by March 11
GRAND PRIZE: One winner and guest will receive four nights at the Golden Door + Dr. Wendy Nutrition Plan. During the four-night getaway at the prestigious Golden Door Spa in Escondido, California, including a four-night stay in private accommodations with three private in-room massages, one herbal wrap, two skincare appointments, a choice of a manicure or pedicure. Also included is a customized Golden Door fitness program with a personal fitness counselor and gourmet spa cuisine, including three meals and two snacks a day. After a refreshing, restoring and luxurious trip to Golden Door, Dr. Wendy and Spa Week are giving one lucky winner a prize package to continue their healthy weight-loss journey at home. The prize package includes a copy of Dr. Wendy’s bestselling book, The Superfoods Rx Diet: Lose Weight with the Power of SuperNutrients , a personalized nutritional counseling program designed by Dr. Wendy specifically for the winner and $100 in Spa & Wellness Gift Cards by Spa Week to relax body and mind at his/her choice of over 5,000 spas nationwide. Approximate Retail Value $9,700

SPA SWEEPSTAKES - THE TRAVEL CHANNEL

Travel Channel Valentine's Day Trip to France Giveaway
Enter by February 29th
GRAND PRIZE: One winner will receive a trip for two to Paris, France consisting of the following: round-trip, coach-class airfare; first-class hotel accommodations in one double-occupancy room for five nights in Paris;round-trip airport transfers between hotel and airport in Paris; one dinner at a fine dining restaurant); one couples massage; Seine River Cruise including dinner; and $1,000 in spending cash for winner only. Approximate Retail Value $8,840.

SPA SWEEPSTAKES - PURELL

The Purell Healthy and Happy Sweepstakes
Enter by February 25th
Grand Prize: One winner will receive a 5-day/4-night trip for four to Orlando, Florida, including round-trip coach class air transportation, transfers to/from airport and hotel, quad occupancy hotel accommodations at the Wyndham Bonnet Creek for a 5-day/4-night stay, four 1-day passes to SeaWorld Orlando, four 1-day passes to Aquatica by SeaWorld, four 1-day passes to winner's choice of an Orlando-area theme park and a $200 spa credit at the Blue Harmony Spa in Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort. Approximate Retail Value $5,188.

SPA SWEEPSTAKES - SPA MAGAZINE

Spa Magazine and "Be Well at The Del" Sweepstakes
Enter by April 30th
GRAND PRIZE: One winner will receive two nights accommodations at the legendary Hotel del Coronado for two;two 50-minute spa treatments at the award-winning Spa at The Del; welcome reception and elixir bar overlooking the Pacific Ocean; breakfast daily for two at Sheerwater; herb garden reception with The Del’s master chefs followed by a garden-inspired lunch for two; wine and wellness dinner with enlightening presentations for two; two invigorating 90-minute yoga classes on the beach with acclaimed instructor, Luciana LoPesto. Classes will be tailored to all skill levels; an inspirational Pilates class; Luciana LoPesto will provide personal yoga consultations throughout the weekend. Approximate Retail Value $1,500

SPA SWEEPSTAKES - SPA MAGAZINE

Spa Magazine and Sunset Beach Resort & Spa Sweepstakes
Enter April 30th
GRAND PRIZE: One winner will receive three nights/four days stay in a Jr. Suite at the Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach Resort & Spa, All-Inclusive, which includes a fifty (50) minute Swedish Massage. Approximate Retail Value $1,408.00

SPA SWEEPSTAKES - SPA MAGAZINE

Spa Magazine and Buccament Bay Resort Sweepstakes
Enter by March 31st
GRAND PRIZE: One winner will receive a five night stay in a one bedroom garden view villa at the Buccament Bay Resort in St Vincent. Trip is for double occupancy only and includes air transfers from Barbados via Harlequin Air, land transfers, Al-a-Carte all inclusive dining, drinks, sunset cruise. Two travel certificates provided by JetBlue Getaways good for round-trip travel on JetBlue flights between the airport closest to the winner’s home from which JetBlue flies and any other JetBlue city. Approximate Retail Value $4,999

SPA SWEEPSTAKES - JAN MARINI

Jan Marini Valentine's Day Facebook Contest
Enter by February 10th
Flawless Skin...Will You Be My Valentine? Be flawless this Valentine's Day. Enter for a chance to give yourself or that special someone a luxurious Valentine's Day bundle. One lucky winner will receive a Valentine's Day bundle that includes:
Clean Zyme & Skin Zyme — a gentle exfoliating system.
The highly-acclaimed Age Intervention Prime. Festive red tote bag with heart tissue paper.
Bundle valued at over $150.
Three lucky runner-ups will receive an Age Intervention Peptide Extreme (perfect for dry winter skin).

SPA SWEEPSTAKES - VALPAK

Valpak invites you to enter for a chance to win a 4 day/3 night trip for 2 to one of the following spa destinations of Grand Prize Winner's choice:
• Scottsdale, AZ; Las Vegas, NV
• Palm Springs, CA
• Miami, FL
• San Antonio, TX.
The Grand Prize trip consists 2 round-trip coach class ticket certificates worth $500 per person, a hotel certificate worth $1,000, $1,750 in spending cash which can be used towards spa services, and a fitness package consisting of the following items: one Jillian Michaels Fitness Adventure for Xbox Kinect, one Jillian Michaels Ripped in 30 DVD, one Jillian Michaels Killer Buns & Thighs DVD, one Jillian Michaels Extreme Shed & Shred DVD, one copy of Master Your Metabolism, and one Ultimate Dumbbell Power Set. Approximate Retail Value $3,900.00.

Sanctuary On Camelback Celebrates 10 Year Aniversary

Throughout 2012, award-winning Scottsdale resort is celebrating its 10thanniversary by awarding 10 valuable prizes at random times throughout the year, a couple of which are spa related. Among the planned surprises:
1. Upgrade to a Mountainside Estate, one of a selection of exclusive homes set high on Camelback Mountain for spectacular views
2. Hot air balloon ride
3. Half day in Sanctum, a private outdoor spa suite, with a couples spa treatment and champagne and strawberries
4. Voucher for a complimentary two-night return stay
5. Surprise dinner in XII, the ultimate private dining room with a view to the resort’s show kitchen
6. Private one-hour cocktail party under the stars at edge, Sanctuary’s outdoor bar deck, with up to 20 friends for a local patron
7. Private mixology 101 class on guest's casita patio
8. One-year Sanctuary Spa membership for a local patron
9. Private cooking class
10. Dessert surprise for all dinner guests one evening at Sanctuary’s award-winning restaurant, elements

Jurlique Introduces Industry Professional Program

Jurlique announced the introduction of its Industry Professional Program, which allows estheticians, cosmetologists, and professional makeup artists to purchase Jurlique products for professional and personal use at a special insider price of 30 percent off the retail price. “We’ve seen an influx in the number of calls and requests for our products from industry professionals ranging from makeup artists on movie sets to estheticians working at spas,” says Lisa Polley, director of education and business development at Jurlique. “This program makes it easier for pros to purchase our products and use in their kits.”

TOP SPA TRENDS FOR 2012

Science based Skin Care
Scientifically, skin care ingredients are moving ahead as fast as medicine and medications, and often the science overlaps. Millions of dollars, if not billions, are being spent on research and development for intelligent ingredients. The goal is not to replace skin components, but to make the skin repair, regenerate and detoxify itself more efficiently, in other words, function more like a young skin than a tired, mature one. For example, we cannot replace collagen, but we can trigger the fibroblasts to make collagen. We can also slow down the function of the enzymes that degrade our natural collagen. The science is becoming so specific that some key peptides can trigger the DNA to repair itself quicker, even before more damage occurs. This is great news because as we age DNA gets slower at repairing itself and the more damaged it becomes the less likely the cells will regenerate. Science is working hard at discovering the mechanics of time, and in some cases, erasing it. This may be the key for those who are counting on skin care science to restore a more youthful presence.

HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR - YEAR OF THE DRAGON

The Year of the Dragon is generally fueled by excitement and intensity. The Chinese New Year of 2012 is the Year of the Water Dragon (thankfully), where the water influence exerts a calming influence putting out the usual 'fire' the dragon breathes. Water Dragons are charismatic and are much better leaders. It is a good year for starting a new business or project.

Famous 'Dragon' celebrities are John Lennon, Ringo Starr, Al Pacino and Matt Dillon.

TOP SPA TRENDS FOR 2012

THE BEAUTY OF WELLNESS

Affordable glamour and grooming is teaming up with the wellness crew. The beauty culture trend is warming up again and lashes are taking the lead. Long lashes, lush lashes, luxurious lashes. Lash extensions, makeup, and a little work on the brows to beautifully frame the eyes. A-la-carte beauty . . . color for the lips and cheeks, blow dry hair spas, hair extensions, wax only salons, quick fix beauty services, threading, massage spas, and the list goes on.

TOP SPA TRENDS FOR 2012

SOUND, MUSIC, LIGHTS, COLOR, MEDITATION
Instead of being an add-on, music, lights, color and sound are becoming a focal point of spa treatments and services in an attempt to offer a full relaxation experience. SpaFinder states that, "one of the most high-concept, mind-melting, sense-blending spa experiences comes from Viennese artist, sha, whose award-winning “AlphaSphere” (at spas like Berlin’s Mandala Hotel ONO Spa or Bulgaria’s Kempinski Hotel’s Zalez spa), encases spa-goers in blue light, sound and vibrations, while their bodies sway to the rhythms of their own breathing. His new “WOLKE 7 CLOUD 9” is designed as a pure “ritual of the senses.” A spa-goer reclines in a canopied, warm cradle-pod and experience image and color “clouds,” featuring incredible cloud scenery and color transitions based on the real sky. Immersive sound “clouds” are formed out of the rhythms of the swinging cradle and the user’s own breathing, creating the three-dimensional “music,” all while soft vibrations caress the entire body. The result? “An all-encompassing body/mind effect that begins to work almost immediately.” Sounds perfect.

TOP SPA TRENDS FOR 2012

SOCIAL GAMING
Spas and fitness companies are paying attention to the social gaming industry and some are participating in engaging and educating their potential clients and overall audience. Clarins has launched Spa Life, a virtual spa experience where those playing the game learn how to run an actual spa. Created by Freshplanet, gamers learn how to book clients, manage the spa and services, and build a business . . . virtually. One of the popular features that keeps players coming back is the fact that credits can be earned in the game and redeemed in the purchase of actual products. The other attractive feature of the game is that Spa Life is "lightly branded" meaning those playing the game don't have to put up with too much marketing of products while enjoying the aspects of the experience. Game on.

TOP SPA TRENDS FOR 2012

FOODIES AND FACIAL LOVERS
A healthy trend of pairing services with food experiences is always a great experience. In-spa dining experiences, local fare, culinary festivals and spa treatments, gastro wellness weeks, nutrition and health, vinotherapy and wine tasting, raw cooking classes and wellness education. Spa services and delicious spa cuisine is a whole sensory experience.

TOP SPA TRENDS FOR 2012

High Tech Wellness Coaching

The wellness, fitness, and health care industries are now utilizing email, skype, apps, and other technological conveniences that help professionals keep in touch with those who are interested in maintaining superior health. There is a big trend toward preventive health care which focuses solely on encouraging healthy lifestyle changes and providing follow up home care programs.

TOP SPA TRENDS FOR 2012

FIRE AND ICE
Some spa treatments are hot . . . and some are not. Fire and ice. Treatments that use heat help spa-goers relax, sweat and begin the process of detoxifying. Treatments include hot rock therapy, saunas, and steam rooms. Treatments that use cold, help spa-goers experience less pain while the "coldness" works to reduce inflammation. Many destination spas are including ice rooms, snow ball fights, and igloos.

TOP SPA TRENDS FOR 2012

HAPPY FEET
A foot massage and pedicure is truly a beautiful thing. Let's face it . . . our feet take a pounding day in and day out, and continue to carry us throughout each and every day. They work hard at serving us well, and yet they are one of the most neglected areas of our bodies. Sore feet from too much standing, walking, running, working out, and unfortunately, ill fitting shoes. Our feet are often victims of the latest fashion trends and high heels that are simply too high, too narrow or too pointed. They are called "killer heels" for a very good reason.

This year spas and medi-spas are zeroing in on healthy feet and are offering a luxurious menu of spa treatments and medi-treatments to pamper our feet and remind them of how grateful we are for their dutiful service.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

We wish you a very peaceful,
joyous and prosperous New Year!
One year older, one year better.