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		<title>Hawaii Spa Resorts</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:25:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andy Johnson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Unknown to many tourists to Hawaii, this island state is home to many world class spas and resorts with an interesting array of spa treatments and activities to pamper and rejuvenate tired bodies and minds. The following are descriptions of some of these relaxing spas and resorts. Spa Olakino &#038; Salon. This spa is situated [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Unknown to many tourists to Hawaii, this island state is home to many world class spas and resorts with an interesting array of spa treatments and activities to pamper and rejuvenate tired bodies and minds. The following are descriptions of some of these relaxing spas and resorts. Spa Olakino &#038; Salon. This spa is situated in the Waikiki Beach Marriott Hotel and is boutique spa. When you enter the second floor of the Olakino spa, you will feel that you are stepping into a volcanic rainforest. Plants, creepers and lava rocks rush to greet you. Then as you turn a corner, you can peer out from the windows and view the famous and vast Waikiki Beach. A visit to this unique resort spa is highly recommended not only for its spa treatments but also for its unique atmosphere.</p>
<p>Spa Grande at the Grand Wailea which is also on Muai is not something a spa enthusiast would want to miss. Not surprisingly, because Spa Grande is the biggest spa in Hawaii at the moment and has a total floor area of a whopping 50,000 sq ft complete with 40 treatment rooms. The interior of the spa is decorated with giant murals and Roman inspired sculptures. It boasts of an array of exotic spa treatments and a modern cutting edge gym.</p>
<p>If you are on the island of Kauai, then visit Princeville Health Club and Spa. This spa resort is very competitive in its pricing and treatment services are rather generous with its treatment services compared to other Hawaiian spas. Princeville Health Club and Spa is less than 10 minute&#8217;s drive away from the Princeville Hotel. Over here, you can find a 25m heated lap pool, an outdoor whirlpool and poolside massage cabanas in its 10,000 sq ft facility.</p>
<p>On Hawaii&#8217;s Big Island, you can find Kohala Spa. Kohala Spa is located in the Hilton Waikola Village. This is the oldest spa in Hawaii. However with its 25,000 sq feet area, it is largest spa on the Big Island. There are more than 30 treatment rooms in this spa and even have an indoor rock climbing facility. Go and enjoy and relax in its lava whirl pool and enjoy the rejuvenation of your mind, body and spirit.</p>
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		<title>Relax And Refresh At Spa Resorts</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 07:05:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gregg Hall</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are few better ways a person can pamper themselves than with a vacation at one of many spa resorts in exotic locations such as the Caribbean, Asia, Mexico or throughout North America. Depending on your available budget, spending a few quiet days in luxurious solitude can do wonders for a person health and well-being. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are few better ways a person can pamper themselves than with a vacation at one of many spa resorts in exotic locations such as the Caribbean, Asia, Mexico or throughout North America. Depending on your available budget, spending a few quiet days in luxurious solitude can do wonders for a person health and well-being. Many of the spa resorts offer massages, meditation, yoga and a variety of other stress-free activities.</p>
<p>Many spa resorts offer amenities such as body and skin care, swimming pools, hydrotherapy and massages. Offering tremendous cuisine and expert aromatherapy are also offered at several to fit into the local environment. Whether the spa is located in the middle of nowhere or in the center of the city, once inside the facility it is hard to determine exactly where it is located. Most provide an atmosphere that shields participants from the rest of the outside world, allowing them to forget all the worries they left on the outside of the door.</p>
<p>Imagine walking through the door with absolutely no responsibilities and no one depending on you for duration of your stay. Moreover, everyone in spa resorts will be working hard to make your every wish come true and are there to pamper you and make you feel totally refreshed and ready to beat the world when you leave. Whether it is for one day, a few days or an entire week you will leave refreshed and stress-free.</p>
<p>While many consider spa resorts strictly for women there are also facilities that cater to men as well as other that invite men and women and especially couples. Both can enjoy the invigorating physical pampering of massages and aromatherapy as well as aromatherapy messages. The couple can both experience the relaxing atmosphere and learn how to relieve stress once they return home and help each other relive the experience of their time at spa resorts. Sharing the experience can make the time away from home more meaningful and relaxing, as both parties know what the other is going through.</p>
<p>By sharing the experiences both parties can better understand what is required to ease the tensions in their lives and even during activities where the couple is separated for privacy, they can learn more about themselves making the time spent at spa resorts not only physical but can account for psychological improvement as well.</p>
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		<title>Why Are UK Spas So Popular?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 07:41:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tera Warner</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Health Spas]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The health and fitness of the UK population is a regular topic on national news and many of us are strongly aware of the need to adopt a healthy lifestyle. From eating the right things including our five pieces of fruit or vegetables a day to getting enough exercise, there are whole host of things [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The health and fitness of the UK population is a regular topic on national news and many of us are strongly aware of the need to adopt a healthy lifestyle. From eating the right things including our five pieces of fruit or vegetables a day to getting enough exercise, there are whole host of things to do to help keep us healthy.</p>
<p>Those in the health professions make continuous pleas to us to ‘exercise more’ and ‘cook healthy, nutritious meals’ yet the public replies that there is no time within their already overloaded schedules. Work and family commitments take priority and if there’s any time ‘spare’ then going to gym is often the last thing on people’s minds. Leisure time is a precious commodity and it would seem our desire to relax vs. our knowledge that we need to keep fit are totally contradictory. Or are they?</p>
<p>‘Health spa’ is a term that surely appeals greatly and with the rising popularity of spa amongst men and women it would seem that the industry has come up with a winning combination. Statistics reveal that the spa industry is growing faster than the fitness industry and offers so much opportunity many are diving in with both feet to make the most of this market.</p>
<p>But why is spa so popular? With today’s hectic lifestyles – long hours at the office, busy women who ‘have it all’ and stress being another hot topic – the idea of retreating to a haven of peace and relaxation sounds like total luxury. Add to this our desire to hold back the years and look forever young – and some of the facials out there promise a lot – it’s no doubt we’re booking at and staying at more spa resorts than ever before.</p>
<p>A visit to the spa is no longer just about a quick manicure of pedicure. Those choosing to visit a spa can stay for a day or evening, overnight (or longer) or perhaps visit for a hen party or even corporate day.</p>
<p>Choosing what treatments to have during your spa visit can be a tricky choice. Like reading a menu in an award-winning 5-star restaurant you’ll find the choices staggering as words such as relaxing, revitalising, refreshing and moisturising jump out from all over the pages with promises of soothing away all aches, pains and worries – and wrinkles too. The other benefit of visiting a spa is that, if you choose the right location, you needn’t leave the resort for your entire stay. Location is an important consideration and many independent hotels have excellent spa facilities while also benefiting from superb positions.</p>
<p>Nestled in the heart of the Norfolk countryside, a new spa has been developed at Barnham Broom Hotel. A beautiful country hotel the addition of The Spa has been well considered and carefully planned culminating in a successful development.</p>
<p>Through the use of soft lighting and natural materials including mahogany and granite, The Spa at Barnham Broom oozes calm from the moment you enter. Professional, friendly therapists are ready to greet you and listen to your needs as you discuss the very tempting treatment menu while their attention to detail is apparent through their choice to use the very luxurious ESPA range of products.</p>
<p>Set amongst 250 acres of countryside, peace and quiet is available in spades while the hotel has excellent facilities including a fitness centre, award-winning restaurant and cosy bar area. For a relaxing spa break Barnham Broom is definitely worth a visit.</p>
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		<title>A Spa Resort Weekend Break</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 09:01:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tera Warner</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A typical Spa Weekend break will usually mean that you will be spending Friday night to Saturday afternoon/Sunday morning in a hotel or beach resort. These are typically the destination spots of travelers as it is here where you could relax without traces of busy, hectic city life. You can stay the weekend in hotels [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A typical Spa Weekend break will usually mean that you will be spending Friday night to Saturday afternoon/Sunday morning in a hotel or beach resort. These are typically the destination spots of travelers as it is here where you could relax without traces of busy, hectic city life. You can stay the weekend in hotels and beach resort because their relaxed and comfortable environment would ease out all your worries and strains from work; albeit temporarily for just a few days. A perfect weekend break will include some treatments in the spa center, some for beauty and some for health, like energizing massages that will relax the body and increase the blood flow. Many of the spa resorts have large gardens and areas you can take long walks, spend quality minutes together with your significant other, and reflect on your life in a way that your busy everyday does not allow you. Naturally you will also find a lot of find restaurants and healthy dinning that can also be used to spoil yourself with the simple pleasures of life.</p>
<p>Although a spa weekend break could be costly, you can locate the kind of spa center or hotel/resort with spa services that would fit your budget. Spa weekend breaks are offered in different kinds of services which practically everyone could afford as prices vary depending on the location and kind of services. Locations also vary and depending on your requirement you could avail the treatment and service through a health spa centers, spa resorts, and health spa farms. If you are going to take the weekend off in a spa center or resort, make sure you have researched enough so you can pick the right location which would cater to your specific need and preference. You can also bring along your children, as today there are spa centers that cater to younger tots. This way, not only you could cap the weekend away with relaxing and energizing moments but your child also could take a break away from his stressful school weekdays.</p>
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		<title>Spa and Touristic Hotel Residence in Tuscany</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2008 06:20:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Linda Greens</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Terme Villa Borri is a main old farm house which dates back to the seven hundreds. This majestic home was finely restored without altering its unique dimensions and its original characteristics, while adding rich innovations and fascinating novelties which provide elements of notable quality. It can be defined as being the very first real “beauty [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Terme Villa Borri is a main old farm house which dates back to the seven hundreds. This majestic home was finely restored without altering its unique  dimensions and its original characteristics, while adding rich innovations and fascinating novelties which provide elements of notable quality. It can be defined as being the very first real “beauty farm”. Villa Borri’s main farm house is in fact surrounded by other old homes, which today have become splendid residences ready to meet any type of necessity for those exigent guests who love Tuscany and Italy, luxury and <a href="http://www.termevillaborri.com/"><strong>classic hotels</strong></a> and Spa resort.</p>
<p>The 22 farm homes where farm workers lived, have been restructured perfectly respecting the typical Tuscan style in all its original dimensions. Each  home can host 2, 4 or 6 visitors while following a bed &amp; breakfast regime. The SPA &amp; Wellness Center is located within the Villa. You can arrive at the spa  in your bathrobe by simply walking a few short meters within the private park which gathers the entire complex. This entire ambiance provides guests with  larger areas of space, as well as with increased freedom and liberty in all their movements.</p>
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