New Flights to Martinique, Guadeloupe
It's easier than ever to reach the Caribbean islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique, both which boast a French atmosphere. Delta is inaugurating a new flight from Atlanta to Guadeloupe on December 13. Delta also has a new flight to Martinique from New York City while American Airlines' American Eagle will start new service to the French island from San Juan, Puerto Rico starting February 1.
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Orlando Hosting Bowl-a-Palooza
There are already lots of reasons for couples to visit Orlando but in late December there will be another: the week-long Bowl-a-Palooza. Starting December 26 and spanning through the December 29 Champs Sports Bowl and Capital One Bowl on January 1, Bowl-a-Palooza incorporates two classic bowl games with a plethora of new, exciting events. The only city to host two bowl games in one-week's time, Orlando will now host what amounts to a week-long party.
Special Events:Electronic Arts Tiburon Bowl-a-Palooza Challenge
Players from the Capital One Bowl teams match gaming skills at The Florida Mall in EA Sports' NCAA Football 2007 video game. Fans are invited to watch as the players compete in a simulated preview of the actual bowl game. Dec. 27, 1:00 p.m., The Florida Mall
Popcorn Flick in Winter Park
Families are invited to Central Park to watch a free screening of one of college football's most famous and inspirational stories. "Rudy" captures the essence of college athletics as it chronicles the spirit and determination of an aspiring football player. Dec. 28, 7:00 p.m., Central Park (Winter Park)
Champs Sports Bowl
America's fastest-growing bowl game pits top-tier teams from the Atlantic Coast Conference and Big Ten Conference in prime-time on December 29. Over 15 years old, the Champs Sports Bowl is played in the Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium. Dec. 29, 8:00 p.m., Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium
OrlandoCitrus Parade
Downtown Orlando's most anticipated holiday event, the Orlando Citrus Parade presented by Delta Air Lines features custom citrus floats made of more than 100,000 pieces of grapefruits, oranges, and tangerines. Impressive equestrian units, numerous marching bands from across the country, and many other entries highlight the festivities of this internationally televised parade. Dec. 30, 1:00 p.m., Downtown Orlando
Third Eye Blind Bowl-a-Palooza Concert
Immediately following the Orlando Citrus Parade, Florida Citrus Sports presents the first Bowl-a-Palooza Concert featuring Third Eye Blind. Free of charge, join FCSports as it celebrates the inaugural Bowl-a-Palooza in style with a concert in the park. Dec. 30, 1:00 p.m., Lake Eola
Capital One Bowl
America's premier non-BCS bowl game returns to Orlando in its traditional New Year's Day slot. Held at the Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium, top teams from the Southeastern Conference and Big Ten Conference battle for bragging rights and gridiron superiority. Jan. 1, 1:00 p.m., Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium
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Tuscany Villa Vacations Up to 45% Off
Villas of Distinction is now offering a Tuscany on Sale promotion which features up to 45% savings on Tuscany villa accommodations for travel now through April 1, 2007.
The Tuscany on Sale promotion offers savings up to 45% off of the nightly villa rates when low-priced airfare via Delta Air Lines is purchased through Villas of Distinction to complete the vacation package. In order to qualify for the sale, a minimum of six people must stay in one villa for a minimum of seven nights. The Tuscany on Sale promotion is valid on reservations made now through March 25, 2007 for travel during completed by April 1, 2007
Villas participating in the Tuscany on Sale promotion include:
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Villa Convertoie -- part of Villas of Distinction‚s European Farmhouses collection, this four-bedroom villa, situated in the heart of the Chianti region, has been carefully restored to its medieval castle origins complete with a fortified tower. Rates start at $116 per person, per night, based on six people occupancy, plus tax and service charges.
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Casa Fermentini -- this beautiful eight-bedroom farmhouse was completely restored in 1998 and still boasts a classic Tuscan architecture. Casa Fermentini is located in the center of an agricultural estate that produces Chianti Classico wines and extra virgin olive oil. Rates start at $152 per person, per night, based on six people occupancy, plus tax and service charges.
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Villa Cerretello -- part of the European Farmhouse collection, Villa Cerretello is a 10-bedroom property situated in scenic Montaione and features elegant and luxurious accommodations. Together with sister properties, Podere Vignola and La Vecchia Scuola, they comprise the 1,000-acre Fattoria Santo Stefano. Rates start at $210 per person, per night, based on six people occupancy, plus tax and service charges.
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Podere Vignola -- sister property to Villa Cerretello as part of Fattoria Santo Stefano, located in Montaione, Podere Vignola has been completely restored to its Tuscan farmhouse splendor. Set atop a hill, Podere Vignola offers sweeping views that stretch for miles in all directions. Guests can choose between 12- and 16-bedrooms. Rates start at $210 per person, per night, based on six people occupancy, plus tax and service charges.
All rates reflect the maximum 45% discount off regular summer rates and may vary depending on travel dates.
Add-Ons: For discerning guests looking for something extra special to complete their vacation experience, Villas of Distinction offers the Villa Concierge service to assist travelers with planning their getaway in paradise. Whether guests want an in-room massage or need to rent a car, the Villa Concierge experts can arrange all of these services for clients.
For more information:• call 800-289-0900
• visit
www.VillasofDistinction.com
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Proposal Package at Renaissance Schaumburg
The biggest proposal day of the year is right around the corner and the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center (Illinois) has an interesting package to make the event that much more memorable. The hotel has partnered with Sam & Harry's Steakhouse to create a complete proposal experience and customizes every moment of your romantic getaway, culminating in a moment that you and your significant other will never forget.
The Renaissance/Sam & Harry's Proposal Package offers a number of elements that are tailored to the specific needs and requests of each of guest.
The Package: • Begin with a town car awaiting your arrival at the airport for transfer to the hotel; the limo will be fully stocked with champagne, chocolates and a custom mixed CD of all your most meaningful romantic tunes.
• Upon arrival at the hotel, you will be escorted to your suite where more music, champagne and your choice of chocolate covered strawberries or oysters await you. The hotel can also arrange for a scattering of roses petals throughout the room.
Options: Once you arrive the romance begins, with a variety of options for you to woo:
¨ Daily wake-up calls with poetry or customized romantic messages for your significant other.
¨ Poetry, special gifts (provided by the guest) or roses as a nightly turndown.
¨ Daily delivery of roses.
The Proposal: For the big night, the package will provide you with a specially prepared dinner at Sam & Harry's Steakhouse. Pop the question in one of these unexpected
ways:
¨ Script your proposal on one of our custom wine bottle labels. When your love is presented with the bottle to offer their approval of your selection, they'll know the intention is for more than a special dinner.
¨ Have your diamond ring arrive nestled among a platter of oysters, just waiting to be discovered.
¨ Embark on a romantic treasure hunt throughout the hotel. The restaurant will arrange for you to enjoy your dinner in stages in private, romantically set spaces throughout the hotel. You just have to follow the clues to your next course, ending with a dessert in your suite where the ring will be waiting.
No matter the method you choose, the hotel will arrange to have a
congratulations bouquet waiting for you upon arrival back in your suite.
The Price: Package begins at $3000 for a 2-ight stay in a suite.
For More Information:To speak with a hotel representative to customize your proposal
experience, please contact the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention
Center at (847) 303-4115, fax (847) 303-4199.
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Arizona Announces Romantic February Packages
We haven't finalized our Christmas plans yet (OK, to be honest, we're still working on Thanksgiving plans!) but the state of Arizona is more forward looking; the Grand Canyon State has announced romantic February packages. It's a good idea to get the jump on Valentine's arrangements so have a look at these getaways:
Hacienda del Sol Guest Ranch Resort, TucsonHacienda del Sol Guest Ranch Resort has always been known as a spot for a cozy and intimate vacation. With the resort’s special “Romance Package,” guests will enjoy accommodations, a 30-minute horseback ride, a 50-minute couples massage and breakfast cooked to order. The package is valid during the entire month of February and is offered at $399 per couple, per night. Call 800-728-6514 for reservations.
Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa, PhoenixUS Airways Magazine named the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa one of the “Sexiest Resorts in America,” and now you can see why first-hand. From February 8-14, the resort is offering the “True Love and Truffles Package,” which features an overnight stay for two, rose petal turndown and champagne and truffles delivered to your room. For those who stay up late or want to linger the next day, the package also includes a 4 p.m. late check out. Package starts at $485 per night. Call 602-225-0100 for more information; when making your reservation be sure to request CHAMPANG code.
Starlight Pines Bed & Breakfast, Flagstaff For a “cool” getaway, head north to Flagstaff, where the Starlight Pines Bed & Breakfast is offering the “February Romance Package.” Guests at this Victorian-style home will delight in two nights accommodations, choice of premium champagne, wine or bubbly cider and a dozen roses. Prices range from $395 to $445, depending on choice of room. The package runs from February 1-28 and can be booked by calling 800-752-1912.
Scottsdale Resort & Athletic ClubThinking about serious romance? Then Scottsdale Resort & Athletic Club’s “Pop the Question Package” is for you! There’s no way she’ll say “no” with two nights accommodations in a one-bedroom deluxe villa, Dom Perignon champagne, a three-course dinner at the resort’s new restaurant, turndown service with chocolates and roses and a champagne breakfast in bed. The package also includes your choice of where to ask: either a hot-air balloon ride or a private dinner on your terrace with butler service. The package starts at $1,599 and runs through the month of February. For information or reservations, call 877-343-0033.
Barcelona Restaurant, ScottsdaleIf you’re looking for an evening of romance that is truly over the top, consider Barcelona Restaurant’s “Ultimate Valentine Package.” For $25,000, couples will experience private chauffeured transportation in a Rolls Royce Phantom, two dozen long-stemmed roses, a private gazebo filled with rose petals at the restaurant, private butler in the gazebo, a bottle of Dom Perignon champagne, two souvenir Waterford Crystal champagne glasses, a five-course dinner, chocolate fountain, a private song and dance, his and hers Cartier watches and a one-night stay at the Presidential Suite at Westin Kierland Resort. Both the restaurant and the resort are located in Scottsdale. This package is only available on February 14. For more information on this one-of-a-kind package, call 480-603-0370.
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Special Passport Promotions for Caribbean Travelers
We've been reporting on the requirement that all travelers returning to the US via air will need passports starting January 8, 2007. If you don't already have a passport, several Caribbean travel suppliers are offering some great deals to encourage you to get that passport and use it at their destination first. Check out these deals:
Governments Jamaica launched a new program encouraging U.S. citizens to get their passports by rewarding vacationers who make Jamaica their first visit with their new passport. Rewards include special credits while on the island amounting to the cost of obtaining a passport.
The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) also is implementing "Jamaican Morning Coffee Breaks" to encourage Americans to obtain their passports. From Nov. 15, 2006 until mid-winter 2007, the JTB will hold coffee breaks at major commuter terminals in New York, Chicago and Washington, D.C. where consumers can actually apply for their passports onsite as well as collect the required forms. Free Jamaican coffee will be served.
For more information visit
www.visitjamaica.com or call 1-800-233-4JTB (1-800-233-4582).
Aruba Hotels
Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort in Aruba offers a $25 food and beverage credit per person, per stay (minimum five-night stay) to those who make Aruba the first stamp in their passport. The promotion is valid Jan. 3, 2007 - Dec. 17, 2007. For more information visit
www.AmsterdamManor.com or call 1-800-932-6509.
Boardwalk Boutique Hotel Aruba is providing each guest a $50 car rental voucher per person (minimum of a five-night stay) to those who make Aruba the first stamp in their passport. The special is valid for reservations made now through Dec. 31, 2006 for travel through 2007. Visit
www.arubaboardwalk.com or call 011-297-586-1836.
La Cabana All Suite Resort in Aruba offers 25% off regular nightly rates when booking directly through the hotel reservation center at 1-800-835-7193 for those travelers who make Aruba their first point of entry with their new passport. This promotion is valid for bookings received by Dec. 15, 2006 for travel in 2007.
MVC Eagle Beach, Aruba is providing a $25 food and beverage credit per person, per stay (minimum five-night stay) to those customers who choose Aruba as their first destination with their new passport. This special is valid Jan. 3, 2007 ˆ Dec. 17, 2007. Visit
www.MVCEagleBeach.com or call 011-297-587-0110.
Westin Aruba Resort, Spa & Casino in Aruba provides a $50 food and beverage credit per person, per stay, valid now through 2007 for those who make Aruba the first stamp in their passport. For more information visit
www.westin.com/aruba or call1 1-877-822-2222.
Bahamas HotelsClub Peace & Plenty, located on the Island of Exuma in the Bahamas, will reimburse the cost of obtaining a passport for up to two children and two adults in each booking party. This promotion is valid for bookings received by Dec. 31, 2006 for travel in 2007. For more information visit
www.peaceandplenty.com or call 1-800-525-2210.
Westin and Sheraton Grand Bahama Island Our Lucaya Resort, located on Grand Bahama Island, is offering a $100 resort credit to guests who obtain a passport now through Dec. 31, 2006 for travel now through June 2007. For more information visit
www.ourlucaya.com or call 1-888-627-7129 for the Sheraton or 1-888-627-7130 for the Westin.
Anguilla HotelsArawak Beach Inn, Anguilla, is offering a special rate and a complimentary day-trip to those travelers who obtain a passport and make Anguilla the first stamp in their new passport. Rates start at $240 per person, based on double occupancy, and vary during different seasons. This offer is good for travel now through June 30, 2007. Visit
www.arawakbeach.com or call 1-877-427-2925.
St. Lucia HotelsLadera Resort in St. Lucia will reimburse the cost to obtain a passport to travelers who make St. Lucia their first visit with their new passport. As an added incentive, Ladera will also provide guests with a leather passport case, a complimentary 30-minute Jet-Lag massage at the Ti Kaye Posé Spa and a beverage from the bar. This offer is valid Jan. 1, 2007 ˆDec. 21, 2007. A minimum five-night stay is required. For more information visit
www.ladera.com or call 1-800-738-4752.
Chain HotelsMarriott and Renaissance Caribbean Resorts, including Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino, Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino, Frenchman‚s Reef & Morning Star Marriott Beach Resort (St. Thomas), Curacao Marriott Beach Resort & Emerald Casino, and St. Kitts Marriott Resort & The Royal Beach Casino, are offering a $100 resort credit (minimum five-night stay) for those who make any one of these properties their first visit with their new passport. This offer is valid Jan. 1, 2007 - April 30, 2007. Visit
www.paradisebymarriott.com or call 1-888-PARADISE.
SuperClubs has nine resorts in the Caribbean including Grand Lido Negril Resort & Spa, Grand Lido Braco Resort & Spa, Breezes Runaway Bay Resort & Golf Club, Breezes Montego Bay, Hedonism II and Hedonism III, all in Jamaica; Breezes Bahamas in Nassau; Breezes Curacao Resort Spa & Casino; and Breezes Puerto Plata Resort Spa & Casino in the Dominican Republic. Those travelers who obtain new passports or renew older ones, and stay at one of these SuperClubs‚ properties, will receive the cost of obtaining a passport credited towards a vacation package. Travelers must book by Jan. 8, 2007, for travel anytime in 2007. For more information visit
www.superclubs.com or call 1-800-GO-SUPER (1-800-467-8737).
Tour OperatorsCheapCaribbean.com will reimburse the cost to acquire a passport for each member of the traveling party when booking through CheapCaribbean.com. This offer is available for a limited time with travel through 2007. The rebate form as well as original receipts must be mailed in within 30 days of booking the trip. Visit
www.CheapCaribbean.com or call 1-800-915-2322.
For More Information:For information concerning the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, visit the
U.S. State Department website.
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Enter Our New Romance Contest!
What do you think is the most romantic type of getaway? It's a question we're always asked in interviews. What's our answer? Well, to be honest, it depends on what type of trip we're in the mood for...sometimes it's nice to have lots of options like nightlife and shopping while other times it's nice to be on a really secluded beach. Other times, we enjoy a packed schedule and lots of sightseeing, especially in Europe.
But we'd like to hear from YOU about what you think makes the perfect honeymoon or romantic getaway. We're running a poll with
our new contest and can't wait to hear from you about what you think makes a dream getaway.
When you enter, you'll be eligible to win our December prize: a romantic prize package worth over $100 including the new The Honeymoon DVD (soon to be featured on the Dr. Phil Show), two shirts from Couples Resorts, sterling silver dangle earrings, and
Romance without Reservations, a cookbook of romantic recipes complete with a romantic soundtrack.
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Sivory Punta Cana Offering Romance Package...And a Love Concierge
Sivory Punta Cana, the Dominican Republic’s 55-room all-suite exclusive retreat, has introduced the Caribbean Romance Package, designed for couples seeking a passionate and intimate getaway. In addition to the value-added components, the package also includes complimentary use of the “Love Concierge” who will personalize the experience for any occasion including proposals, anniversaries and vow renewals.
The Package: This three-night exclusive package includes:
Three nights in an ocean view Deluxe Jr. Suite
Complimentary use of Love Concierge
Complimentary private helicopter arrival transfer from Punta Cana International Airport
Private beach check-in with chilled towel service and Champagne
Private ground transport for departure to Punta Cana International Airport
Daily American breakfast
Caviar hors d’oeuvres and a bottle of Champagne upon arrival
One couple treatment per stay at Aquarea Spa & Wellness Center, which includes a choice of the following treatments:
Use of Jacuzzi
Exfoliating salts and body wrap
Anti-Stress Hydrotherapy for him
Sea salt exfoliation and body wrap at the Vichy Shower for her
A relaxing 55-minute massage for her
A 55-minute deep muscle tissue massage for him
Manicure for her
Pedicure for him
One candlelit dinner on the beach for two, with selected premium wine
Daily bed turn down with chocolate dipped fruits
Cost: The cost of the Caribbean Romance Package is $355 plus tax per person, per night based on double occupancy from January 1st through March 31, 2007, and $275 plus tax per person, per night based on double occupancy from April 1st through December 21, 2007.
Note: The helicopter arrival transfer must be coordinated and reserved through Sivory Punta Cana’s Reservations Department. It is mandatory to send flight details to Huascar Hernandez, Reservations Manager, to secure the arrival transfer. Helicopter transfer requires double occupancy. Free helicopter transfer daily until 6:00pm; subject to weather conditions; subject to availability in case of last minute booking; max. 2 carry-on bags allowed per helicopter (extra luggage would have to be sent separately for additional US$60.00).
Why It's Dreamy: Sivory Punta Cana is located on one of the Caribbean’s most pristine coastlines of golden-sand beaches amid rich tropical vegetation, providing a lush backdrop for the perfect romantic retreat. It includes 55 guestrooms, all of which are suites many offering oceanfront views, private plunge pools, 2 meeting rooms accommodating up to 150, wellness center, full-service spa, 3 gourmet restaurants, reflecting pool and 2 casual dining bars, cigar bar, an extensive wine cellar featuring the finest vintages from around the world. Services and amenities include butler service, pool and beach valet, parking valet, business center and Wi-Fi. The property will offer the Ysla Club, a private club with suites, pool and private bar, scheduled to open during the 4th quarter 2007. The property is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World and Private Entrance Collection.
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New Year's Renewal Package in NYC
Every year it's the same thing: we all start out with all kinds of resolutions, right? This year you can put yourself on the right track toward success with those resolutions at the Westin New York at Times Square with a Renewal Now package.
The Package: The weekend getaway includes accommodations in the exclusive lifestyle suite, and all that is needed to get guests lives back on track with appointments throughout the stay that benefit the mind, body, spirit and even the home.
Upon check-in guests will be assigned a Westin Host who will not only ensure a stress-free stay, but also arrange for a one-on-one session with a life coach. In meeting with the lifestyle guru, guests will receive advice on anything from relationships and their professional career to finances and nutrition.
Since re-evaluating one’s life can be exhausting, the package also includes two spa treatments to reflect on what was discussed and revitalize for what is ahead. To help maintain the Zen feeling felt throughout the stay, also included is an appointment with a prominent NYC decorator who will help create a retreat-like experience in guest’s own homes.
For inspiration throughout the year, guests will receive a subscription to a variety of lifestyle publications including Shape, Self, Domino and Elle Decor.
The Renewal Suite is a luxe oasis of soothing calm in the hustle and bustle of Times Square, featuring chromo-therapy, digital art, a spa bath, and tranquil water, light, and music features throughout. Nestled atop the 44th floor of the award-winning hotel with sweeping vistas of the Hudson River, the 1,200-square foot suite features a decompression chamber, 100 LED votive candles, interactive lighting and music features, home gym, spa bath, and more.
Valid November 15, 2006 through February 28, 2007.
Cost: The two-night package starts at $3,995.
For more information:• call 1-888-627-7149
• visit www.westinny.com
• When booking ask for REJUVENA rate plan.
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New Year's Eve in Chicago
Sure, we're just making our Thanksgiving plans but it's not too early to start planning your New Year's Eve celebrations. We just received word of New Year’s Eve Rock N’ Roll Ball™ at Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers Hotel. The celebration, which will be broadcast live on the local ABC affiliate in conjunction with Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, will feature live entertainment and a four-hour open bar.
Rates: Rates start at $396 per room, per night based on double occupancy including two tickets to the festivities, perfect for revelers who have someone to kiss at the stroke of midnight or friends seeking to party the night away.
Those hoping to find Mr. or Mrs. Right in the New Year can book a single room and ticket starting at $305 per night, based on single occupancy.
Packages are available now through December 31, 2006. Additional tickets are available starting at $85 each.
Tickets and hotel room packages are available directly through Ticketmaster at (312) 559-1212 or on the web at
www.ticketmaster.com. Type Sheraton Chicago in the search box for package details.
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The Fairmont Washington Offering Romeo & Juliet Package
From January through June 2007, more than 40 arts organizations will come together for Shakespeare in Washington, a landmark festival of theater, music, dance, films and art exhibits throughout the D.C. area. The festival coincides with the 75th anniversary of the
Folger Shakespeare Library, not only the world's largest collection of Shakespeare's printed works but also home to art, manuscripts, costumes, and films from the 16th Century to the present. This collection inspires performances, readings, lectures, exhibitions, and publications that will be featured in Shakespeare in Washington.
In honor of Shakespeare in Washington, the Fairmont Washington, D.C. has created the Romeo and Juliet Package. Shakespeare lovers will enjoy a luxurious guestroom with a balcony over looking the hotel's romantic courtyard garden, a DVD of Romeo and Juliet and a special "Love Potion" for two.
Dates: The package is available from January 1, 2007 through June 30, 2007.
The Price: The Romeo and Juliet Package starts at $189 per night. Based on double occupancy and availability, rates do not include taxes or gratuities. Not applicable for group bookings nor combinable with any other promotions or special rates.
For more information:• call 1-800-441-1414
• visit
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Get Fit Together at The Pines Lodge (Colorado)
Would the two of you like to get fit...together? The Pines Lodge, a RockResort in Beaver Creek, Colorado, is offering Couples Fitness Week. The goal of this week is to educate, encourage, support and help each individual achieve their fitness goals.
The Program: The program will include consultation/testing to create a precise personalized plan. Couples can choose from a Weight Management Package, Cardiovascular Fitness Package, or an Athletic Performance Package – each of which offers specifically geared fitness and nutrition programs. Package includes a daily 50-minute in-room Sports Massage per person, nightly healthy turndown snack, Dogma Athletica custom workout wear and custom facial per person.
Dogma Athletica, meaning “a faith in the athletic process,” is a new 3,400 square foot world-class training center located in Edwards, CO. The center features state-of-the-art fitness equipment such as the largest group Compu Trainer cycling center in Colorado, full metabolic testing, functional strength training equipment, cutting edge plyometrics, a multi-disciplinary yoga studio and individualized custom designed skin therapy treatments. Offering personalized training and coaching sessions, Dogma Athletica provides an individualized exercise approach to strengthen the body, mind and self-esteem.
Clients are matched with a coach who best suits their needs, and go through an in-depth planning and goal-setting consultation process, followed by assessment / metabolic testing. The coach creates a nutritional and workout plan that is catered to each client’s lifestyle. And the plan doesn’t end once guests leave the gym - clients are encouraged to utilize their Dogma Athletica program and trainer by following an online program / consultation from home. The only center of its kind in the Vail Valley, Dogma Athletica’s talented team of coaches, trainers and instructors are accomplished athletes, and the best of the best in their fields.
Rates: Rates start at $955 per night for the Weight Management Package, and $1,082 per night for the Athletic Performance Package. Prices based on couple staying in Lodge room at The Pines Lodge and both participating in the fitness program. Seven-night minimum stay required. This package is available through December 2007. You'll need this promo code: 7CFITNESS
Tax and gratuity not included. Subject to availability and blackout dates apply.
For More Information:• visit
www.rockresorts.com or
vbcrp.com • call 866-605-ROCK (7625)
• For more information about Dogma Athletica, visit
www.dogmaathletica.com.
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Bachelorette Boot Camp!
Looking for a way to tone up and look your best before the big day? Here's an interesting package that just came across the Lovetripper desk: Bachelorette Boot Camp, offered at The Pines Lodge, a RockResort in Beaver Creek, Colorado. Brides-to-be are invited to achieve physical and emotional enlightenment by learning how to condition their body and mind with trained coaches.
The Package: The boot camp package includes before and after pictures, metabolic rate and body composition testing to create a personal fitness and nutrition plan, daily individual training sessions with certified coaches, two-hour yoga session, 50-minute in-room Sports Massage, a customized fitness and nutrition plan with continual online support and guidance leading up to the wedding day. Also includes: Fitness Rx for the skin with personal skin analysis, custom facials and custom products to take home, nightly healthy turndown snack, personalized t-shirt and sweatshirts for the bachelorette party, and meal planning guidelines. You'll need this promo code: 7CBOOTCAMP. This package is available through December 2007.
The Cost: Rates start at $680 per person, per night based on double occupancy. Three-night minimum stay required.
For More Information:• visit
www.rockresorts.com or
vbcrp.com • call 866-605-ROCK (7625)
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Top 10 Spa Trends for 2007
The experts over at
Spa Finder have come up with their top 10 trends for spas for the coming year, many of special interest to romantic travelers:
1. Sleep Because of a sleep deprived population, look for a greater emphasis on creating ideal sleep environments through minimal light and sound, aromatherapy, ultra-relaxing spa treatments, etc. At destination spas (some of which already offer sleep programs) sleep specialists will help educate, diagnose and treat sleep apnea, insomnia and other disorders. More spas will focus on good sleep hygiene, offering sleep yoga programs and life coaches who address the underlying issues associated with poor sleep. Stay spas will also re-schedule their programs to start morning hikes and exercise programs a bit later (so people can sleep in) and allow for naps. Even day spas will get in on the sleep craze by offering relaxation lounges for a post treatment nap.
2. DetoxIn the past detox denoted alcohol or drug rehabilitation, but today that definition has expanded to express any transition from unhealthful habits to healthful habits. As the culture continues to identify more toxins such as dietary no-no's, stress, and environmental pollution ˆ look for more people to turn to spas for a range of detox solutions, including relaxation, all-organic diets, sweating (exercise, steams and saunas), and the purging of emotional baggage through one-on-one or group therapy work.
3. Spa Retreats For years destination spas have offered occasional specialty weeks where experts are brought in and like-minded people gather to focus on a specific area of interest, such as yoga, sexual health, or to address medical concerns such as arthritis or quitting smoking.
Now resorts and hotels are getting into the retreat business, adding specialty programs or special accommodations that appeal to their past guests, in effect becoming destination spas for a period of time. Look for offerings such as wellness workshops, spiritual retreats, boot camps, or find your inner artist getaways to energize resort and hotel spa programs, attracting solo travelers with group events, workshops and shared meals.
4. Medical Tourism In 2007 more and more people will travel to another city, state or country for medical spa experiences, creating a new trend: medical tourism.
A range of new technologies will attract these medical tourists: DNA analysis, for example, and new generations of anti-aging medicines, injectables and lasers. But another big draw will be cost. Squeezed by domestic health care costs, many Americans are going online and discovering global destinations that offer cutting-edge medical procedures for a fraction of the cost --- often in beautiful, culturally rich locales like Bangkok, South Africa and India, to name a few. Also look for some travel agents to act as lifestyle coaches, helping to plan vacations that include preventive medical procedures and aesthetic med spa treatments as part of the journey.
5. Move Into a Spa Lifestyle CommunitySpa Finder initially identified the genesis of the spa real estate trend at the end of 2004, and already the company is tracking 200 such properties in various stages of development. This growth will continue in 2007 as spa residences move beyond being the retirement option of choice for aging baby boomers to also attract younger families with children. More spa lifestyle communities will offer structured outdoor/exercise activities and healthy eating options just for children. This trend will also provide a great perk for older empty nesters, since the grandkids will have plenty to do when they visit.
6. The Bottom Line Becomes a Top-Line ConsiderationMore spa trends in the New Year will be driven by the bottom line, which will play an ever-larger role in shaping the competitive landscape and determining what the industry will offer. For example, the highest outlay for U.S. spa businesses is labor costs, which can consume over 50% of a spa‚s revenue. Domestically, this is one reason we‚ll be seeing an increase in de-staffed spa treatments, like heat and water experiences, which allow for a higher guest-to-therapist ratio.
7. Social Spa-ingCommunity is the new privacy. Spa Finder is predicting that the search for solitude will be trumped by the natural desire for community and a growing awareness that social interaction is an important aspect of health.
8. How Green Is My Spa?
Consumers are now factoring in a spa's green commitment when they choose a spa, and they're looking for a spa that does more than just recycle and offer organic food. Spas and spa consumers are getting serious about terms like natural, organic, holistic, green, eco-friendly, and sustainable.
9. Beauty Inside-Out and Outside-InSpa Finder forecasts that the spa industry will continue to lead innovation in skincare with new technologies and programs that recognize that beauty is much more than skin deep.
Spa visitors will continue to pursue maximum results by focusing on full-scale beauty regimens, from the inside out with anti-aging foods rich in antioxidants such as berries, dark green leafy vegetables, salmon, and nuts. There is also a renewed interest in natural and organic products, spurred on by skin-care companies making purity a priority, not a false promise.
And there's plenty of science to learn about in the current beauty products market, including skin-care serums that penetrate the skin with peptides and nanotechnology, and basically work from the skin's deeper layers up.
10. Spa FusionThai massage (a fusion of yoga stretches and massage), Watsu (water and shiatsu), wellness (well-being and fitness) and yogalates (yoga and pilates) are just a few examples of spa fusion that Spa Finder has seen in years past.
Ryu-Jitsu (Japanese for Dragon Magic), a spa treatment recently launched in Manhattan at NAO Salon and Spa, is a good example of what you'll bee seeing more of in '07. The treatment begins with work on the Body Master machine, then progresses to sweating in a hot stone spa room, then to a combination of Shiatsu and Thai massage. Other popular fusions will include: facials with breathwork, jacuzzis with light therapy, massage with sound therapy, Neurobics (mind aerobics), and Kinesis, which is a new combination mind/body exercise experience.
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Back from Chile
We've just returned home from the annual Society of American Travel Writers conference, this year held in Santiago, Chile. It was our first visit to Chile so we packed in as much as we could during the trip with a city tour, a ride aboard an historic steam train through the wine region, a trip to a local pottery village, and a day at the beach to visit poet Pablo Neruda's home in Isla Negra.
One of our most interesting days was up in the Andes, driving up to the Chilean ski resort area of Portillo (where the altitude was so high our lips and fingers tingled from the lack of oxygen) and across the Argentina border for a look at the highest mountain in the Americas.
We also visited Puente de Inca, an ancient natural bridge that had been used by the Incas, a visit followed by a massive steak lunch in true Argentinian style. We look forward to telling you all about our adventures in upcoming articles on Lovetripper.
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