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The Atlantic Hotel & Spa, Fort Lauderdale, Florida The Elysian Hotel & Spa, Chicago, Illinois Hyatt Regency Curacao Golf Resort, Spa and Marina, Netherlands Antilles The Spa at Hyatt Andaz Wall Street, NYC
The Well Spa at Miramonte, Indian Wells, California |
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 Don't Miss: Spa Cuisine Recipes of the Month courtesy of the women-only retreat Green Mountain at Fox Run, Vermont.
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Maine is the northernmost portion of New England and is the easternmost state in the United States, known for its scenery -- the jagged, mostly rocky coastline; low, rolling mountains; and heavily forested interior, as well as for its seafood cuisine. The most populous or well known cities and towns are: Auburn, Augusta, Bangor, Bath, Belfast, Berwick, South Berwick, Biddeford, Brewer, Brunswick, Buxton, Cape Elizabeth, Camden, Caribou, Cumberland, Ellsworth, Falmouth, Fairfield, Farmington, Freeport, Gorham, Gray, Hampden, Houlton, Kennebunkport, Kittery, Lewiston, Lisbon, Old Orchard Beach, Old Town, Orono, Presque Isle, Portland, Rockland, Rumford, Skowhegan, South Portland, Saco, Sanford, Scarborough, Standish, Topsham, Waterville, Wells, Westbrook, Windham, Winslow, Winthrop, Yarmouth, York. |
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BATH
Bath is the county seat of Sagadahoc County. It is a popular tourist destination, located on the Kennebec River, a port of entry with a harbor.
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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
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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CAMDEN
Home to Camden Hills State Park, the town of Camden, in Knox County, is a popular tourist destination.
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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.
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KENNEBUNKPORT
Historically a shipbuilding and fishing village, for well over a century the town of Kennebunkport, in York County, has been a popular seaside tourist destination. Kennebunkport has a small district of souvenir shops, art galleries, seafood restaurants, and bed and breakfasts. Its reputation as an upscale community comes from the numerous large seaside estates along Ocean Avenue and other coastal thoroughfares.
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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. |
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The White Barn Inn | Kennebunkport, Maine | 207 967 2321 |
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KITTERY
Kittery calls itself the "Gateway to Maine." It's home to the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard on Seavey's Island, Kittery includes Badger's Island, the seaside district of Kittery Point, and part of the Isles of Shoals. It is also a popular tourist destination known for its many outlet stores.
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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.
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PORTLAND
Portland in Cumberland County is Maine's largest city and its cultural, social and economic capital.
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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.
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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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Suncadia Resort
Washington
$119 per night includes
a $25 spa credit
Though March 2010
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