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Britney checks into Arizona spa

By Paul Johnson on Jan 04, 2007 in Accommodation, Arizona, Celebrities, Clubs, Going Out, Nevada, North America, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA

Britney Spears has checked herself into Scottsdale’s Sanctuary spa at Camelback Mountain (which you might recall me blogging about last summer) after her alleged collapse at a New Year party at the Pure nightclub in Caesar’s Palace, Las Vegas. Media speculation is suggesting that she’s visiting the Arizona resort for more than just a pedicure

Kimpton Hotels Winter Special

By Paul Johnson on Nov 21, 2006 in Accommodation, Arizona, California, Canada, Colorado, Hotels, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, North America, Oregon, Regions, Special Offers & Packages, Texas, Travel Miscellany, USA, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Washington DC

Enjoy 15% off the Best Available Rate from now through to 24th February 2007, with select Kimpton Hotels. Participating hotels are in Alexandria, Boston, Cambridge, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, New York, Portland, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco, Scottsdale, Seattle, Silicon Valley, Vancouver and Washington DC.

Scottsdale Spas

By Paul Johnson on Nov 03, 2006 in Accommodation, Arizona, North America, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA, Videos

Destination host Erik Hastings travels to Scottsdale, Arizona to experience a few of the world-famous spas and resorts there.

Spa Finder Readers' Choice Awards 2006

By Paul Johnson on Oct 05, 2006 in Africa, Arizona, Asia, Australia, Brazil, Europe, Germany, North America, Oceania, Regions, South Africa, South America, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Thailand, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide

The global spa resource, Spa Finder, has announced its 2006 Readers’ Choice Awards. The crème de la crème of the awards are the six Crystal Award winners, which has one honoree on each continent. And the 6 winners of these hotly-contested awards are: Africa: Santé Winelands Wellness Centre, Paarl-Franschhoek Valley, South Africa Asia: Chiva-Som, Hua

InterContinental Montelucia Resort & Spa

By Paul Johnson on Sep 26, 2006 in Accommodation, Arizona, Bars, Going Out, North America, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, USA

A new InterContinental Montelucia Resort & Spa in Arizona’s Paradise Valley is expected in early 2008. Nestled at the foot of Camelback Mountain, this $250 million development will be InterContinental’s first property in Scottsdale. It will have 292 rooms and suites, a signature restaurant, wedding chapel, boutiques, an espresso bar and a 30,000-square-foot spa created

New members of The Starwood Spa Collection

By Paul Johnson on Sep 18, 2006 in Accommodation, Arizona, Asia, Europe, Fiji, Hotels, Nevada, North America, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Resorts, South America, Spain, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Uruguay, USA, Vietnam, Western Europe, Worldwide

The Starwood Spa Collection – an amalgam of some of the best spas in the world – has welcomed eight new members. They are: Convento do Espinheiro Heritage Hotel & Spa, Portugal Sheraton Colonia Golf & Spa Resort, Uruguay Sheraton La Caleta Resort & Spa, Spain Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers, Vietnam St. Regis Resort,

Phoenix Cooks!

By Paul Johnson on Sep 01, 2006 in Accommodation, Arizona, Events, Food and Drink, Going Out, North America, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, USA

Billed as Arizona’s premier culinary event, Phoenix Cooks! will showcase unique restaurants, world class resorts and nationally recognised chefs. There is a reception this evening but the main event – a five-course extravaganza for $95 per person – begins tomorrow. If you want to really go to town, opt for the Arizona Biltmore‘s Phoenix

Stogie & Vine opens in Tucson, Arizona

By Paul Johnson on Aug 06, 2006 in Arizona, Bars, Business Travel, Going Out, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA

Stogie & Vine is a new wine and cigar bar that has been opened in Tucson, Arizona by Camerone and Jeffrey Parker. Embracing a stylish and contemporary vibe, the bar has its own 1,000-bottle wine cellar and a 2,000 square foot lounge from which to enjoy the merchandise. Facilities such as wireless internet, fax

AAA Five Diamond Award winners: Arizona

By Paul Johnson on Aug 02, 2006 in Accommodation, Arizona, Hotels, North America, Regions, Resorts, USA

There were five lodging providers in Arizona that achieved top, Five Diamond honours from the AAA’s latest inspection. They were: The Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa – Carefree The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North Camelback Inn – Scottsdale The Phoenician – Scottsdale

Discounted rates at The Boulders Resort & Golden Door ® Spa in Arizona

By Paul Johnson on Jul 28, 2006 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Arizona, North America, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Special Offers & Packages, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA

The serenity of the Sonoran desert takes centre-stage at this Southwestern resort that gets its name from the 12-million-year-old granite boulder formations dotting the landscape. Whether you’re a golfer, rock climber, tennis player, hiker or into spending all day at the famous Golden Door Spa, The Boulders caters to your inner child and allows you

Paws and Spa Package at L'Auberge de Sedona, Arizona

By Paul Johnson on Jul 20, 2006 in Accommodation, Arizona, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, USA

Arizona’s L’Auberge de Sedona has taken guest pampering to the next level by opening its doors to guests’ dogs. Its Paws and Spa Package is a luxury getaway that includes treats for both owner and pet. The package includes accommodation in one of the four-star resort’s Garden Side Cottages, a one hour massage for two

Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa, Scottsdale

By Paul Johnson on Jul 01, 2006 in Accommodation, Arizona, Bars, Going Out, North America, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, USA

This member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World is a spectacular boutique hideaway with dramatic views of Paradise Valley. Arguably Phoenix’s hottest spa, The Sanctuary is an intimate retreat presenting Asian-inspired treatments, a relaxing meditation garden and stunning infinity pool. A renowned restaurant and bar complete the commitment to relaxation and rejuvenation.

Swing Into Summer at the Omni Tucscon National Golf Resort & Spa

By Paul Johnson on Jun 08, 2006 in Accommodation, Arizona, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Special Offers & Packages, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA

The Omni Tucson National Golf Resort & Spa is celebrating summer with three exciting travel packages — from spending an evening admiring the stars, to learning about Southwestern wildlife, to experiencing a luxurious spa treatment — that help guests get the most out of their vacations. The resort’s location at more than 2,300 feet of

Caleo Resort & Spa, Scottsdale

By Paul Johnson on May 19, 2006 in Accommodation, Arizona, North America, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Special Offers & Packages, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA

Caleo Resort & Spa is the latest addition to the Kimpton Hotels collection. Located minutes from Old Town Scottsdale, Arizona, the Caleo offers guests style and tranquillity whether poolside or at the resort’s lovely Jurlique Spa. They are currently running an exclusive offer which includes complimentary wireless internet access, evening wine reception, and 15% off

New Jurlique Spa at the Caleo Resort & Spa in Arizona

By Paul Johnson on May 04, 2006 in Accommodation, Arizona, North America, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, USA

The Caleo Resort & Spa, recently acquired by Kimpton Hotels, has just opened Jurlique Spa, a distinctly organic, nature-based experience using Jurlique products, that is available to guests on a priority basis as well as the public, subject to availability. Try ‘The Travelers Tonic Bath’ which is designed to encourage circulation and stimulate the mind

Forbes Luxury Family Resorts 2006

By Paul Johnson on Mar 09, 2006 in Accommodation, Arizona, Bahamas, California, Caribbean, Colorado, Dominican Republic, Europe, Family Travel, Florida, France, Hawaii, Hotels, Jamaica, North America, Regions, Resorts, South Carolina, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, US Virgin Islands, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide, Wyoming

Another great article from Forbes’ Sophia Banay is accompanied by their summation of family resorts for 2006. Making the shortlist (actually, there’s 14 of them so it’s not so short!) are: Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas Badrutt’s Palace, St. Moritz, Switzerland The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, Colorado Club Med, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic Disney World, Orlando, Florida

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