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THE ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS PACKAGE AT LONDON'S BEST ADDRESS GROSVENOR HOUSE LAUNCHES £26,000 CHRISTMAS PACKAGE

Grosvenor House, London's largest five star hotel is offering guests the ultimate Christmas package between 1-21st December. On arrival guests will be shown to their newly refurbished luxury suite and offered a Champagne afternoon tea which they can either enjoy in their hotel suite or in The Park Room with it's which has stunning views overlooking Hyde Park.

Having relaxed over a sumptuous afternoon tea, arrangements can be made for a top hair stylist and make up artist to attend to all your requirements in preparation for the fabulous evening events. You will be whisked away in a horse drawn carriage for a pre-ballet dinner at The Royal Opera House, after which you will be shown to the best seats in the house to watch a performance of the magical ballet, The Nutcracker. During the interval a bottle of Champagne on ice will await you to put even more Christmas sparkle into the evening!
After the performance, your chauffeur driven Bentley will take you back to the hotel for the all important opening of Christmas stockings and pulling of Asprey crackers.
For Her - a vast array of gifts await, including 1ct diamond stud earrings by Asprey, a selection of luxury skincare products from Creme De La Mer, a stunning Patek Phillippe ladies watch, a beautiful Panama Smythson diary and a Hermes scarf.
For Him - a matching Panama diary from Smythson, Patek Philippe watch, the latest Sony PSP, a William Fovllkner Mont Blanc fountain pen and a beautiful Hermes tie. The next morning will commence with a Champagne breakfast in bed, a perfect way to kick-start the day. Your chauffeaur driven Bentley will be on hand to drive you to Selfridges where a personal shopper will be ready to help you shop till you drop!
Returning to the Bentley, you will be driven to Richard Corrigan's restaurant, for lunch, to enjoy a feast to remember.
The Christmas package costs £26,000 per room (excluding VAT) is subject to availability and requires full payment in advance. A second non-refundable night in the suite costs just £690 with advance payment, subject to availability.

For reservations call 020 7399 8009 quoting the Christmas package or for more information about the hotel, visit www.marriott.co.uk/hotels/travel/longh-grosvenor-house-a-jw-marriott-hotel/

THE SPA SHOW 2nd - 4th November 2007, Design Centre, Islington, London

The Spa Show is the ultimate consumer exhibition for spa holidays and resorts, luxury travel, healthy living, pampering and holistic therapies and will attract thousands of discerning, high-spending visitors to experience, sample

and research spa holidays, treatments and products.

The Spa Show will be showcasing a huge range of features, including: LaStone therapy sessions, a manicure centre and celebrity facials from BCI, Tri-Dosha Shirodhara therapy, Iyengar Yoga workshops, Tui na massage and Shiatsu sessions, to name but a few. For further information Call Mary Briggs on 01795 844400 or view website www.spashow.co.uk

ANNE SEMONIN LAUNCHES A NEW SPA AT DROMOLAND HOTEL & COUNTRY CASTLE, SHANNON, IRELAND

Anne Semonin recently launched a new addition to its portfolio, Dromoland Hotel & Country Castle. This stunning country retreat is the French 'Haute Couture' spa and beauty brands second property in Ireland.
Dromoland Castle is one of Ireland's finest castle hotels, surrounded by breathtaking scenery and offers absolute luxury. It is one of the few Irish castle hotels that can trace its ownership back through history to Gaelic families of royal heritage.
Located within the castle walls, the spa at Dromoland is intimate, combining old world elegance with modern day comforts. There are 6 treatment rooms (2 of which are doubles) that have been designed with an air of tranquility in mind. Light wood furniture has been used throughout the spa, with calming beige walls and smooth steel accessories. A large water wall features in the reception, the running water instantly soothing guests as they enter.

A peaceful relaxation area is available for guests to unwind and the 'Finishing Touches Room' for make-up, manicures and pedicures is ideal for those who need that extra little pampering before a special occasion. There is also a Dry Float Experience, Hyrdo Spa Pool and outside 'Gazebo' which is designed to let guests relax following an Anne Semonin spa treatment.

For further information Dromoland Hotel & Country Castle Tel: +353 61 368144, Email:
Website: www.dromoland.ie

ROUNDELWOOD HEALTH & LIFESTYLE SPA PRE-CHRISTMAS OFFER UP TO 50% OFF

Roundelwood is the perfect choice for a health spa break by combining true health related programmes with classic beauty therapies. Creating a unique therapeutic experience that is Different Naturally. Set in its own picturesque grounds overlooking the popular Perthshire holiday town of Crieff and the surrounding hills and mountains.
With over 60 years experience, their 'medi spa' lifestyle programmes have been designed to help manage and improve a range of health and lifestyle issues, whether it be to smoking, slimming and weight control, arthritis relief or treatment for type 2 diabetes. Health spa package breaks include spa days plus longer two - five day breaks.
There are 3 types of accommodation available in Standard, Deluxe and Executive rooms all are ensuite with TV, tea and coffee making facilities, DVD players and views. The restaurant serves vegetarian cuisine and has been recognized by the Vegetarian Society.

For Further information Tel: 01764 650 088, Email:
Website: www.roundelwoodhealthspa.co.uk

THE BALMORAL AWARDED PRESTIGIOUS AA ACCOLADE

The Balmoral, a Rocco Forte Collection Hotel, has been named Scotland's Hotel of The Year at the Scottish/Northern Ireland AA Hospitality Awards.
220 of Scotland and Northern Ireland's leading Chefs and Hoteliers attended the award lunch and ceremony in The Balmoral's stunning Sir Walter Scott Ballroom. The AA Hospitality Awards recognise members who have demonstrated excellence and success within their chosen category, showing a significant improvement in the preceding 12 - 18 months and proving their dedication to raising industry standards and enhancing both their guest and diner experiences.
The panel of judges, who included Chief Hotel and Restaurant Inspector Peter Birnie said: "The AA is proud to award the Hotel of the Year for Scotland title to The Balmoral in Edinburgh. A real commitment to maintaining exemplary standards is acutely evident, and the hotel scores consistently across all areas - welcome, service, housekeeping, maintenance and cuisine."

For further information - Tel: +44 131 556 2414, E-mail:
Website: www.thebalmoralhotel.com

ANANTARA HUA HIN NAMED IN UK CONDE NAST TRAVELLER'S 2007 SPA AWARDS

Conde Nast Traveller UK asked Readers to nominate their favourite spas in 10 categories, ranging from Hotel Spas to Spa Retreats. Readers responded and named Anantara Resort Hua Hin, Thailand, in the 'Overseas Hotel Spa" category.
The announcement recognises Anantara Spa as one of the best spa experiences in the world, placing at number 9 out of the 15 selected spas. The award-winning spas were chosen by the readers according to a number of experience criteria such as ambience, spa treatment and service.
Anantara Resort Hua Hin General Manager, Ivan Casadevall, said the Resort was proud to have been recognized with the Conde Nast Traveller award. "We believe that through our commitment to service, unique philosophy and unparalleled luxurious setting we are able to provide guests a truly distinctive and indigenous spa experience. The Anantara Spa echoes the elegance and unique ambience found throughout this exceptional and beautiful resort" he said.
The 187-room Anantara Resort Hua Hin is a distinctive Thai village-style resort located on the sunrise coast of the Gulf of Thailand. Hidden amidst 14 acres of luxuriantly landscaped mature gardens and lagoon pools, the picturesque resort enjoys a beachfront location at the quiet end of Thailand's historic royal seaside town.

For further information - Anantara Resort Hua Hin Tel +66(0)3252 0250, Email : Visit www.anantara.com

HOTEL VILLA CIPRIANI

Located an hour from Venice, on the Asolani hills, the hotel is dedicated to creating an environment that seeks to promote the wellbeing of your mind, body and soul. The hotel's stunning interior exudes an oriental, minimalist infusion; a Japanese garden emanates soft melodies, sweet perfumes and candle light.
Facilities at the Spa include the traditional Turkish baths, emotional showers to relax and refresh, and an extensive list of luxurious treatments to help wile away the stresses and strains of modern day life. Try their Serenity and Nutrition of Honey treatment that draws on the essential nutrients of honey to promote softer, smoother revitalised skin. Or, the Tahitian Ritualistic Hands and Feet, here hands and feet are massaged with a light fusion of pacific flowers followed by 'natures butter' avocado, for intense moisturizing and softening of the skin. For chocolate lovers, not to be missed is the Chocolate Treatment, where the body is smothered in chocolate which is then massaged in for a deep sense of relaxation. Alternatively, for the ultimate in promoting increased skin circulation their Ritual Resonanz is a must. Pumpkin loofahs exfoliate the skin after which the body is then generously covered in a hydrating, nutritional mask and an assembly of Tibetan bells are placed on key areas to induce meditation through a gentle humming and vibrating sensation.

For further information - Tel: (39)(0423) 523411, Email: , Website: www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton/property

RENOWNED TUSCAN THERMAL SPA, AWARDED PRESTIGIOUS LEADING SPAS CERTIFICATION

Located in the heart of the Tuscan Maremma region of Italy, Terme di Saturnia Spa & Golf Resort provides guests a unique and historical spa experience found only in the 3,000 year old thermal waters of Saturnia. As a testament to the spa's commitment to the utmost in both luxury and genuine medical spa services, the Terme di Saturnia Spa has been certified as a prestigious Leading Spa from the Leading Hotel Brand, as announced by Dr. Maurizio Cossalter, Terme di Saturnia's Vice President and Chief Executive Officer.
Located at the base of the medieval village of Saturnia, in the famed Tuscan region of Italy, Terme di Saturnia Spa & Golf Resort is a true medical spa with a staff of 45 therapists and five medical doctors. The resort features therapies for beauty, stress management and thermal and hydrotherapy treatments based on the area's unique thermal waters which date back to the Etruscan period. The 3,000-year old thermal pool has been flowing continuously into the natural crater nestled at the center of the resort, containing precious minerals and salts which were found to have healing effects on aches and pains of the ancient Romans. Terme di Saturnia features 140 guestrooms, including 65 junior suites and eight suites, state-of-the-art spa with 60 treatment rooms, two restaurants, an Aldo Coppola Hair Salon, a conference center with meeting room for up to 250 people, six outdoor and two indoor pools, a replica of a traditional Roman bath house, fitness center, tennis court, putting green and driving range, Cruciani Cashmere Boutique, and an 18-hole golf course that will be completed by the end of 2007.

To book a stay at Terme di Saturnia or for more information on the resort please visit www.termedisaturnia.com or call +39 0564 600111.

SENSPA - WINNER AT THE 2007 BRITISH BEAUTY & SPA AWARDS DESTINATION HOTEL SPA OF THE YEAR

SenSpa at Careys Manor Hotel, situated in Brockenhurst within the beautiful and protected New Forest, is officially the UK's Destination Hotel Spa of the Year 2007, as recognised by the prestigious British Beauty & Spa Awards recently.
Primarily centered on Thai spa culture, SenSpa places its emphasis on the inner healing and balance of the mind, body and spirit rather than external cosmetic beauty. SenSpa is about indulgence and treating oneself to the rest and relaxation leaving a sense of calm and peace throughout.
There are 16 treatment rooms at the spa with two double rooms, perfect for friends or couples to enjoy and with the added respite of the relaxation and quiet rooms before and after treatments, guests are in seventh heaven! Treatments at SenSpa, range from relaxing to invigorating, massages and facials for both men and women.
The spa also includes state-of-the-art hydrotherapy facilities with a hydrotherapy pool, experience showers, herbal sauna, crystal steam room, ice room and even a Rhassoul Mud room. For those guests who would like a more active experience, SenSpa also offers a health and fitness suite with an ozone treated swimming pool and a fully equipped gym.

For further information please visit: www.senspa.co.uk or call directly on: 01590 623 551

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