In 1912 the city of Tokyo gave Washington, DC, an amazing gift. Three thousand cherry trees were bestowed to our nation’s capital and 100 years later, DC and The Mandarin Oriental are celebrating this beautiful donation.
SpaFinder recently expanded its network by adding these two resort and hotel spas to our program, and all we have to say is dust off your passport and book some travel plans ASAP — these spas are worth a visit!
The soft pink sand, warm waters, fantastic food, modern accommodations and premier spa make Elbow Beach a standout boutique hotel — the first hotel on the island’s South Shore, just minutes from happening Hamilton, the capital and heart of Bermuda.
With turkey and all the trimmings top of mind, we wanted to share with you the spas voted Top 10 Best for Cooking Classes by our SpaFinder enthusiasts during the 2011 Readers’ Choice Awards.
The Mandarin Oriental, Paris has made its debut on the rue Saint-Honoré (close to the Louvre!), and we’ve snagged some much lauded details of its spectacular holistic spa. Think authentic Parisian experience fused with the luxury and serenity that epitomizes the Mandarin Oriental brand. A certain je ne sais quoi Interior designer Sybille de Margerie
Like fashion, many hot trends in spa are born in New York City. We sampled four of some of the best of what’s around in the city that never sleeps, but knows exactly how to melt away stress. Let’s hear it for New York.
The Boston Marathon is just around the corner and in addition to the intensive training that runners are doing to prepare for the 115th annual race, our spa partner Mandarin Oriental Boston is encouraging participants to indulge in restorative massage treatments before and after
Hong Kong’s Marathon is February 20th and for those participating in the 42.2 kilometer foot race The Mandarin Spa will be offering specially discounted treatments to ease ailing bodies and weary feet. The Mandarin Spa’s Therapeutic Massage and Shanghainese Pedicure are the perfect treatments for anyone who’s been training for the event and truly effective in dissolving aches and strains.
The luxurious Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas is quite something to behold and from what I had heard, the spa’s authentic, Turkish hammam is the highlight of the 27,000-square facility. On a recent visit to the spa at Mandarin Oriental, I knew I had to give it a try. Unlike many of today’s spa treatments, hammam was historically experienced in the company of others or what we now call “social spa-ing.” The Spa at Mandarin Oriental can accommodate groups of five of your closest friends with a hammam party in the comfort of this private treatment area. It’s also great for bridal parties.
Amidst the sizzle of Miami’s trendy scene, the Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Miami, has become its own hot spot. Celebrated as the city’s only five-star spa, it flawlessly melds a tranquil, luxury escape with its own chic setting against the sophisticated Miami backdrop.
Mandarin Oriental is making its mark on SpaFinder, with a plethora of new international properties joining the getaway spa partner program. Acclaimed for its luxury and sophistication, the Mandarin Oriental brand is also renowned for the Spas at Mandarin Oriental, which offer guests a holistic menu that combines ancient Asian healing rituals with contemporary Western techniques.
Many new SpaFinder getaway partners—Grand Tirolia Golf & Ski Resort, Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa, and Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort Villas, to name a few—have hit the ground running, taking advantage of their listings by submitting amazing spa deals for consumers. If you’re in need of a spring getaway without breaking the bank, budget into your schedule a trip to one of these spa resorts—these packages offer day spa and signature services, lodging discounts, fitness activities, and more.