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Spa Photo Tour: Casa de Sierra Nevada Spa Resort Culinary School Mexico

 

 

A cluster of historic buildings at the centre of the city, this charming Orient-Express hotel offers the ultimate Mexican destination vacation, spa and culinary experience.

 

The hotel has its own cooking school, Sazon, where you can learn to create traditional Mexican treats.  Sazon at Casa de Sierra Nevada is a Mexican cooking school and boutique, housed in a magnificent 18th century casa in the heart of San Miguel de Allende, a charming colonial town in the highlands of central Mexico. To savor the local cooking at leisure there is a choice of two exceptional restaurants.

 

Laja Spa at the Casa de Sierra Nevada, Mexico, pays tribute to the magnificent Laja River that flows through the mountains in the north and fills the San Miguel Lake.

 

San Miguel de Allende is located in Central Mexico. Mexico City which is 177 miles away. The nearby León Airport is 1 hour and 30 minutes away from the hotel. The Queretaro Airport is just 1 hour from the hotel.   Casa Sierra Nevada offers guests transportation from the airport. 

 

Casa de Sierra Nevada
San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico

Offbeat Spa Travel: Drumheller, Alberta Canada

Badlands, Alberta Canada

Here's a tip for an offbeat destination you wouldn't typically think of as a destination with spa or wellness options:  The badlands of Alberta, Canada. 

Drumheller is a town within the Red Deer Valley in the badlands of east-central Alberta province in Canada.  It's located 110 kilometers (68 miles) northeast of Calgary.  It's referred to as Dinosaur Valley, and is known for being a rich source of dinosaur fossils, its striking landscape, Hoodoos and canyons.

This fascinating area boasts several protected geographic sites, parks, and museums, and appeals to hikers, runners, bicyclists, and adventure enthusiasts.    This doesn't mean spartan accommodations, or preclude romantic outings, however.  We recommend a stay at the Heartwood Inn & Spa in Drumheller, so that you'll "be in good hands in the bad lands."

Picture Tour: Praia D’El Rey Marriott Golf & Beach Resort, Portugal

The Praia D'El Rey Marriott Golf & Beach Resort in Obidos, Portugal, is a beautiful spa hotel in a historic location, one hour north of Lisbon. The 13th century town of Óbidos is located on a hill and is still encircled by a fortified wall. The well-preserved mediaeval look of its streets, squares, walls and its massive castle have turned the picturesque village into a preferred tourist attraction in Portugal.

After the jump, relaxation and spa therapy in historic Portugal.

Spa Photo Tour: Mount Nelson Hotel & Spa, Cape Town South Africa

Set in a lush garden estate at the heart of Cape Town, the Mount Nelson Hotel is an iconic property.  Its romantic heritage recalls the days of great ocean liners and high tea on the veranda, while its contemporary dining scene adds a lively buzz.   Situated close by Table Mountain and Cape Town’s spectacular beaches, it offers easy access to all that’s happening in this vibrant city, while its gardens and spa are an oasis of calm.

Spa Photo Tour: LeSpa by Sofitel LA

Situated at the corner of La Cienega and Beverly Boulevards, the Sofitel LA is at the epicenter of everything that defines Los Angeles including Rodeo Drive, Melrose Avenue, Beverly Hills, and the nightlife of Sunset Boulevard.   LeSpa at Sofitel LA pampers you in 5,000 square feet of serene bliss. This Los Angeles spa offers face and body treatments inspired by the local environment, Decléor, and Carita. 

LeSpa offers personalized service, including individual tea service, complimentary foot soaks preceding all spa treatments, and a staggered appointment system which ensures guests enjoy  maximum privacy and relaxation.

Through December 31, the Sofitel LA is offering a "Hotel Credit" special. Rates vary by room type, but booking this package includes a  $50.00 credit to be used anywhere in the hotel, including dining, bar, and LeSpa by Sofitel, pictured below.

Reception at  LeSpa by Sofitel LA

Relaxation Lounge at LeSpa by Sofitel LA

Fitness Area at LeSpa by Sofitel LA

Fitness Area at LeSpa by Sofitel LA


Manicure Pedicure Lounge at  LeSpa by Sofitel LA

Hydrotherapy and Treatment Room at  LeSpa by Sofitel LA

Hydrotherapy and Treatment Room at  LeSpa by Sofitel LA

Picture Tour: Spa Avania and Hyatt Regency Scottsdale at Gainey Ranch

 
Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch, Scottsdale, Arizona

Set amidst flowering cactus and framed against the majestic McDowell Mountains lies the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch.   Spa Avania at this resort has been named one of Spas of America's Top 30 Spas and #1 Spa in Scottsdale.    

SpaFlyer Picture Tour: The Boulders Resort, Scottsdale, Arizona

Escape to a secluded haven nestled in the effortless splendor of serene desert sands – The Boulders Resort, Scottsdale, Arizona. This peaceful retreat truly inhabits a unique location from other exclusive Scottsdale luxury hotels. Cradled in the Sonoran Desert - just outside Scottsdale, Arizona - the elegant accommodations, world-renowned Golden Door Spa, and stunning natural beauty are perfectly combined to create the ideal locale for an incomparable getaway.

SpaFlyer Picture Tour: MySpa at the Intercontinental Hotel, Miami, Florida

 
Located on the plaza level of the opulent InterContinental Miami, mySpa is a sanctuary of style and comfort. Strong design elements are accompanied by light and luxurious finishes to create an inviting retreat where you can find balance and harmony in the heart of Miami's bustling business district.

SpaFlyer Picture Tour: Grand Velas Spa Resort, Riviera Maya, Mexico

The luxurious Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort Riviera Maya is the newest resort to distinguish Riviera Maya as a premier vacation destination. Hugging the pristine white sand shore of Playa del Carmen, Mexico, the newly opened Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort Riviera Maya is the pinnacle of all - inclusive vacation luxury. Elegant accommodations, gourmet culinary tour dining experience, a deluxe spa, personalized butler concierge services, and a cutting edge convention center make Grand Velas All Suites & SPA Resort Riviera Maya an ideal choice for leisure and business travelers.

SpaFlyer Picture Tour: Hotel des Trois Couronnes, Switzerland

At Hotel des Trois Couronnes in Switzerland, spa enthusiasts will encounter a spa experience where peace and relaxation are not luxuries, rather the rule.

Located on the shores of Lake Geneva between Montreux and Lausanne, Hotel des Trois Couronnes offers one of the most enchanting views of lake Geneva and the Alps. A jewel among the Swiss hotels of its category, this establishment has always welcomed heads of state, royalty and important personalities. A complete renovation of this palace, built in 1842, has created a unique environment.