Shed some stress this spring at Willow Stream and Fairmont Spas around the world. Like spring break for the sophisticated traveler, spa season is a value spa vacation at select spas for the months of April and May 2008.
With a two night minimum stay, an upgrade is guaranteed. Spa season packages also include spa robes and slippers to use during your stay, as well as products from Kerstin Florian International, a $25 Willow Stream or Fairmont Spa credit per person, a personal letter from the spa director, and a spa brochure and coordinator to help you choose your experiences and book appointments.
US
Willow Stream Spa at The Fairmont Newport Beach in Orange County, California marks the completion of a $32 million dollar hotel makeover. Room rates at $179 per night. Enjoy experiences like The Crystal Clear Experience and The Generosity Massage.
One of the only luxury spa resorts in the country with its own source of thermal mineral water, The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn and Spa room rates begin at $349 per night.
Located in the heart of the sun, The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess starts at $399 per night. With two 18 hole golf courses and a Willow Stream Spa this spa is ranked one of the best spas in North America by Conde Nast Traveler.
Rates at The Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort and Club start at $399. This Mediterranean style resort, located in South Florida, just completed a $100 million transformation with two new golf courses and a renovated 35,000 square foot Willow Stream Spa.
Indulge at The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii. This ‘spa without walls’ offers waterfall massage hale (huts) and oceanfront massage cabanas. Rates begin at $419.
CANADA
Awarded by international travel magazines and readers, rates at The Fairmont Banff Springs in Alberta, Canada begin at $249 CAD. Authentic and locally-inspired spa experiences include a revitalizing 60 or 90 minute Alpine Aromatherapy Massage.
Located on Victoria’s Inner Harbor, The Fairmont Empress in British Columbia rates begin at $199 CAD. Authentic spa experiences include: 90 minute Evergreen Coast Infusion.
Spa season rates at Fairmont Le Château Montebello, Quebec, begin at $169 CAD. Ideal for an adventurous escape, this spa blends the romantic—fireside massages in the couple’s suite with the great outdoors.
MEXICO
At Willow Stream Spa at The Fairmont Acapulco Princess in Acapulco, luxury meets the vibrant energy of the Aztecs. Rates begin at $260 USD. Locally-inspired experiences include The Latin Latte and the Balance Barro Body.
Fairmont Mayakoba and its Willow Stream Spa, on the Riviera Maya near Cancun, topped Travel & Leisure’s June “It” List as one of the year’s best authentic destinations. Rates start at $299 USD. Spa experiences include: Food of the Gods, which features Mayan chocolate “cacao.”
EUROPE
The Fairmont Saint Andrews, Scotland is the perfect destination for those who love to golf and spa. On top a summit of a spectacular formation, the hotel and its two golf courses have panoramic views of the Eden estuary. Rates start at $389 USD.
Willow Stream Spa at Fairmont Le Montreux Palace is situated on the shores of Lake Geneva, Switzerland, overlooking the Alps. Rates at the award-winning Fairmont Le Montreux Palace begin at $475 USD.
MIDDLE EAST AND ASIA
Willow Stream Spa at The Fairmont Dubai in the United Arab Emirates is set within rolling sand dunes and gorgeous beaches. Rates start at $349 USD. The spa has two rooftop swimming pools with views of the city skyline.
Rates at the award-winning Fairmont Singapore begin at $285USD. Unique experiences include the Shirodhara inspired Peace & Quiet spa experienceor Willow Stream Elements based on European Spa Kur rituals.
For reservations call Fairmont Hotels & Resorts at 1.888.760.2929 or visit www.fairmont.com/promo/spaseason for participating spas.
Ellen Barone is an American writer and wanderer. She co-founded and publishes the group travel blog YourLifeIsATrip.com and is currently at work on her first book "I Could Live Here".