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California Spas

Laurel Cook

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Zagatsurvey 2002 Top U.S. Hotels, Resorts & Spas (Zagatsurvey : U.S. Hotels, Resorts and Spas, 2002)

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Zagat Survey Hotels, Resorts and Spas, 1998

Susan Safronoff

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Whether traveling for business or leisure, those hitting the American road or runway can get insider intelligence on more than 4,000 lodgings from deluxe to interstate convenient. The Zagat US Hotel, Resort & Spa Survey based on a poll of 14,000 frequent travelers is the most accurate guide to the US Hospitality scene.

Australian Spas and Retreats

Amanda Clark, Ashley Mackeviciuis, Ashley Mackevicius

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Life down under has long held an allure to North Americans. And while more and more of us are making visits to the continent, the Australian spa industry is still one of the world's best kept secrets. This book contains everything readers need to know about spas in Australia, focusing on spas attached to hotels, guesthouses or retreats. The spas covered in this book are all devoted to mind, body and soul rejuvenation, and this book -- lavishly illustrated with full color photographs -- details the means and methods these spas use for relaxation and healing. Included are recipes for beauty treatments and descriptions of various massage and meditation techniques, as well as mouth-watering recipes for low-fat yet delicious spa snacks and meals. An essential book for anyone planning a health-oriented visit to Australia, Australian Spas and Retreats also has a wealth of fresh information about how to pamper the body, mind and soul anywhere you are.

Leisure Settings: Bourgeois Culture, Medicine, and the Spa in Modern France

Douglas P. Mackaman

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The artful use of one's free time was a discipline perfected by the French in the nineteenth century. Casinos, alpine hiking, hotel dinners, romantic gardens, and lavish parks were all part of France's growing desire for the ideal vacation. Perhaps the most intriguing vacation, however, was the ever popular health resort, and this is the main topic of Douglas Mackaman's fascinating study.

Taking us into the vibrant social world of France's great spas, Mackaman explores the links between class identity and vacationing. Mackaman shows how, after 1800, physicians and entrepreneurs zealously tried to break their milieu's strong association with aristocratic excess and indecency by promoting spas as a rational, ordered equivalent to the busy lives of the bourgeoisie. Rather than seeing leisure time as slothful, Mackaman argues, the bourgeoisie willingly became patients at spas and viewed this therapeutic vacation as a sensible, even productive, way of spending time. Mackaman analyzes this transformation, and ultimately shows how the premier vacation of an era made and was made by the bourgeoisie.

Australia's Best Spas: The Ultimate Guide To Luxury And Relaxation

Amanda Jane Clark

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From a relaxing rain shower in a real tropical rainforest to an express head and neck massage in a luxury city day spa, this beautifully illustrated book presents 24 of Australia's finest spa locations and shows you where to go for the ultimate pampering experience.

Healthy Escapes: 244 Resorts and Retreats Where You Can Get Fit, Feel Good, Find Yourself and Get Away From It All (Fodor's Healthy Escapes)

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Complete and well organized "healthy" vacation info 4 out of 5 stars.
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This was my first travel book. I wanted to find a vacation with structured outdoor activities where I could also keep up with my regular workout.

This book provides extensive information about many kinds of resorts and vacation programs. It is indexed by location as well as vacation/program type. It is very easy to compare one place to another. Each was described by a few free form paragraphs, followed by a list of specific info that was provided for every resort. Descriptions of the different programs were very useful. Pricing information seemed to be current (this year) and descriptions accurate when I contacted individual programs.

A minor detail, but this book is paperback, sized 5 by 9 inches. It was easy to carry around while I was deciding.

Some shortcomings are it has no photos - not one. It also doesn't list web sites, which many resorts now have. I used the book in conjunction with what I found on the web, so these inconveniences were minor.

This is a ! reference I will likely use for years to come.

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·The most comprehensive, up-to-date guide on spas in North America and the Caribbean, with listings of 244 resorts and retreats where you can feel good, find yourself, get away from it all, and maybe even jump-start your fitness program.
· Packed with listings that make it easy for anyone to find the perfect spa (whether you want to focus on holistic health, spiritual awareness, or weight management).
·Highlights programs ranging from luxury pampering, life enhancement, nutrition and diet, and stress control to preventive medicine, sports conditioning, spas with great resort facilities, and more.
· Coverage of shipboard fitness programs and programs that stand out for senior citizens and kids.
·Each spa entry includes a comprehensive overview of the facility and its history as well as complete information about the accommodations, rates, and how to get there.
·Special directories cross-reference each location by name and by specialty

Affordable Spas and Fitness Resorts

Ryan Vollmer

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SPAS OF CALIFORNIA

Laurel Olson Cook

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SPAS OF CALIFORNIA, an update of Cook's 1993 California Spas & Urban Retreats, features her personal commentary on 67 facilities- day spas, country retreats, fitness resorts, and hotel spas from Weed to Tecate, Baja. Includes glossaries, FAQ, and Web addresses.

California Spas & Urban Retreats

Laurel Cook

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Excellent book on California Spas 5 out of 5 stars.
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This book was very helpful in deciding which spas to to visit. Great description of services offered, lodging, and an approximate price range. This book was great, and I am local to an area where most of the spas are from. Her reviews of the spas themselves was great. I highly recommend this book to anyone wanting to go visit some wonderful and relaxful spas.