Spa getaways

In 2008 spas are shifting the focus from pampering and indulging to wellness and medical atmosphere. People are looking for a better body, but not just on the outside. Typical treatments now are cleansing fasts, acupuncture, and yoga.

• Spas are not just for women! The number of men visiting spas has increased to almost 40%!
• Twice as many adults are more interested in going to a spa than golfing on a vacation
• 58% of affluent travelers say a full service spa is their preferred amenity.

In the United States, some of the best known spas are in Sedona, Scottsdale AZ area. As well as one in the Poconos in PA. There are a couple in North Carolina that are world renowned.

Recently in Northern Virgina, near D.C. a day spa has incorporated something new! A pedicure where small fish eat the dead skin off of your feet! The results are amazing I hear! I want to get one sometime. Check out this website to watch a Youtube video from CBS.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLLzKDhNz8o



Thanks to Travel Weekly for their great spa article last week!

Travel Trends: Cruising Is The Way To Go

Beginning mid September, the skies over America will be emptier this year. Through the roof fuel costs, tight money, and a rocky economy does not bode well for fourth quarter travel. Expect higher fares, fewer flights domestically, and a continued cattle hauling mentality from the airlines. After all, when you are losing millions in operations week after week, it tends to sour even the most enthusiastic.

There is a good chance that any reductions will be short lived. Airline service goes to cities where money can be made and our status has just improved dramatically. In the short term, however, we may see carriers bulking up service from larger hub airports. In any case, you'll be best served by planning air travel well in advance and expect to pay more for travel in the coming months.

Depending on the market and economy, there will likely be excellent travel offers in the Caribbean and South America this year. Exploration type cruising is gaining with the green wave now awash worldwide. See the coastlines of the world before they are submerged or see the glaciers before they melt are the messages that seem to attract growing numbers of earth first tourists these days.

There will be some fine travel opportunities in the coming months due to the lagging economy. For those interested in a bargain, your day is coming soon. Beware, though, that buying price should never substitute for buying that which will fulfill your expectations. Travel time is an investment that can pay great dividends if chosen wisely. That's why I'm here!


Thanks to http://www.chattanoogan.com/articles/article_131571.asp
for some of the information. Edited by Courtney Harding.