How many of us dream of a spa visit as our ideal pampering break? Although spas are becoming much more accessible and affordable, few people are able to visit regularly. That's where this book comes in. Not only is it a comprehensive guide to the spa experience around the world, it's also a practical take-home treat. Karena Callen has gathered recipes, exercise routines, facials and body treatments from the best spas across the globe so that you can enjoy the spa experience in your own home. From a Santa Fe-style spritzer to a papaya body mask from The Oriental Spa in Bangkok, she shows how you can enjoy many of the benefits of a spa visit without getting on a plane. "Spa" is inspirational but completely accessible, an insider's guide that is designed to be useful as well as beautiful. Whether you're in need of a spring clean or a winter warmer, a quick fix or a long-term solution, "Spa" shows you how to pamper body and soul.
More and more people are visiting spas, whether to decompress from stressful lives, to get a jump start on a more healthy lifestyle, or to indulge in a little pampering. Spas are increasingly popular destinations, whether for a vacation or for a one-day getaway, and more are opening all the time. In 1980 there were fewer than three dozen spas in the United States; today there are 1,600. Now you can bring the spa experience home. Author Karena Callen has collected the best body treatments, relaxation techniques, recipes, and exercise routines from the world's most renowned spas in one volume. Included are instructions on how to creat the celebrated papaya body mask from The Oriental Spa in Bangkok and the Santa Fe-stlye spritzer inspired by Ten Thousand Waves--as well as tips and techniques on how to combat stress from spas like Rancho La Puerta in Mexico. Recipes from the kitchens of spas across the globe allow you to make healthful and delicious meals at home, and information and motivational tips help you adapt exercise programs to your own lifestyle. Callen also provides advice on how to use lighting, music, aromas, and colors to create the perfect home spa sanctuary.
And finally, a comprehensive spa directory allows readers to track down spas nearby or in more exotic locales for vacation destinations. In a special section, the author reveals which spas are her personal favorites for relaxation, which serve the most delicious meals, and which offer the most luxurious pampering.
About the Author
Karena Callen has worked as a health and beauty journalist for over fifteen years for magazines such as Elle, Red, and Cosmopolitan. She is the author of several books, including Elle Vitality: A Guide to Health and Beauty.
