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Participants of the Layover
Package can enjoy ESPA’s
multiple amenities,
including the outdoor pool,
the signature services, and
the inviting relaxation area.
ready for takeoff
Jet-lagged travelers passing through
Miami International and Ft. Lauderdale International Airports can make
a luxurious mid-voyage landing at
Acqualina Resort and Spa (Sunny
Isles Beach, FL) with the Layover
Package. Starting at $500 per person,
the package includes roundtrip car
transfers to and from the airport, a
60-minute Jet Lag Aroma Therapy
Massage or a Holistic Facial, and
lunch at the property’s award-winning
spa, ESPA at Acqualina. Guests also
get an all-access pass to the 20,000-
square-foot spa’s facilities, including
the steam room, sauna, and outdoor
pool and separate men’s and women’s relaxation rooms and shower
areas, making it a blissful alternative
to endless hours at the airport awaiting connecting flights.—J.K.
All In the Family
Spa-going is fun—and affordable—for
the entire family at Solace Spa at Boyne
Mountain (Boyne Falls, MI). There,
every third Tuesday of the month is
Family Night, and kid-friendly spa
events, including mini treatments ($10,
15 minutes) and family yoga classes, are
available for guests of all ages. Admission
is $5 per person and includes a 30-minute
group yoga session; robe, sandals, and
lockers; and access to the spa’s amenities. “Family Nights are a great way for
parents and children to enjoy the benefits
of a spa together,” says spa director Sean
Handler. “It’s a fun way for children to
learn about well-being and create a foundation during the early years for healthy
habits that can have a lasting effect.”—J.K.
SURVEY SAYS
Selling Green
Can being green earn you more green? Not necessarily,
at least not in Asia, according to a new study released by
CatchOn & Co, a marketing communications company
in Hong Kong. The report, “Does Green Sell In Asia?,”
explored the concerns Asian consumers have for the environment along with their willingness to pay for eco-friendly
products. The study reported that, in terms of choosing
a spa, eco-friendliness ranked low. Price, product quality,
and health concerns all proved more important to consumers. In fact, only 16 percent of spa-goers noted they would
most likely choose an eco-friendly spa. This is in spite of
the fact that the majority of respondents ( 58 percent) said
they’re very concerned about the environment. The verdict: spas need to show how their green and sustainability
initiatives have a direct and measurable impact on spa-goers
in regards to price, product quality, and overall health.
Only then will green be the new black.—Heather Mikesell
