Sunday, May 20, 2007

The Healing Power of Water

The ancient Romans revered water for its healing powers and indulged in the luxury of public baths. Surrounded by marble statues and relaxing fountains, you'll appreciate that Roman ideology as you enjoy the ultimate escape at Qua Baths & Spa at Caesars Palace. A separate circuit of Roman Baths for male and female guests features three distinct temperature experiences. The Tepidarium pool matches your body temperature at an even 98 degrees. The Caldarium Pool heats things up at 104 degrees and the Frigidarium offers a cool experience at 72 degrees. Then, watch it snow in the Arctic Ice Room, complete with ice shavings to cool and exfoliate the skin.

Submerge yourself at WET - The Spa at TI. This aquatically designed spa beautifully captures the rejuvenating and nourishing essence of water. WET's exciting line of water-based signature services includes The WET Signature Wrap, a warm seawater treatment used to restore key minerals, and The WET Aromatic Seaweed Bath, a treatment enriched with three types of seaweed vitamins and minerals.

At the Aquae Sulis Spa at JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa, you'll experience ultimate relaxation in the Ritual Room. Revitalize your body with calming hot and stimulating cold plunges followed by a soak in the warm float pool. Surrounded by garden waterfalls, you will next move through six invigorating chambers of the outdoor Hydro-circuit pool. Finally, finish the ritual with the steam and sauna, followed by a cascading waterfall shower massage...all before your scheduled spa treatment!

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Thursday, January 18, 2007

DISCOVER SOME OF THE HOTTEST RESTAURANTS IN YOUR CITY AND ENJOY A TASTE OF WINTER

Many top dining establishments, from cities all across Canada are celebrating winter by offering you exclusive prix fixe menus. For a full list of participating restaurants, menus and more information, visit each event's exclusive website.

Dine Out - Vancouver
January 19 - February 4, 2007
For more details, visit www.tourismvancouver.com/visitors/dining/dineout.php

Winterlicious - Toronto
January 26 -– February 8, 2007
For more details, visit www.toronto.ca/special_events

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Dine About - Winnipeg
January 30 -– February 8, 2007
For more details, visit www.ciaowinnipeg.com

Taste of Winterlude - Ottawa
January 19 –- February 1, 2007
For more details, visit www.winterlude.gc.ca/taste

Dine Around and Stay in Town - Victoria
February 15 –- March 4, 2007
For more details, visit www.tourismvictoria.com/dinearound

Wine and Dine - Okanagan
January 19 –- February 4, 2007
For more details, visit www.bcrfa.com/wine&dine

Wine & Dine - Thompson
January 19 -– February 4, 2007
For more details, visit www.bcrfa.com/wine&dine

Downtown Dining Week - Calgary
March 8 –- 17, 2007
For more details, visit www.downtowncalgary.com

Dine Out Vancouver™ presented by Visa | Jan 19 - Feb 4, 2007


Vancouver's most anticipated food and wine event is back!

Offering an extended 17 delicious days and 156 leading Vancouver restaurants, Dine Out Vancouver 2007 is bigger and better than ever!

From January 19 to February 4, enjoy delectable three-course prix fixe menus at one of Vancouver's hottest restaurants for $15, $25 or $351 per person, complemented by quality BC VQA wine pairing suggestions.

Participating restaurants get crowded during Dine Out...reservations are a MUST! Bon Appétit! Remember to come back & give your opinions & reviews of the menus...I look forward to reading about your experiences.

http://www.tourismvancouver.com/visitors/dining/dineout.php

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The $20 Trick

Does $20 get you anywhere these days? According to many Las Vegas visitors, offering the front desk clerk a tip as you are checking in will get you a complimentary room upgrade & other perks. Try it the next time you check into a hotel & let us know if it worked for you!



I recently stayed at Treasure Island - Jan 1 - 4, 2007 - and of course, I HAD to try the 'trick' myself & see if it works. The numerous stories of suite upgrades, complimentary spa passes, perfume & champagne are too tempting to pass up... So I took out the $20 & placed it very obviously on top on the counter. The check in clerk was a young lady in her late 20's/early 30's. She seemed oblivious or was ignoring the tip; she put me on the 5th floor. It was a very busy time at the hotel. Around 3pm in the afternoon & I was in the "invited guests" check in line. Less crowded than the regular line but still a good amount of people standing around. I asked about a complimentary upgrade & she told me how much extra a strip view room would cost (without even checking in the computer). She then said their strip view rooms were fully booked anyway. She put me on a wait list for a room on a higher floor & asked me to return later to check in. No suite, no comp passes or champagne...I kept my $20. When I finally got into my room, it was on the 27th floor (top floor is 35) & there was a partial strip view & I could see into the Sirens cove.

Should I have put the money between my credit card & ID? Should I have checked in late at night when the regular rooms are filled? There are so many variables but it doesn't hurt asking for what you want. You never know! Let us know how you do!