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100 Best Spas of the World, 2nd (100 Best Series) |
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Very Informative (
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This book has some great information on what appears to be some fabulous spas and resorts. It was nice to see not only great photos but real practical information like the types of packages offered, the prices, accommodations available, and even information on tourist attractions near the spas. It a..
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Home Spa Relax |
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A Beautiful Little Gift Book (
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Reviewed by Carolyn Howard-Johnson, award-winning author of This is the Place and Harkening: A Collection of Stories RememberedRyland, Peters and Small publish little books of exquisite quality that make treasured gifts. Relax, by Jo Glanville-Blackburn, is a perfect example. Ms. Glanville-Blac..
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Healing Centers & Retreats: Healthy Getaways for Every Body and Budget |
Whatever your goal for going to a spa or retreat (stress relief, meditation, thinner thighs), or your budget (from extravagant to Spartan), youll find Healing Centers & Retreats full of ideas about and insight into destinations across the U.S. and Canada. Author Jenifer Millers comprehensive collection runs the spectrum from the gestalt focus of the celebrity-studded Esalen Institute in Big Sur, California, to the hatha yoga and massage offered at the rustic Trillium Retreat Center on Vashon Island, Washington, to the plush Aveda Spa Retreat in Osceola, Wisconsin. Millers visited all these centers (lucky duck!), so you can fully trust her evaluations. She describes each site by atmosphere, accommodations, rates, services, staff, and nearby attractions. Toll-free numbers and Web-site.. |
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The definitive guide to alternative healing centers. (
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Its been a long time coming but my search is finally over. I have been waiting for a book of this type to come along since I was first diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. Finding contemporary medicine unable to treat the pains I suffer, I soon began seeking "alternative" medicine. I was shocked to ..
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The Rancho La Puerta Cookbook : 175 Bold Vegetarian Recipes from Americas Premier Fitness Spa |
The Rancho La Puerta spa in Baja California has been around for almost 60 years and has gained a reputation for its flavor-packed, low-fat vegetarian meals. Longtime chef Bill Wavrin, known for stunning his guests with his expertise, lets his love of Southwestern cuisine show through in his (mostly) simple recipes. Few dishes require more than a dozen ingredients, and he includes information on calories, total fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, protein, carbohydrate, fiber, and sodium for each dish. Orange-Corn Muffins and the Rancho La Puerta Granola have been satisfying guests after the strenuous morning hike for years. Dishes such as Mango Tomatilla Salsa, Broccoli Soup, Curried Rice Salad with Fruit, Banana-Oatmeal Cookies, and Blueberry Cheesecake will make you feel like youre indulging.. |
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Elegant, if slightly bland, healthy vegetarian fare (
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The recipes in this book definitely lean toward the elegant side. Its hard to go wrong with something like Curried Mango-Peanut Yogurt Dip or Carrot-Ginger Salad with Pineapple. The recipes tend toward the exotic and the healthful, including things like Vegetable Barley Soup, Garden Sweet Breakfast ..
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Spa : Pamper Body and Soul With Ideas From the Worlds Best Sources |
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Pure Spa (
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This book is awesome. Its practical, because it lets you create a spa atmosphere within your own home, on your time and your budget. It has recipes, decorating suggestions, exercises, treatments for your body, and more, all from the best spas. My favorites are the body treatments that you mix up you..
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