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espa essential body duo
With just a few summer weekends left, pamper your skin with ESPA’s Essential Body Duo and receive a complimentary gift with purchase.
The duo includes ESPA’s popular Body Smoothing Shower Gel and Essential Moisturizing Balm. These products work together to exfoliate, smoothe, and moisturize all skin types throughout the long, hazy days of summer and into the fall. The complimentary gift? A travel-sized Invigorating Salt Scrub – a special spa treat perfect for revitalizing and energizing before a big event!
The Essential Body Duo is priced at $96 and is available online at www.espaonline.com. All orders over $70 are shipped complimentary.
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AUGUST 2010
Here is our monthly news in tweetable form.
New and Notable
- Up up and away for #BalloonFestival! #HotelParqCentral opens on 9/23/10. Rates starting at $179/night including breakfast and other treats.
Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas
- #AnantaraBophut in Koh Samui, #Thailand will be getting an upgrade! And we have the pics (http://bit.ly/cSwDte) to prove it!
ampr fyi: when soap gets in your eyes
Hello and welcome to our very first “AMPR’s FYI”. Here at AMPR we get a real insider’s view of some of the most incredible people, places and things and we just can’t keep it bottled up inside anymore – we have to share what we know! Each week an AMPR staffer will post a personal account of a unique adventure, little-known fact or must-try experience that you would perhaps otherwise never have discovered.
To get the ball rolling, my name is Sarah Winters and I am a fairly recent addition to the AMPR team. I love to travel and I love anything to do with skincare and make-up (and sparkley things.) This week, I have decided to give you the 411 on a little gem of a product: ESPA’s Soothing Cleansing Bar. Yes, soap!
espa’s sue harmsworth honored by queen
Congratulations are due to Susan Harmsworth, the CEO and founder of ESPA International! Recognized as part of the 2010 Queen’s Birthday Honors, Sue was cited for her outstanding services in the spa and beauty industry. Sue now proudly holds the title of MBE, which stands for Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.
Sue founded ESPA International in 1993; the company now operates spas in 55 countries internationally and has an ever-expanding line of naturally effective skincare products and spa treatments. Her work with ESPA has made Sue the premier expert in the spa industry – she now sits on a number of international spa and hotel boards.
Despite her new grand title, Sue is always available to offer the best expert spa and skincare advice. From diagnosing skincare issues to creating your very own at-home spa, Sue can guide you through the ins and outs of spa and skincare. Let us know of any questions you have and we’ll find out what Sue would do!
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the case of the melting face
Its summertime and it is HOT out there. For ladies who have to step outside and face the heat at some point during their days, this means sweaty skin and drippy makeup. Forget about plastering on the face powder and looking a patchy mess; help combat the heat with these products from the skincare experts at ESPA.
BEFORE YOU LEAVE THE HOUSE use ESPA 24 Hour Balancing Complex
This special complex is the perfect moisturizer for summer because it has a gel consistency that feels cool and refreshing upon application. The complex actually decreases sebum production so you sweat less and the essential oils of tea tree and lavender kill any bacteria produced by sweat to stop pimples from forming. Skin will remain tight and refreshed – for 24 hours!
THROUGHOUT THE DAY use ESPA Floral Spafresh Spritzer
This non-drying toner can be spritzed right on top of your makeup throughout the day, refreshing skin instantly without messing up your carefully applied skin, eye, and lip makeup. The uplifting floral scent also keeps you smelling shower fresh – bonus!
Keeping skin fresh in hot weather is the key – and these two products will help you achieve that!
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pat mcgrath, makeup artist to the stars, loves ESPA
We have never been so pleased as to read that Pat McGrath is a huge fan of ESPA Soothing Body Oil! Recently interviewed for nymag.com on what products Ms. McGrath never leaves home without, Pat says that the soothing body oil “helps me relax and overcome jet lag when flying to Europe.” Read Pat McGrath’s article here on the New York Magazine website, and visit the ESPA website for more info on Soothing Bath Oil.
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helter swelter
While some fortunate folk are racing off to the Hamptons or flying to Nantucket, the hoi polloi are often stuck steaming in the city. This summer, take a mini-break and find refuge from the heat in an urban oasis, no travel required.
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free spa treatment in june and july
Big news for those who LOVE facials! ESPA spas worldwide are offering complimentary Firming Eye Treatments with any facial booked during the months of June and July. So that’s an extra 15 minutes of bliss FOR FREE at luxury spas like the Peninsula Spas by ESPA in New York and Chicago, and ESPA at Acqualina in Miami.
The Firming Eye Treatment is a blissful firming and hydrating treatment using specific products rich in seaweed extract, green tea, and vitamin C. These help to reduce the appearance of fine lines, circles, and puffiness. It’s great for contact lens wearers and those that struggle with eye-strain – so for the many office workers who stare at computer screens all day long, this one is for you!
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tented espa spa in india
Ever dream of experiencing a soothing Ayurvedic spa treatment in a gorgeous luxury tent on the shores of a majestic lake? It may sound like a fairytale, but it is the reality at the new ESPA at The Leela Palace Kempinski Udaipur, which opened February 2010 in the Rajasthan region of India. The first branded ESPA in India, the spa comprises treatment rooms and suites ensconced in traditional Rajasthan-style tents with interiors by Jeffrey Wilkes. The treatment tents are accessed by paths that wind through gardens designed by famed landscape architect Bill Bensley. Set on beautiful Lake Pichola, the spa is separated into two distinct areas, the Haveli Spa and the Lake Spa.
The Haveli Spa houses the spa reception area. From there, guests may proceed to the five single treatment tents, the crystal and anthracite glass tiled aroma steam rooms, and to separate male and female relaxation areas. Healthy lunches are served on the rooftop terrace, which offers spectacular views of the lake and the City Palace beyond. The Lake Spa features a Couple’s Suite and two Royal Palace Spa Suites, each with its own private pool and walled garden. The tents feature crystal chandeliers, bespoke furniture, and rich fabrics.
Exclusive to the spa menu, the Leela Udaipur Ceremonies combine European principles with the ancient philosophies of Ayurveda. Carried out in the private tents, all ceremonies begin with a welcoming foot ritual of exfoliating rosehip seeds and essential oils of ginger, clove, and lime. Treatments include ‘his-and-her’ Royal Princesses and Royal Knights of Rajasthan ceremonies, complete with massages and scrubs suited to each guest. The menu also features Abhyanga Marma point massage and Dosha-specific body therapies using both ESPA essential oils and traditional Ayruvedic oils containing powerful medicinal herbs. Private yoga and meditation is offered in the tents and courtyard gardens.
Visit the spa’s website at www.theleela.com/hotel-udaipur-spa.html. For more on ESPA spas, treatments, and products visit www.espaonline.com.
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last minute for mom
So you weren’t able to snag a pair of Michael Bublé concert tickets. Now what are you supposed to give Mom for Mother’s Day?
GIVE HER SPA: Spa Day at the Peninsula Spa by ESPA, New York
Were you a particularly nasty teenager? If so, choose between several Mother’s Day treatments at the Peninsula, including the “Spa Experience” and “Mother’s Delight” 75-minute, $225 treatments. Mom can spend all day at the spa swimming in the pool, lounging on the outdoor patio, and enjoying the complimentary champagne and macaroons available throughout Mother’s Day weekend. ESPA treatments are so unbelievable that Mom might forgive you for years 13-18…if you’re lucky.
GIVE HER BRUNCH: Brunch at Brant Point Grill at White Elephant, Nantucket
This is not just your average brunch – it’s the Brant Point Grill’s Annual Mother’s Day Bloody Mary Brunch, where Mom can request exactly how much Tabasco, Worcestershire, and horseradish she wants in her morning Mary. Treat Mom to an overnight stay at the White Elephant and Mom might forget about Michael Bublé altogether. Brunch is $45/person, and rooms start at $195.
OR GIVE HER BOTH: Breakfast and SPA at Andaz Wall Street, New York City
If Mom isn’t a stockbroker, she may never have been down to Wall Street. Introduce her to the Lower Manhattan neighborhood and the new Andaz Wall Street hotel, where brunch is being served now at Wall & Water restaurant. Enjoy creative fare like fried eggs and foie gras or classics like Belgian Waffles. Finally, all mothers who brunch at Wall & Water on Mother’s Day receive a card for 20% off at The SPA, valid through December. The SPA uses Luzern Laboratories facial products known for their anti-aging properties; not that you’re looking old mom, but we just thought you’d like to know!
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