Wild Organic Seaweed Package - 

Start with our West Coast Wave Massage, this massage has deep flowing movements with customized pressure, and is carried out using one of the CHI Signature Five Element oils tailored to your needs. Your experience continues with our Wild Seaweed Facial customized to your skin type, this treatment will leave your skin smooth, toned and revitalized.

Finally, enjoy a Sea Flora Skin Care Set to take home!

Package Includes:

West Coast Wave Massage – 50 minutes
Wild Seaweed Facial – 60 minutes
&
Take Home Seaflora Skin Care Set

A $358 value for $285

Terms & Conditions:

·     This offer is not combinable with any other offers or promotions

·     Subject to availability, advance reservation recommended

·     Offer Valid until 30 April 2012

·     Price is subject to 12% HST

CHI Weekday Special

Book any treatment (70 minutes or longer) and receive a complimentary Tapas Treatment.

Choose one of the following:

Foot Massage – 30 minutes
Chi Skin Polish – 30 minutes
Petit CHI Facial – 30 minutes

Terms & Conditions:

·     This offer is not combinable with any other offers or promotions

·     Subject to availability, advance reservation recommended

·     Offer Valid until April 15th, 2012

·     Available Monday through Thursday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm only

*Call CHI, The Spa at 604-695-2447 or visit  www.shangri-la.com for more information.

The Sweetheart Package @CHISpa_Van

Treat your sweetheart to the gift of Authentic Asian Wellness this year at CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La!

This package is all about indulgence. First an Aromatic Steam Shower & Tea Ceremony, followed by the Element Vitality – a gentle and soothing massage and finally the Jade Jewel Facial – specially crafted aventurine jade gemstones, exclusive to CHI, The Spa are used with skilled massage movements on the face to smooth and ease tension.

Aromatic Steam Shower
Element Vitality Massage (70 Minutes)
Jade Jewel Facial (75 Minutes)

A $350.00 value for $280.00

Terms & Conditions:

• This offer is not combinable with any other offers or promotions
• Subject to availability, advance reservation recommended
• Offer Valid from 15 January – 15 February 2012
• Price is subject to 12% HST

*Call CHI The Spa on 604 695 2447 or visit our website www.shangri-la.com for more information

A Couple’s Romance Package - Celebrate Valentine’s Day at CHI, The Spa – Authentic Asian Wellness!

Escape for a day of relaxation at CHI, The Spa! Relax and enjoy our West Coast Wave Massage in our couples suite followed by spa cuisine and a flute of champagne served in our Ginger Bar. The perfect Valentine’s Day retreat!

West Coast Wave Massage (80 Minutes)
Couple’s Spa Cuisine & 2 Glasses of Champagne

A $490.00 value for $410.00

Terms & Conditions:

• This offer is not combinable with any other offers or promotions
• Spa Cuisine must be ordered 24 hours in advance
• Champagne and Spa cuisine will be served in Ginger Bar after the treatments at CHI
• Offer Valid from 15 January – 15 February 2012
• Price is subject to 12% HST and is subject to availability

Call CHI The Spa on 604 695 2447 or visit our website www.shangri-la.com to request an appointment.

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Wrap someone you love in comfort this holiday Season with a soft and luxurious Kashwere bathrobe and blanket. Add in a gift card and it’s the gift of comfort and joy.

Kashwere Bath Robe
Kashwere Blanket
$50 Gift Card to CHI, The Spa

A $380.00 value for $265.00

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The Wise Man’s Gift Basket

it is a wise man (or woman) who gives the gift of CHI, The Spa this holiday. A basket of wonderfully scented oils to ease away tension, plus a gift card towards a treatment of your choice.

CHI Signature Massage Oil
CHI Signature Essential Oil
Copper Diffuser
$50 Gift Card to CHI, The Spa

A $130.00 value for $105.00

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Terms & Conditions:

*Call CHI The Spa on 604 695 2447 or visit our website www.shangri-la.com for more information.

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A Couple’s Christmas Escape

In the midst of wonderful holiday mayhem, escape for a few hours of “couple” time. Ready yourself for the season ahead with a massage that restores vitality followed by spa cuisine and a flute of champagne. Cheers to the holidays!

Element Vitality Signature Massage (100 Minutes)
Couples Spa Cuisine & 2 Glasses of Champagne (30 Minutes)
$50 Gift Card (next visit)

A $540.00 value for $450.00
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Terms & Conditions:

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 Introducing the new Membership Privilege Card, loaded with a collection of signature treatments, hotel benefits and member privileges.  Valued at CAD$2,300 the Chi Membership Privilege card is available this holiday season for the price of CAD$1,598 (+ tax) and includes:

·      4 signature Element Vitality Massage treatments

·      3 signature Chi Harmonizing Facials

·      Two gift cards for CAD$50 each for Xi Shi Lounge

·      10 gift cards for CAD$10 each for Ginger Bar

·      A one night stay in a deluxe room at Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver

Additional Membership Privileges:

·      15% discount towards spa treatment (excluding Chi Refresher)

·      10% discount on all spa merchandise

·      10% discount on food (only) at Xi Shi Lounge

·      Exclusive member rates for yoga classes

·      A special member’s birthday gift

·      Complimentary valet parking during all treatments

For couple’s who may require momentary reprieve from holiday mayhem, Chi, The Spa has created A Couple’s Christmas Escape.  For 100 minutes, you and your partner will enjoy a signature Element Vitality massage – a gentle and soothing massage bringing together elements of swedish, shiatsu and reflexology combined with the therapeutic qualities of oriental aromatic essential oils. Designed to strengthen the body’s vital energy so you emerge with renewed (Christmas) spirit.    This takes place in the privacy of Chi’s couple’s suite – a 750 square foot room complete with relaxation area and fireplace, private change area, shower and soaking tub.

Afterwards, savour Chi’s spa cuisine tailored to your element and sip a flute of champagne.  Upon your departure, you will be presented with a CAD$50 gift card towards any service on your next visit.  Valued at CAD$540, the package is available for CAD$450 + tax.

Those in search of gift baskets will find several options in Chi, The Spa, including The Wise Man’s Gift Basket.  Contained in this basket are scented oils to ease away tension, a copper diffuser and a CAD$50 gift card; a CAD$130 value for $105 + tax.  It is a wise man, or woman, who gives the gift of Chi this holiday season.

Gift cards and baskets for Chi, The Spa can be purchased in the spa, located on the fifth floor of Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver or at the hotel’s Festive Desk located in the lobby and accessible via 1128 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC.  Telephone Chi, The Spa direct at (604) 695-2447  or on-line at www.shangri-la.com/vancouver to make reservations.

Hong Kong-based Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, one of the world’s premier hotel companies, currently owns and/or manages 72 hotels under the Shangri-La, Kerry and Traders brands, with a room inventory of over 30,000.  In over four decades, the group has established its brand hallmark of ‘hospitality from the heart.’  The group has a substantial development pipeline with upcoming projects in Canada, mainland China, India, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Sri Lanka, Turkey and United Kingdom.  For more information and reservations, please contact a travel professional or access the website at www.shangri-la.com

RAISE YOUR PINKIES FOR BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, several Fairmont Hotels in the Pacific Northwest are holding “Pink Ribbon Tea”. Pink Ribbon Tea promises Fairmont’s grand tradition of afternoon tea with a pink twist and charity component – select tea treats will be frosted pink and partial proceeds from each afternoon tea will go to a local breast cancer foundation. Several Fairmont spas are also getting tickled pink this October with treatments that support the cause.

The concept of Pink Ribbon Tea came to Fairmont from Joey Holt. Holt was manager of The Fairmont Store in The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver and suffered from breast cancer for over two years before succumbing in November of 2010. Each year in October, she saw a gathering of runners and walkers for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation’s CIBC Run for the Cure. She recognized that there are some people who could not directly participate but who want to contribute to the cause in some way. Her vision was to hold an annual Pink Ribbon Tea in various locations across Canada in order to raise money for breast cancer research in a fun and social way.

The gathering after Holt’s funeral in 2010 was really the inaugural Pink Ribbon Tea as The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver baked three hundred pink-iced tea cakes for the reception and arranged them on tables in the form of CBCF’s pink ribbon emblem. Her husband, Gerald Holt, has been working with Fairmont Hotels to create Pink Ribbon Tea in Joey Holt’s memory. Private Pink Ribbon Teas are also being held in West Vancouver, Langley and South Surrey with all proceeds and donations going to CBCF for breast cancer research. Please see here for the Pink Ribbon Tea website.

Pink Ribbon Tea Locations and Details:

-       The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver will hold Pink Ribbon Tea throughout October with $2 from each afternoon tea donated to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation (CBCF).

-       Fairmont Pacific Rim in Vancouver will hold Pink Ribbon Tea throughout October with $2 from each afternoon tea donated to CBCF.

-       The Fairmont Empress in Victoria will hold Pink Ribbon Tea from October 24 to 30 with $2 from each afternoon tea donated to CBCF.

-       The Fairmont Chateau Whistler will hold Pink Ribbon Tea throughout October with $2 from each afternoon tea donated to CBCF.

-       The Fairmont Olympic Hotel in Seattle will hold Pink Ribbon Tea throughout October with $2 from each afternoon tea donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

-       The Fairmont Waterfront in Vancouver doesn’t serve afternoon tea; however Herons West Coast Kitchen + Bar will feature a “tickled pink” dessert throughout both September and October: Rose-Infused Pot de Crème with Rosé Wine-Braised Fruit and Pink Peppercorn Sablée Cookie. Two dollars from each dessert sold will be donated to CBCF.

*Please note that donation is based on regularly-priced afternoon tea only.

Get “Tickled Pink” at the Spa:

-       Willow Stream Spa at The Fairmont Empress in Victoria is creating a “Pink Room” in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Guests who request this room for their spa treatment will have 10% of the treatment cost donated to CBCF. A “memory wall” in the Pink Room will also provide an opportunity to name someone special on a pink ribbon and post the ribbon to the board in their memory.

-       Willow Stream Spa at Fairmont Pacific Rim in Vancouver will donate $2 to CBCF from every spa manicure booked during the month of October.

Quote from Rick Corcoran, hotel manager of The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver:

“We are proud to honour Joey Holt’s memory and support breast cancer research by holding Pink Ribbon Tea this October. It’s also exciting that several other Fairmont hotels in the region are participating in support of this worthy cause. Together, we can make a big difference.”

Quote from Gerald Holt, organizer of Pink Ribbon Tea and husband of the late Joey Holt:

“Joey originally wanted to hold Pink Ribbon Tea for those who could not participate in the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation’s CIBC Run for the Cure. Her vision saw people across Canada getting together to enjoy the tradition of afternoon tea together, in support of breast cancer research. It’s wonderful to see so many Fairmont Hotels taking part in this program and we hope this idea continues to grow over the years.”

About Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

With over 60 distinctive hotels, including the iconic Fairmont San Francisco and Fairmont Peace Hotel, Shanghai, and more in development, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is a global hospitality brand known for its warm and engaging service and culturally rich experiences.  Located in coveted worldwide destinations, its unrivalled collection of classic hotels imbue a sense of heritage, sophistication, and social importance, and are often considered destinations in and of themselves.  Fairmont is also committed to responsible tourism and is an industry leader in sustainable hotel management with its award-winning Green Partnership program. Fairmont is owned by Fairmont Raffles Hotels International, a leading global hotel company with 95 hotels under the Fairmont, Raffles, and Swissôtel brands. The company also manages Fairmont and Raffles branded residences, estates and luxury private residence club properties. For more information or reservations, please call 1-800-441-1414 or visit www.fairmont.com.

Become a fan of Fairmont. Join our online communities at www.everyonesanoriginal.com, www.twitter.com/fairmonthotels, and www.facebook.com/fairmonthotels.

A Spa Romance 

CHI, The Spa has an extraordinary spa suite where couple’s can escape, at least for a few hours. Here you can enjoy quiet time, relaxing side-by-side while enjoying our Signature Element Vitality Massage – 100 minutes each of a customized massage. Spend extra time relaxing in the suite before you join us in the Ginger Bar for spa cuisine created by our executive chef and a glass of champagne to toast your romance.

Special price throughout September – CAD 230 per person

*This offer is available from 1 Sep 2011 through 30 Sep 2011

Spa Party

Laugh & linger in CHI, The Spa with our new Spa Party – champagne bubbles, sumptuous cuisine & relaxing treatments.

We have created a new offering for groups of four – bring the girls, the boys, the sisters or mothers for our September “Spa Party”. Each member of your “Party” will receive a complimentary glass of champagne and our customized spa cuisine. You can each choose one treatment – either a facial or a signature treatment (detailed on our website).

Offer includes: 

When you book a party of 4

-4 complimentary glasses of champagne

-4 complimentary orders of spa cuisine

Terms & Conditions:

*Please note that spa cuisine must be ordered 24 hours in advance and will be
served in Ginger Bar, adjacent to the Spa

*Offer available Monday through Friday

*Includes an additional 30 minutes of relaxation (& laughter) in-suite

*Cannot be combined with any other promotions

Call CHI The Spa on 604 695 2447 or visit our website www.shangri-la.com to request an appointment.

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Being “green” is a lifestyle mentality that informs the decisions of many travellers. The Scandinave Spa Whistler not only helps their guests eliminate stress and toxins through the practice of hydrotherapy; their commitment to the environment extends to cutting-edge green technology that works to reduce the environmental footprint of the facility itself.

Brent Murdoch, owner of Whistler-based firm Murdoch + Company Architecture and Whistler Construction carried out the spa’s eco-conscious construction. With six separate buildings spread over three acres of forested hillside, this was no easy task.

“We designed Scandinave Spa Whistler as a unique landscape-derived activity,” says Murdoch. “The entire design was guided by principles of sustainability to harmonize with its setting, and to minimize where possible, the spa’s impact on the environment.”

Technologies employed in the construction of this eco-friendly facility include:

Site and Landscape:

• Vegetated “green” roofs are low slope and grass-covered, creating efficiencies for heating and cooling while acting as added insulation.
• Buildings are oriented to optimize winter sunlight exposure and clustered in south-facing groups to create a microclimate enclosure.
• Landscaping includes drought-tolerant, pest-resistant and regionally appropriate plants.

Energy and Environment:

• A heat recovery system uses recuperated heat from the baths and showers to preheat water throughout the spa.
• High efficiency natural gas furnace and boilers are used to heat water for baths, sidewalks and locker room floors. Efficiency of each natural gas BTU is 96 to 98 per cent, well above the recommended 85 per cent.
• Building orientation, window design and thermal mass helps achieve passive solar heating on all major buildings.
• Energy star-certified products and down lighting reduces light pollution.

Water:

• Water-saving showerheads and dual flush toilets.
• Water-saving irrigation and controls.

Waste:

• Dedicated recycling space for collecting and separating all recyclable waste.
• Recycling facilities and recycling program in place throughout the spa.

From outfitting staff with uniforms made of sustainable fibres to the use of stainless steel bottles in lieu of plastic, the Scandinave Spa Whistler strives for a sustainable spa to provide the healthiest experience possible.

“We know being in harmony with nature is vital to the best possible spa experience,” says Annique Aird, General Manager, Scandinave Spa Whistler. “Although the up-front costs for creating the most green spa operation possible are high, sustainability is a value we uphold and an investment we are committed to making for the future.”

The Scandinave Spa is spread over three acres and overlooks Whistler’s incredible landscape, offering the experience of hydrotherapy in the heart of nature. This year-round activity cleanses the body and skin while improving blood circulation and physical conditioning and producing the effect of increased wellness and intense relaxation. Occurring in three stages, just a few hours are required to fully enjoy the benefits of hydrotherapy. In sequence, the body is first heated in the Eucalyptus steam bath, hot baths or wood burning Finnish sauna. Then, the body is cooled quickly in the Nordic waterfalls, cold baths or shower. Finally, relaxation takes place in the serenity of solariums, terraces or by the outdoor fireplace. And for the ultimate relaxation, combine a Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sports, Hot Stone or Thai Yoga massage with the baths.

About Scandinave Spa 

Scandinave Spa is a group specializing in the conceptualization, design and management of hydrotherapy spas. Scandinavian-style spas provide an authentic spa experience in natural and urban environments. The group’s portfolio currently includes four spas. One in Mont-Tremblant, PQ, which was recently voted one of top 12 Best eco-spas in the world by Organic Spa Magazine, one urban spa in Old Montreal, PQ, proud recipient of interior design awards, one franchised spa at Blue Mountain, ON, named one of top 50 spas in America according to Spas of America and now their fourth in Whistler, BC named one of top 100 spas in America by Spas of America and the best spa in Whistler by Pique Newsmagazine.

For more information about Scandinave Spa Whistler and the Scandinavian bath experience, visit www.scandinave.com or call 604-935-2424.

Fairmont Official Host Hotels of Vancouver 125

Think of a landmark hotel around the world and chances are it’s a Fairmont property. Fairmont is a natural fit as host hotel group for Vancouver’s 125^th anniversary celebrations as few hotels can boast their communities literally grew up around them the way Fairmont can. From 1887, when ground broke on the first Hotel Vancouver to 2010 when we opened the contemporary Fairmont Pacific Rim property, we’ve celebrated a rich history with Vancouver. As such, we are pleased to announce Fairmont’s official support of the City of Vancouver’s 125 celebrations in anticipation of “Summer Live,” a weekend of Vancouver 125 celebrations this coming July 8 to 10. Stay tuned for several consumer prizes we’ll be offering in partnership with Helijet. www.celebratevancouver125.ca

TASTY UPDATES

Seafood Sundays at ORU

ORU at Fairmont Pacific Rim in Vancouver has recently introduced a Sunday night seafood buffet. Both locals and visitors can now enjoy a delicious seafood haul prepared by ORU chefs, fresh from the Pacific Ocean. Guests can sample local delicacies such as oysters, honey mussels, seafood paella, “catch of the day” and a selection of Chef’s signature sushi and nigiri. It’s a great way to taste the bounty of the Pacific Northwest. See here for more info on the restaurant. www.fairmont.com/pacificrim

New Brews at The Fairmont Empress

The Tea Lobby at The Fairmont Empress has been serving up Victoria’s grandest tradition of Afternoon Tea for decades. Recent additions to the hotel’s tea offerings include an Evening Tea that allows guests to experience Afternoon Tea during evening hours (Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Monday nights during summer months with seatings from 7pm to 9pm); and a signature “1908 Cocktail” that shakes up tea-infused vodka (made with signature Empress Blend tea) with fresh lemon and egg white (named after the year The Empress opened). www.fairmont.com/empress

13 Kinds of Oysters Prepared Nine Ways

Boasting the beautifully carved oak paneling and unique tin ceiling of the haberdashery (men’s outfitter) it once was during the 1930’s, Shuckers is one of Seattle’s oldest (and most loved) oyster bars and brims with 13 different kinds of oysters prepared nine ways (don’t miss the Olympic baked oysters made with Dungeness crab, tomato hollandaise, bacon and bell pepper). Happy hour takes place every Monday to Friday from 3pm to 5pm with $1.25 local oysters, great value cocktail and beer specials, Bay shrimp cocktail, and steamed clams and mussels. See here for more information on Shuckers. www.fairmont.com/seattle

Taste History at Griffins – $23 Tasting Menu and Early Bird Discount

In celebration of 123 years of history in Vancouver, Griffins Restaurant in The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver is offering a $23 three-course dinner menu featuring dishes such as Griffins’ signature Caesar salad and grilled sirloin steak with marinated Portobello mushroom plus the hotel’s fully-loaded dessert buffet. In addition, Griffins is also offering an early bird discount of 50% off all dinner menu items from Sunday to Wednesday for diners who come in from 4:30pm to 6:00pm. See here for the full dinner menu at Griffins. www.fairmont.com/hotelvancouver

GREEN NEWS

The Fairmont Waterfront Rewards Guests for Driving Green

The Fairmont Waterfront has announced a new incentive for guests to “drive green” as part of the hotel’s ongoing commitment to sustainability. Guests who arrive at the hotel in hybrid or electric cars will be rewarded with complimentary valet parking for the duration of their stay. “We feel strongly that this is the right thing to do,” said Ian Pullan, general manager for the hotel. “This incentive is a fun way to reward our guests for joining us in the quest for a greener planet.” The Fairmont Waterfront is a leader in sustainability and responsible tourism and is continuously looking for innovative ways to reduce their environmental footprint. The hotel has also been awarded “Five Green Keys” as part of the Green Key Eco-Rating Program. www.fairmont.com/waterfront

PACKAGES + PROMOTIONS

Grand Fromage Package Celebrates All Things Cheese

Love cheese? Us too! The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver is offering a “Grand Fromage” package that promises a two-night wine and cheese extravaganza in Vancouver – from a private farm tour and hands-on cheesemaking experience at Farm House Cheeses in Agassiz to a dinner for two at the city’s finest artisan cheese purveyor’s restaurant, Au Petit Chavignol, we’ve got you covered for an authentic BC cheese vacation. See here for current rates and details. www.fairmont.com/hotelvancouver

Park, Dream + Jet Package

The Fairmont Vancouver Airport has announced a “Park, Dream + Jet” package that includes long-term parking. Whether you’re jetting off for a weekend getaway or an extended vacation, the hotel now offers the option to leave your car behind. Package includes a one night stay plus parking in YVR’s long term parking lot with a complimentary shuttle to the terminal – starting from $259 for a one night stay plus four nights of parking (7, 14 and 21 nights of parking are also available at a higher rate). See here for current rates and details. www.fairmont.com/vancouverairport

“Take Root at Fairmont” Packages Show it’s Easy to be Green

Paying tribute to UNESCO’s 2011 International Year of the Forest designation, Fairmont has whittled out “Take Root at Fairmont” travel packages that reinforce and reflect the brand’s decades-long commitment to combining responsible tourism and environmental stewardship. In the Pacific Northwest, we’re fortunate to have some of the most spectacular old-growth temperate rainforest. The following are just a sample of these packages. For a full listing of packages, please visit www.fairmont.com/promo/takeroot.

• The Fairmont Waterfront – Treetops and Totem Poles: This package takes visitors to one of Vancouver’s most popular attractions, the Capilano Suspension Bridge. The park’s “Treetops Adventure” offers visitors the opportunity to have a squirrel’s eye view from the forest canopy on a series of suspension bridges high up in the treetops. Totem Park, on the other hand, demonstrates First Nations craftsmanship on towering carved totem poles. New to the park this year is “Cliffwalk,” a series of suspended walkways along the granite cliff face above Capilano River. Package includes one night’s accommodation and admission to Capilano. See here for current rates and details. www.fairmont.com/waterfront
• The Fairmont Vancouver Airport – Birds & Bees: This package invites guests to learn about the hotel’s honeybee program as well as explore nearby Iona Beach Regional Park, one of the best locations to see rare birds such as burrowing owl and yellow-headed blackbirds. The package includes one night’s accommodation, complimentary use of the hotel’s BMW bicycles (to travel to Iona Beach), a $35 credit towards a “Food for Flight” picnic and a souvenir jar of the hotel’s signature honey, produced by the million or so bees that reside on the Vancouver International Airport’s land at McDonald Beach Park. See here for current rates and details. www.fairmont.com/vancouverairport
• The Fairmont Olympic Hotel – Evergreen Package: Package includes one night’s accommodation at The Fairmont Olympic in Seattle, a custom three-hour outdoor adventure with Evergreen Escapes and a hand-blown Glassybaby votive candle (hand-blown by a local artist with $4 from each candle donated to Conservation International). Guests that travel via hybrid or electric vehicle will also receive complimentary valet parking during their stay. See here for current rates and details. www.fairmont.com/seattle

SPA UPDATES

Toast Your Toes with a Summer Pairing

Toast the summer – and your toes – with a signature pedicure in Fairmont Pacific Rim’s Willow Stream Spa followed by a complimentary cocktail paired to the colour of your polish in the Lobby Lounge. Our bartenders are up for the challenge – from summery pinks to ocean turquoise, jet black… and everything in between! See here for Vancouver’s Willow Stream Spa details. www.fairmont.com/pacificrim

K-Lift Age Management System = Fast + Visible Results

Willow Stream Spa at Fairmont Pacific Rim in Vancouver has introduced the latest in skincare science with “K-Lift” age reversal treatments that provide visible results in a short amount of time. Facial treatments use the “Age Management System” from Kerstin Florian – a device that combines three high-performance energy technologies to address and treat the aging process – producing immediate lifting and firming, restoring dermal density, increasing collagen production, reducing lines and smoothing wrinkles. Try the 60-minute “Lift & Tone Facial,” an energy treatment that includes a deep cleanse and exfoliating multi-acid peel plus 40 minutes of LED Red Light and Impulse Micro-Current, or the 20-minute “K-Lift Express” treatments for quickie lifts. See here for more details on K-Lift treatments. www.fairmont.com/pacificrim

Friends Who Spa Together… Save Together

Recognized by Condé Nast Traveler magazine readers as one of the Top 10 Resort Spas: Canada, the Willow Stream Spa at The Fairmont Empress is an urban oasis in the heart of Victoria. This summer, the spa is offering a great summer promotion for groups of four or more friends who spa together. Each guest will receive $25 off any 90-minute body experience, a bento box lunch and a signature summer tote bag. Victoria’s Willow Stream Spa offers over 75 aesthetic and spa treatments plus the complimentary access to the spa’s Hungarian mineral pool, eucalyptus steam room and sauna with all services. Try the “Evergreen Coast Infusion” (a full body masque and exfoliation followed by a massage with an evergreen-inspired essential oil blend). See here for more details on the spa. www.fairmont.com/empress

‘Side orders’ include 20 minute specialized baths. In the ‘appetizer’ category we have included 20 minute treatments such as a foot massage, neck & shoulder massage and skin polish. Under ‘mains’ you have a choice of 30 minute massages and a facial.

There is a three order minimum – in any combination of your choice – when you choose the new CHI Tapas Menu. This is our version of a lighter ‘taste’ of Summer.

Once finished with your tapas’ treatments, savour the spa cuisine from MARKET by Jean-Georges, with culinary offerings starting at just $10.

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For more information please visit our Spa Menu here.
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Terms & Conditions:

*Package pricing does not include applicable taxes and gratuities

*All treatments are available in full sessions at CHI, The Spa

*Tapas menu pricing is not applicable with other promotions or discounts

*Minimum 3 courses must be ordered to receive promotional rate

*Subject to availability

*Offer Valid from 1 July 2011 – 31 August 2011

Call the Shangri-La Hotel Vancouver at 604-689-1120 or visit our website www.shangri-la.com to book today

Plan your girls’ escape at the Pan Pacific Whistler this spring or summer with the Sporty & Spa Girlfriend Getaway package.  Brides with her wedding party can work up a sweat while riding bikes through the valley trails of the resort. Then the gals can dance the night away in the fun-filled Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub. Finally, to recuperate from all the physical fun, invigorate and cleanse body and mind in the hot baths and refreshing waterfalls of Scandinve Spas.

Sporty & Spa Girlfriend Getaway Package Includes:

• Two nights’ accommodation in a spacious two bedroom  suite
• One Day Valley Trail Bike Rentals from Salomon store
• Scandinave Spa Bath experience
• Daily breakfast
• Dinner in the Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub (think summer patio nights)
• Complimentary valet parking for one vehicle

Based on double occupancy, a two-bedroom suite Girlfriend Getaway Package starts at $699.00 for a two-night stay, including activities. This pleasure-filled package is available until November 2011. Advance reservations are highly recommended to ensure timing of outings can be set without disappointment. Of course, you do not have to be a bride or bridesmaid to enjoy this vacation. Gals traveling with sisters, moms, daughters or friends are most welcome… veil optional!

About Pan Pacific Whistler: Boasting two of the most spectacular locations in Whistler Village, Pan Pacific Whistler Village Centre and Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside offer all-suite luxury accommodation steps from dining, shopping, and year-round mountain adventures. Consistently included in readers’ surveys, the properties at Whistler have recently received nods from 2010 and 2011 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List, 2010 Reader’s choice recognition from Condé Nast Traveler and Top Ten Canadian Luxury Hotels by renowned authority Trip adviser.