Like a vintage jewel, the Miraj Hammam Spa brings a touch of old world ritual and romance to Vancouver’s modern South Granville landscape.  A hammam-spa, fashioned on the ancient bath-houses of Turkey and France, Miraj’s musk and myrhh scented, soft lamp-lit interior beckons one behind an entryway of curving wrought iron, right into a Marrakesh medina.

In this world where steam baths and hydrotherapy are thought to be life-giving and essential to well-being, it’s no surprise that Miraj’s most popular offering is its signature “Gommage” treatment where high-intensity steam chambers soothe and cleanse.  Here, even shy west-coasters must cast aside their prudish ways as, post steam, they must strip off their batik (signature Miraj) sarongs, for a whole body exfoliation with a Moroccan black olive sea-salt scrub.  The good news, the treatment is offered to you alone – unless you are here on couples day, with your other half, or with a friend.

Post gommage, you are showered off and left with buttery-soft skin.  Plan to retire to the tea lounge for some sweet cake and chai tea… You will be there for a while.

Miraj Hammam Spa

Insiya Rasiwala, Spas of America

Mandara Spa is one of the largest and fastest growing luxury hotel and resort spa treatment and management companies in the world providing a relaxing and rejuvenating environment, with a wide variety of therapeutic and exotic skin and body spa treatments, products and packages to choose from. Our acute attention to detail makes your spa visit most enjoyable and you’ll find yourself dreaming about your next visit to our spa the minute you step out our door.

The name “mandara” comes from an ancient sanskrit legend about the gods’ quest to find the elixir of immortality and eternal youth. Mandara spa has developed unique and exotic spa treatments to reflect the beauty, spirit and traditions of Bali. We cannot promise immortality but when you experience one of our unique treatments, you too will feel as if you can live forever.

With a concept inspired by the perfect ecological balance and the natural beauty of the Serengeti, we have created an urban center of wellness. Our professionals provide services designed to restore and maintain your inner equilibrium and outer beauty. Enjoy your escape to the beautiful world of Savanna.  Read more about Spa Savanna

Located in Rosemère, Spa Le Finlandais is a haven of tranquility, far from the city’s hustle and bustle, yet only a few minutes from downtown Montreal.

Neslted in the enchanting setting of Rivière-des-Milles-Îles wildlife reserve, you will find one of the most beautiful spas in North America. Le Finlandais offers you the sheer pleasure of a complete sensory experience.

Relax. Regenerate. Escape.

Shizen Spa, Toronto’s only 5 Star Spa, has opened their second spa, Shizen at Pantages, at the Pantages Hotel Toronto Centre.  Like it’s sister spa, Shizen at Pantages is inspired by the Zen qualities for growth, flow and regeneration.

Take a deep breath and leave the hectic lifestyle of today behind and enjoy a little haven of peace and quite in the centre of Toronto.  Located on the 5th floor of the Pantages Hotel Toronto Centre,  trained professional therapists will transform your mind and body and soul into balanced tranquility.

AXIspa is on a mission to make each visit and service an experience of joy while enhancing a feeling of well being in a healthy, safe and clean environment. They are an Urban Boutique Provider of skin, body and nail care services for busy people who understand the value of looking and feeling good.

They value the importance of continuous education.  Their staff are continuously trained and educated on new products, procedures and treatments ensuring that their customers are receiving the best possible service in the industry.

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Nestled on the shores of du Diable River, Le Scandinave Spa Mont-Tremblant offers the rejuvenating experience of Scandinave baths in an environment of peace and nature.  This soft adventure, centered on authenticity, allows the body and sould to enjoy a pause in time all year round, rain or shine.

Enjoy our installations: Finnish sauna, Norwegian steam bath, outdoor hot tubs, Nordic thermal falls, year-round bathing in the River, solariums and relaxation areas, outdoor fireplace and deer observation in season. Complete your relaxation by a Swedish or ThaÏ -yoga massage or by a hot stone therapy. Visit the spa today.

Here’s a bonus cheap tip this week: during Spa Week, enjoy $50 spa treatments at spas and salons around the North East!

Register for the site, and indulge in discounted facials, massages or mani-pedis from Monday (Oct. 13) through Sunday (Oct. 19).

You better book early, though. The event started today and I’m sure Spa Week appointments fill up fast.

Come and be Spoiled at Ontario’s Only Lakeside 5 star resort, as awarded by Canada Select. Enjoy the Gourmet Meals; awarded a top10 dinning Experience by North American Inns (Dress Code in affect). Experience the friendly Professional service of our great team.

The Algonquin Spa is all Organic and Natural Products to compliment the surroundings of World Famous Algonquin Park. Everything from the wool carpets to the organic cotton linens and towels to the organic spa Eminence products and the Salt system Pool and Hot tub. A team of 8 Spa Professionals take care of you with “One on One” care.

As part of the The Algonquin Spa you have access to our fitness / sauna room. It is a beautiful cedar sunroom with a fantastic view over the 3 season Swimming Pool and Galeairy Lake. There are free-weights, benches, a bike machine, an elliptical machine, a concept 2 rowing machine and a tread mill. The sunroom also has all the amenities with washrooms and showers, TV and VCR for work out videos, mats, and a drink cooler. After your workout or at the end of your day, revive your soul in the sauna. The heat will soothe your muscles and purify your skin . . . Perfect! From here you have easy access to the outdoor salt-water Jacuzzi or the heated salt-water pool. Relax and melt away, or do a few laps, it is all yours.

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Escaping to Paradise was never like this, unless you were James Bond.  Now the W Retreat & Spa – Maldives lets you live like the famous double agent; flirt with adventure by day and flirt with the Bond Girl by night.  The W Maldives represents sex appeal and sophistication and complements the chic masculinity of the best known secret agent.  Exotic turquoise waters, white sandy beaches, bikinis and martinis – it sounds all too relaxing, but this 5 night package certainly includes adrenaline filled experiences.

* Private Speedboat hire (1 hour)
* SeaBob Lesson (An over & under water recreational vehicle)
* Kite Surfing Lessons
* Parasailing
* Night Snorkelling
* Two Martinis, “Shaken, not Stirred”

Offer Valid now through December 23, 2009.  Minimum length of stay of 5 nights is required. Starting from $900USD per night, per couple.  Not valid December 21, 2008 - January 10, 2009.  Service charge and local taxes are not included in the package.  Learn more.