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Are you in the market for an ideal spa getaway? (We know, we are SOOOO clever...)

03.30.2006

Submitted by idealbite on Thu, 03/30/2006 - 6:00pm.
The Bite:
Recharge your batteries and renew your spirits at an eco-friendly spa - retreats which operate on the belief that personal health begins with global health.  Pamper yourself with organic products, "green" facilities and gorgeous natural surroundings - all while paying homage to mother earth. 
The Benefits: 
Eco-spas exercise their beliefs in a number of ways:
  • Organic, environmentally-friendly spa products.  Escape from petroleum-based, chemical-laden spa products.
  • Environmentally-conscious facilities.  Eco-friendly spas promote Mother Nature-approved practices like the use of recyclable products, solar energy, non-toxic paint and organic bedding.
  • Clean and green. Non-toxic, biodegradable, phosphate-free, or plant-based products are used for cleaning eco-spas.
  • Waste treatment.  Facilities often feature biological waste water processing methods, organic composting and more.
Personally Speaking: 
Even before launching Ideal Bite, we made a pact that our first big team retreat will be at Jen’s favorite spa, Jungle Bay in Dominica…  Ideally (there we go again – we’re on such a roll today), our massages will be performed by gorgeous foreigners named Sven and Giuseppe.
Wanna Try: 
Here are some more of Heather and Jen’s spa picks.  Prices are in US dollars and based on a 4 night stay with many spa services included:

 

  • Daintree EcoLodge and Spa – for those who want to go the distance Down Under, this spa is world renowned ($1198 - $1546).
  • Maru Spa – located at the exotic Bora Bora Lagoon Resort in French Polynesia, Maru offers all local products ($3400 and up).
  • Aveda Spas – a little closer to home, you can test out a less expensive, more natural spa alternative in your own ‘hood.
  • Spa Index – handy for finding an eco-spa near you or your favorite destination.

Cocktail Fact

Touch can stimulate the release of endorphins (body's natural pain killers) which is why a mother's hug for a child's skinned knee can literally make it better.

 

Bang For The Bite

Great and green, but pretty expensive.   

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renee e. cope  on August 09, 2009 at 04:08 AM 1
hello! i'm from the philippines. i plan to open and operate an eco-friendly or green massage center. i plan to focus on "greenifying" my facilities. please help me on how to go about it. thanks so much. hoping for your kindest reply. renee

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