Tuesday, December 16, 2008

25 Canadian spa deals

TORONTO - When driven to distraction over the holiday season, a bit of pampering at the spa might be just the ticket to soothe frazzled nerves.

The online magazine Travel to Wellness lists 25 spa deals across Canada. They include single treatments, half-day packages, free nights, a two-for-one offer, discounts and free meals.

Le Spa at Fairmont Le Chateau Montebello, in Montebello, Que., has a one-day package that includes lunch, a massage, a pedicure, a manicure and a product gift pack.

An Indonesian-inspired experience at Sahara Spa in Moose Jaw, Sask., includes an aromatherapy foot soak and a body scrub.

The Ancient Cedars Spa at the Wickaninnish Inn in Tofino, B.C., has a package that includes two nights' accommodation, spa treatments and Christmas dinner for two.

Other spas listed include Riverstone Spa, Inn at the Forks, Winnipeg; Elmwood Spa, Toronto; Holtz Spa, Ottawa; Away Spa, W Hotel, Montreal; Spa Inspirations, Manoir Victoria, Quebec City; Inn on the Cove & Spa, Saint John, N.B.; Spirit Spa, Halifax; and Spa at the Monastery, St. John's, N.L.

"For many of us, the holidays can be stressful, and even more so in times of economic uncertainty," said Anne Dimon, editor of Travel to Wellness. "So stress-reducing spa visits could very well be the perfect gift to give or to receive this holiday season."

For the list of spa deals, visit www.traveltowellness.com/spadealsfortheholidays