Valentine's Day is coming up soon and there are plenty of hotels and spas out there with special spa deals for the month of February, 2012.  Here are a few I found:

• Known for its pink sand beaches and turquoise waters, Bermuda is hosting an island-wide "Feel the Love Month," with free activities for couples like a love cruise, champagne and strawberries museum reception, salsa dancing nights and a love tales walking tour. You can also get a free night at spa hotels, including Elbow Beach and the Cambridge Beaches Resort and Spa. The special events go from Jan. 16 - March 3, 2012. (Remember, this is well north of the Caribbean so it will be a little chillier.)
• The London West Hollywood in Los Angeles has the "From London with Love" package that includes a well appointed suite, a welcome amenity of sparkling wine and Gordon Ramsay chocolates, two one-hour spa treatments at the Carasoin Spa, breakfast at the Boxwood Cafe Breakfast Table, overnight parking for one vehicle, and 2 pm late checkout. Rates start from $499 night.
• The Setai Fifth Avenue in New York City is offering a "Weekend to Remember" experience throughout February, 2012. The experience includes overnight accommodations, a twilight trip to the top of the Empire State Building ( just steps away from the hotel), Taittinger Champagne and Read More...

Hate to exercise? Love to dance? Golden Door, one of America's best destination spas in the country, is planning a special Dance Week hosted by Karina Smirnoff, reigning champion for "Dancing with the Stars." Karina will teach her exclusive DanceFIT program and dance moves, designed for all fitness levels, Feb. 8-10, 2012 at the spa. Private sessions with Karina will be offered for an extra fee.

"I have been a fan of Golden Door for years and I couldn't be more excited to do my DanceFIT program here," says Karina. "We're going to dance, get in shape and have a ton of fun!" She will also talk about her personal journey and be available for photos during an evening presentation. Other classes will be offered during Dance Week by Golden Door's talented staff. Dance can be a powerful form of self-expression, and as exercise, it provides a a complete aerobic workout, improving endurance, balance, strength, flexibility and core stability.

The original Golden Door Spa, founded by Deborah Szekely in 1958, is set in the secluded rolling hills of Northern San Diego. It's known for customized fitness and wellness programs, 20 miles of private hiking trails, Japanese-inspired architecture and Read More...

I was intrigued by the claim that the new Quartz Crystal Spa at the Trump International Hotel & Tower Toronto is inspired by "Old World European quartz baths." I have never heard of them, so I asked spa director Daphne Swenerton for more information.

She says that in 19th century Russia, quartz crystal baths were very popular. This included baths literally made from quartz crystal (sounds expensive), and baths where quartz was suspended in the water. "It creates electricity in the water," she says. "You can almost see the sparks." The hotel and spa is owned by a Russian couple, and Inna Levitan looked to her Russian heritage as inspiration for the spa. "She told me our name was Quartz Crystal Spa and I went with it."

In metaphysical traditions, crystals are considered to have healing properties. Clear quartz, the most common type of crystal, is believed to naturally harmonize both our physical and energetic bodies. Not only is the front desk made of clear quartz (with amethyst chandeliers hanging above), but it's found in Read More...

Qua Baths & Spa at Caesars Palace, one of the best spas in Las Vegas, is now one of the few hotel spas in the country to offer Aura-Soma, a form of color therapy and energy work that helps you gain insight into your life.

Aura-Soma can only be performed by highly trained practitioners, and the bottles must be displayed properly so their brilliant colors stand out. Each of the 109 beautiful Equilibrium bottles filled with colors, aromas, crystals and light has its own name and meaning. You select four bottles from the vast display of bottles. After you make your choice, the practitioner explains the meaning of each bottle and how it applies to your life, including personality, gifts and talents, present state and potential.

You then choose one bottle to use throughout the hands-on portion of the treatment, and take home with you. The full 135-minute Aura-Soma Synergy treatment includes an hour-long consultation followed by Read More...