People are planning their fall and winter spa getaways, so I’ve found some of the best deals coming up at top resorts. The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, West Va. has a sweepstakes where the Grand Prize winner gets a five night, six day getaway for two, with spa treatments and golf. You can enter by going to....
www.greenbrier.com Five first prize winners will get two nights at The Greenbrier. Taxes and gratuities are not included.
The Greenbrier has a “Lap of Luxury” package available from November through February. It includes a three-night stay, seven spa treatments and meals at $1,708 per person, double occupancy. For more information, call 1-800-624-6070, or visit www.greenbrier.com
Other great packages coming up:
* Enjoy a warm weather urban spa retreat and warm at the exquisitely tasteful Mandarin Orientnal in Miami. Its Spa Avyurvedic Ritual is a two-night stay for two that comes with two 65-mintues Ayurvedic treatments per person, Ayurvedic yoga class ritual and breakfast. Rates start at $1450 through December 31. Call 1-866-888-6780 or visit www.mandarinoriental.com/miami
* Mii Amo, A Destination Spa at Enchantment Resort in Sedona, Arizona has special three-night packages starting from $1,590 per person (double occupancy) from November through February. Prices include three meals a day, a mind/body consultation, lectures, use of spa facilities, cooking demonstrations. Four and seven-night packages are also available. Call 1-888-749-2137 or visit www.miiamo.com
* Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay has an "Insparation” package for couples that includes a spa guest room, four one-hour spa treatments, spa lunch and unlimited use of the co-ed Roman mineral bath, sauna, steam room and yoga and fitness center. From $1,480 a night, per couple, through February 10. Call 1-888-293-0542 or visit www.ritzcarlton.com
* Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa in Carefree, Arizona, has a "Renewal Package" through December 31 that offers accommodations, two spa treaments, breakfast and unlimited use of the spa and fitness facilities from $759 per night, double. Call 1-800-553-1717 or visit www.wyndham.com
* At the Lake Austin Spa Resort, book three nights in Premier accommodations and get the fourth night free, or book four nights or more nights and get two additional nights free. (Prices include meals, but exclude treatments, tax and service fees.) Finally, enjoy a free upgrade to Premier accommodations when you purchase a four-night or longer "Ultimate Pampering" package in Signature accommodations.
Specials are valid for stays booked between now and November 15, 2004, and completed by December 31, 2004, based on availability. Call 1-800-847-5637 or visit www.lakeaustin.com