Amala skin care products are widely used across the best luxury spas around the world. A few notable spas include: Mandarin Oriental New York, The Dolder Grand, Six Senses Macau, Rancho La Puerta and Four Seasons Toronto.

Amalas’s skin care line is well known for its ultra-premium, results-oriented custom formulas that are based on advanced plant chemistry. The luxury brand’s products are of 100% natural origin, and work in harmony with your body to produce visible results with benefits to both your skin and senses.

With the holiday season upon us, it’s a busy time of shopping, spending time with family and friends plus lots of eating and drinking. But it’s important to take care of your body as your skin can become damaged due to the cold wealthier and busy lifestyle.

Terese Linke is the Global Spa Training and Education Director for Amala Beauty. She has put together some helpful skin care tips to share. Learn how to keep your skin looking its best and feeling healthy! and into 2015!

· To revive skin after a late night, mist Amala’s Rejuvenating Toner over the face after cleansing. The hydrating, aromatic toner absorbs and refreshes skin instantly. Plus, the inviting aroma of cocoa bean extract awakens the senses.

· After a big night out when bedtime couldn’t be any more appealing, it’s essential to never go to bed with makeup on. Heavy foundations, powders and concealers can contribute to dull skin, clogged pores and breakouts. Always cleanse skin with a gentle, non-drying, all natural cleanser such as Amala’s Soothing Cream Cleanser to gently and effectively whisk away all make-up, (including eye make-up) and pore-clogging impurities without drying out the skin.

· Using the ring fingers, gently tap a small amount of Amala’s Rejuvenating Targeted Wrinkle Treatment under the eye area and into the outer eye areas (the ‘crows-feet’). Rich in natural hyaluronic acid, this product helps retain skins healthy water levels to combat the appearance of lines and wrinkles by firming and hydrating the skin· The most visible aftermath of lack of sleep is puffiness and dark circles under the eyes. Help minimize these effects with a simple eye treat

· To lock in moisturize and even out skin tone, Amala’s Brightening Treatment Cream is an ideal post-party moisturizer. The intensive brightening and hydrating effects of organic plant botanicals will illuminate skin after every application.

· Revive tired, puffy eyes by creating an eye compress. Dip a clean face cloth or two cotton rounds in cool water, lie down in a comfortable spot and place the compress over the eyes for up to 15 minutes. (This is a better choice than cucumbers or tea bags, as these often contain bacteria, which can lead to eye infections).

. Next, treat delicate skin around the eye area to a gentle massage to help minimize puffiness, dryness and dark circles. Mix a drop of Amala’s Hydrating Treatment Oil with Rejuvenating Eye Cream, which are a perfect pair thanks to their organic plant ingredients rich in Vitamin E and Essential Fatty Acids.

· If you make just one New Year’s beauty resolution, make it weekly exfoliation! Amala’s Brightening Face Polish contains a unique blend of Narcissus, Raspberry Seeds and Algae Extract that peels away accumulated dead skin cells, revealing a smooth, even complexion.

If you are interested in pampering yourself at a luxury spa and help treat your skin with Amala skin care products, contact us today. We can help plan and book your entire luxury travel itinerary. Follow this luxury blog for other beauty tip ideas.

The holiday season is always a great time to pamper yourself and get away form the hustle and bustle of shopping, parties and other Christmas holiday activities.

Mirbeau Inn & Spa is Skaneateles, New York is offering festive wine-inspired winter treatments from Farm House Fresh. Now is your chance to unwind holiday-style!

From now until January 31, 2015, hotel guests at Mirbeau Inn & Spa can fight dry winter skin with a Sugarberry Wine Down body treatment, or get pampered in peppermint with an amazing Candy Cane Champagne Dream Manicure and Pedicure.

Sugarberry Wine Down
This delectable berry-wine treatment, packed full of vitamins, begins with a nectar whole milk bath soak to calm and sooth winter skin. Next, a rasmopolitan sea salt scrub with organic vodka and fresh raspberry extract is applied to clear away rough spots, followed by a slather of an antioxidant resveratrol serum blend made from winery grapes. The treatment is completed with a whoopie white velvet buttercream-scented shea butter massage to hydrate skin and indulge the senses.
50 minutes: $125 Monday-Thursday/$135 Friday-Sunday
100 minutes (with full body massage add-on): $225 Monday-Thursday/$245 Friday-Sunday

Candy Cane Champagne Dream Mani/Pedi
This minty-fresh nail treatment will remind hands and feet why it’s the most wonderful time of the year. Starting off with a fizzy candy cane Champagne soak to soften up cold weather calluses, followed by a sweet cream-scented sea salt scrub to remove dry skin, the treatment is topped off with a dab of moisturizing whoopie cream for optimal hydration.
50 minute manicure: $65 Monday-Thursday/$70 Friday-Sunday
50 minute pedicure: $75 Monday-Thursday/$80 Friday-Sunday

For guests who book one of the seasonal spa treatments, you will also enjoy 15% off all Farmhouse Fresh products at the property’s Boutique at Spa Mirbeau.

If you are interested in staying at the luxury Mirbeau Inn & Spa in New York and enjoying as holiday spa treatment, contact us today. We can help plan and book your entire travel itinerary. To read about other luxury travel related news, follow our popular luxury blog.

For true Southern hospitality and gracious service, The Umstead Hotel and Spa in Cary, North Carolina. can’t be beat.

The Umstead Hotel and Spa offers guests a place of both serenity and comfort, plus the luxury property is Eco certified by Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

Starting this week through the end of January 2015, the world class spa at Umstead Hotel and Spa is offering a seasonal treatment with pomegranate. Pamper yourself with a full head to toe experience that’s both relaxing and healing.

Pomegranate fruit extract is a rich source of polyphenols and also is high in vitamin C. The antioxidants from Pomegranate paired with white tea will assist helping protect skin cells from damage and reduces inflammation in your body.

Customers can choose from one of the two spa treatments listed below:

Pomegranate & Fig Luxury Pedicure (75 minutes/$85)
Indulge your senses and your feet in a luxurious and pampering pedicure treatment. This spa treatment includes an exfoliation, and foot and lower leg massage. Also, enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne while you relax.

Pomegranate and White Tea Swedish Massage (75 minutes/$145)
This luxury spa treatment will transport you to a deep relaxed state. Relax and feel refreshed with the aroma of Pomegranate and White Tea. Your winter worries and stress will disappear as you’re soothed by relaxing broad strokes of massage that will end with a delightful foot massage. Length: 75 Minutes.

The Umstead Spa also features several relaxation areas that can be used either pre- or post-treatment. The areas cover two floors and include a remarkable open-roof coed current pool. The luxury pool has 12-foot-high privacy walls offering beautiful North Carolina sky views. There is also a spacious but cozy lounge located upstairs.

If you are interested in traveling to North Carolina and staying at the Umstead Hotel and Spa, contact us to help plan and book your entire stay. Follow this popular luxury blog and read about other luxury travel news.

Chatham Bars Inn is a luxury beachfront hotel and resort located in Cape Cod, Massachusetts and just a mile from Veterans Field and the historic Chatham Lighthouse.

We saw several spa treatments around Halloween involving pumpkins including the write-up we did – Try a Halloween Skin Treatment at SiSpa – Muddy Pumpkin Wrap

We wanted to share the new Cranberry Crush body treatment being offered at the Spa at Chatham Bars Inn. The Cranberry Crush body treatment uses only local products that are exclusive to the spa. The cranberry spa treatment focuses on revitalizing and purifying the body, mind and spirit.

The price for the Cranberry Crush body treatment is only$ 140 for 60 minutes. It’s time to get pampered and relax at Chatham Bars Inn.

Chatham Bars Inn also offers a chance to enjoy an enjoyable spa experience by staying in one of their luxury Spa Suites. Each Spa Suite features saunas, over-sized hydrotherapy tubs, steam showers in addition to massage tables.

Chatham Bars Inn is a short walk to the beach and recently completed a multi-million renovation. This luxury Cape Cod property has won many awards including the Forbes Four-Star award and named as one of the top resorts in the world by Travel & Leisure.

If you are interested in visiting Cape Cod, Massachusetts and staying at the luxury Chatham Bars Inn, please contact us to assist booking your luxury travel reservations. Return to our luxury blog and read about other travel stories.

Located in Maui, Lumeria Maui is the leading retreat for the mind, body and spirit in Hawaii. This luxury retreat offers yoga, holistic educational experiences, therapies plus additional age-old disciplines that have been combined with the pioneering wave sports and adventure found in Hawaii.

Lumeria Maui was proud to have been recognized in Yoga Magazine (June 2014 issue) as one of the ultimate wellness retreats in all of North America.

Now you can experience Lumeria Maui by booking a Personal Wellness Escape Package. Escape the stress or everyday life or the crazy holiday season in the tropical paradise that is Hawaii.

The new wellness package is available between November 30 and December 27, 2014 and allows guests to immerse themselves into the culture and natural beauty of Maui. The program’s goal is to spiritually reconnect and physically restore each person.

Courses at Lumeria Maui include meditation, yoga, horticulture, sound therapy and many others. You will be taught by leading professionals. The packages is a three-night stay and you will enjoy a getaway that’s dedicated to providing rejuvenation of your body, mind and spirit.

Guests may participate in daily on-site classes and activities such as yoga, meditations and educational offerings including aromatherapy and topics of holistic health. All meals as well as a traditional Lomi Lomi massage are included.

The Personal Wellness Escape Package at Lumeria allows guests to take up to four classes each day. Between the various program activities and your meals, relax on a hammock located in the incredible Whispering Pine Forest or take a dip and swim in the property’s gorgeous saline pool.

Lumeria’s restaurant is named MuBu and offers nutritionally-balanced menus with mouth watering choices. Th efood is delicious and uses locally–sourced ingredients that even includes produce grown on the Lumeria farm.

In addition, be sure to take in the Maui surroundings where ocean, island, mountain and tropical views are at every turn.

Pricing for the Personal Wellness Escape Package at Lumeria Maui is $1,299 per person for the first three nights. If you would like to extend your stay, each night is an additional $250.

If you are interested in booking a reservation at Lumeria Maui in Hawaii, contact one of our travel concierge specialists today. Return to follow this luxury blog and read about other luxury travel and personal health experiences.

Spice Island Beach Resort on Grenada is an award-winning property that offers its guests 64 luxury suites. The six star resort’s full-service Janissa’s Spa just completed an extensive upgrade and expansion and is the premier luxury spa on Grenada.

Janissa’s Spa is a chic and elegant oasis of serenity that’s hidden behind private walls and lush tropical gardens.

The state-of-the-art facility received Upgrades that included a brand new manicure and pedicure facility, separate hair salon, plus a brand new indoor couples massage room with a sauna area equipped with double outdoor showers.

Sir Royston O. Hopkin KCMG is the chairman and managing director of Spice Island Beach Resort and was quoted, “The reimagined Janissa’s Spa elevates our facilities in such a way that complements our innovative treatments, The spa is now a true sanctuary befitting the style, luxury and unobtrusive
attentiveness at the center of our hospitality philosophy.”

The luxury spa’s outer deck was transformed into a tranquil relaxation area. The new lounge offers a peaceful ambiance to help guests relax in VIP style.

Janissa’s Spa now offers a separate hair salon, in addition to a new manicure/pedicure facility. Guests at Janissa’s Spa can enjoy complimentary use of resorts’ many luxury amenities, including the Jacuzzi, Sauna, relaxation lounge, and locker rooms.

There are many spa and salon services offered at Janissa’s Spa that allow guests to relax and feel papmpered in the tropical oasis that is Grenada. A few we want to hi-lite are:

Massage Therapies – Swedish, Aromatherapy, Reiki, Deep Tissue, Back, and Janissa’s Signature Massages

Body Treatments – Purifying Back Treatment and Enzymatic Sea Mud, Body Hydro and Janissa’s Signature Body Wraps

Skin and Facial Treatments – Janissa’s Face Treatment where skin is analyzed, cleansed, exfoliated, steamed and moisturized, and a Men’s Facial to condition and balance the skin’s natural oils

Hair Services – Shampoo/Condition, Single Braid, Flat Iron, Curling Iron, Bridal Styling, Bridal Makeup or Relaxing Scalp Treatment

Janissa’s Spa is open seven days a week between 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Reservations are recommended for all spa services due their popularity.

If you would like to book a trip to Grenada and stay at the luxury Spice Island Beach Resort, please contact us today. We can help plan and book your entire itinerary. Hear about other luxury travel packages to tropical destinations like Grenada by following this luxury blog.

As Halloween quickly approaches, it’s time to think about taking care of one’s body. What better way to do this but enjoy a Muddy Pumpkin Wrap at one of Florida’s two luxury resorts.

SiSpa at both the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Pompano Beach Resort & Spa and Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa are offering the creative Muddy Pumpkin Wrap. It’s an ideal seasonal wrap to help sooth your dehydrated skin.

Unleash the full treatment potential of pumpkin for your skin and enjoy being pampered at either of the luxury waterfront spas in Florida – SiSpa.

The cleverly named Muddy Pumpkin Wrap bursts with enzymes, antioxidants and beta-carotene. The perfect solution to help your dried out skin.

SiSpa at Fort Lauderdale Marriott Pompano Beach Resort & Spa is located directly on the scenic Atlantic Coast and truly a sanctuary for both your body and spirit. The power of the sea is amazing. Allow it to soothe, heal and renew you! The luxury spa features natural, earthy tones that enhance a warm and upscale ambiance. There are seven treatment stations that have been named after the world’s most popular seas and oceans.

SiSpa at Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa is an 8,500 square-foot facility that offers clients eight different treatment rooms. This SiSpa provides a quiet sanctuary and oasis for ultimate relaxation and body rejuvenation.

The Muddy Pumpkin Wrap treatment at SiSpa drenches your body’s skin in pumpkin goodness. The experience lasts 50 minutes is priced at only $99. Start with a full-body exfoliation that utilizes a nutrient-rich muddy pumpkin scrub. Next enjoy a relaxing foot and scalp massage. Take a warm shower to unwind, then receive a bathing of cinnamon and a hydrating “Red Hot” oil application. When you are done, your skin will feel both re-hydrated and re-energized.

To try the Muddy Pumpkin Wrap at either the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Pompano Beach Resort & Spa and Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa in Florida, contact us today. Follow this luxury blog for the latest luxury travel news.

Photo: SiSpa – Fort Lauderdale Marriott Pompano Beach Resort & Spa / Jeff Herron Photography

Our lives are so busy these days. Sometimes we just need to take a break and get pampered for a change. Enjoying a luxury spa treatment is high on the list of relaxing experiences.

Crafted in Germany, Amala skincare products are made with high-end, custom formulas and are based on advanced plant chemistry. All Amala skin care products are 100% natural and work with your body to deliver visible benefits to both your skin and senses.

If you are looking a way to rejuvenate your body and relax, then here are five places to receive a luxurious Amala spa treatment.

1) Lincoln Park in Chicago is the largest park and home to many trees that come alive in color during Autumn. The trees include both red maple and birch. Many people enjoy a jog through the park or a scenic bike ride. Then to unwind, head over to The Spa at Four Seasons Chicago. This luxury hotel in Chicago offers an Amala Natural Beauty Facial ($160 for 50 minutes). The treatment utilizes products with key ingredients such as jasmine, blue lotus and cocoa bean. Each customer first receives a skin care analysis. Next enjoy the spa treatment that includes cleansing, exfoliation, replenishing masks and applying hydrating moisturizers.

2) The amazing Washington Arboretum is located 230 acres of beautiful landscaping. The numerous trees explode with incredible fall colors. The Washington Arboretum is found on the shores of Lake Washington where you can walk through the Woodland Garden and discover the largest Japanese maple collection in North America. To relax, head to The Spa at Four Seasons Seattle and receive an Amala Purifying Facial ($145). This spa treatment will assist to restore skin balance and remove impurities. Amala skin care products are carefully infused with all natural vitamins and minerals from organic Blue Lotus. The Blue Lotus is grown on Amala’s farm partners in India.

3) In North Carolina, the scenic Blue Ridge Mountain range is a popular tourist destination. The area puts on a show of leaf changing color each fall. The Spa at Old Edwards Inn can be found on top of a scenic mountain in a mountain village. This vantage point provide awesome views of the fall foliage. Guests at the Inn can enjoy an Amala Organic Facial ($145 for 50 minutes). This spa treatment uses only the best organic ingredients catered to skin care needs of each guest. First, you’ll receive an expert skin evaluation. Next your skin is treated with a deep cleanse, masque and finally a facial massage.

4) The Big Apple in New York is home to the world famous Central Park. During the fall, the park bursts with color and leaves turn shades of red, yellow and purple. Central Park is great for enjoying a bike ride, jogging or also horseback riding. To end your busy day, receive a Nature’s Radiance Facial (starting at $235) at the Spa at Mandarin Oriental New York. This Amala skin care treatment is customized to provide your skin with the world’s most potent healing botanicals. After a skin analysis, enjoy skin toning, deep pore cleansing, plus softening of fine lines and/or restoring hydration. Next, organic seed oils and whole plant products are applied to gently cleanse and exfoliate to balance and renew the skin’s elasticity and provide antioxidant protection.

5) The majestic Rocky Mountains offer some of the most breathtaking views in Utah. At Park City, Utah – head to the five-star Spa at Stein Eriksen Lodge and enjoy a relaxing, Amala skin care spa treatment – Nordic Experience Facial ($175 for 50 minutes). This spa treatment facial uses Amala products that are customized for each individual’s skin care needs. The goal is to restore skin to its optimum health. The Stein Eriksen’s highly trained estheticians will first analyze your skin and recommend the best Amala skin care products to get the best results.to achieve optimal results.

If you feel like a getaway to enjoy the fall foliage and pamper yourself with a relaxing spa treatment with Amala skin care products, contact us today. We can help plan and book your luxury travel itinerary. Return often to read about other popular travel industry destinations.

Swiss company Valmont, utilizes unspoiled natural resources plus the latest cellular cosmetic research findings to develop premier, anti-aging skin care products.

Elixir des Glaciers is a new skin care line from Valmont that is intended to produce visible and long-lasting skin results.

Elixir des Glaciers is a unique skin product line collection that strives for the best possible results in treating one’s own skin. The new line will be available to consumers beginning September 2014.

For women, removing makeup can be a laborious and frustrating task each day. Yet the importance of makeup removal cannot be minimized as it’s a key to sustaining healhty looking skin.

Valmost introduces both Démaquillant Précieux Vox Yeux and Eau Micellaire Précieuse to use washing your face. The two, skin treatment products use the most noble ingredients from Switzerland, in addition to a signature Triple DNA complex that provides ultimate skin care and maximum performance.

The key ingredient of both Démaquillant Précieux Vox Yeux and Eau Micellaire Précieuse is Rose Petal Cryoextract. It’s a carefully balanced extraction process that produces one liter of rose water from more than 7,000 roses.

Arolla Glacier water is also utilized. It’s ice water that has filtered through a bed of rocks and thus enriched with minerals.

Rosa Moschata (Musk Rose) is an oil that helps remove grease that has been left behind by makeup use. Rosa Moschata is obtained from its seeds that are rich in fatty acids. It’s use helps restore your skin’s natural barrier.

The use of Démaquillant Précieux Vox Yeux greatly helps remove eye makeup plus lipstick. It’s quite effective on waterproof products. Perfectly dissolved without skin irritation, your makeup is more effectively removed. Plus the Valmont skin care’s Rose Oil and Echinacea Extract reduce the signs of aging.

Démaquillant Précieux Vox is applied to the skin with a cotton pad. After several seconds, your makeup begins to dissolve and can be lightly brushed off. No frustrating rubbing is needed. Pricing for a 60ml bottle is $120.

Eau Micellaire Précieuse is the ideal blend of pure glacial spring water plus floral and fruit extracts. The use of Peach Tree Bud Cryoextract leaves the skin moisturized. Collagen synthesis is stimulated and the Skin Flora Regulating Complex provides the perfect level of pH to prevent blemishes from occurring. Pricing for a 125ml bottle is $150.

When looking for the best skin care products, it’s important to understand the importance to buy from an established company. Valmont has been in business for over 25 years and is used in many of the world’s best spas and beauty salons. Their goal is simple – to assist both women and men to battle and treat the visible signs of aging.

If you are looking for the best beauty and anti-aging skin care products like from Valmont, then contact us today. Stay on top of the latest, luxury beauty products by returning to read other reviews published on your luxury blog.

As discerning travelers look for more than just a luxury hotel to stay in, many also search for other luxury amenities. A luxury spa is often high on that list and many top Caribbean hotels are offering indigenous inspired, VIP spa treatments.

Some of the top luxury hotels in the Caribbean, including Sublime Samana Hotel & Residences, Esencia Estate and Casa Bonita Tropical Lodge have introduced high-end luxury spa treatments.

For example, the Esencia Estate in Mexico is offering new signature spa treatments at its luxury Aroma Spa. The focus on wellness utilizing ancient medicinal traditions is a key for Aroma Spa. The luxury spa offers its clients a wide selection of pioneering treatments from mexico with the modern health benefits of relaxation.

The “Ritual de Limón” treatment at Aroma Spa at Esencia Estate lasts 80 minutes and is priced at $222. Using a Mayan tradition, this luxury spa treatment utilizes the absorbent and purifying power of a lemon fruit to cleanse the physical disease, rub on the body, boost a person’s energy. T complete the ritual, the lemons are tossed into a fire. The belief is the fire’s flames incinerate the remains of a disease plus any negative energy is absorbed by the lemons.

On the best section of private beach on the Samaná Peninsula of Dominican Republic’s, sits the luxurious Sublime Samana Hotel & Residences. The resort features Sublime Spa. This luxury spa is the finest in the area and provides the ultimate Dominican spa experience. The spa utilizes many, local indigenous ingredients such as coconuts grown on the resort’s property.

The “Coconut Whispers” treatment lasts for 80 minutes and costs $110. You’ll receive a relaxing, full-body coconut exfoliation on the beach. What could be better than that? In addition to natural coconut, organic honey and sea salts are also used. As you lie under the Vichy bamboo shower, receive a light spray of water that is meant to activate your body’s circulation. The treatment ends with a warm coconut milk bath that is followed by a relaxing body massage.

Overlooking the stunning Caribbean Sea, the Tanama Eco Spa at Casa Bonita Tropical Lodge is also located on the Dominican Republic. For eco-conscious travelers, you can enjoy a terrific spa sampler. Tanama Eco Spa features a

luxury spa package that allows Casa Bonita Tropical Lodge guests to be pampered with a 30-minute taste of several of Tanama’s most popular, signature treatments.

The Casa Bonita Spa Sampler Package is priced at $709 for a Deluxe Suite or $1,019 for a Ocean View Suite. You’ll receive 3 nights in you room choice, plus a daily breakfast and your choice of one Spa Sampler such as a mud facial, body wrap, relaxing bath and more!

If you are interested in booking a luxury travel vacation to the Caribbean and enjoy a luxury spa experience, then please contact The Life of Luxury. Keep up with other, luxury travel related news by following this luxury blog.

Fashion label Jimmy Choo has introduced Jimmy Choo Man – which is the luxury brand’s first scent for men.

Scheduled to launch on August 11 in the U.K., Jimmy Choo Man eaude toilette will be available followed by a worldwide roll-out. This will be Jimmy Choo’s first masculine fragrance after its success in shoes, bags, accessories and women’s fragrances.

Pierre Denis who is the CEO of Jimmy Choo was quoted at the London Collections: Men product launch, “This is a fragrance for the man who goes out with the Jimmy Choo woman.”

The new mens fragrance consists of an enticing blend of fresh honeydew melon and lavender, then mixed with pineapple leaf and pink pepper. To top it off, the new Jimmy Choo scent includes the perfect amount of suede and patchouli leaves.

Several months ago in March, actor Kit Harington from the hit HBO TV show “Game of Thrones” was announced as the spokesman for the new Jimmy Choo’s men’s collection. The Jimmy Choo Man ad campaign was shot by famous Peter Lindbergh and filmed at a posh Hollywood Hills mansion.

Retail prices for Jimmy Choo Man fragrance will be between $54 for a 30-ml. bottle up to $104 for the 100-ml. bottle. There will be additional Jimmy Choo Man line products such as deodorant, shower gel plus aftershave balm.

If you are looking for that perfect luxury gift for that special man in your life, then consider the new Jimmy Choo Man fragrance. Contact The Life of Luxury if you need assistance finding a luxury product for any special occasion. Continue to read this luxury blog for other terrific luxury industry gift ideas.