A Sneak Preview Of This Week’s Spa Cycle Launch
With our spa series launch just days away, here’s a little taste of one of the many spa hotels we’re covering. The Ti Kaye Village resort’s Kai Koko Spa in St. Lucia made our top ten list of destinations to get the best couples massage, and before you see the spa video, you can read all about it here:
Located at the intimate Ti Kaye Village resort in St. Lucia, the Kai Koko Spa is perched on the edge of a cliff overlooking the Anse Chochon beach, with the soothing sounds of the Caribbean surf rolling in. The ocean vistas from expansive picture windows are simply stunning, and with its hand-cut coconut wood and bamboo walls, earthen-tiled floors and natural decor, this beach spa blends seamlessly into the lush, tropical surroundings. The treatments also reflect the island’s organic resources; treatments are locally inspired and use products produced by St. Lucian resident Patricia Lee Brown specifically for the spa using native ingredients.
The Menu: From massages and body treatments to anti-aging facials, cellulite treatments and after-sun therapies, the menu at Kai Koko has something for everyone. Treatments are united by their use of luscious local ingredients like mango, cucumber, aloe vera, ylang-ylang, hibiscus and even crushed lava stones. Choose from a selection of exclusively blended body oils for your treatment, including coconut oil, chocolate oil, honey-vanilla oil, and papaya-pineapple oil. Massage treatments range from traditional Swedish and Shiatsu to more creative options, such as the Bamboo Stick Massage or Ayurvedic Massage, which is based on a traditional Indian technique and uses a special blend of warm oils to aid in sleep and detoxification.
The Must-have: The Cellulite Treatment is an undisputed essential for those looking to don bikinis and join sun worshipers on the pristine St. Lucian beaches. This treatment starts with a Hibiscus Scrub, which promotes lymphatic drainage and blood circulation through friction and a powerful combination of naturally activating ingredients. Essential oils are then incorporated that break down deposits of fatty acids and tone the skin. A mud mask is then applied, made of pulverized volcanic stones that purify the skin, before a finishing massage of essential oils of lemon, fennel and basil. After this treatment, you are sure to look and feel fabulous inside and out.
To get a complete look inside this spa and the rest we’ll be featuring, check back with Voyage.tv and stay tuned for our brand new spa series, only on Nirvana.
Our Upcoming Spa Series
Spa Week may be over in New York, but that was just a teaser for us. We’re gearing up to launch an exclusive spa series next week, revealing leading spas in locations around the world.
From the Ocean Spa at Cambridge Beaches in Bermuda to Exhale and Bliss SoHo spas in New York City, we’ll be presenting you with the best-kept secrets to plan the perfect spa vacation. Preview the Cabo Spa at the Esperanza in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, see the Almond Beach Spa in Barbados, the Six Senses Spa at Puntacana Resort in the Dominican Republic, the Spa at Red Rock in Las Vegas, and many more.
Our accompanying spa hotel articles will offer you a guide for where to stay and be pampered, and features on where to get specific treatments will help narrow your choices to the service you want most.
While you eagerly await our launch you can still find our current spa segments on our Nirvana channel, and be sure to check back with Voyage.tv soon for everything spa!
New York Spa Week is Almost Here!
Spa Week starts next Monday, April 12 here in New York and across the country, so in preparation, we hit up the Spa Week Media Party last night at the Prince George Ballroom.
It was a night full of pampering and finding out about great products! Dove deodorant, the official sponsor of the event, offered their unique Piticure treatment, while Bare Escentuals gave complimentary makeovers and reps from NYC’s top spas presented their relaxing signature services to guests. (A great preview of what’s to come next week!)
Among the select spas represented was Caudalie at The Plaza. Their therapists indulged us in scalp, neck and shoulder massages and introduced us to their toning beauty elixir full of essential oils and plant ingredients. (Watch our exclusive segment, Di-Vine Intervention, and go inside the spa to learn all about their distinct vinotherapie techniques!)
After enjoying some tasty passed hors d’oeuvres and sampling Rioja wines straight from Spain, we were more than geared up to book our treatments around the city.
Be sure to take a look at our original spa programs on Nirvana, and stay tuned for more New York spa updates from Voyage.tv!
Updates from VoyageInsider
Since I’ve been busy posting all the latest news from our team here at Voyage.tv, I thought it was about time I introduce myself! I’m Lisa Bonarrigo, part of the editorial team that brings you all the essential details you need to research and plan your vacation. An aspiring jet-setter, I love getting to write about all the lavish hotels and hotspots in destinations throughout the world that we cover, along with editors Ariane and Erika.
Here on Voyage Insider I’ll be publishing everything from our newest original programs and Video Travel Deals to behind-the-scenes production updates from the field. If you’re wondering what location we’re covering next or what new site features you can look forward to, you’ll find it all here.
So be sure to check back here and at Voyage.tv, and follow us on Twitter for up-to-the-minute travel updates!
Discover Yoga Classes in NYC With New YogaLocal NYC iPhone App
If you enjoyed our Urban Calm program that highlights two of Manhattan’s popular yoga studios, Shri Yoga and Vira Yoga, we’ve got some exciting news.
Ben Fleisher at YogaLocal recently introduced us to the company’s iPhone App called YogaLocal NYC, which provides a directory of over 200 yoga studios in the city, including all five boroughs, northern New Jersey and the Hamptons. The app lists studios based on their proximity to you and supplies their class schedules, descriptions and prices, so whether you’re a yogi traveling to the Big Apple or simply a New Yorker looking for a new place to practice, you’ll find the right studio for you. And the best part: it’s FREE. You simply download the application to your phone, and your next spiritual release is just a touch away.
YogaLocal also recently opened its own boutique yoga center in Brooklyn at the uniquely designed Toren development, where you can take classes in Hatha, Forrest, Core Strength Vinyasa, Kundalini and Restorative yoga led by senior teachers. Now through April, your first class is just $10.
Don’t forget to check back with Voyage.tv for more updates on your favorite destinations!
Back to Turks and Caicos: New Programming from the Gansevoort Hotel
The recently opened Bagatelle Bistro in the Gansevoort Turks and Caicos gives a good name to its sister property in New York, displaying the same lively atmosphere and sophisticated service. With our latest programming from the islands, you can take a trip to Providenciales and get an exclusive look inside.
In White-Sand Gourmand meet Kanzy Hajouji, Food and Beverage Manager, and hear about the sense of European style that pervades the pool area and beach club, where the restaurant’s fresh and light menu is served throughout the day. The comfortable lounge-style setting featuring live music is perfect for a signature pink sangria or drunken lobster cocktail.
Go inside the kitchen with Chef de Cuisine Antoine Harding, who presents a menu of contemporary island fare that combines fresh Mediterranean and local ingredients. Watch as he prepares bold dishes like grilled black tiger shrimp covered in a Vietnamese red pepper glaze, pan-fried red snapper with a spiced carrot ginger sauce and steamed bok choy, and the signature 16-ounce porterhouse pork chop served alongside a potato carrot gratin, seared spinach and mango salsa.
Be sure to check back with Voyage.tv for our latest original programs.
Now Playing: New York Programming Featuring Veronica Webb
In our latest group of segments from New York, travel through Manhattan with supermodel and mother of two Veronica Webb, discovering the city’s best-kept secrets in staying fit.
Warrior Dance takes you to the Flatiron District to meet Brett Hoebel, celebrity trainer, lifestyle coach and founder of Hoebel Fitness. Here you’ll get a preview of his series of fitnessBrasil classes, which draw on the martial art form of Capoeira in combination with yoga and kickboxing. Alongside Veronica, the two perform the physically and mentally stimulating acrobatic movements that blend conditioning with balance and stability.
After this energizing workout, kick the adrenaline up a notch at the West Village’s Aerospace High Performance Center in Sting Like a Bee. Designed by former champion boxer Michael Olajide Jr. and former ballet dancer Leila Fazel, this studio provides a one-of-a-kind fitness experience joining boxing programs with lavish spa amenities. Enter the ring with Veronica as she demonstrates the center’s heart-pumping workout.
To catch a breather after all the action, follow Veronica to two of New York’s yoga studios in Urban Calm. Meet Elizabeth Rosso, director of Shri Yoga in Greenwich Village, and Elena Brower, founder of Virayoga in SoHo, and discover the practice of Anusara. This system is based on Hatha yoga, which focuses on alignment of the body and mind. At these studios, watch as Veronica explores the importance of self-exploration through breathing and basic stretching techniques.
Don’t forget to check back with Voyage.tv for the latest original programming.
Our Latest New York Programming
Our original segments straight from the Big Apple just keep on coming.
Experience a truly unique New York attraction in Wow! Factor. This exciting program takes you to the Gazillion Bubble Show at New World Stages in Midtown Manhattan, where entertainer Fan Yang reveals tricks and illusions using “gazillions” of bubbles. You’ll not only get a preview of the show, but you’ll find out about Yang’s childhood passion for these captivating spheres, the numerous Guinness World Records he holds, and what drew him to create this one-of-a-kind magic onstage for audiences of all ages.
Next up head to Chelsea for a visit to the Trapeze Club New York, where adrenaline seekers learn the thrilling techniques of the flying trapeze. In Flight Club you’ll meet Jonathan Conant, the school’s owner and co-founder, and discover his motivation for establishing this exhilarating New York activity. From beginner basics to advanced somersault tricks, adventurous swingers take in incredible panoramic views of the Hudson River, downtown Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty.
In Di-Vine Intervention get an exclusive look inside The Plaza’s Caudalie Spa in Midtown. Learn about the French-inspired spa’s very own Vinotherapie treatments, derived from the natural elements of the grape and its vines. Hear from spa manager Regine Berthelot about the process used to protect, firm and brighten the skin, and then head to the wine lounge where sommelier Clifford Rames complements these relaxing treatments with a taste of aged wines from Bordeaux.
Be sure to check back with Voyage.tv for our latest signature programs.
Brand New Signature Programming from Turks and Caicos
Since we are never done bringing you new and exciting segments, now we’re taking you back to Turks and Caicos.
In Fruits de la Mer, you’ll get an exclusive look at O’Soleil Restaurant at The Somerset on Grace Bay. Go inside this urban-style restaurant right in the heart of Providenciales, with its modern white-on-white décor, soaring ceilings and low-lit chandeliers providing an intimate and romantic ambience. Here you’ll meet executive chef Lauren Callighen, who tells us about her Canadian roots and simplistic, yet innovative style of Mediterranean-Caribbean cooking.
Follow Callighen into the kitchen where she whips up some of her favorite specialties in an O’Soleil Trio, including a pistachio-crusted seared sea scallop, a spin on the classic Caesar salad with plantain croutons, roasted pumpkin soup with tamarind and braised oxtail ravioli. Next up she prepares a filet of red snapper straight from the waters of South Caicos, paired with coconut milk and mango risotto.
Don’t forget to check back to catch the latest segments on Voyage.tv.
Now Playing: Even More New Programming from New York
Just when you thought we were done revealing new signature programming from New York, we launched two new programs to Voyage.tv this week that we know you’ll enjoy.
If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind Manhattan locale to sip pre- or post-dinner drinks, be sure to watch A Study in Spirits. Here we take you inside Tribeca’s Brandy Library to meet the owner and the spirit sommelier, who show us the venue’s selection of over 1,500 amber liquors and the sizeable menu of curated cocktails. And the excitement doesn’t stop at the vintage labels and whiskey samplings—they also give us a taste of the Brandy Library’s notable gougères, gourmet cheese selection and foie gras, all paired with carefully chosen spirits.
In One Stop Beauty Shop you’ll go inside Spa Chakra on 5th & The Pipino Salon in Midtown, where 20,000-square-feet of pampering awaits worn-out New Yorkers and tired travelers in need of rejuvenation. You’ll get an inside look at the expansive facilities including a rooftop garden and pool, and discover ways to fight the seasonal elements with age-defying hydrating facials and fresh new looks from celeb hair stylist Ric Pipino himself.
View these and other signature programs from New York now at Voyage.tv! –Lisa Bonarrigo
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