As winter blows its brutal winds and the chill sets in, wrecking both havoc on your skin and your sanity, take a break with one of these stellar spa deals. Or practice your “be a better person” resolution in advance, and give one of these treats as a gift.
ASHA SALONSPA Enjoy the 60-minute Rosemary Peppermint Holiday Massage using Aveda products for a holiday price of $65 (available, Monday through Thursday). Or try the Botanical Resurfacing Treatment Facial for $125; it’s a real treat for your complexion. 55 EAST ONTARIO STREET, 312.664.0200, WWW.ASHASALONSPA.COM
ALLYU SPA Mention TCW and restore your dehydrated skin with the Winter Skin Body Treatment for $120. Enjoy an all-natural, handmade Pumpkin Milk Body Mask and Cinnamon Clove Sugar Scrub and rain shower, followed by an organic aloe, yerba mate and essential oil moisturizer. Add on any massage and receive an additional 20 percent off, or receive a free marine peel with any 60- or 90-minute facial. 600 WEST CHICAGO AVENUE, 312.755.1313, WWW.ALLYUSPA.COM
AVANI Turn a day at the spa into a weekend vacation with the Winter Bed & Breakfast package, featuring one night at The Abbey Resort, admission to the Avani Spa and 25 percent off spa services (Monday-Friday only). If you want to indulge a little more, get the Avani Sampler, which offers a one-night stay, 10 percent off in the Avani boutique and your choice of a pedicure and manicure, the Relaxation Massage or a Custom Facial. Winter Bed & Breakfast rates are $79 between Sunday and Thursday and $99 on Friday and Saturday, and the Avani Sampler ranges from $139 to $159. 269 FONTANA BOULEVARD, FONTANA, WISCONSIN, 800.709.1323, WWW.THEABBEYRESORT.COM
CHARLES IFERGAN Get ready for the holidays for $230 with a European facial including aromatic steam with massage, extractions and masques to rejuvenate your skin for a younger healthier glow. Also design your own holiday package starting with a European facial then choose between microderm of light therapy treatment along with a teeth whiting special and finish up with a shampoo, style and makeup touch-up. 312.642.4484, 106 EAST OAK STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60611
DANA HOTEL AND SPA The hotel’s Pleasure of Giving Holiday Package, $455, is a overnight experience involving a 50-minute Couples Massage, the Holiday Specialty Cocktail for two at Vertigo Sky Lounge or ajasteak, breakfast in bed and a copy of The Giving Tree. Plus, it’s a feel-good indulgence, as 10 percent of the proceeds goes to a local Chicago charity. 660 NORTH STATE STREET, 888.301.3262, WWW.DANAHOTELANDSPA.COM
ESHE DAY SPA For two and a half hours, enjoy the Ruby Kisses Package for $165, that includes the Cranberry Body Butter Massage, Cranberry Kiss Facial, Cranberry Manicure and a holiday finishing touch, all while sipping your choice of beverage. Or add a little spice in your life - for $170, enjoy a 60-minute Warm Spice Oil Massage – perfect for couples. 8 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVENUE, SUITE 200, 312.629.0376, WWW.ESHEDAYSPA.COM
FOUR SEASONS HOTEL CHICAGO SPA AND FITNESS CLUB Winter and Swiss chocolate go hand in hand, so why not try Four Season’s Chocolate Chip Mint Sugar Scrub, $135, or Swiss Chocolate and Caramel Wrapping, $185. The Chocolate Decadence Package, $300, is a chance to let your cravings run wild; this three-hour experience combines the two treatments above with a Deep Chocolate Massage. While the spa treatments aren’t edible, the chocolate martini and truffles you receive are. Chocolate treatments run through February. 120 EAST DELAWARE PLACE, 312.280.8800, WWW.FOURSEASONS.COM
FUGA Treat yourself to something tastier than a candy cane with Fuga’s Peppermint Pedicure for $45. While you’re there, purchase a gift certificate worth $150 and receive a bonus $25 as a gift. Gift certificates can be applied to both services and products, including Yonka Paris and Jan Marini. 3853 NORTH SOUTHPORT AVENUE, 773.880.1280, WWW.SALONFUGA.COM
KAYA DAY SPA Take three hours out of your busy holiday shopping and treat yourself to the Sugar N’ Spice and Everything Nice package for $190. Indulge in a Sugar N’ Spice Exfoliating Body Treatment, a warm Vichy Shower followed by a Sugar N’ Spice Pedicure, and Hot Toddy Manicure. Or try the Peppermint Patty and Tootsie Roll Treatment ($165), which includes a chocolate peppermint hair conditioning treatment and restorative haircut, followed by a Chocolate Lover’s Pedicure and Manicure. Also add a custom-blended mineral makeup touchup for $25. Packages available through January 31. 112 NORTH MAY STREET, 312.243.5292, WWW.KAYADAYSPA.COM
KIVA DAY SPA Ready, Set, Glow! Package is the perfect way to get you glowing for a night out this holiday season. Enjoy a full body exfoliation performed by a massage therapist, a Fantasy Tan to give you a golden glow and finally get the perfect makeup application by Kiva’s expert makeup artist leaving you looking and feeling divine for $150. 312.840.8120, 196 EAST PEARSON STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60611
KOHLER WATERS SPA Enjoy these weekday specials offered the first two weeks of December. On Manic-Cure Mondays, make an appointment for any nail service and get a complimentary French manicure. On Two for Tuesdays, reserve two or more spa services and receive 20 percent off. On Half Way There Wednesdays, get any 50- or 75-minute massage and receive a complimentary eight ounce bottle of Hollyhock. Visit the spa on Thoughtful Thursdays and get any 50- or 75-minute facial and receive a complimentary brow wax. 775 VILLAGE CENTER DRIVE, SUBURB??? 630.323.7674, WWW.DESTINATIONKOHLER.COM
LINCOLN PARK MASSAGE SPA Unwind this holiday season with a 30-minute Argan Facial Massage for $50 or 60-minute facial for $95. Available with the treatment is a take home bottle of Argan Oil for $30. Looking for something more upbeat? Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree includes a 90-minute hot stone massage with your choice of aromatherapy oil for a holiday price of $175, including a complimentary take home hot or cold neck wrap by Body Sense. 630 WEST WEBSTER AVENUE, 773.296.6300, WWW.LINCOLNPARKMASSAGE.COM
MARIO TRICOCI Buy a gift card or certificate and your purchases will contribute to Mario Tricoci’s commitment to plant at least 2,500 trees throughout forests across America. No need to buy a tree this holiday season! When purchasing a gift card of $200 or more, get a 6” Norfolk pine delivered to your home. Also receive a lead free wick Signature Soy Candle wrapped in a snowflake shaped gift tag that will grow into wildflowers when planted and watered. 800.874.2624, 900 NORTH MICHIGAN AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60611
PASCAL POUR ELLE Be brighter than tree lights this December with the Brightening Facial, perfect for revitalizing tired skin ($120 - $170). Also, receive $20 off your massage for the month of December and put it toward your holiday gift fund. 368 PARK AVENUE, GLENCOE, 847.501.3100. 1992 TOWER DRIVE, GLENVIEW, 847.901.0900, WWW.PASCALPOURELLE.COM
SPA CHAKRA The spa of the Palmer House Hilton is offering the Exceptional Orchidée Impériale Facial for $420; the two-hour facial is designed to rejuvenate and detoxify the face using the Orchidée Impériale cream by Guerlain. While available year-round, it can be a special holiday treat to indulge in this season. 17 EAST MONROE STREET, 312.422.1407, WWW.SPACHAKRA.COM
RUBY ROOM Recharge your shopping and merry-making batteries with the Holiday Healing Package, a $250 special that saves you $45. You’ll get a 60- minute Chakrassage, a pass for three yoga classes and a 90-minute Intuitive Blend to help you find your inner beauty. Those with holiday burnout can enjoy the Weeknight Restoration, a one-night stay that includes two 60-minute Enerssages and a 60-minute Couples Numerology for $475. Check a few people off your gift list when you receive 10 percent off of the purchase of three or more $100 gift cards and 15 percent off six or more. 1743-45 WEST DIVISION STREET, 773.235.2323, WWW.RUBYROOM.COM
SALON ECHO The Sweet Mint Candy Cane package ($95) includes a 30-minute Aveda Brightening Facial, a 30-minute organic peppermint reflexology treatment and a spa manicure, including a rosemary mint and cinnamon paraffin treatment. The Ginger Bread package ($185) has all the right ingredients for three and a half hours of treatment. Start off with a Relax and Target Massage followed by a Walnut Body Polish, facial massage and steam shower. Then finish with a Gingerbread Pedicure and ultimate blow-dry service. 1134 WEST BRYN MAWR AVENUE, 773.989.2358, WWW.SALONECHO.COM
STONEDRIFT SPA AT EAGLE RIDGE RESORT Looking for a holiday getaway? Treat your mother, daughter or girlfriends to a stay at the Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa with rates starting at $429. Guests enjoy a stay at the Inn or Villa, dining at the Woodlands Restaurant, a complimentary wine tasting and a choice of two 50-minute pampering spa treatments at the Stonedrift Spa. Choose from the Deluxe Manicure, Deluxe Pedicure, Signature Facial and Drifting Stone Massage. Offer valid through May 22, 2009. 444 EAGLE RIDGE DRIVE, GALENA, 800.892.2269, WWW.EAGLERIDGERESORTONLINE.COM
THE PENINSULA SPA BY ESPA Refresh the senses with ESPA’s peppermint-infused Uplifting Experience for $325. After sipping tea and enjoying a peppermint foot bath, your skin will be prepared with spearmint and exfoliating apricot kernels for a two hour massage. The massage’s techniques work to improve headaches, enhance mood and provide relief from stress, which, let’s be honest, we all need during this bustling time of year. 108 EAST SUPERIOR STREET, 312.337.2888, WWW.PENINSULA.COM
THE SALON AND SPA AT SAKS FIFTH AVENUE Get more mint aromatherapy with the Peppermint Manicure and Pedicure, starting at $25 for hands and $49 for toes. You can also soothe your extremities from the cold weather with a paraffin treatment by upgrading to a signature mani-pedi for $77. 700 NORTH MICHIGAN AVENUE, 312.944.7140
THE SPA AT TRUMP Escape the outside and indulge in The Trump Spa Escape, $450, which combines a 60-minute massage, manicure, pedicure and spa body scrub. Need a gift for a stressed-out friend? The Trump offers the Gift of Health and Wellness, $4,500, an ultimate gift that includes a one-year membership to The Spa at Trump. Other holiday specials include the Kate Somerville Holiday Glow, $400, and the Golden Ginger Body Treatment, $185. 401 NORTH WABASH AVENUE, 312.588.8020, WWW.TRUMPCHICAGOHOTEL.COM
TIFFANI KIM INSTITUTE Give to yourself and receive even more with spa specials for the month of December. Purchase any service at the spa or medical wellness floor and get a free yoga/meditation session, perfect for centering yourself during the hectic holidays. 310 WEST SUPERIOR STREET, 312.260.9000, WWW.TIFFANIKIMINSTITUTE.COM
URBAN OASIS Save some money for the eggnog fund by getting a special holiday discount on spa gift cards throughout December. Urban Oasis is offering $10 off the purchase of a one-hour massage voucher. If you have five friends – or are feeling particularly generous – you can buy five one-hour massage gift cards and get the sixth one free. 939 WEST NORTH AVENUE, 312.640.0001, WWW.URBANOASIS.BIZ
All deals valid through December 31 unless otherwise noted.