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| A Woman's Directory For Travel and Life. WAVE Journey is your one stop online resource for women oriented businesses and services around the world. A Sure-Fire Cure For Three Fifty-Something Females ~ continued article by Jane Cassie |
| WAVE Journey |
| Women's Adventures, Vacations & Experiences ~ Your Journey Starts Here! |
Bio:
Since beginning her freelancing career in 1996, Jane Cassie’s articles
have appeared in more over 2,000 newspapers and magazines. As well
as being co-owner / editor of Travel Writers’ Tales, www.
travelwriterstales.com, she is a member of SATW, TMAC and past
President of BCATW. Website: www.janecassie.com
Since beginning her freelancing career in 1996, Jane Cassie’s articles
have appeared in more over 2,000 newspapers and magazines. As well
as being co-owner / editor of Travel Writers’ Tales, www.
travelwriterstales.com, she is a member of SATW, TMAC and past
President of BCATW. Website: www.janecassie.com
But we don’t need to stray that far to take a plunge. At
the hub of our getaway, the steam rises from five
mineral-infused pools. We perfect our backstroke in the
lap pool, get pulsated by jetted hot tubs and immerse
into the mineral pool, an oasis that welcomes ‘adults
only.’ As well as hosting newlyweds and other couples,
there are women, just like us, partaking in some diva
downtime. We learn that one has come all the way from
Toronto. “My business takes me frequently to
Vancouver,” she shares, as we soothe and soak. “And
every year, I make sure to book a weekend here, just
for some personal pampering.” This is one gal who
knows her priorities!
the hub of our getaway, the steam rises from five
mineral-infused pools. We perfect our backstroke in the
lap pool, get pulsated by jetted hot tubs and immerse
into the mineral pool, an oasis that welcomes ‘adults
only.’ As well as hosting newlyweds and other couples,
there are women, just like us, partaking in some diva
downtime. We learn that one has come all the way from
Toronto. “My business takes me frequently to
Vancouver,” she shares, as we soothe and soak. “And
every year, I make sure to book a weekend here, just
for some personal pampering.” This is one gal who
knows her priorities!
The whole meal deal wouldn’t be complete without
a treatment or two and just beyond the covered
boardwalk is a tantalizing lineup at the Healing
Springs Spa. Heady fragrances waft from eight
pleasure providing rooms where everything from
basic pedicures to amazing massages heightens
the senses.
a treatment or two and just beyond the covered
boardwalk is a tantalizing lineup at the Healing
Springs Spa. Heady fragrances waft from eight
pleasure providing rooms where everything from
basic pedicures to amazing massages heightens
the senses.
With the effects of age creeping in at full tilt, we all
decide to go for the area that’s most visible and
vulnerable these days. The anti-aging Ogenage
Replenishing facial should do the trick. Rich in minerals
and elements, it promises to preserve our youth and
reduce a few wrinkles. What more could three fifty-
something-year-old faces ask for?
decide to go for the area that’s most visible and
vulnerable these days. The anti-aging Ogenage
Replenishing facial should do the trick. Rich in minerals
and elements, it promises to preserve our youth and
reduce a few wrinkles. What more could three fifty-
something-year-old faces ask for?
My esthetician, Beth, is blessed with hands that are softer that silk and unless my upper body
has somehow melded with my double chin, this is no basic facial! She begins with a relaxing
back rub, easing every bit of tension out of my scrunched up shoulders and rigid scapula. After
eventually placing a self-heating mud pack beneath my tired torso, she goes for the pores.
And over the next seventy-five minutes, they’re revived like they’ve never been charged up
before. Cleansed, toned, exfoliated, oh my! She smoothes on the glorious face goop like a
master mason and in seconds every ounce of stress washes away with the background
sounds of surf. I’m pretty sure I start to snore. And then there’s the grand finale –the youth-
making mask. “This product tightens and temporarily lifts facial skin,” Beth comments, while
applying the spackle-like spread. “Well, bring it on!” I mumble, drugged with euphoria. She fills
every one of my cavernous imperfections more competently than any drywaller could, and
when the egg shell seal is ready to crack, it’s pealed away to unveil a brand new me. What an
awesome way to ‘face’ my new reality!
has somehow melded with my double chin, this is no basic facial! She begins with a relaxing
back rub, easing every bit of tension out of my scrunched up shoulders and rigid scapula. After
eventually placing a self-heating mud pack beneath my tired torso, she goes for the pores.
And over the next seventy-five minutes, they’re revived like they’ve never been charged up
before. Cleansed, toned, exfoliated, oh my! She smoothes on the glorious face goop like a
master mason and in seconds every ounce of stress washes away with the background
sounds of surf. I’m pretty sure I start to snore. And then there’s the grand finale –the youth-
making mask. “This product tightens and temporarily lifts facial skin,” Beth comments, while
applying the spackle-like spread. “Well, bring it on!” I mumble, drugged with euphoria. She fills
every one of my cavernous imperfections more competently than any drywaller could, and
when the egg shell seal is ready to crack, it’s pealed away to unveil a brand new me. What an
awesome way to ‘face’ my new reality!
On the final night, we celebrate our camaraderie with
a Copper Room experience. The Art-Deco inspired
venue is reminiscent of a bygone era and under the
team of culinary experts, we dine on artistically-crafted
courses. Pacific poached halibut, sensuously coupled
with shellfish, swims in a saffron-infused bouillabaisse,
spicy Malaysian-style puri puri prawns are
complimented by sweet coconut milk, and succulent
oven-roasted rack of lamb is done to perfection.
Martinis are precursors, fine wine is paired up, and
decadent deserts follow this parade of palate pleasers.
a Copper Room experience. The Art-Deco inspired
venue is reminiscent of a bygone era and under the
team of culinary experts, we dine on artistically-crafted
courses. Pacific poached halibut, sensuously coupled
with shellfish, swims in a saffron-infused bouillabaisse,
spicy Malaysian-style puri puri prawns are
complimented by sweet coconut milk, and succulent
oven-roasted rack of lamb is done to perfection.
Martinis are precursors, fine wine is paired up, and
decadent deserts follow this parade of palate pleasers.
The feast is accompanied by the crooning Jones Boys
who perform everything from Big Band to Bublé and
as the dance floor fills up with mambo movers and
salsa shakers, we raise our glasses for one final
toast. “Here’s to new resolutions and great
restorations.” They’ve been the key watchwords for
this weekend retreat. Not only do they pertain to our
physical and emotional well being, but also to the
nurturing of friendship. And in the soft glow of
candlelight our three gleaming, taut and toned faces
reveal that it’s true.
who perform everything from Big Band to Bublé and
as the dance floor fills up with mambo movers and
salsa shakers, we raise our glasses for one final
toast. “Here’s to new resolutions and great
restorations.” They’ve been the key watchwords for
this weekend retreat. Not only do they pertain to our
physical and emotional well being, but also to the
nurturing of friendship. And in the soft glow of
candlelight our three gleaming, taut and toned faces
reveal that it’s true.
Where to go
You’ll “Find nature...just up the road” at
Harrison Hot Springs Visitor information
499 Hot Springs Road, Harrison Hot
Springs,
604-796-5581
www.tourismharrison.com
You’ll “Find nature...just up the road” at
Harrison Hot Springs Visitor information
499 Hot Springs Road, Harrison Hot
Springs,
604-796-5581
www.tourismharrison.com
Where to Stay:
Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa
100 Esplanade Avenue, Harrison Hot Springs,
British Columbia, VOM 1KO, Canada,
Reservations 866-638-5075 or 800-663-2266.
Tel: 604-796-2244.
http://www.harrisonresort.com
Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa
100 Esplanade Avenue, Harrison Hot Springs,
British Columbia, VOM 1KO, Canada,
Reservations 866-638-5075 or 800-663-2266.
Tel: 604-796-2244.
http://www.harrisonresort.com
Images by Jane Cassie and compliments of Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa