On Thursday, August 23, 2007, Nan was interviewed by Mary Alice Williams of the Retirement Living Network television show Daily Cafe. Information provided for the show follows.
Question: Nan, what exactly is a baby boomer and do they have time to travel?
The Baby Boomers are those people born between 1946 and 1964 who are the well established buyers of luxury travel and spa resort stays. Boomers are traveling with far more enthusiasm than previous generations. Older Boomers take 4.2 trips a year and younger Boomers 4.6 trips per year. Anti-aging treatment, exercise, relaxation and leisure activities are important to boomers.
Question: What are some of the innovative Spa Programs for Boomers?
I have tried to break the spas into categories based on price and programs offered.
Luxury Range (Northeast USA)
1. The Woodlands Spa at Nemacolin. This is in Farmington, Pennsylvania. Their special offering is called “TURNING POINT” and is available September 19th – 23rd. $3995 pp
Turning Point is an inclusive retreat program where guests are treated to much more than a vacation or getaway. A comprehensive variety of fitness classes, spa services, workshops, seminars, activities, excursions, and adventures are offered for guests to experience at their level of desire. For the September program, Nemacolin is hosting Jack Canfield, creator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series and who is also a contributor to the book, The Secret. In addition, guests are entitled to three 50-minute consultations with a medical doctor, a life coach, and a nutritionist. Delicious, healthy meals are also included. The price for one participant is $3,995. The price for a second participant staying in the same room is $2,500. There is no additional cost for a 2nd person staying in the same room that is NOT participating in the program (for example, someone’s husband), however all of those person’s expenses are á la carte.
What is included in the price? Four nights in Five Diamond accommodations in Nemacolin’s Falling Rock property, 24-hour butler service, all meals and non-alcoholic beverages, workshop with Jack Canfield, a $700 spa credit, group fitness classes, excursions such as hiking, biking, and rafting, rock climbing, tennis clinics, fly fishing lessons, workshops and seminars on topics such as meditation, nutrition, art (painting or drawing), self-image, cooking, and stress management. Each participant will receive a Turning Point tote bag, water bottle and other gifts.
Turning Point is an exclusive program and is meant to provide an individualized experience. Because of this, space in the program is limited to only 40 participants.
Although the Woodlands Spa is certainly built in as part of the program, Turning Point is much more than just a spa getaway! Anyone looking to understand more about his or her current state of health and well-being will benefit. For example a person who: wants to quit smoking, wants to lose/gain weight, wants to start eating better, wants more confidence in personal and/or work matters, wants to move, wants to learn how to calm the mind, someone recently separated or divorced, or someone looking for a stronger sense of self. This is an opportunity for guests to meet and work with skilled professionals in order to set and achieve short and long term goals.
New Face and Skin Rejuvenation Treatment- Soli-Tone
Not part of the Turning Point program, but targeted towards Boomers, The Woodlands Spa at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort is offering a beauty treatment- Soli-Tone- a new approach to maximize facial rejuvenation by ways that are non-invasive. Soli-Tone can employ two forms of energy. Used together, the two energy sources provide optimal results, including greater wrinkle reduction, and tighter facial contouring.
Procedure Features
a. A light panel is positioned over the face.
b. Each light passes through the skin for 20 -30 minutes to stimulate cellular rejuvenation from inside.
c. Various colored light rays strike deep into the skin and help in collagen growth, tighten facial muscles and soften the appearance of wrinkles.
Visible results are achieved with the first treatment. The Soli-Tone gives fast muscle firming with deep micronized current product infusion. Photo rejuvenation is achieved at the same time. The LumiFacial and LumiLift functions offer pre-programmed settings and treat a range of skin conditions. There are two methods on the market to create rejuvenation: One is to heal and activate the fibroblast cells to create collagen and elastin and to activate the skin’s own healing defense system by immediately nourishing and changing damaged areas caused by sun, medications, acne, over drinking, extreme cold and heat, and genetics. Directing extreme super luminous diodes onto the skin is similar to the effect that has been achieved with grow lights on indoor plants. This light gives so much nourishment the cells just start multiplying. The other method being used is to first damage the deep layers of the skin with some type of extreme heat source, which eventually creates a healing response.
PRICING- 30 minutes - $90 includes a cleansing, Soli-Tone & moisturizer,
80 minutes - $230 includes a full facial with cleansing, exfoliations extractions, Soli-Tone treatment toner, and moisturizer.
866-344-6957 http://www.nemacolin.com
Moderate Range (Western USA)
2. Red Mountain Spa Ivins, Utah 3 night package $987 PP
September 20-23 and November 8-11
A “Sleep Retreat”- Sleep Health is the new Buzz. The Red Mountain Spa’s introduction of “The zFactor Sleep Skills WorkshopTM", is hosted by safe-sleep author and natural sleep product innovator, Robert de Stefano. Nocturals|NightSpa™ is the first organic skincare, soak and mist beauty sleep ritual that will transform your cozy guest room into a sleep sanctuary. To complete the sleep sanctuary room experience, your own copy of “zMusic, The Sound Way to Sleep” by Sleep Garden, is yours to use and to take home. Critically acclaimed and clinically proven effective, zMusic is the gold standard of sleep music. Learn to enter a state of synergistic sleep readiness. In this workshop guests will discover the most powerful weapon against insomnia. Deluxe accommodations include: daily guided morning hikes, awareness and moonlight walks, three meals daily, unlimited fitness classes including yoga, pilates, Chi Ball, Reebok Core Board ® and more, cooking demonstrations & nutrition classes. Full use of resort facilities including: indoor and outdoor (seasonal) pools, whirlpools, walking trails, strength training, tennis courts and Cybex cardio equipment.
www.redmountainspa.com
Budget Range (Northeast USA)
3. New Age Health Spa, Neversink, NY “Go Fly a Kite”
From $204 pp per night.
Mini-week Package-Enjoy 2 free qualifying Spa treatments, valued at $170, when you check in on Sunday and out on Friday.
New Age Health Spa is the only destination spa in New York State. Located on 280 acres, this all-inclusive resort offers health-enhancing programs and spa treatments for both women and men in a casual environment. Accommodating 72 guests, this is one of the most affordable spa vacations in the spa industry. Included in all New Age Health Spa package rates are three healthy meals daily, use of state-of-the-art facilities and unlimited participation in a comprehensive schedule of activities and lectures. New Age prides itself on a highly trained staff and a wide range of innovative programs dedicated to the integration of body, mind and spirit. The Spiritual program includes classes in Yoga, Tai Chi, Meditation, Pranayama and Chi Kung. Over five miles of groomed trails encompass the spa property accommodating nature walks, snow shoeing and cross-country skiing. New Age Health Spa offers its guests outdoor eco-adventure programs year-round. New to this year’s program offering is kite flying. Colorful kites are made available (complimentary) to spa guests for their playful enjoyment. Boomers love to embrace their childhood memories. Off-site excursions include hikes in the Shawangunk Mountains as well as bald eagle watches in the Catskill Forest Preserve. New Age Health Spa is conveniently located within a short driving distance of all metropolitan cities and airports in the Northeast.
800-682-4348 www.newagehealthspa.com
Moderate Range (Western USA)
4. Rancho Las Palmas Resort and Spa, Rancho Mirage CA (Palm Springs) Putt and Pamper Package (Golf and Spa) is perfect for boomer couples from $229 pp. Package includes one night’s accommodation and a round of golf for him and a 50 minute spa treatment for her or vice versa. Available thru September 30, 2007
800-965-8275 http://www.rancholaspalmas.com
5. The Spa at Barton Creek, Austin, Texas
Reveal Anti-aging Treatment with Idebenone
Youthful skin is revealed with this superior clinical peel with spa appeal. Super antioxidant Idebenone and hydrating lactic acid work in synergy to lighten age spots and acne scarring while resurfacing fine lines like never before. Idebenone reduces the inflammation and redness normally expected with serious treatment. Hands and delicate eye contour receive superior anti-aging treatment with cucumber, lemongrass, shea butter and rosemary. Emerge bright, smooth, radiant and relaxed.
50 Minutes: $125 • A series of six is suggested for $650 that must be utilized within 3 months.
www.bartoncreek.com
6. Spa at the Del Coronado, San Diego, CA
The New Spa at the Del offers several outstanding packages. The Sand Package is one which stands out among the others for the “Boomer” generation. This package offers a 50 minute Del signature facial, a 50 minute Swedish or Del signature massage, and an eye care treatment. The over-worked/over-stressed muscles are relaxed, the face and skin is rejuvenated and refreshed, the fine lines and puffiness around the eyes are diminished. It is the “look good/feel good” package and is only 2 ½ hours in length, perfect for those busy “Boomers” who do not have the time to enjoy one of the more extensive “Day at the Spa” packages.
The legendary Hotel del Coronado, located on 28 oceanfront acres, unveiled a spectacular new Spa in January 2007. In creating this world-class facility, designers drew upon the resort’s early roots. When it opened in 1888, The Del was considered a premier vacation and health destination. The Del’s unparalleled oceanfront location gave early visitors the chance to enjoy one of nature’s most inherently beautiful landscapes: sand, sun and sea.
www.hoteldel.com/spa
Moderate Range (Midwest USA)
7. Sundara Spa, Wisconsin Dells, WI There are a number of treatments that really speak to baby boomers at Sundara Spa, specifically the Champissage, which targets the head, shoulders and neck where we all have a tendency to carry stress, and the “Spa Together” where couples can take advantage of time together by enjoying side by side services. There is also a Healing Chi Hand Treatment that is great for baby boomers who spend too much time on their Blackberries. 888-735-8181 www.sundaraspa.com
Extreme Budget Range (Mexico)
8. Ixtapan Spa, Mexico, 7-Day Program $1075 pp Includes meals, rooms, classes and spa treatments, a real deal. 65 miles from Mexico City.
800-638-7950 http://spamexico.com
Other Spas offering programs include Rancho La Puerta in Mexico, and Canyon Ranch in Arizona and Massachusetts. Even Club Med is launching a brand new fitness and lifestyle program – the Club Med Diet – in an effort to help their guests take the first steps toward developing the healthy eating habits and active lifestyle necessary to maintain a healthy weight, and create a positive self-image.
For more information, contact AskNan@NanKnowsTravel.com or AskNan@BoomerTowne.com
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