Spa Finder Introduces Summer Spa Spectacular -- Low-Cost Spa Vacation Packages to Top-Tier Resorts Worldwide

Travelers Can Now Plan Affordable Summer Spa Vacations With as Little as a Week's Notice; Perfect for Individuals, Couples and Families

Press Release
May 15, 2001
NEW YORK, NY -- A tough economy doesn't have to leave families stranded and stressed out this summer.

Spa Finder, the largest travel wholesaler specializing in spa vacations, has rolled out its groundbreaking Summer Spa Spectacular promotion, which enables travelers to enjoy dramatically discounted vacations at the world's most exclusive spa resorts now through Sept. 30.

The air-inclusive Summer Spa Spectacular travel packages are in many cases comparable to the market cost for airfare alone -- and can be booked in as little time as one week in advance of travel.

With prices starting at just under $700, the Summer Spa Spectacular vacation packages include trips to the most exclusive U.S. spa destinations as well as adventures to world-class spa resorts throughout the Pacific, Europe, Mexico and the Caribbean.

The travel packages include airfare, meals and a choice of various spa services (e.g. body wraps, reflexology or aromatherapy massage, salon services and fitness programs), along with world-class accommodations.

International destinations range from the relatively familiar (Cancun, Paris, Italy, Mazatlan and Spain) to the truly exotic (Phuket, Bali, Tobago and the Dead Sea in Israel).

``Spa Finder has worked closely with leading spa resorts around the world to provide this opportunity for our customers,'' said William Q. Dowling, president of Spa Finder's Travel Division.

``We've done all of the leg work so that, with a single phone call, vacation seekers can book luxurious, spontaneous summer spa getaways at what are far-and-away the best available rates -- including the lowest airfare. The value is unprecedented -- you can travel to Paris and Versailles and stay five nights, including airfare, for about what you'd pay for a week of spa privileges at a local day spa.''

With nearly 40 participating spa resorts, the Spa Finder Summer Spa Spectacular offers spa experiences to fit every taste, budget and traveling requirement.

Trained Spa Finder agents will help place each traveler in the perfect spa environment, whether that traveler is looking for a local, domestic or international getaway; a resort with amenities such as golf courses, horseback riding, hiking trails or beaches; or a spa offering particular fitness, spiritual, therapeutic, beauty or nutritional programs.

Spa Finder agents can even arrange a true family vacation to spas offering special ``summer camp'' activities for kids, or custom-designed couples or group getaways that meet the specific needs of each traveler.

``Our agents specialize in helping people realize their idea of the 'perfect' spa vacation,'' added Dowling, ``whether that involves a holistic retreat, intensive cardiovascular training, or anything in between. With our Summer Spa Spectacular, Spa Finder's goal is to help each of our customers enjoy an affordable, life-enhancing spa experience this summer.''

The Summer Spa Spectacular travel packages are valid from May 15 through Sept. 30, 2001. Three similar sets of seasonal packages will be offered throughout the year. Rates are available for individuals or groups, and with or without airfare (if travelers want to cash in on frequent flyer miles).

To receive a copy of the Summer Spa Spectacular package brochure or book a reservation, call Spa Finder at 800/ALL SPAS, or contact your travel agent.

About Spa Finder

The New York Times Sunday Magazine, in a special section of its April 1 issue, cited the founding of Spa Finder in 1986 as a milestone in the growth of the spa industry in the United States. As the world's leading spa publisher, spa travel service and spa marketing company, Spa Finder is the most respected and recognized brand among spa- goers.

The Spa Finder Co., with offices in New York and San Francisco, publishes Spa Finder Magazine, the leading publication devoted to spa travel. The company also operates Spa Finder Travel, which handles requests for 250,000 spa vacations annually, and www.spafinder.com, the most complete Internet source for the spa experience.

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