Spa of the Sea

I may have mentioned in the past that although I love to travel, one thing I have never explored is a cruise. I'm a more experience places by way of land kinda girl. Until now! I was perusing my twitter timeline and came across this great find on ABC NEWS "The Norwegian Epic Will Be Home to the Largest Cruise Spa and Fitness Facility". Naturally I was intrigued as I love spa treatments. Perhaps this is the reason to give in and try a cruise. I read on and oh what treats I did find. The Norwegian Epic plans to debut the following:

*the largest spa and fitness facility at sea, measuring more than 31,000 square feet

*ice cream-themed manis and pedis for kids
*customizable salt scrubs and massages

*39 spa-dedicated staterooms - offering free access to the ship's Hydrotherapy Courtyard and Thermal Suite. There will be eight spa suites with in-room whirlpools.

*feature 24 treatments rooms as well as two "couple's villas" and two "solo villas" for massages (each has a private, outdoor whirlpool), plus two exotic Rasul steam rooms where guests have access to organic muds, exfoliants and oils for rinsing off under the warm, rainforest-style shower. Guests can also create their own DIY sugar or salt scrub. Six treatment rooms feature balconies with chaise lounges.
*a full-service salon and barber shop.
*ME! Bath Ice Cream Social, an opportunity for a group of kids to get together and test out the products.
* mother-daughter and father-son massage options for family bonding.
*the Thai Herbal Poultice Massage, heated herbal poultices (soft, moist, clay-like spreads) are placed on pressure points to augment Eastern and Western massage techniques.

*Bamboo Massage therapists use bamboo shoots soaked in essential oils to work muscles.

* Bliss triple oxygen combines a fruit acid wash, oxygen wrap, oxygen and milk mask, and more to revive spagoers' complexions while Bliss fatgirlslim is a detoxifying, body-toning treatment that involves dry brushing followed by firming grapefruit essential oils, a seaweed mask and heated wrap. 
*a 24-Karat Gold Facial, which we've seen onboard Celebrity's Solstice-class ships. Here, it is a blend of pure gold leaf, rose quartz and medicinal plants.

 For Fitness expect TRX and kettlebell training; group cycling, on Activo spinning bikes; a Gravity reformer, a Pilates training system; and body sculpting boot camp classes. That's in in addition to the more traditional yoga and Pilates offerings. Facility will have 37 treadmills, 18 cross trainers, weights, and special areas for stretching and aerobics. Up on the pool deck, you'll also find the cruise industry's first-ever rappelling wall.
Breathtaking to say the least. . . I can only imagine what the costs will be for this luxury. As soon as I know I will be sure to update you on this great find.

Bubbly Yours,

Dana Storm a/k/a Elmo's World The Remix

D.I.Y. - Golden Globes Viewing Party

 

I love to make an event out of anything. So why not host a Golden Globes viewing party. Whether chic or casual, there is room for creativity, and good times had by all.  

To get started be sure to know:

*know the # of guests
*event theme
*specialty cocktail
* menu
*interactive game

Depending on your cup of tea, an upscale cocktail party with an afterparty at the hottest new lounge will give you that glam celeb experience. Depending on your venue and decor, you could have cocktail/formal attire like Ms. J Lo (see above).

*A sample specialty cocktail is the Golden Globe-trotter (Prosecco w/Crown Royal, rim the glass with fresh oj and crystal gold sugar) presented on mirrored tile
*Metallic gold candles (Jamali Garden, Chelsea NYC)
*Glass vases, stencil flowers,
*Food: use your local grocer as a private chef , order a few platters, flip old vases upside down to add height to food display
*Games: why not pick the winners for the top categories. Create two-sided card, with top 5-7 categories with nominees listed, and whoever gets most answers correct gets a gold themed prize (ex. champagne, gold Godiva chocolates)

These ideas can be amended to any awards show year round, so why not do a trial run tonight, and perfect it for future award shows. Let the festivities begin!

Bubbly Yours,
Dana Storm
The Bubble a/k/a Elmo's World The Remix