Fall is here, please take a little time to relax! It is always good to take a little time for yourself, whether it is Skincare Sunday #skincaresunday or any day.
To help you get in the mood, I have yet another contest this month! Please help me thank Princess Cruises for allowing me to help you relax – that is after you get over the excitement of winning a prize! This is an update to the previous contest and thus past entries are not eligible so please enter again for this new contest with TWO Winners.
The prizes are Princess Cruises Relaxation Pack, chock full of relaxation-inducing goodies, including: embroirdered bath robe, bath slippers, body wash, body lotion, sugar scrub, candle and more!
Princess Cruises are experts on relaxation. The very essence of a vacation is to relax, leaving all of your daily stresses behind. At Princess Cruises, they think a cruise is the ultimate way to unwind. Imagine exploring the world from a beautiful ship – cruising the world’s oceans, visiting amazing destinations and enjoying the many relaxing things to do onboard, whether it’s visiting the spa or finding a quiet place on board to read a book.
In an effort to see how men and women prefer to relax and disconnect from everyday life, Princess Cruises conducted a survey to identify personal vacation styles.
The Results of the Vacation Relaxation National Survey
Princess Cruises asked 1,000 adults across the U.S. about their own personal vacation relaxation styles. Here are some noteworthy findings:
· Silence or Sensory Delight? – More than a third of respondents consider themselves as “sensory relaxers,” who like to recharge by soaking up the sights and sounds of events and activities around them, such as sporting events, movies or beautiful sunrises and sunsets. Whereas, another third of respondents consider themselves as “silent relaxers,” who prefer quiet spaces, ceased conversations, and losing themselves in books or the soothing sounds of nature.
· Tried and True or New? – More than half (64%) of respondents prefer somewhere new when choosing a relaxing vacation, compared to only a third (36%) who prefer a tried and true destination.
· Relaxation Setting? – The most popular type of scenery found to be most relaxing when on vacation is ocean and waves (59%). Mountain scenery came in second (20%), followed by sunrises and sunsets (17%).
· Play it by Ear? – Respondents were evenly split when asked if pre-planning every vacation activity (52%) or being completely spontaneous (48%) produced a more relaxing experience when planning a vacation.
· To Cook or Clean? – More than two-thirds (67%) of respondents agreed that having someone else cook for them was the most relaxing way to enjoy a meal on vacation.
Relaxation Pack Giveaway Rules
1. Comment below on how do you relax & leave your email in the comment
3. Sign Up for Spa Travel Gal’s Newletter “Stuff Spa Gals Need to Know” & Confirm Sign Up
NEW Deadline to enter is 10/31/13
Everyone wins a little relaxations
Instant Virtual Getaways
Looking for vacation inspiration or just want to escape from work for a minute? Check out the
Princess Cruises Relaxation Minutes videos where you can experience 60 seconds each of more than 50 glorious getaways –
1) Enjoying my favorite liquid refreshment while listening to music is a great way to relax.
2) @lexiquin follows @PrincessCruises on Twitter
3) already a subscriber
Thanks for the giveaway!
I pull my hair back in a headband, put on my coolest and comfiest clothes, grab a book and a big glass of tea and head to my covered patio. Dogs run around the yard, while I read and listen to music.
Oh – I forgot to say I am a subscriber and follow Princess on Twitter as susitravl
susitravl (at) gmail (dot) com
I would love to win this items :) i really love your blog! there’s always something new every time i visit your blog. we’re do you get your ideas in your every post coz i’m also planning on creating a blog similar to this one. btw, if you happen to be in Asia (Philippines) i’ll recommend you to visit our health resort in Batangas and i promise you you’ll love it!
1) go to bed early and read a good book is my favourite way to relax – block out all the everyday worries & problems with a little bit of romance & intrigue.
email is given only on request as above – not to the general public, sorry.
2) signed up to PrincessCruises on twitter @starwell.
3) have signed up to your newsletter/blog. Interesting stuff here even for an experienced traveller. thanks
Good Luck All – There is still more time to win all! Enter now!
Diana I would love to visit your spa. Please send me an email so we can discuss!
Hi Ava,
Just visit our page at The farm at sanbenito and see everything.
Susan Christy @susitravl You are our winner! Please email me from here with your address and Princess Cruises will be sending you the prize!
Congrats!
Actually, I’m always relaxed, but a nice latte in the late afternoon allows me to take a break from the computer.
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There are a variety of ways I like to relax… and just wish I could discipline myself to do it more. Have you ever found that you seem to be on “energizer Bunny” mode too often? I do! And it is at that time, that a precious friend will gently remind me, “have you taken any “you” time lately? ” and usually the answer is no. When that happens, I try to find a way to get a friend to go with me to the seaside and just sit at the beach at the beginning or end of a day, when there are not too many people around and you can hear the crashing of the waves, and the birds… sometimes with just a towel and a nice blanket and maybe even a bottle of wine with a couple glasses… OR, I choose to turn off all electronics – phone, tv, pc, etc-, except the dvd player and put on soft music, light a candle, take a hot shower and then just rub my temples with peppermint lotion or oil and close my eyes and breath deeply and truly rest for an hour or so. OR, if I am very blessed and have a gift certificate to a local salon, I will grab my bag and head on out for a much much needed massage and mani/pedi! Ahhh… to dream!
Cathy B*****y palmbreezelife at yahoodotcom
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Cathy Bouldry
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Cathy that sounds amazing! Good Luck!
I am into espressos currently after spending time in Europe and a few hotels rooms with Nespresso makers!
Good Luck!
Great!
Hi Ava! Was thinking of you last night and also the Princess Cruises post you did. While it may not be the seaside or a cruise, I felt transported for a half hour last night, as if I was mingling with an international crowd on a seaside cruise. Living here in the south, October brings many international snowbirds here. Though I am in the midst of my packing to move this coming week, I have been helping a Polish lady neighbor with her yearly adjustments when returning back here to the states for a few months sunshine… paperwork, phone calls, figuring out local changes etc. After, when I got up to leave, she asked me to sit again, and smiled and said “wait one minute”.. She then returned back in a couple minutes with champagne and chocolates! I smiled and was blessed… momentarily transported to a virtual seaside retreat, or sitting on deck of a cruise, as I lay back against the sofa back, sipping champagne and eating Polish chocolates!
Wow what a special treat and I am sure you deserved it!
Good luck since we are now restarting the contest for another winner!
Dim lights. Scented candles. Bath with all the trimming and a hot drink or a glass of champagne bubbles :)
Good Luck Shilpa!
Love your faithful travel posts! In the midst of the stress of many daily difficult details these, days, I always look forward to reading of your travels and the travel offers!
Hi Ava! Hope you have a blessed Thanksgiving week! Just a quick question… did you do the other 2 drawings yet for the Time To Relax & Win Relaxation from Princess Cruises Spa gift baskets? Sooo dreaming of a DIY spa day!
Cathy B*****y palmbreezelife at yahoodotcom
This contest has now closed!
Susan Christy Congrats on being our FIRST Winner!
Drum Roll please our second winner is…..
Cathy Congrats on being our Second Relaxed Winner!
Stay tuned everyone else – a NEW Contest is coming this weekend!
Thank you so much Ava! Sent you a note in response! have a very blessed Christmas! can’t wait for this awesome gift from your Princess Cruises sponsor and yourself!