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Charlotte’s Most Elegant Afternoon Tea & Whiskey Experiences

by Ava Roxanne Stritt | April 14, 2026 | Luxury Travel, Travel | 0 Comments

The Ballantyne, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Charlotte is known for its exquisite elegance and signature Southern hospitality. Each month, the property hosts whimsical, themed Afternoon Tea experiences alongside its curated Whiskey Club series, spotlighting standout...

Even Simple Stays Can Feel Like a Wellness Retreat If You Do It Right

by Ava Roxanne Stritt | March 26, 2026 | Travel, Wellness, Wellness Travel | 0 Comments

You don’t need to spend thousands or go for specific wellness retreats or resorts to have that relaxed experience. You can get the same experience with a much simpler stay, whether that’s in a budget hotel, a local Airbnb, or even a camping site. All of the above can...

The Rise of Low-Key Wellness Retreats: Where Relaxation Feels Effortless

by Ava Roxanne Stritt | March 26, 2026 | Travel, Wellness, Wellness Travel | 0 Comments

When it comes to the wellness travel landscape, there’s an increasing rise in the need for low-key wellness retreats that provide effortless relaxation, authenticity, and slow rejuvenation for all those who are looking for this type of getaway. These types of retreats...

THE RETREAT COSTA RICA CELEBRATES 10 YEARS OF TRANSFORMATION WITH WEEKLONG ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

by Ava Roxanne Stritt | March 24, 2026 | Spa, Spa Travel, Travel, Wellness Travel | 0 Comments

The Retreat Costa Rica, an award-winning wellness boutique resort and spa nestled in the lush mountains outside San José, will celebrate its 10-year anniversary with a weeklong series of complimentary events from April 27 through May 2, 2026, hosted by founder Diana...

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How to Stay Grounded at an Exclusive Resort

by Ava Roxanne Stritt | May 20, 2012 | Spa, Travel | 0 Comments

Refreshing yourself with a little relaxation during luxury resort travel and getting a little R & R is important. Also just as valuable is keeping oneself grounded or staying connected with our earth. Yes my dear, sometimes a few of us tend to lose ourselves when...

Girls Getaways – Spa Retreat Travel Today

by Ava Roxanne Stritt | May 16, 2012 | Spa, Travel | 1 Comment

Everyone loves to daydream about getting aways with friends. So let's have a Wordless Wednesday today and all daydream about girls getaways. No need to search for budget trips today or travel deals or packages. Just enjoy these lovely Spa Pops, gather your...

The Massage Gets a Revamp on Luxury Resort Spa Menus

by Ava Roxanne Stritt | May 10, 2012 | Spa, Travel | 7 Comments

Massages were once thought to be an indulgence that only starlets and professional athletes had the privilege of looking forward to on a regular basis, while lounging around the pool at a luxury resort. Today the world has come to understand that a massage has...

Your Ideal Spa Day – In 10 Easy Steps as featured in The Ritz-Carlton Magazine

by Ava Roxanne Stritt | Mar 6, 2012 | Press, Spa, Travel | 0 Comments

Your Ideal Spa Day In 10 Easy Steps as featured in The Ritz-Carlton Magazine 1. Schedule Strategically Spas do most of their business on evenings and weekends. Want the run of the hydrotherapy facilities or a coveted appointment with the best therapist? Book in the...

ELLE Spa & Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Beach Partner with Spa Week 2012

by Ava Roxanne Stritt | Mar 5, 2012 | Spa, Spa Week, Travel | 0 Comments

Wellness and luxury come together for an exclusive partnership in 2012 and boy is My Skin Concierge Ava Roxanne so excited. I have a lot of history with the Renaissance Hotels. When I was a just a wee one my mother was a Concierge at the Legendary Mayflower...

The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park Hotel Review by Spa Travel Gal Ava Roxanne

by Ava Roxanne Stritt | Feb 27, 2012 | Travel | 10 Comments

The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park Trip Review from TripAdvisor (well almost from TripAdvisor) Have you ever wondered if TripAdvisor has fake hotel reviews sometimes or real reviews like the one I wrote on The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park? My TripAdvisor...

Willow Stream Spa at Fairmont Pacific Rim, Vancouver, BC

by Ava Roxanne Stritt | Feb 10, 2012 | Spa, Travel | 0 Comments

Watch this quick lovely video from Spas of America, which introduces us to a spa in the heart of Vancouver, British Columbia at the Fairmont Pacific Rim. The Willow Stream Spa looks for treatments that are pure and natural. They always try to incorporate indigenous...

Hydrate! Upgrade your trip & your body to a fantastic view!

by Ava Roxanne Stritt | Jan 6, 2012 | Green Travel, Press, Travel | 5 Comments

Originally Article Written by Ava Roxanne Stritt and Published in Destinations Travel Magazine December 2010 The View has always been a major decision for many when planning their travels. Usually the most desirable views include water creating a more lovely and...

Some Gift Givers Don’t Have to Shop

by Ava Roxanne Stritt | Dec 27, 2011 | Spa Week, Travel | 4 Comments

My daughter and I recently took a shopping trip to New York City with her pal and another mother at my daughter's suggestion. We were staying at The Ritz-Carlton Central Park and it was our first time on 5th Avenue for Christmas, so we took plenty of photos. As I was...