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The New Mexico Tourism Department
And Ballantines PR
Invite you to join us for the 2009 New Mexico Spa FAM
An exclusive look at
New Mexico’s finest resorts and spas
Sunday, March 8th – Friday, March 13th, 2009
Albuquerque
Truth or Consequences
Ojo Caliente
Taos
Santa Fe
Sunday, March 8th
Upon your arrival at the Albuquerque Sunport, you will be picked up and taken to Sandia Resort & Spa, one of Albuquerque’s finest day spas for a welcome reception followed by individual treatments.
Monday, March 9th
After breakfast we will drive south to Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. Truth or Consequences was originally known as Hot Springs, NM because the downtown area sits atop a geothermal aquifer. The name later infamously changed in a publicity stunt for the once popular television show, Truth or Consequences. This sleepy old mining town is now a popular destination for its healing hot water bubbling right from the ground, its charming ghost towns and its beautiful desert landscape. We will meet Gina Kelley at the Sierra Grande Lodge and tour the facilities. We will then check in to various lodges, meet different healing arts practitioners for individual treatments, and regroup for dinner at Cafe Bella Luca.
The Spas:
Sierra Grande Lodge & Spa offers New Mexico travel at its finest. The Hotel at Sierra Grande provides a relaxing New Mexico vacation destination with rustic charm and timeless elegance infused into each room. The Spa offers visitors the finest holistic spa treatments designed to melt away stress and tension. The ancient restorative private Hot Springs honor the legendary healing traditions first established by the region’s Native Americans.
Sierra Grande Lodge & Spa
501 McAdoo
Truth or Consequences, NM 87901
575.894.6976
www.sierragrandelodge.com/Home.aspx
Located in the historic downtown bathhouse district of Truth or Consequences, NM, Blackstone Hot Springs is a unique retreat destination. Geothermal water flows at the perfect temperature for therapeutic baths and healing soaks. Each luxury lodging unit includes a custom tub for private soaking. Not to mention the Blackstone’s Wet Room is a tropical paradise for soaking, steaming, showering and massage.
Blackstone Hot Springs
410 Austin
Truth or Consequences, NM 87901
575.894.0894
www.blackstonehotsprings.com
Fire Water Lodge Bed & Breakfast is a relaxing oasis in the heart of the Historic Bathhouse District. They offer geothermal hot mineral water tubs in a 50’s style adobe motel building. The guest rooms surround a charming garden sitting area with a fire pit.
Fire Water Lodge
311 Broadway
Truth or Consequences, NM 87901
575.740.0315
www.firewaterlodge.com
The Pelican Spa offers three great locations for guests of Truth or Consequences. The spa is within easy walking distance to downtown galleries, restaurants and shops. Guests stay in unique suites such as the Persimmon & Pomegranate Suite and the Aqua room with its own in room soaking tub.
Pelican Spa
306 S. Pershing
Truth or Consequences, NM 87901
575.894.0055
www.pelican-spa.com
Tuesday, March 10th
In the morning we will drive to Ojo Caliente, check in, and tour the property with Wendi Gelfound, Marketing Director. Soaking in the mineral pools and individual treatments will round out the afternoon, followed by dinner at the Artesian restaurant.
The Spa:
Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa celebrated its 140th anniversary in 2008, making it one of the oldest natural health resorts in the country, and the only hot springs in the world with a remarkable combination of four different types of mineral waters. Ojo Caliente has ten pools filled with different types and combinations of waters including Lithium, Iron, Soda, and Arsenic (yes it’s good for you!) Combining a soak in the healing waters with one of the natural spa treatments provides the ultimate relaxing experience for both mind and body. The diverse spa menu offers an array of soothing and restorative treatments including nurturing massage and body treatments, hydrating facials and conditioning pedicures.
The Restaurant:
The Artesian Restaurant provides a casual dining experience and charming atmosphere. Our chef blends local flavors with global cuisine to create a delightful menu that ranges from seasonal Southwestern favorites to a variety of international fare. The restaurant is located in the historic hotel and offers a full selection of wine and beer.
The Lodging:
The newly constructed and enchanting Cliffside Suites are approximately 500 square feet, beautifully finished with a kiva fireplace and viga ceilings. Each of these units have a private back patio facing the stunning cliffs that border the Springs, complete with a private outdoor soaking tub filled with our legendary waters.
Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa
50 Highway 414
Ojo Caliente, NM 87549
800.222.9162
505.583.2233
www.ojocalientesprings.com
Wednesday, March 11th
The scenic drive to Taos offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, rich history, diverse culture, and intangible energy that rejuvenates the soul. Experience life at a higher level in Taos, with majestic mountains soaring into a sapphire blue sky, a 1000- year old pueblo, and a downtown historic district filled with quirky shops and restaurants. All of this is included within the dramatic context of a distinctly diverse community that incorporates Native Americans and Spanish natives, plus artists from around the world seeking out the unmistakable light of northern New Mexico.
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The Resort:
El Monte Sagrado Living Resort & Spa reflects both Native American and Global influences as well as touches from local and foreign artists. Well-known as a leader in alternative energy, the spa offers a secluded sanctuary in harmony with the Earth. Comprised of 36 suites, their motto is “living in harmony with the earth without sacrificing luxury, comfort or style.” All of the rooms and spaces reflect a nurturing, earthy value for the land.
The Spa:
Vaulted glass ceilings, waterfalls and tropical flora surround you at The Living Spa. Alternative treatments focus on detoxifying, de-stressing, and rebalancing. Guided by philosophies that drive a more peaceful and sustainable life, the spa at El Monte Sagrado focuses on each visitor with a sacred touch.
The Restaurant:
The AAA Four-Diamond award-winning De la Tierra restaurant at El Monte Sagrado is graced not only by world-class cuisine, but by stunning architecture and décor. Sample brilliant, regionally inspired and seasonal American dishes, complemented by the finest wines from around the globe. Come experience why De la Tierra was named one of the world’s best new restaurants by Condé Nast Traveler Magazine.
El Monte Sagrado
317 Kit Carson Rd.
Taos, NM 87571
800.828.TAOS
505.758.3502
Fax: 505.737.2985
www.elmontesagrado.com
Thursday, March 12th
Today we’ll be taking a shorter drive south, about an hour; to the famous art town of Santa Fe. Nestled against the beautiful Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the ski basin, the ‘City Different’ offers world-renowned galleries, boutiques, and restaurants.
The Hotel:
Hotel Santa Fe is Santa Fe’s only Native American Owned hotel. Located in Historic Downtown Santa Fe and in the heart of the new Guadalupe Railyard District with museums, galleries, shops and restaurants just outside our door. Hotel Santa Fe and The Hacienda at Hotel Santa Fe offers a unique cultural experience, from our luxurious rooms and suites to the lilting notes of a Native flute.
The Restaurant:
One of New Mexico’s most highly acclaimed culinary destinations; The Anasazi Restaurant offers an atmosphere that is both elegant and rusticly Southwestern. The Inn is pleased to announce the appointment of Oliver Ridgeway to Executive Chef for the award-winning restaurant. Chef Ridgeway’s contemporary American cuisine celebrates an innovation approach to food, focusing on seasonal ingredients. Oliver’s style is exemplified by dishes such as Sea Bass with Petit Pan Succotash, Young Corn, Saffron Pillow, and Harissa.
The Spas:
The Spa at Hotel Santa Fe is located in the only Native American owned hotel in Santa Fe and offers a rich cultural experience by providing a wide array of Native-based treatments. Upon entering the Spa doors you will be immersed in a sense of Nature’s elements; water falling, open sky, and Mother Earth’s nurturing. Highly trained massage therapists are licensed practitioners who draw upon a variety of modalities form Swedish, sports, deep tissue, cranial-sacral, and energy work to create a unique, personal experience.
Friday, March 13th
After a restful night at Hotel Santa Fe, we will return to Albuquerque for your departing flight.
This FAM is all inclusive. Air travel within the US, transport on the ground in NM, hotel accommodations, the majority of your meals and, of course, the spa treatments themselves.
A more detailed itinerary will follow. This information is subject to change.
Contact
Rachel Mason
rachel@ballantinespr.com
Ballantines PR
505.216.0889
www.ballantinespr.com
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