REAL DEALS
Yukon and Alaska Air/Hotel, 7 Nights, From $1,820
Answer the call of the wild by traveling from Whitehorse (Canada's "Wilderness City") to towns and mountain villages made famous during the Yukon Gold Rush, and then back.
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Trip Coach: May 23, 2006
Lynne Walker McNees, President of the International SPA Association, answered your questions on spa vacations
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
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San Diego, CA: Lynne, what kinds of general questions should you ask the spa before booking? Any general tips or things to look out for? Are there certifications or health reports one can check in advance? Thanks!
Lynne Walker McNees : This is a question that we receive a lot at ISPA. I'll list a few key tips and you can find a complete list of frequently asked questions in our "Spa 101" on our Web site - http:/
First of all - ask questions and do your homework. After you've determined the type of spa you want to visit, call the spa and ask them all your questions before you arrive. Professional spa operators will be happy to answer your questions and put you at ease.
Check to see if the spa is a member of ISPA. In order for a spa to become an ISPA member, the facility must meet requirements pertaining to staffing, safety, guest relations and service per the association's Standards & Practices and Code of Ethics.
Note: This story was accurate when it was published. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
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