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Forget Voodoo, Find Serenity at Earthsavers Spa in New OrleansBy Madelyn Miller, the TravelLady
Earthsavers is a lifestyle. It’s a way of living, thinking and feeling. It is a store, a spa and most of all, an experience. An experience not to miss when in New Orleans. Many of New Orleans most frequent visitor activities—overeating and drinking are not necessarily good for you. So Earthsavers offers the perfect indulgent balance. Beyond simply feeling good, every Eathsavers massage has a range of profound therapeutic benefits. The treatments stretches and loosens muscle and connective tissue, greatly improves blood flow, speeds the removal of metabolic waster products, allows move oxygen and nutrients to reach the cells and tissues and helps stimulate the release of endorphins into the brain and nervous system. And it does feel good. When I entered the salon, I was so tempted by all the goodies on display for purchase that I had to be steered upstairs to my reflexology treatment. Though small, the spa is very soothing and the therapists are excellent. I am a big fan of reflexology and will take off my shoes for anyone who wants to rub my feet. So I chose a 60 minute body reflexology treatment $70.
Then I had a great manicure which only slightly inhibited me from shopping the store in front. And three weeks after my manicure, it still looked good. That is an all time record for me. I went home with several of their exclusive lotions and potions—try healing and restoring. You can order their wonderful products even if you can’t get in. www.earthsaversonline.com I visited the original location in uptown, there are two other locations plus a new one being developed in the French quarter. I was impressed that they did a careful intake question before I did a treatment, and then gave me an aftercare follow up sheet, reminding me to drink lots of water. Earthsavers uptown FOR MORE INFORMATION HELPFUL WEBSITE WHERE TO STAY Chateau Sonesta Hotel New Orleans Renaissance Arts Hotel WHAT I WISH I HAD KNOWN BEFORE I WENT TO NEW ORLEANS There are two kinds of people who go to New Orleans, those who want to party and those who don’t. If you don’t plan to stay up all night, be sure to express that preference when you check in and request a quiet room, perhaps on a courtyard. Or consider staying outside the quarter if you value a good night’s sleep. I stayed at a to-be-nameless hotel (not in either of the two hotels recommended above) in the quarter and called down to the front desk because of all the noise. They were prepared. They sent up earplugs. That was not enough. Two sleeping pills and six hours later, I learned there was a long list of people who wanted to change rooms. I waited (and slept) all day in my room waiting for another room, wanting to be sure not to loose my place on that special list. The helpful front desk person told me that more people than usual had called down to complain the night before. BEST PLACES TO EAT This is a list of where I ate. No calorie counts given to defend the innocent. And you can read more about them in my reviews of the individual restaurants. Restaurant August (I had to put this at the top of the
list, even though officially the name starts with R because it was my very
favorite. The rest of the restaurants are listed alphabetically) Bacco Cobalt Galatoire’s Herbsaint La Côte Brasserie Muriel’s Ralph’s on the Park Rene Bistrot Red Fish Grill Upperline BEST PLACE TO GET ONLINE FOR FREE 201 St. Charles in the food court Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm BEST LOCAL PLACE TO SHOP RHINO Bywater Art Market GREAT GUIDEBOOKS FEET ON THE STREET INSIGHT GUIDES NEW ORLEANS ACCESS NEW ORLEANS NEW ORLEANS EATING NEW ORLEANS 2005 NEW ORLEANS RESTAURANTS STORIES IN STONE: A Field Guide to Cemetery Symbolism
and Iconography HELPFUL MAP MAPQUEST NEW ORLEANS City Map . This large scale detailed street map folds up to 2”x3” I’ll DRINK TO THAT The Museum of the American Cocktail is dedicated to providing education in mixology and preserving the rich history of the American Cocktail. The exhibit is on display at the New Orleans Pharmacy Museum at 514 Chartres Street, now through September 2005- over two hundred years of cocktail memorabilia from the outstanding collections of the founders. BEST WALKING TOUR The Scandals Tour Another Great Tour Since July of 2004, City Segway Tours has been gliding through the city of New Orleans offering a new way for tourists and residents to visit the popular historical sites of this fabulous city. The 3-4 hour tour begins at the golden Joan of Arc statue in front of the office, then heads to Governor Nicholls Street Wharf before moving along the riverfront through Woldenberg Park to the Aquarium of the Americas and Harrah's Casino. Riders then take the ferry across the river to Algiers Point, glide down the Jazz Walk of Fame to visit Mardi Gras World and through the streets of Algiers. The tour crosses the river again, heads down the Riverwalk to end back at the Joan of Arc statue. If you are not familiar with the Segway HT, it is the first self-balancing, electric-powered transporter designed to enhance the productivity of people by increasing the distance they travel and the amount they can carry. The Segway HT uses a breakthrough technology called dynamic stabilization, enabling it to work seamlessly with the body's movements. It operates in any pedestrian environment and is perfect for City Segway Tour purposes. |
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Don’t
bother putting a hex on your enemies, instead indulge yourself at Earthsavers
while in New Orleans.
At
Earthsavers, the reflexology combines the stimulation of pressure points with
massage to increase circulation and energy, as well as eliminate toxins. The 60
minute body reflexology also includes lymphatic massage, scalp massage and hand
reflexology.