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Orient Express to relaunch historic El Encanto hotel and spa
POSTED 03 Jan 2013 . BY Aoife Dowling
Hotel operator Orient-Express is set to reopen the historic El Encanto hotel in Santa Barbara, US in March 2013.

Located on seven acres, the hotel will feature 92 California-style bungalows including rooms with fireplaces, private patios and gardens.

The early 20th century property will also house The Spa at El Encanto featuring seven treatment rooms including a couples room and a wet treatment room.

Treatments include a range of organic and speciality body and facial therapies, as well as, nail and beauty services.

Spa facilities include an outdoor infinity edge pool, a relaxation lounge with experience showers and steamrooms.

A fitness centre will be on offer featuring a variety of core, pilates, yoga and strength training classes.

Dining options include the Dining Room offering indoor and al fresco seating while the Lounge serves afternoon tea and evening dishes.

Other facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, ballroom and three meeting rooms.
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NEWS
Orient Express to relaunch historic El Encanto hotel and spa
POSTED 03 Jan 2013 . BY Aoife Dowling
Hotel operator Orient-Express is set to reopen the historic El Encanto hotel in Santa Barbara, US in March 2013.

Located on seven acres, the hotel will feature 92 California-style bungalows including rooms with fireplaces, private patios and gardens.

The early 20th century property will also house The Spa at El Encanto featuring seven treatment rooms including a couples room and a wet treatment room.

Treatments include a range of organic and speciality body and facial therapies, as well as, nail and beauty services.

Spa facilities include an outdoor infinity edge pool, a relaxation lounge with experience showers and steamrooms.

A fitness centre will be on offer featuring a variety of core, pilates, yoga and strength training classes.

Dining options include the Dining Room offering indoor and al fresco seating while the Lounge serves afternoon tea and evening dishes.

Other facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, ballroom and three meeting rooms.
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Franchise expert Carrie Walsh joins Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa as CEO
Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa, the spa business with more than 650 locations across the US and Canada, has appointed franchise expert Carrie Walsh as CEO as the company plans to expand.
HCM Invest opens applications for pitching slots
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Synergy – The Retreat Show invites consumer and industry perspectives on retreats for research
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