E.A. Anne

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Most Posh Hotels/Spas in the World: A Trip to Venice in Vegas in Fashion Culture

Nov 17, 2009 by E.A. Anne | 0 Comments

Las Vegas, Nevada is not a place frequently thought of by tourists who simply want to kick their feet up, relax, and rejuvenate. More likely, Vegas is thought of as a party-lover's paradise, with slamming clubs, bars, lounges, gambling, shows, and rides. Vegas, at least the Vegas strip, is often thought of as a city that never sleeps. However, if combining a vacation of partying hard and relaxing easy sounds perfect to you, a luxurious hotel in the middle of the chaos could be just what the doctor ordered.

The Venetian Resort and Hotel Casino is like a city of its own within the Vegas strip. Stepping into the Venetian transports you into a whole different world-- the world of romantic Venice, a city on the east coast of Italy. What makes the Venetian a city of its own? For starters, the Venetian contains a whopping 19 restaurants! These restaurants feature some of the most famous chefs, from Wolfgang Puck to Emeril Lagasse. The Venetian also houses the Grand Canal Shoppes, a massive collection of the best and most prestigious designers in the world. At the Venetian you can enjoy a lovely gondola ride down the reconstructed Grand Canal, an experience which really feels authentically Italian. All this, not to mention a huge casino packed with all of your favorite games and adventures. For all this gambling fun, you're not going to want to carry around your old and beat up wallet, but a new soft leather checkbook clutch.

The Venetian also houses the Canyon Ranch SpaClub, a gorgeously outfitted center for relaxation. There you can opt for a massage, a facial and a host of other luxurious spa treatments. Or if physical activity is what you want, go ahead and try their 40 foot rock climbing wall, a group fitness class or just a calm swim in the pool.

If you thought the Venetian could not get any grander, just wait until you step inside one of their sparkling suites. The Venetian offers a whole range of suites to fit all tastes, but my personal favorite is the Venezia Terrazzo Suite, with its 100 square foot private terrace and 130 square foot decadent bathroom. It won't get any better than this!

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Yoga/Meditation Technique of the Week: The Cobra Pose in Health and Fitness

Nov 17, 2009 by E.A. Anne | 0 Comments

One of my personal favorite yoga poses is the Cobra pose – and all of you who have tried it probably know why. The Cobra pose has to be one of the most relaxing poses involving upper body stretching that I have ever indulged in. If you haven't tried it yet, give it a go.

Lying on your stomach, slowly straighten your arms until your torso reaches as far back as is comfortable for you. Keep your thighs, legs and arms engaged as you stretch backwards, not forgetting to breathe deeply throughout the length of the pose. Remember that while doing the Cobra you should concentrate on lifting your chest as you stretch back-- so don't arch your back, but lift your chest upwards. Keep your arms slightly bent, taking care not to lock your elbows tight.

Hold the pose for about 20 seconds, then retract back down to your mat. When you feel ready, go ahead and enter into the pose again, this time challenging yourself even further. See if you can deepen the stretch by reaching your chest higher. Remember that comfort is key here, and the moment any part in your body tells you to stop, your first priority is to listen!

After you feel satisfied with your stretch, lower your torso back onto the mat, place your hands folded in front of you, and let your head rest gently on your hands. Close your eyes, and relax as you feel the new found freedom that your back now can enjoy. As with all yoga poses, you should mark your progress as a personal achievement, and do not compare your results to what others are capable of doing. All of our bodies are very different, all of us have our own weaknesses and strengths, so just work at your own pace!

As you begin your yoga practices, its important that you have a comfortable mat that is thick enough to protect your body from the hard floor. Be sure to find a good yoga mat that has great traction, and that will let you concentrate on your pose without slipping.

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Ski Resort of the Week: Sugar Bowl Resort, Truckee, CA in Outdoor

Nov 12, 2009 by E.A. Anne | 1 Comments

As the countdown to the first snow this winter begins, ski and snowboard enthusiasts are likely to be found planning their ski season. Season passes are often very cost effective for skiers that plan to spend a lot of time on the slopes, and so knowing which are the best ski resorts is important to any skier, new or seasoned.

Northern California is my personal favorite ski and snowboard destination, so will be the topic of my first of several postings. Northern California is ripe with ski resorts for all tastes, experience levels and budgets. That being said, one of my all-time favorite ski resorts in Northern California is Sugar Bowl.

Sugar Bowl Resort is located in Truckee, California, which makes it just about a three hour drive from the San Francisco Bay Area. Rather than trek all the way to South Lake Tahoe, weekend skiers and snowboarders can make the shorter trip to Sugar Bowl.

Sugar Bowl is wonderful in part because of the tremendous variability in levels of difficulty. With 95 different runs, and 4 peaks, there are runs for everyone. This makes Sugar Bowl perfect for families with children just learning how to ski, and intermediate to advanced level parents. Additionally, Sugar Bowl has recently put in some terrain parks, which makes the resort attractive to snowboarders and skiers alike.

Another wonderful attribute of Sugar Bowl is that on General Admission days (all days before Christmas, and Mondays through Fridays through the peak season), all ticket and pass holders get a free group lesson! This opportunity is perfect for any skier or snowboarder looking to promote their skill-set or just have a nice tune up lesson. Sugar Bowl also offers a lot of classes for kids, giving parents a chance to try out some of the single and double black diamond runs.

If you're someone that tends to suffer from cold hands, but you're not ready to give up skiing or snowboarding, having a good warm pair of gloves is really paramount. Try these water resistant fleece-lined gloves during the colder months of the ski season.

Remember, just because the Sugar Bowl is in California doesn't mean it doesn't get really cold!