We alerted you that Majestic Sedona, one of the most beautiful rentals in Sedona was available for a discount in October.  Well…its back again, and for Christmas week this place of relaxation is available again with a great deal for those seeking unique spa treatments.

Majestic Sedona is available December 21 - 29th for a Christmas week discount of $6,000.  The home usually rents for $1,500 per night.  This discounted rate saves you 50% during Christmas!

On top of the deal, guests will also gain access to a resoration package normally reserved for guests of the Chopra Center.

Enjoy a week of bliss in Sedona for the holidays.  Hurry to book Majestic Sedona for Christmas week, and pamper yourself like never before.

The Holidays are such busy days of preparations, that it is important to remember to restore ones self. Please remember this Holiday season that it is as important to give back to yourself.  To restore your spirit give the gift of  Wellness & relaxation to help you maintain the busy pace with a healthy happy heart.

DAY RESTORATION PACKAGE
“Come Early & Stay Late”
Pamper your body with a day of rest and restoration.
Enhance your experience by choosing
from among any of our custom treatments.

Two sixty minute sessions and lunch ­
$325 (includes tax and 20% gratuity)

Two ninety minute sessions and lunch ­
$480 (includes tax and 20% gratuity)

Spa and Wine Tasting Special:
One sixty minute session, one ninety minute
session, lunch, and afternoon wine tasting ­
$425 (includes tax and 20% gratuity)

We invite you to come 30 minutes early to
meet your therapist and get settled. Our
locker rooms are fully appointed with robes,
slippers, lockers, steam rooms, showers and
private outdoor hydro-tubs. After your treatment,
stay awhile and relax.

Recently the Halogen Guides Travel published an article “Travel Well on a Weak Dollar.“  Nicholas Gill listed six great tips on making the most of your travel budget.

• Tip #1: Experience Regions, Not Continents
• Tip #2: Choose Accommodations Carefully
• Tip #3: Go Latin America
• Tip #4: Try Luxury Hotels in Asia
• Tip #5: Opt for Prepaid Packages
• Tip #6: Book a Cruise
• Alternatives to Europe

I’d like to expand a bit on #2.  At The Society, we specialize in trusted vacation villas and rental estates.  For the majority of vacations and retreats, a group will save nearly 50% by staying in a vacation home vs a luxury hotel.  Not only that but a group will spend about the same for a luxury home as a mid-range hotel.  It’s a great value.  However, there are some things to watch out when renting a home or villa. 

(1) Is the home as good as the pictures?

(2) Is there someone to contact 24/7 in case something goes wrong?

(3) Is there a reputable company or person managing the home?

These are some of the risks associated with renting a home and there are several people in the industry attempting to mitigate them.  This year HomeAway (www.Homeaway.com) announced a $5,000 guarantee.  In short they assure the home exists and you’ll have a place to stay.  FlipKey (www.FlipKey.com) launched a user review platform.  This is great because now you can see what past guests say about the property.  At The Society, we work closely with each of our local experts.  We can assure that our guests will be with the best people in the business.  That’s a guarantee.  We do not allow anyone to put their homes in our inventory.  We only work the best of the best.  

So if you haven’t booked your holiday vacation let us help you.  Search our public inventory or send us an inquiry and we’ll find the perfect spot for the perfect price. 

Some premier waterfront rentals are now available in Lake Placid on TheSociety.com.  Choose from a variety of sizes and price ranges for these upscale properties perfect for family getaways and buddy trips.

One of the best is Camp Sunrise.  This gorgeous 8 bedroom, 6.5 bath rental sleeps 18 people, and it is right on the lake for direct access to activities.  The property has a huge wrap-around porch on the lakeside and for the kids, there is a game room including a T.V. room, pool table, and basketball game.

View and inquire about Camp Sunrise here, or browse the rest of our new Lake Placid listings to find your ideal waterfront retreat.

A last minute package has been made available for those of you seeking a rare “spiritual awaking”.

What does that mean, you ask…?

Majestic Sedona, the premier rental property in Sedona is available from October 22nd - 26th for a last minute rate of just $3,000 for the week.  On top of that, guests will receive unique access to attend “The Perfect Health” program hosted at the Sedona Rouge Hotel & Spa (normally reserved strictly for guests of the hotel).

This 5-day healing process presented by Chopra Center instructor and Ayurvedic practitioner Lorrie Lawrence is based on the global bestseller “Perfect Health”, by Deepak Chopra, M.D.  The program has helped thousands of people across the globe identify the imbalances in their lives, learn how to correct them, learn powerful Ayurvedic practices designed to balance body and mind, enhance nutrition, reduce emotional turbulence and re-awaken the senses.

For just $2,865 per person, the all inclusive package includes:

• Complete meal package. All of your meals for the 5 days are consciously prepared and are recommended Ayurvedic menus which your practitioner has planned with our chef.
• Daily morning instructed yoga for all levels, guided Meditation, and evening guided sunset meditations on our Observation Terrace.
• Daily Pancha Karma Wellness and Spa treatments by trained therapists.  Pancha Karma is a complete detox program consisting of 8 treatments that will purify, eliminate toxins and rejuvenate your system. This part of the program is pre-screened and designed by our Ayurvedic Practitioner for you, including any exams or follow up consultations that may be necessary.
• Daily lessons and workshops with instruction in understanding the ancient and powerful principles of Ayurveda, accessing your inner pharmacy, nutritional guidance for your mind-body constitution, stress releasing practices, effective and compassionate communication techniques, and a complete program that you can take home to effortlessly implement into your life.
• Guided Prana-inducing ceremony on the land creating Sacred Spaces.

To complete your Majestic Sedona experience, guests will be provided two tickets to enjoy a guided tour of the darkest night sky at Boynton Canyon.  This famed stargazing venue, a $120 value, is yours at no extra cost.

Enjoy a week of bliss in Sedona.  Hurry to book Majestic Sedona the week of October 22nd and experience “Perfect Health” forever.

Are you ready to hits the links in The Valley of the Sun?  Perhaps a little pre-holiday shopping?  Head to the Phoenix/Scottsdale area and pay nothing for your rental car!

Grayhawk Private Home

Specialty Lodging, our partner in Scottsdale is offering a great deal for those traveling to the area until January 1st, 2009.  Book any property offered by Specialty Lodging and receive a rental car (Intermediate) free for 1 week from Enterprise Rental Cars.  Discounted rates for upgrades are also available as well. As mentioned, book before January 1st, 2009 to take advantage of this great offer.

Please mention this deal when booking!!

Thanks to our great partner in Beaver Creek (Western Seasons) we have 3 new deals to offer our travelers.  These deals are only valid for Western Seasons rentals.

Early Booking: Book by December 1st and receive 20% off all lodging from now until April 20, 2009.

(excluding the lodge rooms at The Seasons Lodge at Arrowhead and the penthouse at The Borders Lodge in Beaver Creek and December 19, 2008 - January 4, 2009 and February 13-15, 2009. This offer is reserved for new bookings only.)

Western Seasons has reduced the 5 night minimum to a 3 night minimum from Dec. 19-25, 2008 for the 2 bedroom condominiums at The Borders Lodge in Beaver Creek and the 2 bedroom condominiums at The Seasons Lodge at Arrowhead.

Holiday Special: 20% off 2 bedroom condominiums and 3 bedroom deluxe condominiums at The Borders Lodge in Beaver Creek and Townsend Place105 from December 26, 2008 - January 4, 2009. New bookings only.

President’s Special: 15% off all lodging February 13-15, 2009 excluding the lodge rooms at The Seasons Lodge at Arrowhead and the penthouse at The Borders Lodge in Beaver Creek. New bookings only.

Please mention promotional code WSWD when booking!!!