Monday, July 30, 2012

Bargainista beauty: $50 treatments during Spa Week 2012


To those who love beauty bargains, this one ranks right up there with $1 Wet ‘n Wild eyeliner: 7 straight days of $50 spa treatments. Held twice yearly, Spa Week, to be held from April 16 to 22 at spas nationwide, treats the stressed, washed-out masses to $50 treatments and the savings to plan a cheap vacation. Considering that many spas charge $100 and up for the most basic services, guests can truly make a day of pampering and sampling the luxe life inside high-end properties.  Consider these offerings, and just how good it will feel to afford a few treatments for the price of one:      Exhale at Fairmont Battery Wharf     Spend $50 for a facial peel – because we like all dewy skin – or having your toes exfoliated with lavender scrub.

Disneyland on a dime: 7 money-saving tips


undefined  Catch Disneyland's new Mickey's Soundsational Parade, one of many freebies within the park.  By Amanda Ficili  There’s never been a better time to visit the Disneyland Resort and with the upcoming openings of Cars Land and Buena Vista Street, you’ll want to get those bags packed and ready for an unforgettable summer vacation.  A trip to “The Happiest Place on Earth” can be more affordable than you think.  Proper planning and careful budgeting are extremely important keys to successful Disneyland trip planning and with the right tools, anyone can plan a magical vacation that won’t break the bank. Here are a