The Best Spa and Hotel in Panchagani: Ravine Hotel's Serenity Spa

The Ravine Hotel in Panchgani is the ultimate holiday getaway for you and your family. "We offer something for everyone" seems to be the mantra of this place. Of all the spa and hotel breaks in Panchgani, this is the most luxurious and extravagant one; one that will make you feel like you've had the holiday of a lifetime. One of the toppers in the list of the best luxury spa hotels in Panchgani, this is what this place has to offer.

The Serenity Spa, a part of the Ravine Hotel family, gives you the ultimate unwinding experience that you have always wanted. If you think that it is time for you to refill your tank and gear up for work with an energy that lasts right up till you next holiday, this is the place you want to be in. The Serenity Spa, like the name suggest, will give you the ultimate in incredible spa experiences and we guarantee that you will leave in a happy, serene and rejuvenated avatar.
Here is what the Serenity Spa offers:

 • Ayurvedic Massages

Imagine having two simultaneous massages using the best of herbal oils, a gift of the great Indian Ayurvedic heritage! This massage is done by two masseurs in a synchronized movement, to give deep muscular healing and exceptional relaxation.

• Aromatherapy Massages

Experience the amazing partnership of touch and smell; a lethal blend that provides emotional and physical healing. Using only the choicest and purest of essential oils, this massage really makes you come back for more and more.

• Body Scrubs and Wraps

Who said that holidays should only be fun and games? Experience the amazing adventure of being pampered and cared for, with our new range of body scrubs and wraps. Customized to suit your needs, you can choose anything between gentle exfoliation to full on therapies in this segment.

• Special Treatments

If you always wanted to do a Cleopatra but just didn't have her heart for experimenting with one's own body, we have some tried and tested therapies for you. Try out our own special strawberry therapy that comes as a facial, a massage as well as a body scrub. Come on, you are in Panchagani and Mahabaleshwar, you have to try out or strawberries.
There are several other such special therapies. Visit us and we will be happy to share our secrets to serenity and peacefulness.

• Reflexology Massages

These foot and back massages help in releasing blocked energy, by stimulating nerve endings and pressure points. This therapy is deeply relaxing and cons you into forgetting all of your life's stress and tedium.

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Sixty-five guests sat down at Comme Il Faut restaurant at InterContinental Kyiv hotel to a six-course banquet designed by InterContinental's new executive chef This van Roon. The menu was specifically developed to match four ages of The Macallan whisky, 12 years old, 15 years old, 18 years old and 21 years old which were presented by The Macallan Brand Ambassador, Mr. Alexey Kuchin.

This van Roon was briefed to create a banquet that would echo the six pillars of The Macallan brand which he achieved using a combination of European and Far Eastern dishes that reflected his recent experiences in China and Taiwan. Guests were welcomed into dinner by a Scottish bag piper and enjoyed sumptuous dishes presented in a uniquely 5-star way. The menu included smoked salmon on a cinnamon stick flavoured with The Macallan, Beijing Duck, cold glass noodles with shrimps and sesame seeds (a dish never seen before in Ukraine), oak-smoked, slow cooked sea bass with citrus sauce and deserts which included a coffee and whisky mousse, malt chestnut crème glace and whisky iced soufflé with cherry caramel.

 

Eachdish was accompanied by a new whisky with the last course and the final dram being served in the InterContinental's b-hush rooftop lounge bar to the lilt of a bagpiper playing Scottish laments across evening sky.

"The evening was everything we had hoped it would be and more," said Andriy Chykerechko, The Edrington Group Marketing Director in the Eastern Europe. "We have held The Macallan dinners all over the world in some of the finest hotels and restaurants with some of the best chefs in the world and I was delighted to see that here in Ukraine we have chefs who are truly world class. We hope to develop real competition between top chefs in the country so that over time The Macallan helps to push the boundaries of fine cuisine in Ukraine."

"This was a unique event in Ukraine. I have never attended a banquet where the menu was specifically designed to match the flavours and ages of the whisky. The experience was amazing… When's the next dinner?" said Fred Finn, the world's most travelled man.

"This was an important event to develop a real understanding and appreciation of fine whisky in conjunction with fine cuisine. I learned a lot, enjoyed it a lot and could easily have drunk a lot more than I should have," said Victor Tkachuk of People First Foundation.
The Edrington Group
The Edrington Group is a major private group in the Scotch whisky industry with a number of specialist operations covering every facet of Scotch whisky distilling, blending and bottling. The origins of the Group stretch back to the mid-nineteenth century when the company was founded in Glasgow by the Robertson family which was also responsible for founding Highland Distillers back in 1887. In autumn of 1999, The Edrington Group acquired Highland Distillers along with its other powerful brands, The Famous Grouse, The Macallan and Highland Park. Today these core brands, along with Cutty Sark blended scotch whisky, are highly appreciated by whisky connoisseurs worldwide. To learn more about The Edrington Group please visit: http://www.edringtongroup.com/

The Macallan
The Macallan is a brand of single malt Scotch whisky first distilled in 1824 at The Macallan Distillery near Easter Elchies House, in Moray. The Easter Elchies House has become a Spiritual Home for The Macallan and is depicted on the brand logo. The Macallan is currently distilled and bottled by The Macallan Distillers Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Edrington Group which purchased the brand from Highland Distillers in 1999. In 2009, The Herald reported that Macallan was "the world's third largest-selling single malt… with over 500,000 cases a year, and second largest by value." In 2007, a bottle of 1926 The Macallan was sold at a Christie's auction for $54,000, making it one of the most expensive bottles of liquor ever sold. To learn more about The Macallan please visit: http://www.themacallan.com

InterContinental Kyiv
Opened in August 2009, InterContinental Kyiv is Ukraine's hotel which is a part of InterContinental Hotels & Resorts. Built to match its historical surroundings, InterContinental Kyiv's style is grand and elegant. InterContinental Kyiv Hotel is situated in a prime location uniting the capital's central business and historical districts and is literally surrounded by three of Ukraine's greatest historical monuments: St. Michael's Monastery, St. Sophia's Cathedral and St. Andrew's Church. The hotel is only 45 minutes drive from Boryspil International Airport whilst exploring and enjoying the city is made easy: the nearest metro station, Maidan Nezalezhnosti is within 10-minute walk as is the central shopping district and many of the city's best restaurants, cafes and bars. Our local expertise ensures that our guests have plenty of opportunities to immerse themselves in the traditions of Ukrainian culture and Kyiv's famously vibrant nightlife. To learn more about InterContinental Kyiv please visit: www.intercontinental-kiev.com

Comme Il Faut
The restaurant, located at InterContinental Kyiv hotel, offers the very best of French and European dishes. Situated on the ground floor and adorned with a private open terrace throughout the summer, guests are welcomed into the authentic and elegant atmosphere of a bistro whose refined décor competes with the best of Paris. Guests enjoy delicious cuisine and robust vintage wines with hand-crafted furniture and an elegant theme of silver throughout: crystal and silver chandeliers on a stucco ceiling, silver cutlery from Christofle and glimmering details offer the finishing touch.

b-hush rooftop lounge bar
Sitting in b-hush, with its uniquely breathtaking 11th floor 270-degree panoramic view of the city, guests can sometimes feel like being on top of the world. This unique location lends itself to relaxation with perfection. Offering one of the most exhaustive cocktail menus in the city and a wide selection of dishes from European to Asian cuisines, b-hush has become the choice lounge bar of Kyiv's social elite. With sophisticated entertainment including live soul, lounge, blues and jazz, b-hush always draws a cool crowd - but if you want a private party we have two VIP rooms available as well. To learn more about b-hush bar please visit: http://b-hush.com

El Portal Sedona Hotel Rocks Girls' Getaways

 If you are planning a girls' getaway, think outside the box and head to Sedona, AZ for a truly unforgettable experience. The "Wild West" is no longer the perilous destination that tested the mettle of pioneer women. Sedona offers the best of food, wine, spa treatments, galleries, shops, museums and outdoor adventures, all within one of the most beautiful and inspirational natural settings to "girls" of all ages. Whether it's a girlfriends' getaway, mother-daughter retreat, female family reunion - Sedona is idyllic.

 

 A fantastic home base for a girls' getaway in Sedona is El Portal Sedona Hotel. This 12 room luxury boutique hotel offers truly personalized concierge services for Sedona and area, spectacular gourmet breakfasts and spacious Sedona accommodations. Guests appreciate the attention to detail in the stunning turn of the century Southwestern design, as well as the fact suites feature all modern amenities. Each guest suite includes a private entrance, patio or balcony, fireplace, whirlpool bath, entertainment center with DVD player, free wireless and more. (It is a pet friendly Sedona hotel with never a fee for pets, and offers free pet sitting).

After settling in at El Portal, a quick trip into town will introduce girls to an array of shops and galleries, including Sedona Wineworks and The Art of Wine. This wine shop and tasting room features Arizona wines and wine-inspired original artwork, and is open for tasting seven days a week. After sampling some unique wines, head to Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village to browse in the shops and galleries, then relax over dinner at Rene's or El Rincon, both just steps away from El Portal. After reconnecting over a great meal, make yourself at home back at El Portal with a glass of wine (and complimentary chocolate-chip cookies) around the campfire or on your a private patio or balcony.

Taking a look back at women's history in Arizona is a great way to celebrate the bonds of friendship while in Sedona. Through Labor Day, the Sedona Heritage Museum will be featuring the Arizona Women's Heritage Trail traveling exhibit, which is a celebration of women who have made significant contributions and left a lasting mark on Arizona.

Sun Country Adventures jeep tours of Sedona allow girlfriends to connect with the rich landscape in a unique way, exploring seldom seen parts of the area on exhilarating jeep rides. Sun Country tour guides work with visitors to incorporate yoga or Qi Gong, meditation and ceremony if desired on customized hikes. Guests at El Portal Sedona Hotel can arrange full moon hikes, sunset hikes, hikes to high places, exhilarating and challenging hikes, as well as gentle hikes suitable for beginners. El Portal will even pack picnic lunches or arrange cowgirl cookouts.

One of the most popular hiking destinations in the area is Sedona's majestic Red Rock State Park. The park is a 286-acre preserve and environmental education center with breathtaking scenery of red rock and flowing water. Unusual local rock formations such as Devil's Bridge, which is considered the largest natural arch in the Sedona area, are great hiking destinations. Devil's Bridge features dramatic views of the canyons, mountains and red rock cliffs from atop the cracked and fractured sandstone arch. The trail utilizes natural rocks as stairs to the top of the arch, making the trail suitable for hikers of most abilities and a great spot for memorable photos.

Of course, no girls' trip is complete without spa treatments. Guests of El Portal Sedona Hotel can walk over to Sedona Spa to indulge in everything from facials to massages and full-body treatments.

These are just a few of the activities you can include in a unique and memorable girls' getaway. Sedona offers biking, golf, musical performances, wine tours, hot air balloon rides and much more. Contact El Portal Sedona for assistance in "rocking" the ideal girls' trip.