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Known to family and friends as the ultimate party planner and spa guru, India has a natural talent for organizing and hosting the best in themed events, luxury destination travel on a budget, and spa getaways. For India, event planning is not just a hobby, it is a passion. In addition, her guilty pleasure spa addiction has made her quite the spa critic. India has indulged in spa treatments from over 20+ spas in the United States, Mexico, and Carribean. Her themed parties have been anything but ordinary and have ranged from A Midsummer s Night Dream Toga Party , Good Girls,Gone Bad Bachelorette Party , Put You to Bed Pajama Party, Valentines Day Players Ball, Graduation Luau, and many more... Past themed trips she has planned include: Spring Break Sweet Escape - Hershey, PA Year of the Dragon VIP Adventure - Washington, DC Destination St. John - US Virgin Islands Casino Royale – Las Vegas Rest & Relaxation – Aruba Peak of Perfection – Deep Creek, MD The Royal – Playa Del Carmen, Mexico On a regular day, India is a Public Administration professional in Washington, DC. She enjoys spending time with family,friends, and her recently adopted rescue puppy.

Ella Patterson is the founder of Global One Communications, a forward moving company that assists businesses, conventions, visitors, and tourist bureaus in telling the world about specified brand in a positive and uplifting manner. Our mission: Tell your story to the global community. We publicize and promote events, incorporate the media to produce persuasive publicity material and ensure the well-being of organizations. We give exposure to the specified brand for consumers and businesses that want to gain greater access to specified brand and surrounding cities and want to acquire culture, heritage, history and the lifestyle of the brand. Our purpose: Work with clients who desire to develop a comprehensive strategy to help their brand become a positive household name. Global One connects the dots ensuring all partners and possibilities are aligned. We create and support specific brand-marketing strategies in order to drive occupancy and revenue for the 'Specified Brand.' With the celebration of destinations, spas, technology, consumer products and businesses we plan to implement and promote the specified brand by way of our global distribution efforts.

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Amate Ramsey is a always in search of a new destination, and is a self confessed rolling stone. A first generation American to European parents, Ramsey got her first passport at the age of 6, raised between San Francisco, New York and Madrid. A lifetime of travel and a love of discovery has culminated in: two university degrees, speaking several languages poorly, raising a dog and two cats, living in 7 countries, and moving a total of 35 times! This provides for a lot of writing material on a diverse range of subjects. Ramsey is a visual artist and freelance writer who has written Travel and Lifestyle articles for several European publications, published in six languages. Writing on topics as diverse as Traveling with your Dog, Eastern Europe's Wine Regions, Baking Tips from France, Spas in Austria, Vintage Shops in Prague, Where to get a good Hotdog on the Continent, Dance Festivals in Poland, Kids Music Camps, Learning a Language at age 40, and you guessed it, How to Relocate in 5 easy steps. Ramseys love of a good adventure and experiencing the unknown keeps her on the road most of the time. Pete, champion mutt dog and travel companion is along for the ride. Soon to be part of an elite Best in Mutt Show. Ramsey asserts, that all this wackiness won't go undocumented. On the serious side, Ramsey has been the recipient of several prestigious awards and fellowships, and her work in visual and performance art have been supported by the US State Department, Spain Ministry of Culture, New York Endowment for the Arts and the European Jewish Association, to name a few. Ramseys work has toured internationally.

Debra Moffitt writes for publications worldwide in three different languages. Her work on mind/body/spirit topics from meditation to labyrinth walking appears online and in print. She writes on architecture (see ArchitectureWeek.com), travel, culture, wines, food, yoga retreats, spas, eco travel, sustainability, honey bees and much more. Her book, "Awake in the World: 108 Practices to Live a Divinely Inspired Life" will be released by Llewellyn Worldwide, May 2011.

Susan is a freelance travel writer with more than 20 years experience in the publishing world. Her articles have appeared in local, regional, and national publications specializing in luxury travel, spas, resorts, food & wine, and lifestyles. She enjoys reading, traveling, photography, and good food and wine. She calls Phoenix home but lives for the moments she can spend at the beach.

Retired American, English teacher and writer. I spent much of my younger years as a broadcaster doing radio shows and news. I have spent a lot of time overseas in Russia and Eastern Europe. I have 4 grown children and 9 grandchildren. My hobbies are mineral spas and I spend

As a n 18 year veteran of the travel industry, I have experienced many domestic and international locations, both business and leisure. Hawaii is my specialty; I have lived and traveled there dozens of times. I enjoy world class spas and would be most happy to share my exper

Fine Living Connoisseur Boomer Consumer Expert Spa Trends Specialist Focused on X-Treme Self-Care, holistic healing, retreats and spas, eco-resorts or luxury pampering, fitness, preventative treatments to maintain vibrant health and radiant beauty

Lucky Chan was born and raised in Toronto, Canada by Chinese immigrants. Having been brought up with traditional values with a modern twist, Lucky is an extremely well-rounded individual. Lucky loves shopping and pampering herself because she believes that it's essential for living a well balanced life. Having an interest in helping people, Lucky decided to start her career in Health care, but instead of providing direct patient health she decided to be behind the scenes. Achieving a Bachelor of Health Studies with Honours from York University helped Lucky get a position in a very large and well-known health care organization where she currently works in research. Her goal is to one day have a leadership role in health care, but she will never forget her one true love, spas!

Bearnard Young specializes in home furnishings that enhance the quality of life while at the same time increase the value of the home. Top runners in that exclusive category include modern outdoor kitchen components, patio spas and hot tubs, and indoor and outdoor gas fire places.

Leah is a professional writer. Her main topics are about the hospitality and travel industry, as well as health and wellness. She loves when her favorite topics merge in the spas of our finest luxury hotels. She lives in Chicago.

Massage therapist w/10+ yrs. experience including day spas, pain clinics, sports massage for Olympic athletes, Boston Marathon runners & Harvard Rowing Team; working w/people living with chronic &/or terminal illness. Massage for horses and dogs.

I was born in the Tar Heel state of North Carolina, however I presently live in Virginia with my husband and two teenagers. I am passionate about health and wellness so I like to write about such topics. I would also like to write about food and spas.

I am a 35 yr old female who has made major life changes in the last 3 years. I am an Independent consultant for Beauticontrol and host home spas and skincare. I am also a Bodily Injury Claims Adjuster specializing in Auto Claims. I have lost 220 lbs and kept it off however has led to alot of medical issues so I have had oh I'd say about 8 surgeries in a year. I got married this year in July and work for an amazing supportive company.

I like when someone asked Jiddu Krishnamurti "Who are you?" to which he replied "Who am I is not important because I am nobody. The more important question is - who are you?" Sunshine has been a yoga teacher since 2005 and started practising since 1999. She is a Yoga Alliance Certified instructor as well as a Power Pilates New York certified instructor. More importantly, she considers herself a constant student of Buddhism in the Tibetan Gelugpa tradition under the tutelage of Lama Lobsang Chunzom, descending from a long line of learned Gelugpas including Je Geshe Michael Roach, Je Khen Rinpoche Geshe Lobsang Tharchin and His Holiness Trijian Rinpoche. She has had the good fortune to received group initiations from His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. Professionally, she worked for hotels and spas in the Caribbean, Africa and Central America including Rosewood Little Dix Bay in sunny Virgin Gorda. Currently, Sunshine and husband Glen direct a spa and wellness consulting company in Central America and runs meditation, yoga and vacation retreats from their home in Nicaragua. "I hope to share articles for Associated Content users that may in some way benefit them physically, mentally and most of all to open up to their spiritual lives."

Knowledge Management practitioner and writer based in Kuala Lumpur. I love travelling and experiencing new cultures, trying new tastes and relaxing in spas.

When I was 16, I lost 50 1bs by mimicking the Golden Door's spa program so I am passionate about spas as a fun way to live healthy. Dubbed the "Martha Stewart" of the spa lifestyle, my firm Art of the Spa, helps connect spa with real life. For spa deals & tips follow me on twitter http://twitter.com/artofthespa I also founded Spa4Diabetes a non-profit.

I work in one of the top spas in Baltimore. I'm a platinum designer. I also freelance for hair and make-up. I also love photography and anything else in the fashion/beauty industry.

-Over 15 years of travel experience as a Travel Agent, Groups & Incentive Manager and National Account Manager for Fortune 500 companies. - Former owner/President of a Canadian Distributorship for a European Skin Care Line sold to Spas & Salons across Canada

As an administrator for 411 New York, help to teach about New York City on restaurants, bars, night clubs, hotels, shops, spas, events, attractions and much more.

I just started an online magazine, ShoutLA.com, about life in Los Angeles. Look out for reviews & profiles about: restaurants, night clubs, bars, spas, beaches, apartments, etc. I'm also a content producer and will be reviewing various products as well.

I am an experienced lifestyle writer and editor with specialties in beauty, fashion, travel and spas.

Hi! I am 26, happily married and proud parent of an adopted malti-york who looks just like me. I love to dance, try recipes, shop, try new hidden treasures around town- like spas, bed and breakfasts, animal shelters, boutiques, chocolate shopes, travel and java shops! I am v

I am a university graduate, in the field of Chemistry. I hope to one day own my chain of beauty spas and have my very own product line. My dream career is to become a trichologist.In order to realise my dreams I am trying to earn money online. I am now in the start up stages

OCStandard the Orange County City Guide. The perfect resource for locals and visitors to find dining, resorts, hotels, entertainment, local events, spas, golf courses and everything else fun in OC!!!

I am a freelance writer specializing in luxury travel, spas, cruises and beauty.

I am an experienced journalist in the area of travel, spas and restaurant reviews. I have recently moved to the US after living in Asia and have travelled through most of Asia and Europe. In the next months, I will be travelling in the US and Europe.

N F Hill is an anthropologist with academic research library (reference) and museum security management experience. She now writes for trade publications (travel industry & security to massage & spas) and edits scientific manuscripts and grants.