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Wednesday, 8 February 2017

Valentine’s Day Gift

Hello ladies and gents

I hope you are well and that you are looking forward to Valentine’s Day on February 14th.

I know, I know... I’m a little late to post an idea for the day itself, but as Valentine’s Day is every day for those who are in love, here’s a great gift idea for your loved one:

A spa treatment in a 5-star hotel.

As I had received a Clarins gift voucher, I decided to try this spa and while I was there I took a few snaps and then wrote a small post.

Clarins is located within the prestigious Intercontinental Hotel located at Petit-Saconnex., the neighbourhood which houses the international organisations, such as the Palais des Nations United Nations Headquarters.

Upon my arrival at the hotel, I was warmly greeted with a big smile. After a brief look around the hotel and a trip to the rest room to wash my hands - the hand wash and hand lotion smelled divine - I went up to the second floor where the Clarins Spa is located.

The institute offers various treatments for the face and the body in a very luminous and tranquil setting.

I was very well received and I really enjoyed the atmosphere, as well as the relaxing massage with essential oils at the hands of a Clarins beautician, all of this complemented by very zen background music. My whole body thanks me for the experience.

It is important to take the time to do things for yourself, to relax and enjoy these pleasurable moments, either alone or as a couple, in a haven of peace.

Pictures taken with my very old smartphone 

 Spa by Clarins - Intercontinental Hotel
Ch. du Petit-Saconnex 7-9
1209 Geneva
From 9:00 - 21:00

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46 comments:

  1. thecuecard8 February 2017 at 00:06

    A spa would be a lovely Valentine gift! Love the photo of the big chair statue. There must be a story? I still like getting a vase of pretty red roses too. :-)

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    1. The Reader's Tales8 February 2017 at 13:38

      Absolutely Susan!! An elegant bouquet of red roses is essential for Valentine's Day...
      The "Broken Chair" is a giant wooden sculpture by a Swiss artist. It is exhibited on the Place des Nations, in Geneva, since 1997. It was created to ban on anti-personnel mines.

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  2. ausiroo8 February 2017 at 03:18

    What luxury! Am I right in thinking the chair is on 3 legs, or is that an optical illusion?

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  3. Unknown8 February 2017 at 03:36

    If only I had a Valentine this year... haha
    Can't believe your smartphone makes pictures in that high quality!

    Sugarcandycandy.blogspot.com

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    1. The Reader's Tales8 February 2017 at 13:49

      Yeah, Mr Samgsun (my old smartphone) is a clever guy.. Hahaha... Oh, don't worry sweetie, when you least expect it, love will come find you...

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  4. J.P. Alexander8 February 2017 at 04:02

    Lindo lugar espero que te hayas divertido

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  5. Judy Krueger8 February 2017 at 07:43

    That looks lovely. I think my best Valentine present would be a shopping spree in a bookstore. It is whatever makes one feel pampered, right?

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  6. Beauty Unearthly8 February 2017 at 08:35

    Excellent post (as always)!Thank you very much :) Have a successful day dear!

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  7. Rebecca H.8 February 2017 at 08:42

    You Lucky Girl! :D
    I know the hotel because I dined there several times at the Woods restaurant. The site is beautiful, and the atmosphere is casual chic. But I didn't get the chance to test the SPA :-(

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    1. The Reader's Tales8 February 2017 at 13:58

      Thank you very much for your kind words Rebecca :)

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  8. Chantal G.8 February 2017 at 08:47

    Oauuuuuu...Super !!! C'est une chouette idée pour la St Valentin. Cet endroit est superbe, un vrai régal ! J'aime beaucoup ton sac !!
    Gros bisous, ma belle  <333

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    1. The Reader's Tales8 February 2017 at 14:04

      Merci beaucoup, chère Chantal :) Mon sac vient de Bagatt. Bises

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  9. Rui Pires - Olhar d'Ouro8 February 2017 at 10:27

    Muito interessante e tentador!
    Bjs

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  10. Brian Joseph8 February 2017 at 11:18

    It looks and sounds as if you had a great day.

    I agree, one really needs to take time for oneself.

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  11. Gabrielle8 February 2017 at 12:16

    What a lovely gift to have received - Clarins truly is a brand you can trust and rely on! Their location within the luxurious hotel seems perfect, and you're quite right, an experience like this would make a wonderful Valentine's occasion and/or present :)

    aglassofice.com
    x

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    1. The Reader's Tales8 February 2017 at 14:09

      Great minds think alike - Isn't it, Gaby? I wish you a fabulous Valentine's Day ahead :-) See you next Wednesday :-)

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  12. Occhi di bambino8 February 2017 at 15:20

    Dio mio!
    Ciao, RT, penso que foste muito caprichosa nesta indicação, especialmente para os que vivem, como tu dizes, um dia de namorados a cada dia do ano ou, ao menos, dois dias de namorados por ano, em fevereiro e em junho. Sim, uma estada como essa em fevereiro e um agrado com uma blusa única, uma joia que acenda os olhos ou (como penso ser o ideal) uma sequência desses mimos em surpresas, em junho, seria muito bom presente para uma namorada de dois mundos, ou, como o namorado diria, 'a melhor namorada de ambos'. Grande indicação. Bellissima, adorável. Un abbraccio

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    1. The Reader's Tales8 February 2017 at 19:23

      Ciao Marco Lucca !  Não compreendi a sua mensagem! Problema linguístico, o meu português é muito limitado  :-( De todas as formas, obrigada pelo seu comentário. Um abraço.

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    2. Occhi di bambino16 February 2017 at 03:48

      Peço perdão. Não me expressei direito. O que eu quis dizer foi que são felizes os que podem ter um dia dos namorados. Alguns voluntariamente abandonaram de ter esse Dia. São mais felizes ainda os que podem ter dois. Disse isto porque eu vivo entre dois lugares e cada um desses lugares tem uma data de Namorados, seja em fevereiro (Europa, por exemplo) ou junho (Brasil), e que dar como presente em fevereiro uma estada na Europa e depois em junho uma roupa linda seria ótimo para um namorado fazer à sua namorada. Afinal, tal namorada seria considerada pelo seu namorado 'a melhor dos dois mundos' nos quais eles vivem. Perdoa-me. Enrolei-me tanto que falei muito e não disse nada. Sou um fã incondicional de tuas postagens. São belíssimas! Un abbraccio

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    3. The Reader's Tales16 February 2017 at 13:27

      Oh não, Marco Lucca, não tem de quê !! 
      Agradeço-lhe imenso pelo seu comentário e por ter partilhado o seu pensamento.

      Que engraçado, eu não sabia que no Brasil o São Valentim é em Junho. Sabe o meu irmão (o malandro nunca me disse) ele viveu alguns anos no Brasil aonde fez vários trabalhados de Arquitectura. Ele adorou, e até ficou com aquele sotaque sexy do Português Brasileiro....hahaha...

      Isto dito, devo dizer que admiro a sua situação, pois penso que não é fácil todos dias de estar longe da pessoa que quem amamos.

      Muito obrigada pelo seu elogio, sabe foi graças aos meus amigos e à minha família que eu o criei... E fico sempre surpreendida quando alguém o acha incrível e o segue.
      Un abbraccio. Desejo-lhe um lindo fim de semana.

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    4. Occhi di bambino16 February 2017 at 21:09

      Hi, RT
      O Dia dos Namorados no Brasil (não se conhece como Valentine's Day) é 12 de junho. O Brasil uma quantidade enorme de sotaques. Sei fazer cada um deles, mas não imagino como me seria útil... (risos). Cinco se destacam, e o único que é reconhecido como sexy é o do Rio de Janeiro (chamado 'carioca'). Eu diria que os homens falam mal, forçam o sotaque, mas as mulheres em geral tornam lindo qualquer um deles.
      A distância que estou do Valentine's Day é intransponível porque não é física. Ela faleceu há muitos anos. E eu decidi ser sozinho.

      Un abrraccio

      Luc

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    5. The Reader's Tales16 February 2017 at 21:24

      Oh meu Deus !!! Meus pêsames !!! Compreendo a sua decisão e espero que um dia você conheça de novo uma pessoa excepcional. Temos todos direito a uma segunda chance. Um abraço e muito obrigada pela partilha.

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  13. So Alice8 February 2017 at 18:01

    Treatment with Clarins cosmetics sounds wonderful :-) Great gift idea not only for Valentines ;-)

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  14. Eniwhere Fashion8 February 2017 at 22:18

    Nice tips!!! Perfect for Valentine's day!!! Kisses from Italy and thank you for your visit,
    Eni

    Eniwhere Fashion
    Eniwhere Fashion Facebook

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  15. The Yum List9 February 2017 at 07:04

    A spa treatment sounds like the perfect V Day gift for me!

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  16. Irina Kovalenko9 February 2017 at 08:50

    Nice experience! I wouldn't mind it on any day. Have a special SV day!
    What have you read recently? Drop in to share!

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    1. The Reader's Tales9 February 2017 at 13:59

      Welcome to my blog and thank you very much for your kind words, Irina :)
      In answer to your question:  I have read On Chesil Beach by Ian McEwan recently.

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  17. Charles9 February 2017 at 10:18

    It must have been great. The place looks really nice!! This is a very good Valentine's Day gift. Lol

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  18. DUTA9 February 2017 at 12:17

    Stunning pictures of a stunning place and products (Clarin cosmetics)! Lucky you for getting such a luxury gift!

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  19. Ana Freire10 February 2017 at 16:56

    Uma massagem 5 estrelas... literalmente!...
    O hotel é magnifico, e a marca... sinónimo de qualidade e prestigio!...
    Adorei o post!
    Beijinhos
    Ana

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    1. The Reader's Tales10 February 2017 at 17:22

      Você é uma querida, Ana. Fica sempre encantada com tudo. Muito obrigada pelo elogio. Isto dito passei um bom momento, estava mesmo a precisar. Apesar de ser un hôtel prestigioso o ambiente é descontraído. Quanto à marca Clarins, é acessível a qualquer bolsa. Beijinhos

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  20. Chabrowe wariacje10 February 2017 at 19:40

    It look amazing. I like it so much ;)
    You would like to follow each otcher?
    Kiss

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  21. Margie11 February 2017 at 01:00

    Very nice!!! It's definitely important to pamper ourselves. I think a relaxing spa outing would count as hygge!

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    1. The Reader's Tales15 February 2017 at 09:38

      Absolutely, Margie. I'm all about hygge, I was born to hygge !! Hahahaha...

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  22. Erika Oliveira13 February 2017 at 17:49

    Muito refinamento e requinte. 😊😊😊💝💝💝

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  23. Barbara15 February 2017 at 13:20

    How lucky were you? It all looks wonderful, thank you for sharing the photos – you did an excellent job. Happy Valentine’s Day (sorry I’m a day late) :-)

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  24. Caro *20 February 2017 at 23:19

    Merveilleux et raffiné ce spa Clarins ! Un bon spa, c'est tellement relaxant, c'est une idée excellente pour la Saint Valentin je trouve ! Bisous et à bientôt :)

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    1. The Reader's Tales20 February 2017 at 23:27

      Effectivement, j'ai passé un très bon moment !!
      C'est rafinné mais ça reste accessible...Bises et à bientôt.

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