From Back to School Blues to Bliss at Hotel Viking - Indulgence at SpaTerre Sure to Delay the School Daze

NEWPORT, R.I. - July 10, 2014 - PRLog -- Whether celebrating getting kids back to school, relieving the pain of dropping your child off to college or simply wanting quality time with your family before the school year starts, Hotel Viking is offering a special Back-to-School spa special at SpaTerre. The Back-to-School spa special includes the 50-minute Balinese massage and the 50-minute Royal Luxe facial. The special, $270 per person – a savings of 10%, is available through October 31, 2014. Reservations can be booked by calling (401) 847-3300.

         “At the end of every summer, we see the surge of families making the trek to drop off their children each fall.  There are smiles and tears and lots of emotions, understandably,” states Marlen Scalzi, Director of Sales and Marketing. “Hotel Viking and SpaTerre want to help ease that transition and stave off the "school daze" even for a few hours. It's a great way to celebrate the beginning of a new school year."

Parents can enjoy a relaxing tea-time at Hotel Viking (2-4pm daily) or enjoy a delicious meal at One Bellevue, the hotels award winning restaurant. Parents seeking a deeper escape can indulge in SpaTerre’s Back-to-School spa special which includes a 50-minute massage and a 50-minute facial. The Balinese massage, Hotel Viking’s signature massage, features a combination of acupressure, rolling motions and rhythmic strokes relieving tension and promoting total relaxation. The Royal Luxe Facial is a 50-minute treatment that reveals revitalized and radiant skin. After cleansing, renewing and purifying the skin, it's treated to a rejuvenating massage with a royal jelly-concentrated serum, the nutrient-rich food of queen bees. A honey-like mask deeply nourishes and hydrates the skin.

Recognized by Newport Life Magazine, Boston Magazine and others for its therapeutic services, relaxing atmosphere and professional team, SpaTerre offers signature Indonesian and Thai rituals, from hot stone and table Thai massages to body wraps, facials and nail care. The Back-to-School spa special is $270 per person. SpaTerre, open from 8 am until 8pm daily, offers a full-menu of services which can be viewed at www.hotelviking.com.

Hotel Viking is located minutes from Salve Regina University and less than an hour from Brown University, Bryant University, Providence College, RISD, Roger Williams University and the University of Rhode Island. Hotel Viking offers 209 rooms and suites; fine dining at One Bellevue; full-service spa; meeting and event space; a 24-hour business center; an indoor pool; and fitness center. For more information, please call Hotel Viking at 800-556-7126 or visit www.hotelviking.com.