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B M & T ••• January/February 2019 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 27 L ooking to infuse new life and energy into your meet- ings? Why not try something different? Spa Meetings might be just the right fit for your group. Planners know all too well how stressful and time consuming pulling together a successful conference can be. Participating in such gatherings can also be stressful for attendees as well. Spa resorts provide the perfect setting to hold a productive business meeting, with the ever-present incentive of that luxu- rious spa experience awaiting attendees at the end of the meet- ing day. Try it; you'll be pleasantly surprised. Here are a few possibilities for your next – or first spa meeting. SANDESTIN BEACH GOLF RESORT & SPA Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa is the perfect location to combine a conference or business meeting, with a family vacation or romantic getaway. Touted as the largest beachfront hotel in Northwest Florida, the recently re fur- nished property boasts 60,000 sq. ft. of event space – 40,000 sq. ft. indoor and 20,000 sq. ft. outdoor. When the meetings are over, sink your toes in the sugar- white sands along the emerald green waters of the Gulf of Mexico and take in those stunning South Walton views. Lounge on the beach or by one of three pools or find yourself indulging in first-class amenities such as golf, tennis, and the award-win- ning onsite Serenity by the Sea Spa. Dine at a Four Diamond steakhouse or chow down outdoors at the resort's beachside bar and grill. Serenity by the sea Spa offers a blissful escape away from the stresses of everyday life. This 14,500-sq. ft. oasis offers an ideal retreat to relax, enjoy a massage or begin a personalized fitness program. Whether you are visiting for a single treatment or to enjoy a decadent spa package, Serenity by the sea Spa offers outstand- ing facilities and highly experienced staff, to ensure you leave feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. Unwind in the soothing whirlpools, relax in the steam room and revive in the lounge areas. Choose from the extensive list of treatments including body treatments, massage therapy, facials and waxing. Each session is designed to promote total relaxation, with personalized treatments tailored exclusively for you. For more information call (800) 559-1805 or visit www.hil- tonsandestinbeach.com. PECHANGA RESORT & CASINO The Pechanga Resort & Casino offers one of the largest and most expansive resort/casino experience anywhere in the United States. Owned and operated by the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians, Pechanga Resort & Casino offers 100,000 sq. ft. of indoor and 174,000 sq. ft. of outdoor event/meeting/con- vening space, as well as 1,090 sleeping rooms, 13 restaurants and 13 swimming pools. The resort's exceptional function settings include beautiful ballrooms and venues for a variety of meeting activities and special events. A variety of comfortably elegant breakout rooms provide the optimum setting for meetings, conferences When the meetings are over, sink your toes in the sugar- By Clestus Ramsey S pa Meetings Mixing Business With R&R