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This is an archive article published on May 10, 2009

Mother’s day out

Old mothers in endless Hindi movies have shrilled to their wayward sons that one can't repay a mother's love. And weeping heads in cinema halls have quietly bobbed to the soundtrack.

Give mom a ‘soul vacation’

Old mothers in endless Hindi movies have shrilled to their wayward sons that one can’t repay a mother’s love. And weeping heads in cinema halls have quietly bobbed to the soundtrack. That was until the greeting-cards companies,which have turned thanksgiving into an industry,brought Mother’s Day to India and said you could do it with words. Florists said do it with roses. Now the spa industry says do it with ylang-ylang and adds,sotto voce,it won’t cost much.

On Mother’s Day on Sunday,city’s spas are raining discounts and offering perfect packages. And it’s just the right day to treat your Ma,pamper and spoil her. Cleopatra,the luxury day lounge spa is celebrating the spirit of motherhood for more than just a day. It presents several therapeutic and relaxing journeys that will let moms take that much-needed break to pamper themselves and go on a ‘Soul Vacation’. “Children are on a buying spree this Mother’s Day,” smiles Harveen Kathuria of Cleopatra,who lists several packages which will pamper the senses. The treatments and services are designed to destress the body,help relieve pains and aches,refresh skin and hair. Harveen recommends the Thai theme packages which offer specialized massages for every part of the body,facials,hair spas,exotic body spas and beauty services. Priced between Rs 550 and Rs 900,you can avil of these offers even later than May 10!

At Blossom Kochhar’s Day Spa,buy one and get the other one free. “Take one beauty service and get the second free. And on spas take one and get the second one at 50 per cent off,” Meenakshi tells us the offers are only for mothers. While Meenakshi recommends Healthy Indulgence,a spa that includes massage and scrub,a head-to-toe beauty treatment will cost Rs 1,500 on Mother’s Day. At Tress Lounge,a complete beauty package has been worked out for Rs 1,400 and they promise a unique experience for moms.

If you are looking for relaxing your shoulders,calf and back in particular,try Balinese massage at Vidhya Tikari Beauty Salon,that comes with a 40 per cent discount. “On face spas you can get 30 per cent off,” tells Vijaanti,the manager,as Strands gives moms a tempting offer as well. “It’s Rs 1,400 for a hair cut,head massage,waxing,manicure,pedicure,and facial,which otherwise costs Rs 2,800,” informs the supervisor. For those wanting to give a luxe treat to their moms,gift them a voucher from Head Master’s,where a 60-minute massage comes at Rs 3,000,body scrub at Rs 1,500 and wrap for Rs 2,500,tempts Diva Singh,the spa manager. Mama Mia!

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