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We were now, on our way back to the Fairmont and the city that never sleeps. Awaiting my wife, was an in-room massage from the Riverside Spa. We would like for you to take note that, New Orleans is filled with wonderful health spas. From Day spas to Specialty spas. Please check our index as we did review two more spas in depth while we were in New Orleans.

There is nothing more comfortable and relaxing than having spa services brought to your very own room.

The Fairmont scheduled the massage and then called our room to let us know that the massage therapist was here and asked to send her up.

Our female reviewer received a 90 minute combination massage in our massive suite. The massage consisted of part deep-tissue, part swedish and part relaxing.

The services received from Riverside were very good and the therapist was on time and very professional. She was even equipped with relaxation music which she brought with her to provide an even more meditative relaxing state.

You will do a lot of walking in New Orleans, if only to be able to get closer views of the shops and the various sites. The therapist provided some much needed reflexology on the hands and feet. A treat in deed for the lady of my dreams.

Riverside Spa will design special package treatment to fit the needs of their clients. Aside from in-room massage service, they have a facility within a block of the Fairmont where they provide everything from Asian spa beauty treatments to Citrus aroma therapy massage and mandarin salt glow with the use of fresh oranges. Sound interesting? We only wish we had more time in the Big Easy. This is a place where the hospitality and pampering is as great as the food. Riverside Spa is a full featured day spa and they are worth checking out, especially if you are staying at the Fairmont, as they very close to the hotel and are open seven days a week.

Some of the other items we would love to try the next time here is their Hot Stone Massage treatment and their facial packages. They have a variety of Getaway Packages, we are sure, one of them is just right for you. Check out their web site for a full list of what they have available.

Fully relaxed, and ready for the pièce de résistance. The food!

It was time to go to Sazerac's for cocktails and then to dinner.

All the time, you are in New Orleans you do not mind the walking and all the exercise you get in. The sights and sounds stir you, and keep you moving -on to the next great site or event.

There is an added benefit to the exercise you receive and that is there is no guilt when you eat the excellent food there. Most people say they eat to live! In New Orleans they say, "We live to eat!"

The French, Creole, Cajun and Italian restaurants are to die for. The fact that Louisiana is on the Mississippi and close to the Gulf only ads to the chefs supplies, which he has to offer.

We love the native dishes and there is no better place to experience this than at Sazerac's.

Pictured below(from left to right)
The Fairmont's Grand Ballroom, The Historically Famous Blue Room and One of the hand painted murals in the Sazerac's Lounge

On to our dining experience at Sazerac's ... Continued >