A Romantic Interlude Offered at Pangkor Laut Resort     With all the time in the world and space on the private island of Pangkor Laut, time can seem to stand still. The resort’s “Romantic Interlude Package” for two can enhance the feeling. It includes: an open air flower bath with champagne; sunset Cruise (with dinner) for two; the Ultimate Experience at the Belian Pavilion at Spa Village; “Dinner on the Rocks” at Emerald Bay; tree-planting ceremony, with photographs, a certificate and a folder; a coffee-table book: “Pangkor Laut – A Guide to its Natural History” and a batik sarong and a pareo. The package is priced at $526 for two people, excluding accommodations, other food and beverage arrangements and airport transfers. It is subject to availability and is valid for a minimum stay of three nights. Outdoor dining experiences are subject to cancellation when weather is unfavorable; alternative dining arrangements may be made at any of the resort’s restaurants. Pangkor Laut is a privately owned island located three miles off the West Coast of Malaysia in the Straits of Malacca.  Although the island encompasses a total of 300 acres, only a fraction has been developed to house the Resort and its Estates while the rest is covered by an unspoiled two million year old rainforest. There are 148 Malaysian-style luxury villas in the main Pangkor Laut Resort, 22 over-water Spa Villas and eight Estates in a nearby secluded cove. For North American reservations call: 877-851-3144 or visit www.pangkorlautresort.com.     NEED PEOPLE TO NOTICE YOUR ADS? PLACE YOUR LARGER ADS (UP TO 680px WIDTH - SEE EXAMPLES OF LARGE ADS ON THIS PAGE) HERE IN OUR MOST VISITED SITE SECTION. Contact: editorial@spareviewmag.com or advertising@spareviewmag.com   Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort Offers New Spa Menu for Kids     Renowned as a vacation haven, the Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort’s Ixchel Spa has recently introduced a special children’s spa menu so that the youngest guests can enjoy the same pampering as their parents. The new Ixchel Spa Kid’s menu includes a 25-minute back, neck & shoulders massage, 15-minute reflexology, 25-minute Baja Herbal foot soak as well as manicures, pedicures and haircuts. Prices for children’s services range from $15 to $40. “Everyone deserves a little pampering, even kids,” says Adriana Tello de Meneses, Ixchel Spa manager. “Our spa services will leave both adults and children feeling renewed, and that’s what vacations are all about.” The oceanfront Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort has 375 guest rooms and suites offering spectacular views of the Sea of Cortés, four ocean view restaurants, draped beach front palapas, two lighted tennis courts, Kid’s Club activities, a full service spa and fitness center and infinity edge swimming pool. For reservations and more information, call: 800-HILTONS or visit www.hiltonloscabos.com.     Surgical Safaris Combine Vacations and Cosmetic Surgery     In keeping the with consumer trend of seeking costly cosmetic surgery outside the U.S., Surgical Safaris combine the surgery with an exotic vacation. With its reputable surgeons and favorable exchange, South Africa is becoming a top destination for Surgical Safaris. Caroline, an associate publisher from New York City, took a vacation to Cape Town during which she had the procedure she had been considering—for a fraction of the price. She was accommodated in a 5-star luxury guest lodge, with views of the Atlantic Ocean with her needs provided for. Post surgery and before her final check-up, Caroline, who had engaged the services of Roar Africa for her trip, departed on the customized portion of her holiday. This included a visit to Cape Point, Robben Island, the wine farms of Stellenbosch, a local township and ended in a two day safari just off the famous Garden Route. Roar Africa is based in New York and South Africa and specializes in providing personal pre-travel consultations with a South African expert and customized tours for all budgets. For more information, visit www.roarafrica.com.     END OF MARCH/APRIL 2006 SKINNY SECTION