Earlier this month, we offered some highlights of some of our favorite spots to unwind and relax as we enter into a new year.  As there are many days to come in 2024, there are more options for you to finally set aside some ‘me’ time that you have earned and deserve.  
On behalf of the entire family at Cantera apartments in El Paso, we encourage you to cross off a day a month to reward yourself with a day at one of the top spas in El Paso.

Float and Calm
First and foremost, we just like the name of this spa in El Paso!  How can one not want to explore what they may have to offer to set a new standard for living in 2024? This health and wellness spa promotes its environment as a “sanctuary dedicated to the art of restful experiences and rejuvenating therapies.”

Here’s another reason we recommend Float and Calm: their float therapy. If you have never experienced this natural therapy that truly calms your mind and soul, this year is the year to do so. 

As their website notes it best: “Join us in embracing the transformative power of self-care and allow us the privilege to guide you towards a harmonious balance of mind and body.”

Woodhouse
Further south from El Paso in the charming town of Victoria is the first Woodhouse Spa. Today, there are over 70 of these fine establishments throughout 21 states.  Celebrated as “one of the country’s most lauded luxury spa brands,” their full-service menu has delighted residents and visitors of El Paso for many years. 
Built on the philosophy of the vision that their guests will always be their leading priority,” they stand by their “unwavering commitment” to ensure you will be treated with only the finest spa treatments in El Paso. Their list of luxury treatments include:

•    Rituals (our favorite)
•    Massage
•    Facials
•    Nails
•    Waxing

Tranquil Haven
Last on this list, yet often first on our list every month, is Tranquil Haven. With FIVE-STAR ratings across the board, this is a must do in 2024! With a promise to address ‘the whole person” through mind, body and spirit, the professionals are trained to integrate alternative therapies with conventional offerings for an optimal experience every time you visit their spa in El Paso.

Among our recommended sessions are their Copper Bowl Foot Bath, Reiki and Aromatherapy offerings. 

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After the rush of the holidays, our bodies crave a little downtime to relax, refresh and reset for a new year and a new YOU!  Fortunately for all who live in and around our apartment community in El Paso, Texas, a fine selection of top spas in El Paso offers the perfect escape.  
Whether your life overflows with family commitments or perhaps too many hours at work, we encourage you to find some ‘me’ time at some of our favorite spas noted below.

Sundown Massage
This quaint spot in El Paso offers a complete selection of services to start your year off right. Within their “appointment only” scheduling concept, they cover the scope of time-tested treatments and relaxation sessions that deliver results. From deep tissue, Swedish and full body massages, your well-being is in good hands.

Sports enthusiasts often reach out to the professionals at sundown and book sessions with their sports massage therapists to help heal and revive sore muscles and backs. Within their full scope of services, they also offer reflexology, cranial therapy and lymphatic drainage massage. 

Here’s another bonus: they offer mobile messaging to book your appointment when you need it most – and can come to your home at Cantera apartments in El Paso upon request. 

Blush Boutique and Spa
As the 2023 winner of “Best Spa in El Paso,” we suggest you put this spa at the top of your list. What we enjoy most is their holistic approach to skin care – with some of the finest skin care products available in El Paso today. 

In addition to traditional massages and facials, Blush Boutique and Spa specializes in chemical peels and other rejuvenating body treatments. 

NEW to their professional services is the innovative “no peel’ Biorepeel treatment.  According to their owner, this is a very advanced procedure that combines “targeted exfoliation and nourishment” within just one session.

While you are there, check out their Eminence skin care line of products which have been used by individuals around the world since 1958!
 
Luxor Massage and Day Spa
For over 20 years, the professionals at Luxor Spa in El Paso have offered an impressive list of full and half-day services for locals and visitors alike. They have, without question, some of the most creative packages to keep you coming back month after month.  Be sure to check out their specials as they always have something new to offer.  For example, here are a few of our top picks:

Firm and Fabulous Body Wrap
Chocolate Body Wrap
Lunch Specials (don’t miss this one)

Luxor also extends special pricing to thank those who have served and continue to serve our country in the military, police force and firefighters. 
 

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Ahhh, it’s a new year that awaits a new you to do what is best for your mind and soul. Thankfully, our great city of El Paso has more spas, yoga and massage facilities within a short drive from our apartments for rent at Cantera  than most to get your body balanced and ready to begin a new year ahead.

No matter where one lives throughout the region, we have the luxury of being surrounded by opportunities to push our bodies to their limits. The best part is the end result – slipping into a local spa as our greatest reward. Below you will find our favorite places to pamper our bodies after a delightful day in the great outdoors. 
Top Spas in El Paso, Texas

Woodhouse Spa
For a true escape, getaway to the Woodhouse Spa to treat your body and soul to something extra special.  It’s the perfect place for a bridal party or anniversary, as well as they welcome any reason to celebrate a special event or for no reason at all. All  massages start with their ‘signature foot cleansing ritual” which continues with essential oil treatments.  We recommend their therapeutic body treatments and “Rituals”, which include your choice of Calm, Resilient, Connected, Energized, Balanced, or Connected.
Blush
This hot spot downtown is every reason to take a day off for you!  With their holistic approach to skin care, they not only offer the largest selection of products yet offer an impressive list of spa services within a beautiful and peaceful environment.  Choose from facials, massages, chemical peels, spray tans, waxing and LED body therapy and innovative flotation therapy.  Unique to this spa is a complete program for men.
Royal Sauna and Spa
With top reviews year after year, the Royal Sauna and Spa is another optimal choice for a private treatment or special celebration.  They offer a nice selection of services that include Deep Tissue, Swedish, Chair, Hot Stone and Foot massages.  We like their hydrotherapy option that allows us to detox our bodies for a new start to the new year! They have an esthetician on-site for micro dermabrasion, lash lifts and extensions. 
Desert Spirit Spa
Located in the historic Hotel Paso del Norte, this iconic spa is an extra special treat that must be experienced at least once a year.  Located on the 10th floor of this 100+ year old hotel, the Desert Spa captures the soul of El Paso with breathtaking views, warm and welcoming atmosphere and an impressive list of spa services. While booking your massage, be sure to ask for any one of their techniques, which include Reflexology, Deep Tissue, Prenatal, Swedish, Neuromuscular, Stretching and more. 
Before or after your visit to the spa, make time to explore the hotel.  Its description follows:
El Paso’s 108-year-old icon has come gloriously back to life. Perched on the intersection of states and nations, this historic hotel weaves together a unique blend of Mexican, Texan, and North American cultures to create an experience that is unique and truly represents the “soul of El Paso”.
 

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Every month we research new ideas to help you enjoy a full life at your apartment in El Paso.  And every blog that we produce is backed by our mission that is centered around you – living a wholesome living experience at Cantera..

With summer temps rising daily, we thought you might appreciate some top tips on how to stay cool in the summer heat.

Play in the Pool

Our first choice, of course, is to encourage you to enjoy the pool at our apartments in El Paso.  Whether you swim some laps in the morning, enjoy a full day in its cool waters, or plan a BBQ pool side in the evening, our pool and pool-side amenities are there for you and your family to enjoy.

Need ideas on  how to keep the kids entertained while you read your favorite book pool-side, there’s a great article on ActiveKids.com.  Read on to read more about pool games for your kids that include: Beach Ball Race, Ping Pong Madness, Sharks and Minnows, What Time Is It Mr. Fox , Coin Hunts, Floatie Races, and we must mention the oh-so-famous: Marco Polo!

Keep it Cool in the Kitchen

As noted above, feel free to use the BBQ to keep the heat out of your kitchen.  And instead of the comfy foods that we enjoy during our cooler month, swap those out for fresh fruit salads, scrumptious sandwiches, and of course … popsicles for dessert!  If you need more ideas on cool things to cook during the steamy summer months, take a look at this site that offers 50 options to keep your kitchen and apartment cool this summer.

Get Spicy

This deserves a paragraph all on its own.  As home to the best BBQ and restaurants in the USA (our opinion), order it HOT.  Yes, spicy hot!  We have learned this lesson from some of our neighbors who noted that some of the spiciest foods come from South America where the temps are tops most of the year.  Although spicey foods may feel hot at first bite, and we start to sweat, the air on our damp skin cools down our body’s temperature.  So here’s another tip on how to keep your body cool.  Click into this story published on FourSquare re: The 15 Best Places to Eat Spicy Foods in El Paso.

Keep All Things Cotton

From your sheets at night to your summer wardrobe, cotton is always our top pick to beat the heat in El Paso.  We found a good article written by Voila ~ Wellness Made Simple that explained why cotton is good for you, and the environment too.  Here are some highlights:

1.  Breathability In hot and sweaty seasons, as the body perspires, cotton fibers absorb the moisture and release it on the fabric, so it evaporates. This makes cotton breathable. It also allows for better air circulation while drawing heat away from the skin and keeping the body cool and dry. Because it is absorbent it removes liquid from the skin, like a towel, according to Cotton Incorporated.
2. Comfortable – Cotton fibers (especially organic) are one of the only natural fibers that cause almost no allergic reactions and don’t irritate human skin. Cotton’s hypoallergenic nature and moisture-wicking properties won’t aggravate dry skin or cause allergic reactions, even in people prone to skin problems like rashes or eczema.
3. Stylish cotton is not only the best choice for t-shirts, PJs, and jeans! You can find beautifully made and stylish cotton outfits from top designers these days. Great looking garments that will not only make you look good but also make you feel good while wearing them no matter how hot it gets!

But wait, there’s more! Watch our next edition for more ways to keep cool during the summer months in and around your apartment in El Paso.

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Where does the time go? It seemed like just last week when we shared our ideas on how to enjoy the holidays in El Paso, TX!  And here we are talking about springtime in Austin.

As we all look forward to getting out of our apartments in El Paso, we thought we would jump-start the spring season and share some of our favorite things to do in and around our Cantera apartment community.

Take a Hike!

When we get the feel to get out into the great outdoors from our apartment in El Paso, we head to El Paso’s Rio Grande Riverpark Trail.  With over 20 miles of expansive paved terrain, you can enjoy strolling, jogging, or walking along the magnificent Rio Grande.  Birdwatchers in particular love to spend a day seeking sights of their favorite feathered friend.

In the spring, the wildflowers are just coming into their colors so be sure to bring your camera and picnic for a day of peace and quiet, fresh spring air, and spectacular scenery.

Dogs are welcome on a leash so bring Fido along to take in the views of the many mesas of New Mexico and surrounding Franklin Mountains.

Walk Within the Wildflowers

Another option for getting out of the house this spring is a trip to the Rio Bosque Wetlands Park.  Home to 372 acres of riparian wetlands that once flourished along the Rio Grande, this well established and professionally maintained trail system is the ideal spot to soak in some Vitamin D while capturing its natural treasures. 

In the springtime, the wildflowers wrap around its kid and dog friendly trail system.

Through the information we researched on the Visit El Paso website, we learned more about its home to over 240 species of birds throughout the seasons. Here is what the site noted:

“If you like to go bird watching, this is the spot for you. More than 240 species have been recorded here, with common nesters including burrowing owls, greater roadrunners, blue grosbeaks, and painted buntings. Each season has something of its own to offer, with winter seeing an abundance of raptors and all the majestic yellow blooms of the annual Forb Bittersweet in the spring. Visit at any time and you will always see something new. For additional information contact 915-534-0600.”

Get Your Motor Runnin’

When is the last time you went on an off-road adventure?  We think spring is the best time in El Paso to do so!  Thanks to UTV Off-Road Adventures, you and your friends can get behind the wheel of their UTV (Utility Terrain Vehicles) and explore some of the most beautiful terrain less than an hour from your home at Cantera apartments.  The owners always focus on safety and are well-prepared to ensure you and your friends have a trip of a lifetime.  Through their website you can learn all about their guided tours that are offered for 1.5 hours or 2.5 hours.

Here are some highlights from their website about what you will experience while touring through the popular Red Sands region on your off-road adventure.

“Red Sands has been a popular area for off-road enthusiasts for over 40-years! RED SANDS is approximately 21 square miles in size and is located just west of Hueco Tanks State Park off Montana Ave (US Hwy 62/US Hwy 180). Red Sands is comprised of both private and public lands, featuring rolling sand dunes, hills, compact dirt trails and more! RED SANDS was under an ancient sea approximately 34 million years ago.”

For complete details, visit RentAUTV.com.
 

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Looking for some good news?  Look no further.  We are dedicating this blog to YOU to help every day be a less stressful day.

All you need to do is cross-off some time for yourself each week and find time to dive into these helpful tips for a stressless tomorrow.

Start with a Soothing Cup of Java
We like to refer to this tip as “me time.”  Time to sit back and plan your day ahead with your favorite cup of coffee in hand.  Both of which can slow you down before life gets too fast.  And, did you know that an 8-oz cup of coffee has been scientifically proven to boost your mood?   

Get Outside in the Sunshine, Early!
Before things heat up too much in Texas, we like to get out of our apartment at Cantera in El Paso to catch some sunshine and early morning fresh air.  In addition to more ‘me time’ before your day gets too busy, you can naturally add some Vitamin D to your daily routine to boost your mood while you feel good, too!

Be Thankful
While you are out in the cooler morning air, take time to think about all the ‘good’ in life.  Enhancing your ‘gratitude attitude’ does wonders for your soul.   Got a little more time?  When is the last time you hand-wrote a thank you note – or just a letter to someone who might be lonely?  Taking time for others is always good for the soul.

Download Some Tunes from the Past
Remember ‘the good old days?”  Remember them again!  Our favorite source for selecting good tunes from good times past is Pandora.com.  Once you have found a perfect selection, and have stored them for fun times ahead, why wait?  Get up and dance.  There is something about dancing that will always super-charge your mood.

Hydrate
I  know we hear this all time, and with good reason.  We saw yet another‘scientific study, and time after time, the results are still valid.  Drinking water has been proven to boost our mood and remove tension and headaches that come with dehydration.

Play Catch, or Catch-up
There is something about playing with kids that will set anyone’s mood straight.  Right now, it is the height of baseball season.  Surely there are kids in your apartment community in El Paso that are just dying to get outside and toss the ball around.  No kids?  Then catch-up with some long-lost friends.  Invite them over for a (social-distancing) BBQ – there is plenty of room around the pool at Cantera apartments in El Paso.

Peace Out
When your day is almost complete, find some quiet time to reflect on what you have accomplished since that first cup of java.  So many times, we rush around from sun-up to sun-down we rarely take time to check in on ourselves.  Statistics continually tell us that a little meditation or just a little downtime works wonders to prepare us for a good nights’ rest.

Sleep tight!

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