Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 52 Page 53 Page 54 Page 55 Page 56 Page 57 Page 58 Page 59 Page 60 Page 61 Page 62 Page 63 Page 64 Page 65 Page 66 Page 67 Page 68 Page 69 Page 70 Page 71 Page 72 Page 73 Page 74 Page 75 Page 76 Page 77 Page 78 Page 79 Page 80 Page 81 Page 82 Page 83 Page 84Relax Your Body; Release the Stress by AliciaWanek The French word “relâche” is often translated as “relax,” which is easy to do as soon as you walk into the Relâche Spa & Salon at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center. They offer “first-class pampering while guests enjoy the tranquility that comes with healthy, tension-free living.” Sounds heavenly, doesn’t it? The hotel itself is a one-of-a-kind retreat offering luxurious accommodations, first-class restaurants, eclectic shops, and 4.5 acres of lush, indoor gardens. You can feel yourself starting to relax as you make your way through the winding waterways and past the fountain to the spa area. This is a full- service facility offering custom massages, body treatments, facial therapies, manicures and pedicures, as well as specialty treatments for mothers-to-be and gentlemen. Afterwards, guests can relax in the steam rooms, saunas, and relaxation rooms. Another meaning of relâche is “release.” Life can get so hectic that we need the chance to release the stress of day-to- day responsibilities, if only for a little while, and recharge our batteries. Think how much better prepared you’ll be to face the day after “…. treatments that will leave you in an oasis of luxury and sheer rejuvenation.” The DFW metroplex is fortunate to have such an amazing property right in its own backyard. It is the perfect place for a couple’s getaway or a weekend girls’ trip. Guest Debbie Jackson met up with a girlfriend for two days at the Gaylord for some pampering and quiet time away to catch up. The ladies had been college roommates almost 20 years earlier but now live in different states. Debbie says, “The Gaylord was the perfect place for our get-away. We were able to visit over lunch, made some great finds in the shops, and then spent the rest of the afternoon at the spa. We had an amazing time.” Of course, while you’re at the Gaylord, you should definitely take advantage of all the other amenities at the hotel - perhaps with a creative cocktail on the two-story outdoor deck at the Glass Cactus or a delicious dinner at the Riverwalk Cantina, following your rejuvenating day of relaxation and release at the Relâche Spa & Salon. You can feel yourself starting to relax as you make your way through the winding waterways and past the fountain to the spa area.