The current issue of  Harper’s Bazaar (with Tiger Woods on the cover) has a story on Vdara Hotel and  Spa.  It’s a beautiful 18,000 sq. ft. spa.  But that’s not what I  think makes the property extraordinary–in fact, there’s nothing ordinary  about Vdara.

• It’s a non-gaming (no casino!), non-smoking hotel  and spa—which is highly unusual in Sin City.
• The  hotel is entirely “green”–and the spa is the one and only certified green  spa in Vegas.
• It’s a part of new City Center complex—the largest  privately funded real estate development in the US.
• It  was conceived—put on the drawing boards—while Las Vegas was flourishing. Now  the whole city is in economic crisis, the real estate market has tanked and  tourism is in decline.  But the owners didn’t pull back, and try to  hide during the recession.  They took a gutsy move and opened the  resort in November 2009—and by all accounts, it has been met with great  reviews.
  

I’m happy  that ZO Skin Health is the #1 brand of skincare sold at the Vdara Spa.   My Stimulation Peel is the #1 facial treatment performed at the spa.   I was happy to be there on opening day, along with Orlando Bloom and  lots of other dignitaries.  If you’re in Vegas, check it out—I think  you’ll like it.