Facials … Massages … Body Treatments … Bathing in Hot Springs …
If your passion for travel
comes with a desire for relaxation and wellness,
then you should know you can easily …
Get Paid to Be Pampered …
at Spas All Over the World!
Dear Reader,
I rarely plan much before a vacation. But whenever I hop in the car for a road trip or look for last-minute flights, I have one thing in the back of my mind: Spa-ing!
On my visit to Kauai – I found myself enjoying a 2-hour lomilomi massage (a traditional Hawaiian treatment) with two practitioners-- so four hands instead of two. That detail alone equaled pure bliss. But the treatment room itself was blissful – with French Doors that opened toward the ocean.
In Tuscany, I found myself at a spa where a tiny Spanish woman massaged honey all over my chest. She insisted it was good for elasticity.
Later that day, the spa manager guided me to the “Sleep Lounge.” I walked into a “pod” that uses light therapy to help aid in relaxation. I fell asleep inside a pink-lighted egg and woke up refreshed two hours later.
Over Christmas, I found myself wading through hot springs in the most unlikely place – a small, po-dunk town in Wyoming, that was, in the 1970’s, known as the “Healing Center of the West.”
And how can I forget the Chardonnay Wine Therapy Body Treatment – which began with a Chardonnay antioxidant body scrub to exfoliate my skin … and concluded with a deep massage using Chardonnay oil.
No matter my destination, my journey always leads to a pampering adventure … one I’m often enjoying at a discount (or even free) … and then getting paid to “talk” about.
Sometimes it’s in a place that has become an old favorite … sometimes I’m on a quest to find the best-kept secret spa off the radar of “Top 10 Spas” … and sometimes I’m simply enjoying an adventure in a new town, state or country.
For me, travel is the opportunity to indulge in spa treatments many people dream of.
… and then relay the blissful details to readers in the articles I write.
Turn Your Travels into Paid Spa Adventures
My name is Melissa Broughton. I’m one of AWAI’s travel writing instructors with, what I happen to think, is the best niche in the market – Spa Health writing!
I essentially get paid to be pampered … and you can, too!
You don’t have to be a licensed practitioner (such as an esthetician or massage therapist) to write about this market. You don’t have to know everything there is to know about the spa industry.
I didn’t have much experience or any credentials when I first started.
I didn’t need that to break in … and neither do you!
If (like me) you like to relax in steam rooms … get divine facials, massages and body treatments … experience new things when you travel … and want to learn the art of relaxation and wellness … then you can do this!
It’s simply a matter of learning a few easy secrets about reviewing and writing about spas. Secrets I’d like to give you.
You see, spa writing is a great way to land by-lines fast – especially if you’re open to “spa health.”
Secret # 1: A great way to break in with lightning speed and start getting paid to be pampered is to look not only at spa treatments … but spa health.
Now spa health includes pampering, no question … but it also expands your opportunities into the “holistic and wellness” arena – where there’s strong demand and lots of outlets for articles. That can mean more by-lines, better pay, and royal treatment all over the world.
Assignments in this area are a lot of fun. Often I’ve learned lessons about my own health, and I’ve enjoyed the scenery, quirks and characters along the way.
Like the time a spa review at Terme di Saturnia led me through incredibly winding roads through the countryside of Toscana. When I arrived, I was sick to my stomach from the ride. The spa manager walked me straight to a fountain where the water came from the natural hot springs (quite common at spas in Italy). She insisted I drink it, despite the sulfur smell. Only 10 minutes later, I felt like a woman who was being pampered in Italy again!
The Spa Lifestyle Is Almost Everywhere …
which Means Article Ideas Are All Around You
Getting paid to be pampered sounds nice anytime … but you should know:
You couldn’t ask for better timing. Even in an economy like ours, the spa industry is booming. And that means there’s lots of opportunity in this niche today!
Spas are popping up everywhere. And not just at resorts anymore … but now you find them in boutique hotels, too. There are skincare boutiques, day spas … and even bed and breakfasts are getting in on the act with spa services.
Enrollment in hospitality programs has increased, too. So has the enrollment in vocational programs for estheticians and massage therapists.
Why?
A contributing factor is the increased awareness people have of spa health and wellness.
Take for instance, the rise in interest of medical spas and medical treatments such as Botox, Dysport, fillers, lasers and chemical peels.
There’s also a greater awareness of parabens and other ingredients that may be harmful. This has created a whole new Organic Spa movement, which includes the building of greener spas and packaging of products.
What’s more, the looming dilemma of our health care system has left people seeking alternate means of healthcare. People want to learn the benefits of different types of massages and healing modalities.
More and more, the public is interested in healthy practices and in prevention. Readers want more information, recommendations, advice. And you could give it to them … and get paid to do it.
To put it plainly: If you’re not writing about spa health treatments, you’re missing out on one of the most rewarding travel writing niches right now.
Just think about all the publications devoted to Spas: Spa Magazine, Spa Finder, Organic Spa, 
Skin Inc., American Spa, just to name a few. Then consider all of the Wellness type magazines that cover yoga, nutrition, alternative health, and psychology.
There are countless online blogs, directories, reviews, Facebook pages that promote spas and treatments daily, too!
And, spa health writing expands into markets that may surprise you (in a good way).
Take a look at this example.
It’s a picture of me taking a cooking class … at a spa … in Italy! Spa Cuisine is one of many surprising (and fun!) markets you can tap into. And that opens up possibilities in food magazines, too …
It All Happens at the Spa – from Drinking Tea …
to Cooking … to Admiring the Architecture …
And You Can Get Paid for Experiencing All of That!
Numerous markets exist within spa health writing. One vacation you may find yourself writing about nutrition. Another you could focus on apparel … or tea … exercise … medicine … even architecture and interior design.
Within this expansive, fun niche you have lots of options. Lots of opportunities to travel well, experience new things, and get paid to do it.
In a moment, I’ll show you how you can easily break into all these spa-health writing markets! But first, let me lay out the rest of the opportunity here. Because the story gets even bigger and better …
Opportunities exist locally, too.
You could stay near home and go to your favorite esthetician for your monthly facial – and write about it.
Think no one wants to hear about your local spa experience? Think again.
When the economy first turned sour, lots of new “local” services popped up all around the world to serve folks who, pinching pennies, were forgoing a trip abroad in favor of a little pampering at home.
Today, as you well know, the economy is hardly on its feet … and these close-to-home day spas are still doing a brisk business. There’s a wealth of opportunity here. Just think about how much fun it will be to go explore it!
Will Write for Free Travel!
Of course, being a spa connoisseur gives you a perfect excuse to travel abroad, too …
Just flip through the magazines at a book store. Many of them relate to spa health in some form or another. Topics include: detox … de-stressing … anti-aging … exercise and wellness … how to feel and look younger … and even how to simplify your life.
If you were to look at an editorial calendar for a newspaper or magazine, you could relate each topic to spa health: make-overs, exercise, winter escapes, summer escapes, romantic getaways, winter skin, sunburned skin, healthier choices, ways to combat stress and so forth.
The spa lifestyle can be incorporated anywhere, giving you boundless opportunities!
And the best part is – as a travel writer, you need to “spa” in order to write about spas and treatments. Editors want you to help the reader feel like packing their bags and going to the destination you’re writing about.
You can’t entice the reader properly unless you, yourself have sampled what it is you’re recommending …
Not a Writer? Not a problem.
Many spa-related write-ups can be quite short. And they’re easy to write once you know a few secrets.
For instance, the market is flooded with too many basic write-ups that use typical spa words such as “pampering,” “rejuvenating” and “mind, body, spirit.”.
Most new writers don’t know this but if you know the tricks to writing articles that have more character—if you know the little things to highlight and the specific words and ideas to focus on—you’ll already be one step ahead in an editors’ eyes.
It will also help you build your credibility in the spa-writing arena. And that will open the door to almost any spa experience you desire—anywhere in the world.
After that, to a large extent, it's just a matter of knowing the formulas, and the right words to use.
It becomes about “spa-ing” with the right mindset and knowing how to show an editor that you really DO know the simple techniques that will immediately – and positively – distinguish your reviews from the average reviews out there.
My point is: If you master a few simple secrets about spa reviewing – what to look for, what questions to ask, how to define different types of spa treatments … and you know the formulas for getting those ideas on paper– you’re going to have an instant leg up.
It’s a powerful, effective combination that can write your ticket to a world full of pampered travel. The world I live in.
And today – I’d like to invite you in.
How to Get Started – Fast and Easy
You don’t have to know anything about writing travel articles or reviewing spas to get started today.
I’m going to lay it all out for you and take you step-by-step through the process and everything you need to know in AWAI’s new program: The Pampered Traveler: How to Take Luxurious Trips and Turn Them into Paychecks.
You see, in my own quest for becoming the best spa writer I could be, I searched bookstores and libraries and all sorts of resources online and never did I find a program that really tells you how it’s done – how to take luxurious trips and turn them into paychecks.
So, I teamed up with AWAI to create the exact program I wanted when I first started out. A program that takes you through the process every step of the way in an easy-to understand, easy-to follow way.
Plus, I’m a licensed esthetician now. So I’ve added even more great resources to help you sound like a pro (even if you’re not).If I’m not indulging in a treatment for myself (relaxation) or for “work,” then I am consulting with a spa on the layout of a new treatment room or interviewing and training their staff.
And if you don’t find me relaxing while getting a facial or observing another facial being done, then most likely I am teaching skin physiology at my school – Santa Barbara Aesthetics Academy.
And if no one can find me, I am doing my favorite thing – writing … and thinking about my next spa trip to Italy!
If You Like the Idea of Getting Paid
to be Pampered, Get Started Today
If you like the idea of getting paid to be pampered, this program will show you how.
Not only does it reveal the best formulas for writing well about spa treatments … but it does it in a way that’s easy to follow and makes you feel like I’m right there – a private guide at your elbow.
That’s because, in essence, I am.
As I was starting to put this program together, I presented some of my spa-writing secrets at AWAI’s travel writing workshop in Santa Monica. I wanted to make sure I was giving folks the kind of insights they were looking for.
The response was overwhelmingly positive …
“She made you feel as if you could really learn and write spa articles like a pro. I learned a ton from her! … Melissa is very experienced and is happy to share her knowledge and expertise with others. Melissa is a great person and really cares that attendees enjoy the class and leave with their learning expectations fulfilled.” – Sheri E.
“Melissa has a great deal of experience and knowledge related to the Spa industry. She provides a lot of personal experiences and tips throughout her presentation.” – Diane W.
“I liked Melissa alot. She had a wonderful personality and she was very helpful. She was very willing to work with us and answer all of our questions.” – J. Gwirtz
So as part of The Pampered Traveler: How to Take Luxurious Trips and Turn Them into Paychecks, I’ve included my video presentation from that event, too.
You’ll learn everything from how to consider what you’ll write about in the spa, to … how to write it, how to pitch it to editors, which editors to pitch to, markets you can break into right away … and more.
The participants who attended the conference paid as much as $1,697 to be there in person – and they’ll tell you: It was worth every penny and then some.
But you can get my online video presentation from that event– FREE – as part of The Pampered Traveler: How to Take Luxurious Trips and Turn Them into Paychecks.
And that’s not all.
The package also comes with a resource guide that details the different types of treatments you might consider writing about. And also the insider details about spa etiquette you’ll want to know so you can write with authority and confidence.
What’s more, you can SAVE 20% on what is already a deeply discounted price when you order today.
I’ll tell you how in a minute.
But first, allow me to explain a few more details about what you’ll discover in The Pampered Traveler: How to Take Luxurious Trips and Turn Them into Paychecks …
“Melissa Broughton is a quintessential writing professional. It is evident within the first 10 minutes of the workshop that she has a lot of knowledge about spa writing to share. She generously spends time with participants who are hungry for more knowledge during breaks and answers all questions. One thing that especially impressed me is that Melissa takes workshops and has become certified as an esthetician in order to enhance her credibility. I think that is something that any spa writer could do and I intent to follow her example.” – L. Wendt
“Melissa was very personable, knew her subject matter and had good experience.” – F. Burack
I’ll reveal my insider secrets so you’ll be able to jump into this feel-good, look-better life quickly, easily … and have lots of fun doing it. You’ll find out –
- How to write for traditional spa markets about topics including facials, skincare, massages and body treatments … and get paid to be pampered.
- How to combine your current area of writing expertise with spa-industry topics and immediately expand the number and scope of paid markets where you can sell your stories.
- How thinking differently can lead to unlimited possibilities in areas you may not even think are “spa” related – such as architecture, nutrition and cooking, design, clothing and organic topics.
- How to come up with spa angles for skincare products, medical treatments (such as Botox), and medical tourism.
- How to tap into the lucrative world of “wellness” including topics such as nutrition, exercise, different relaxation and rejuvenation styles, lifestyle classes and more.
And, of course, you’ll gain everything you need to GET those by-lines with advice on:
- Who to contact … where to look for story opportunities … and how to build credibility with editors …
- How to connect with editors and pitch your story with success … self-promoting techniques and more.
- and lots, lots more …
This advice alone is enough to get you on your way to spa writing! But you get more …
Know the Lingo … and Sound like a Pro from Day One
If you don’t know the difference between a Thai massage and a Swedish massage, that’s okay. Your reader probably doesn’t either.
But I want you to walk into a spa with confidence … and write with authority … and so, you’re going to get another handy guide.
It includes all the “need-to-know” vocabulary and descriptions of different kinds of massage, facial and body treatments … so spa managers and editors will think you’ve been doing this for years.
I’ll even give you tips on spa etiquette – helping to answer some of the questions you may have … and that your readers may have!
And, to really kick-start your spa writing, I’m including an easy to follow “on-the-ground“ checklist of things to do … how to do them … forms to use … and exercises that will prepare you for that first, memorable spa review! (In fact, it’s a checklist you can always use for successful spa reviews!)
You get all that … plus, of course, the video presentation revealing all the juicy details on breaking into the spa industry.
And the audio recording on spa markets – which reveals a variety of places you can look to get published fast … and gives you direction on connecting with editors so you land a by-line (and a luxury experience) in no time.
“I think this is a great way to enhance our travel articles, just like food writing. Once we get a few clips, it may also provide some personal benefits for us – in the way of discounted or free services.” – D. Watson
“Melissa was friendly, approachable and knew what she was talking about in the field of esthetics in the spa industry. She was also very helpful in her review of how to begin a spa article.” – C. Paulson
The Pampered Traveler: How to Take Luxurious Trips and Turn Them into Paychecks is, essentially …
Everything You Need to Succeed
as a Pampered Spa Writer … On Sale Now
People have paid $500 to $2,500 to receive secrets and LIVE mentoring from AWAI’s pros. But you won’t pay anywhere near that much to gain access to the advice in this program today.
In fact, AWAI is making you a very special offer when you agree to take a look at The Pampered Traveler: How to Take Luxurious Trips and Turn Them into Paychecks today.
This resource will retail in AWAI’s catalog for $159. But when you sign up today, AWAI will give it to you for 20% off of the regular price! So you’ll pay just $127.20 as part of this special offer.Learn How to Break into Spa Writing,
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I’m confident that once you’re armed with the secrets and easy-to-follow guidance you’ll learn from this exclusive online resource, The Pampered Traveler: How to Take Luxurious Trips and Turn Them into Paychecks, you’ll have everything you need to succeed.
I’m very proud of this program. But I want you to be completely happy with it, too, so I’m thrilled that AWAI is offering a 100% satisfaction guarantee …
Give this program a try for one month and see if you like it. If you decide it's not right for you, or if after following the steps that I’ve laid out for you, you don’t enjoy at least one pampered experience – simply let AWAI know in those first 30 days, and they'll refund your purchase price. No questions asked.
You don't risk a thing.
But if you decide that this program is right for you – and I think you will – you’ll love knowing your first few spa experiences will easily cover the cost of this program … and then some …
Because it could easily lead to some unexpected perks, too.
Earn Back Your Program Fee
with Your Very-First Assignment
You might enjoy overnight accommodation at hotels (because many of the properties you’ll visit – whether it’s a resort spa or a boutique hotel – will have property managers who may want you to experience the spa and hotel).
That has happened to me more than once. For instance, I was asked to stay overnight at Le Sirenuse, a breathtakingly pretty boutique hotel located on the cliffs of Positano, Italy, with views and scenery along the Almalfi Coast. I was in town for the spa … but the amazing hotel stay was just an extra benefit … and it all came as a perk of my spa-writing adventure …
All this can mean bigger articles … bigger paychecks … and experiences that’ll last a lifetime!
So if getting pampered (and paid) for a living sounds like fun to you (and I assure you: it is!) – here’s your chance to get the know-how and tools you need to make it happen
And right now – they’re yours at a 20% discount.
Simply click on the link below to get your copy today.
Sincerely,
Melissa Broughton
Spa Health Writer and Author of AWAI’s The Pampered Traveler: How to Take Luxurious Trips and Turn Them into Paychecks
P.S. There really isn’t anything else like this out there. And there’s no better, more fun, or more lucrative way to marry your passion for travel (and life) with massages, body treatments, hot spring bathing – and get paid for it!
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