Pet Policy

Families traveling with pets will now find that Shangri-La is Pet Friendly! Shangri-La welcomes guests with pets under the following parameters:

• Pets are permitted in designated, pet-friendly guest rooms for a $100 non-refundable pet fee per room per stay ($150 for two pets). The pet fee includes deep cleaning of each guest room prior to the next guest’s arrival.
• Acceptable pets include dogs weighing 50 pounds or less. Animals of any other species are not permitted on property.
• Shangri-La welcomes official Service Animals at any time. In this case, the weight limit and pet fee do not apply.
• Pets are welcome in designated guest rooms and on the Grand Lawn (north of hotel) and surrounding walking trails. Proper clean-up and disposal of pet waste is required. Pets are not permitted in the main buildings, restaurants, patios, pool areas, or golf course. There is a designated Pet Comfort area north of the hotel.
• When outside of guest room, pets must be on a leash or in a pet carrier.
• Pets are not to be left unattended in a guest room at any time, unless kept in a travel carrier or cage.
• Pet owners are responsible for any damage to the resort property or guest room.
• Shangri-La reserves the right to remove any pet for improper behavior, including, but not limited to, excessive barking, biting, infringing on other guest’s experience, evidence of disease or urination or defecation in public areas.

Oh Valentine’s Day, the day of love… or is it a waste of 24 hours?

I know some of you aren’t sure why this day became a thing. Then, there are others that allow this day to affect their whole mood. Fellas, you don’t need me to tell you that Valentine’s Day is important and I’m sure if you have ever forgotten this day, you found out the hard way how important it is to the one you love.

To help prevent a trip to the doghouse, I have a few tips that will help both the Lovers and the Haters get through this holiday.

For you men out there, this may save your hide.

For the Lovers:

 1. Set a reminder on February 14 at 7AM.

• We know you men can’t remember dates to save your life.
• Let her sleep in. She’s been dealing with kids and work all week.
• Get a babysitter for the night and take her out on a date. 

 2. Make that hardworking lady breakfast!

• FYI she does not care that you are going to burn the toast and overcook up the eggs, It is the thought that counts.

3. Buy the gift early

• Supplies are limited. You can’t miss out on the good stuff. Don’t be the one scrambling to buy a gift that she does not care for. Put some thought into it. 

 4. Use your words!

• Tell her how you feel. Women looooove that stuff! That you love her new hair, that she looks good in the dress. (Even though it may not be the case.)
• Write a little love note to put on her gift.
• Set up a difficult scavenger hunt for her to find the gift. And don’t forget to video it, we want to watch!

 5. Set her up a bath with candles and light music.

• This is very very simple and will earn you at least 10 brownie points.

Ladies do not forget, it’s about him too!   

 6. Even though this day is to make you feel special, your men need to be shown appreciation. Go out and buy him a round of golf or some attire in the Pro Shop.

• Go hunting, fishing with him. Take an interest in his interests. (as you always should)
• Let him have the remote and take a nap. This is a bigger deal than you think.
• Tell him how much you appreciate him providing for you and your family. He is important.

 7. Finally, book your day/night with us! Shangri-La has many offerings:

• Hotel specials! Oh, and get this, BRUNCH IS INCLUDED! What?!
• Sweet desserts to go!
• Chocolate Covered Strawberries (milk or dark)
• Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls w/ Cream Cheese Icing. Wow.
• Galentine’s Spa specials
  • Bring your favorite girlfriend to our spa!
  • Deluxe Customized Facial with a few other goodies include.
• Dinner at the Summit – Guys, let us take the stress off your hands.
  No need to try finding the perfect gift or dinner plan. We have it right here. 918-257-4204. 

 For the Haters:

• Avoid everything and everyone discussed in the list above.😉

I hope this gave you a few ideas to avoid the doghouse. Even though some of you probably live there fulltime. 🙃

Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤

By: Clara Young and Shana Hartley

Let’s start with this question: What reason could you possibly have not to get a massage?

Because there aren’t many when you consider the health benefits. It could be that massages make you feel guilty. They can be expensive. They’re a time-drain. They’re a luxury that’s hard to justify when you’ve got deadlines, meetings, people to pick up and drop off, and a to-do list that never gets shorter, only longer. All that can be true, and yet, are massages more than just an indulgence?

A Treat … And A Treatment

Massages are, in fact, good for you. Sure, they make you feel like you’re going to float out the door with a gigantic smile on your face when it’s over, but massages are not just a feel-good treatment: They nurture health and well-being in a way that humankind has known about for thousands of years. “Therapeutic massage began approximately 4,500 years ago,” says Brian Goodwin, International Trainer for Eminence Organic Skin Care. “And it has expanded into the discovery of facial lifting massage, lymphatic drainage, reflexology, Swedish-style and other techniques.”

5 Health Benefits Of Massage

So, how does massage make us healthier, both physically and mentally? Let us count the ways:

1. It boosts your immune system. Like exposure to nature, massage treatment is another surprising activity that may increase your built-in immunity. According to a study conducted at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, massage provokes a measurable increase in the body’s immune response by boosting its white blood cell count. The end result: Our immune system is stronger and you’re more effective at fighting off disease and illness.

2. It seems to reduce inflammation and help you heal. After all, chronic inflammation is the root of many of our health issues – from sore muscles to serious conditions, like arthritis and muscular dystrophy. Massage appears to reduce the production of cytokines which hold the key to inflammation. “The bottom line is that there appears to be a suppression of pathways in inflammation and an increase in mitochondrial biogenesis,” Mark A. Tarnopolsky tells The New York Times.

3. It alleviates anxiety. Studies have shown that massage treatment can reduce the stress hormone, cortisol, and increase dopamine and serotonin which are the feel-good neurotransmitters in our bodies. Boldijarre Koronczay, president of Eminence Organic Skin Care explains, “Our goal while performing massage is to release tension throughout the body.”

4. It helps you sleep better and makes you feel generally more alert. According to The National Institute of Health, a simple massage is all you need to increase the serotonin levels that help you drift off to dreamland. By triggering this key neurotransmitter (also known as “the happy chemical” massage improves your sleep and alleviates depression as well as your all-round well-being).

5. And lastly, it has beauty benefits for the skin too! The friction alone from massage aids in removing dead skin cells and replacing them with vibrant new ones for a fresh, radiant complexion. Massage reinforces the hydrating action of creams, which is so essential in winter. It helps drain toxins from your lymphatic system and loosens up muscles and soft tissue, encouraging blood to flow more easily to the skin, nourishing and rejuvenating it, and kickstarting your blood circulation for a healthy glow.

How To Prepare For Maximum Benefits From Your Massage

Now that you’ve booked your massage, the next thing you need to think about is how to prepare so you get the maximum benefits out of your massage. Here’s what you should do to get ready:

Don’t stress yourself out needlessly. Arrive for your session with plenty of time to spare.

• To properly prep your skin, exfoliate at home before. (Or ask for a body scrub to be included in your spa treatment.)
• Choose a delicious massage cream for your treatment like our Pear & Green Apple Massage Souffle – excellent for deep tissue massage and leaves the skin hydrated and softened.
• Or opt for a hydrating oil, like our Apricot Body Oil or Stone Crop Body Oil, for a massage that needs extra glide and reveals spectacular-looking skin.
• A body wrap, like our Stone Crop Restorative Body Wrap, enhances massage benefits, ensuring that you’re feeling hydrated and rejuvenated from head to toe.
• Drink plenty of water before and after your massage.

Few things in life can make you feel as happy and healthy as a good massage. Which luxurious Eminence Organics body care product completes a relaxing massage treatment for you? Let us know in the comments or share with us on social media.  

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To book an appointment with one of our licensed professionals, try our selection of body care essentials, or speak to us about our specials, give us a call at 918-257-7734 today.

Among a variety of life’s goals, all golfers share one – shooting their age on the golf course. You would be hard-pressed to find anyone who has accomplished that goal more frequently than Shangri-La member Jack Moore who lives on Grand Lake’s Monkey Island, adjacent to the Shangri-La Golf Course.

Jack has shot his age an incredible 117 times. The first time he accomplished the lofty goal he fired a one-under par when he was 71 years old. Now 85, he shot rounds at or below his age 45 times in 2020 alone, including an unbelievable 29 consecutive times!

If you long for the day you can shoot your age on the course, you have three choices: 1) work hard to increase your number of birthdays; 2) work hard to improve your game; or 3) get some tips from the incredible Jack Moore. You can normally find him on the course at Shangri-La Golf Club.

Fall In Love With These Valentine’s Day Favorites

by Alisha Whitley and Shana Hartley

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, it is time to turn up the indulgence. If spicy cinnamon hearts, rich chocolates, and romantic roses make you swoon, Éminence and The Spa at Shangri-La have the perfect treats to enhance your day of pampering – and we never skimp on luxury. Here is our guide to showering yourself (and your skin!) with love this Valentine’s Day.

Seduce Your Senses

After an enchanting evening, slip out of your stilettos and into a soothing bath. Add a few drops of our Apricot Body Oil for an aromatic, hydrating treatment that will leave your skin feeling irresistibly soft and smooth. For an added dose of romance, spoil your sweetheart with a luxurious massage using this award-winning body oil, wrapped in a gorgeous, limited edition Valentine’s Day package.

Perfect Your Pout

Surprise your sweetheart with irresistibly kissable lips. Our enticing Cinnamon Kiss Lip Plumper is a Vogue favorite guaranteed to give you a picture-perfect pout. Spicy cinnamon oil invigorates and revitalizes the lip area, revealing instantly fuller and plumper looking lips. Apply our Organic Kiss Lip Gloss on top for a seductive pop of color.

Smooth Your Skin

Take your love of chocolate to the next level with our decadent Chocolate Mousse Hydration Masque. Infused with skin smoothing cocoa, softening macadamia nut oil, and conditioning almond oil, this deeply hydrating masque will leave you with an exquisitely soft and supple complexion.

Smell the Roses

Nothing says “I love you” like a fragrant, long-stemmed bouquet. Prepare for a romantic date night by treating yourself to the skin-loving benefits of these beautiful blooms. Our Sweet Red Rose Whip Moisturizer hydrates and revitalizes your skin, leaving your skin velvety smooth.

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How do you plan to indulge this Valentine’s Day? Tell us in the comments below.

To enhance your Valentine’s Day even further, try our selection of clear skin essentials, or book a service with one of our licensed professionals, give us a call at 918-257-7734 today.