WIN! A Fab Trip for Two to The Marriott Johnstown House Hotel and Spa!

One of the (OK, possibly the only) good things about our economic downturn is the fact that, if you still have the cash to splash, trips to salons and spas are now better value than ever. One place that's well worth a visit is The Spa at the Marriott Johnstown House Hotel just outside Enfield in Co. Meath. A quick drive from Dublin, I've been down there once for an Elemis facial and practically had to be hoofed out of the place, such was my level of enjoyment. Suffice to say, it's lovely, and I'd go back in a heartbeat.

Looking at the  special offers the spa and hotel have going on at the moment, that heartbeat might come quite soon: right now, ladies of Beaut.ie, you can avail of their midweek €99 packages. I feel quite giddy typing this up, it's so bargain-tastic:  Option A is a Scandinavian Full Body Massage plus an Elemis Skin Specific Facial; Option B treats you to a Jessana Luxury Spa Manicure and Jessana Luxury Spa Pedicure; Option C's a Marriott Luxury Scalp Massage with hot oils and a Scandinavian Full Body Massage, and Option D is a Seaweed complete Body Polish and Scandinavian Full Body Massage.

Shall I repeat? Each option is only NINETY NINE QUID!  The majority are two hours of hands-on treatments, plus you'll get to use the  thermal and relaxation suites and take advantage of refreshments like little fruits and tea (oh how I love spa-tastic little fruits), as well as checking out the pool and leisure facilities. You can choose to stay in the hotel afterwards if you like, and that'll set you back a budget-friendly €80.

While that offer's best for gal-pals, here's one you can check out with your other half: starting next week, you can get 1 nights B&B with gourmet dinner for €69 per person sharing (Sunday - Thursday inclusive), and you'll receive a 25% discount on all spa treatments taken during your stay.

But ladies - we have the most fabulous prize for you lot today, to celebrate these ace deals. One of you plus a partner or friend will win a night's stay in the hotel's one bedroom suite plus breakfast, a gourmet dinner and treatments for two at this world-class Spa. It's all about relaxation - each of you will get an Elemis Deep Tissue massage PLUS Floatation treatment! This prize is worth a whopping €640, so if you want to enter, check out how to, after the cut.

UPDATE: and the winner is Natalia McCarthy, 5 Cedar Walk, Raheny, Dublin 5. Big congrats and do allow for 28 days for delivery of your prize.

COMPETITION CLOSED!

THE QUESTION: Name two Elemis facials available at the Spa at the Marriott House Hotel Johnstown? (hint, check their site for help)

HOW TO ENTER: Send your answer plus your NAME and FULL POSTAL ADDRESS to competitions@beaut.ie, marking your entry 'Marriott Spa'

THE RULES: One entry per person; you must have an Irish postal address (north or south); there is no cash alternative and our decision is final. The competition closes on Friday 13th March 2008. We never share your details with any third party.

For more info on packages and rates, contact The Marriott Johnstown House Hotel and Spa, Enfield, Co. Meath. 046 954 0012; www.mjhspa.com