Articles by Amy Sung

Not only are beauty companies backing Breast Cancer Awareness with special PINK products or a portion of proceeds going to support various organizations, spas are spreading the love as well.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and we love how many beauty companies are getting involved! While there are many more products supporting the cause than listed below, here are a few companies supporting a variety of BCA programs that we caught wind of and wanted to spread the word about.

Founded in 1931 by Dr. Paul Niehans, a cellular therapy trailblazer whose methods were rooted in the extraction of various organs from sheep and sheep fetuses, Clinique La Prairie, in Montreaux, Switzerland, has steadily built on its original vision to create a private luxury clinic offering regenerating and revitalizing treatments based on organ extracts.

Originally named Essene School of Life, the 3,000-acre Baja California retreat looked to the Essenes, a Jewish Sect, as the model for returning to the simple life.

According to Gordon Wheeler, president of Esalen Institute, Esalen’s mission is still in line with what it was when it was founded 50 years ago: to “further the human potential for creativity and evolution, through opening a venue for the exploration of all that was excluded from mainstream universities and research institutes, on this remote […]

Built from the ground up in 1986, Cal-a-Vie was envisioned from the start as a luxury destination spa offering a comprehensive plan integrating health, nutrition, fitness and spa treatments.

Still situated in its original location of Hertfordshire, England, just 45 minutes from London, Champneys Tring was established in 1925 by naturopath Sir Stanley Lief. “Sir Stanley Lief was a daring and pioneering healer,” Sharon Scott, spokesperson for Champneys Health Resorts, told SpaFinder. “He developed a considerable following with his idea of alternative medicine. This approach […]

“The resort was founded in 1872 as a pure and grand hotel,” says Hans-Peter Veit, current spa manager for the majestic Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa, which has been located for the past 139 years next to the Lichtentaler Allee, a gorgeous arboretum and park in the spa town of Baden-Baden, Germany. While Brenners Park still […]

  “We wish SpaFinder well in their 25th year, and we look forward to many more years of a mutually beneficial relationship. I think Pete and Susie have done a great job with SpaFinder and taking it to the next level.” —Deborah Zee, Cal-a-Vie “Champneys would like to congratulate SpaFinder on reaching this significant anniversary […]

If you’re a spa and beauty enthusiast, you’ve most likely heard of, seen, or coveted after Clarisonic’s Skincare Brush System. Well, now there’s a more affordable option out there, and it does much more than just cleanse the face.

Tasty and beautiful, we can’t get enough figs! his simple and easy recipe from Green Mountain at Fox Run in Vermont highlights the flavors of the spa’s native Northeast with not only apples and figs, but maple syrup as well.

Argan oil has been around for a long time, but has only recently grown a reputation in the beauty industry over the past few years. And it’s not just for the magic it works on skin and hair, but also for its contribution to creating an infrastructure in an otherwise poor community.

As the first day of fall is quickly approaching, images of colorful autumn leaves come to mind as does the cozy scent of brown sugar. Not only is brown sugar tasty in all those fall pastries you’ll be making, but it’s great for the skin too, especially as cooler temps can mean drier skin for […]

Sprayology, a line of 22 FDA-regulated natural vitamin and homeopathic oral sprays, has recently introduced a new spray to its already-vast selection – the Life Detoxer spray, which can help you detox in the comfort of your own home, and gradually over time.

Simple and easy, this healthy, no-cook salsa recipe holds complex flavors of sweet mixed with savory, spicy and more. Chef Axline recommends using the salsa as a sauce for topping grilled fish, chicken or meats.

Have you heard of Marshall Ulrich? Three years ago, at the age of 57, he ran two marathons and a 10K every day for nearly two months straight, clocking the third-fastest trans-American crossing from San Francisco to New York City. He also set new records in multiple divisions and climbed Mount Everest. We talk to him about physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing.

Savor summer with a scrumptious dessert! Creamy and refreshing, this recipe comes from Chiva-Som in Thailand, and is full of deliciously sweet ingredients.

Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spas has introduced five new skincare and beauty services ranging from facials, Keratin hair treatments and new nail and waxing treatments. Each new treatment combines powerful ingredients and cutting-edge techniques for a results-oriented approach to beauty.

Try something different from the standard buttered or Mexican-style corn with cojita cheese that everyone loves oh-so-much and make some aioli instead. Aioli, traditionally made with mayonnaise, isn’t quite spa cuisine, so we went ahead and experimented with Greek yogurt in its place.

Most widely known as a ski resort, Whistler, which was also the host mountain resort for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, is much more than just a winter destination. Vast mountains and a nature-loving spirit make Whistler a perfect scenic getaway for any type of traveler, snow or shine.