Articles by Kate Phillips

Fitness Ridge Worldwide, famous for its Biggest Loser Resorts in Southern California and Utah, is expanding to the Peaks Resort and Spa in Telluride, Colorado. Read more about this all-inclusive, comprehensive health and fitness program (a frequent winner for “Best Fitness Program” in SpaFinder’s Readers’ Choice Awards).

Voted “Best for Romance,” these top romantic spas (or “Kingdoms for Coupledom” as we like to call them) offer amenities to spark the perfect Valentine’s Day rendezvous. Think side-by-side spa treatments, rose-petal turndown service and dining by candlelight — now that’s amore!

Who: Hotel Victor, A Thompson Hotel, an art deco boutique gem in South Beach What: One-night stay (weekend or weekday) with Deluxe Room accommodations, double occupancy, one 50-minute Relax Me massage, one 50-minute Visage facial, spa lunch for two and two cocktails at V or Vue Bar. Why: This is a steal if we ever […]

Here are some fantastic detox programs found at spas worldwide — and if you can’t make it there, we have some at-home detox tips to try as well.

With the perfect rhythm of spa and spirited charm, Jamaica provides visitors a relaxed and authentic, isle-style experience. Our travel editor slipped into “island time” to visit some of the finest spas and resorts that this paradise has to offer.

If a yoga session isn’t enough to truly maintain balance, opt for some “me time” at one of these spas, voted the Top 10 Favorite for Mind-Body-Spirit.

Our friends at Montage Deer Valley, a spectacular Park City, Utah, resort and spa with ski-in/ski-out access, share with you six simple stretches and exercises to do on the mountain — even with your skis and boots on!

We’ve shared with you some fantastic spa services tailored to ski lovers, but there’s another treatment we love that loosens the muscles pre-ski — plus, soothes the aches and pains après-ski: hot-cold contrast therapy.

Run, jump, dance, do yoga, whatever you fancy — spas and resorts across the globe are devoted to various pastimes, some of which might already be your fave or will become a new hobby to get you moving in the right direction on your path to wellness.

Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed has ordered that all luxury spas and massage parlors across the island nation reopen immediately, reversing an earlier ban this week that stemmed from a staged demonstration by opposition groups objecting for stricter enforcement of Islamic values, several media outlets report.  The president said he expects the verdict from the island […]

We’ve made it easy, with a list of ideal locations to which you can escape to a spa winter wonderland: From schussing the powdered slopes to ice skating to ski concierges and even dog sledding, there’s something for everybody at these ten resort spas, voted the “Best for Winter Sports” in the 2011 SpaFinder Readers’ Choice Awards.

It’s Club Spa’s inaugural Asia Issue: Volume 1, and this edition has us spotlighting the ancient spa and wellness traditions, the spectacular locations and the exotic treatments of Singapore and Hong Kong. Head down the magnificent Asian spa road and discover the rich traditions that still apply today — here’s your passport into the exotic […]

In the spirit of Club Spa’s inaugural Asia Issue: Volume 1, we’re highlighting 2011 Crystal Award winner, Peninsula Bangkok, voted favorite spa in Asia.

SpaFinder recently expanded its network by adding these two resort and hotel spas to our program, and all we have to say is dust off your passport and book some travel plans ASAP — these spas are worth a visit!

Have you checked out SpaFinder’s webpage dedicated to all things Asia yet? You won’t want to miss out – from top Asia spas to informative slideshows to popular treatments, everything you ever wished to know about Asia’s spa industry is a click away.

Starbucks has its peppermint mochas and gingerbread lattes to celebrate the season, and spas are getting in on the festivities as well, with menus sprinkled with holiday-inspired offerings. Flavored with ingredients like mint, sugar, spice and everything nice, these scrumptious spa services we rounded up will soothe body and soul and get you in the […]

With turkey and all the trimmings top of mind, we wanted to share with you the spas voted Top 10 Best for Cooking Classes by our SpaFinder enthusiasts during the 2011 Readers’ Choice Awards.

It’s at-home hair maintenance 101, with four products – Shampoo, Conditioner, Color Prepare and Miracle Repair – so color is preserved longer and is stronger between salon trips.

We’re big into movies here at the SF office — dramas, comedies, indies, we love them all. When we want an opinion on a new film, we know Senior Editor Shari’s the one to ask because she’s probably seen it. Our SVP Betsy can pretty much name any actor starring in any movie ever made. […]

SpaFinder readers served these spas with the title of being the Top 10 for Best Cuisine in the 2011 Readers’ Choice Awards, and it’s easy to see why.