Articles by Kate Phillips

“If you don’t see me for the rest of this trip, it’s because I’ll be at the spa.” I echoed that statement to my travel companions more than once during a recent trip to Stein Eriksen Lodge. Effortlessly classic with a vivacious charm, this Norwegian-style resort sits poised 8,200 feet in elevation at Deer Valley […]

There are some new spas on the block, and they’re already making a splash with SpaFinder fans!  On your next spa vacation, why not whisk away to one of these spa resorts? They cater to jet-setting crowds, family vacationers and couples alike, and run the gamut from the bright lights of Sin City to the […]

In 1958 Deborah Szekely, founder of the first destination spa, Rancho La Puerta, opened the pioneering Golden Door in Escondido, California.

The internationally beloved Spa Eastman asserts, “We are not a hotel with a spa. We offer a global and authentic health spa retreat.” It’s an important distinction that makes Quebec’s Eastman one of our favorite spots in the Great White North to unwind and revive as we savor their healthy, delicious food, wonderful treatments and […]

Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto thought he’d found the Fountain of Youth at this site’s natural mineral springs in the 1500s. The water of is one of the many features that brings us back to this Tampa Bay spa resort, which boasts a sprawling 50,000 feet dedicated to spa and fitness. Upon his arrival in […]

On the site of a former dairy farm, Heartland’s simple, rustic environment lends itself to the stress-free, natural experience it has strived to provide for almost 30 years. It’s all-inclusive spa and wellness packages are wonderfully conceived and all-inclusive. It’s no surprise to us that 70 percent of caring spa’s clientele are repeat customers. Since […]

For the last 25 years, Jimmy LeSage has put his heart and soul into making his spa in Vermont’s Green Mountains a destination to hike and get fit, eat well, and relax—all for an extremely affordable price. We greatly admire him for doing this passionately while keeping his guest count low so he can offer […]

The medical studies have proven it: the Pritikin health regimen works, lowering blood pressure, reducing weight, and decreasing the risk of heart disease. If that isn’t great enough, this luxury resort in Miami, Florida, is the place where you can get with the program and unwind luxuriously. Long renowned for its three-pronged expertise in health, […]

In Nova Scotia, ever-expanding coastline and forested mountains dot the unspoiled landscape, reaching as far as the eye can marvel, and rustic traditions remain the true essence of the maritime province’s captivating allure. It’s the perfect backdrop for a hassle-free spa destination escape, as an immediate calm easily embraces visitors upon arrival. It’s also the […]

New York City’s Times Square offers nonstop dynamic energy, lively and excited noise and an over-the-top volume of vibrant neon lights and LED signs. Just steps away in the Theater District resides the five-star luxury Chatwal Hotel, an art deco-inspired boutique hotel that provides its own glitz, albeit one of Old New York sophistication and […]

Dr. Neil Sadick and his team of experts from Sadick Dermatology Group take the guesswork out of your skincare routine with the Park Avenue Prescription kit.

They say everything’s bigger in Texas – and that reigns true for the state’s spa and wellness offerings as well. See what Travaasa\Austin has to offer.

As the name suggests, the focus here is the top and bottom of the spine, where it meets the cranium and sacrum. We take a look at how this therapy works.

The summer season is winding down, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to stop! Several resort spas across the country are offering end-of-the-summer travel deals so you can begin this fall refreshed and ready to go. Schedule a last-minute family vacation with Labor Day travel deals or squeeze in one more upcoming girlfriends getaway […]

Get ready to get fit luxe style. This fall, La Reserve Ramatuelle is offering two wellness packages over two weeks in October designed to promote a healthier lifestyle through medical consultations, a wellbeing diet based on your needs, daily sport activities and numerous spa treatments – all within a majestic setting along the French Riviera, […]

Though it’s not the start of a new year, the approach of September brings about its own promise of renewal and resolution, with the start of another school year in full swing and the summer season winding down and fall beginning. What better time for a healthful detox? It helps you eliminate toxins to speed […]

Ever want to try a touch of Botox or a laser treatment but were a bit wary about the price? Now’s your chance! August is SpaFinder Medical Spa Month, which means you receive a free consultation, plus a $100 credit towards a cosmetic procedure valued at $300 or more. Spas across the country are participating […]

Bringing its Balinese origins to Russia’s capital, Mandara Spa at the Lotte Hotel Moscow is an alluring respite that caters to the senses. Here, you’ll experience a sensory journey filled with spa traditions and modern techniques, unprovoked solace, meandering time and a stunning Asian landscape. If you didn’t know better, you’d think you’d been swept […]

This summer’s been a serious scorcher! If you need some relief from the sizzling heat, retreat to one of the spas on our latest Top 10. These premier spas offer the most extensive (and refreshing!) hydrotherapy circuits we’ve seen – swimming pools, cold plunge pools, experience showers, waterfalls, aqua massagers and more – so you […]

Recent spa travels washed me up on the shores of the secret pleasure of the Caribbean: Turks and Caicos, comprising a chain of 40 islands in the British West Indies, including the developed Providenciales, home to the renowned Grace Bay, where my travel companion and I stayed. Popular with East Coasters in particular, Turks and […]