Articles by Kate Phillips

SpaFinder is pleased to announce six new getaway spa properties added to its network this week. Circle the globe and check out these overnight hotspots for your next vacation destination or rejuvenating spa retreat.

It’s official—summer is on the way! Survive the scorching days ahead with a refreshing trip to one of these getaway spa resorts offering sizzling deals.

Hollywood, the Lakers, Rodeo Drive, and the beach scene…the Los Angeles area is famous for these and more, and the city is receiving rave reviews as an international spa celebrity as well. This hip city practically requires a relaxed, laidback vibe, and in a place that counts movie stars among its population, an attractive appearance is essential. With its diverse offering of spa retreats, you’re sure to find an L.A. spa that you’ll give four stars.

With Father’s Day fast approaching, SpaFinder recommends the Readers’ Choice Awards (RCA) for the Best for Men category, making it oh-so-easy to choose a destination spa to celebrate dad on his special day. These top destination spots will be a sure winner with pops—from the sporty dad to the spa-ing dad, here are SpaFinder’s RCA champs.

SpaFinder is pleased to announce four new getaway spa properties added to its network this week. Circle the globe and check out these overnight hotspots for your next vacation destination or rejuvenating spa retreat.

Bringing your bridesmaids and best friends together for one final fling before tying the knot has long been a beloved tradition. Ahead of your walk down the aisle, celebrate your upcoming nuptials with a trip to some of these top spas for bridal party/bachelorette getaways.

Ananda in the Himalayas is a destination spa devoted to holistically healing the mind, body, and spirit through its philosophy of combining Ayurveda, Vedanta, and yoga. Nestled near the shores of the River Ganges, Ananda, once the residential palace of a maharajah, has created a spiritual oasis against the backdrop of the majestic Himalayas. Offering cuisine designed to rejuvenate, Ananda’s food concept incorporates the fundamental principles of Ayurveda and is created to suit each of the body constitution type —Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. The following is a popular recipe for the Vata dosha type, courtesy of the Ananda Kitchen.

SpaFinder is pleased to announce the recent debut of seven Marriott properties on SpaFinder.com. From the beauty of the Sonoran Desert to the glitz of downtown L.A. to the charm of Sonoma Valley’s wine country, these getaway spas offer a myriad of amenities including spectacular landscapes, championship golf courses, nearby cultural attractions and, of course, lovely spa facilities. Read through complete property write-ups, browse through the alluring images, and get acquainted with the Marriott collection, now live on SpaFinder.com.

SpaFinder is pleased to announce two new getaway spa properties added to its portfolio this week. Circle the globe and check out these overnight hotspots for your next vacation destination or rejuvenating spa retreat.

This month, get more bang for your buck with these amazing offers at getaway spas around the world. Celebrate together with mom, dad, or your significant other and take advantage of SpaFinder’s pick of Top 10 May specials— which include package savings of up to $300, a $200 spa credit, 50% discount on accommodations, more!

Looking to slim down before summer? Get a kick start on your weight-loss routine by reserving a getaway spa retreat at one of these top spas that specialize in helping guests get fit and lead a healthy lifestyle. These properties pack on the amenities, not the pounds, and won SpaFinder’s 2009 Readers’ Choice Awards in the category of “best for weight loss” to prove it.

We love being pampered, so why shouldn’t our pets? As spas increasingly become a necessity to maintaining physical and emotional well-being, animal-tailored treatments—from grooming to massage to hydrotherapy—are allowing our furry friends to reap the same health benefits. Relax. Pawse.

When your travel plans include an overnight stay and you can’t bear the thought of leaving your pet off the packing list, these resort and hotel spas welcome you to bring along your furry friends—with indulgences that spoil the four-legged loved ones as much as they do the pet lover. Some resort spas offer treatments for your animal (a pampering massage, perhaps?), while others offer pup-tailored packages or amenities to make Rufus’s stay more comfortable.

Mandarin Oriental is making its mark on SpaFinder, with a plethora of new international properties joining the getaway spa partner program. Acclaimed for its luxury and sophistication, the Mandarin Oriental brand is also renowned for the Spas at Mandarin Oriental, which offer guests a holistic menu that combines ancient Asian healing rituals with contemporary Western techniques.

When it came to my beauty routine growing up, mom always knew best—stand up straight, make sure to wash your makeup off before bed, always apply sunscreen, etc. Now that I’m an adult, I’m eager to share a bit of my own beauty wisdom with mom about the spa industry. When mom called to say […]

Many new SpaFinder getaway partners—Grand Tirolia Golf & Ski Resort, Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa, and Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort Villas, to name a few—have hit the ground running, taking advantage of their listings by submitting amazing spa deals for consumers. If you’re in need of a spring getaway without breaking the bank, budget into your schedule a trip to one of these spa resorts—these packages offer day spa and signature services, lodging discounts, fitness activities, and more.

With St. Paddy’s Day just around the bend, SpaFinder has assembled a list of some of our favorite spa resorts in Ireland. Whether your traditions for the national holiday of Ireland revolve around parades, green beer, or corned beef and cabbage, you may consider a new custom: spa-ing. And the tourism board of Ireland is serious about promoting its spa and wellness offerings, with a entire webpage dedicated to just that.

SpaFinder Deal Days is halfway through! If you haven’t yet taken advantage of this week of wellness promotion – $50 spa treatments at spas across the country – well then, what are you waiting for? Deal Days ends this Sunday, March 14.

Get set to get away from the stress of everyday life and be pampered—select getaway spa resorts across the country are catering to the spa-going crowd with SpaFinder’s Deal Days promotion, March 8-14. From the Cornelia Signature Essence Facial at Eauspa by Cornelia at The Ritz-Carlton Palm Beach to the Essentials Massage at Spa Mirbeau at Mirbeau Inn & Spa, guests have a selection of 50-minute spa services—for just $50!—at these luxury properties.

L.A. mingles celebrities and spa life as the star-studded city makes its debut in SpaFinder’s premiere Deal Days event www.spafinder.com/dealdays, the spa industry’s version of Tinseltown’s Oscars. If you’re in the L.A. area the week of March 8-14, hit up one (or more!) of the many spas offering treatments (mani/pedis, facials, massages for just $50!) for some pampering, and perhaps, even celebrity sightings.