Spa 101

It’s no surprise the juniper berry is making an appearance in more and more cold-weather spa treatments and products. Check out our favorites.

How far would you go for “perfection?” From face-slapping sessions to skin-whitening treatments, we’ve rounded up 10 weird things people do for beauty.

Take a trip to Hotel Esencia, where luxury accommodations, tranquil beaches and an organic spa steeped in rich Mayan traditions is tucked away between Playa del Carmen and Tulum in the Riviera Maya.

We’ve got nudist spa resorts covered…and expose them here.

What do Hello Kitty and Super Mario Bros. have in common?

While most of us are pros at the three-strand braid of our schooldays, styles have gotten way more intricate over time, leaving most of us just staring in envy at the girls that can rock a fishtail or milkmaid look with effortless style. But our days of jealous glares are over with the newest beauty to-go trend at a salon near you – braid bars.

What happens when schedules become so jam-packed that getting out to your favorite spa is turning into more of daydream than a reality? Enter, SPArties® Mobile Day Spa.

Southwest Florida is a far cry from visions of Mickey and Minnie. Located on the Gulf of Mexico, Paradise Coast, consisting of Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades, is an ideal destination for thrill seekers and cocktail drinkers alike.

On the west bank of the Chao Phraya, the major Thai river running through Bangkok and emptying into the Gulf of Thailand, lies the famed Peninsula Bangkok. This distinctive hotel and three-story ESPA location cinched the title of Best in Asia and Best in Thailand during our 2011 Readers’ Choice Awards. Take a sneak peek inside to find out why!

Like New York, Shanghai is a fast-paced and well-cultured city where the concept of a New York Minute is nothing new. Our Food & Wellness Editor kept up with the pace by making her way through three Shanghai spas in one day.