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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 […]

Whether your wedding plans are winding down or they’re in the works, we encourage you to say “I do” to SpaFinder’s bridal and getaway spa tips before your walk down the aisle. Before You Get Hitched, Get Some Girl Time • Bachelorette Spa Getaways: Spend some serious relaxation time with your fave girls by booking […]

Birthdays, bachelorette or bridal parties, reunions…or it doesn’t even have to be a special occasion – get your besties together and head to the spa! Mother-daughter teams, BFFs, sisters, your fave aunts, cousins or nieces…the list goes on and on. Round up the group and kick off an early start to the summer season with a spa trip together: At these resort or hotel destinations, spa-ing and spending some quality time together go hand in hand.

This just in! Audience members of The Oprah Winfrey Show enjoyed quite the surprise today, when Miraval Arizona presented everyone with a two-night, all-inclusive stay at the luxury destination retreat. The special offering was in commemoration of the show’s farewell season, as well as the “25 Years of Oprah and Gayle’s All-Time Best Adventures” episode […]

According to an old lift ticket on my ski jacket, I hadn’t been skiing since September 3rd, 2003. I was rusty, to say the least, and since I miss the mountains and the skiing of my native Pacific Northwest, I jumped at the opportunity to take part in the Women’s Only Experience in Lake Placid […]

Building on both Korean and European spa traditions, Spa Castle in Flushing, Queens, has something for everyone! From gender-separated bathing areas comprising several heated mineral pools, a steam room, and cold baths for invigoration to a unisex sauna village complete with seven different sauna rooms each designed to treat different health concerns, it is easy to lose track of time experimenting with all of the many relaxation options.

Join Joan Lunden at her weekend girls’ getaway, Camp Reveille, on the shores of Long Lake in Naples, Maine, August 19-22. If you want to be pampered, feel inspired, challenge yourself, and laugh like a kid, Reveille, a unique summer camp for women, is for you! Lake cruises, massages and facials, hikes, campfire conversations, fitness classes, and time with Joan are bundled into one incredible price at this idyllic setting/retreat.

For spa lovers, nothing beats a spa day (or a getaway), but sometimes ‘letting yourself go’ may seem like a splurge. We say spa is part of personal maintenance, overall wellness, and mental health. So, here are a few tips to keep in mind so you can spa on a budget.

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.

Delicious desserts may not be on your list of top five criteria for choosing a destination spa, but that may change after trying Tree at The Lodge at Woodloch’s recipe for Dark Chocolate Crème. Tree Restaurant has re-invented traditional spa cuisine by presenting diners with all the sophistication and succulence of a five-star gourmet meal, while maintaining its wellness focus.

Spas are a wonderful place for female bonding, and the party flows seamlessly. If you want to combine pampering with bachelorette partying, get started with these tips on HOW TO throw a Spa Bachelorette.