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Summer is a time we tend to associate with relaxation. Between beach vacations, outdoor dining and “summer Fridays,” there are plenty of reasons to feel easy-breezy between May and August. But if you’re looking to melt away any residual stresses that may not have been washed away by sea waters, or you just need to cool-down in between sweaty summer activities, there are some seasonal spa options you’ll want to know about.

Because Whole Foods Markets believes that what you put on your body is as important as what you put in your body, it created a section in each of its stores called Whole Body dedicated to helping you look and feel your best, inside and out. As a part of Whole Foods’ Whole Body™ program, […]

Our take on the watsu technique? Hands down, this is one relaxing treatment.

The farm-to-table concept is cropping up in spas around the country, as more and more spas incorporate ingredients grown from their own land into treatments and eco-friendly daily practices into their business – and we gotta say, this is one spa trend we’ve grown to love! On the menu? Spas are dishing up locally sourced […]

Father’s Day will be here before you know it and spas throughout the country are putting together fatherly packages for Dads everywhere to enjoy. Get a Father’s Day SpaFinder Instant Gift Certificate to help Dad de-stress by taking some relaxing time out for himself at one of these spas.** Getaway Spa Father’s Day Deals The […]

The Robert Trent Jones Spa Trail is a carefully curated group of properties with superior spa facilities. The RTJ Trails concept originated with a golf theme, including 26 luxurious golf courses and year-round play.

Besides being Melanoma Awareness Month, May is also Pregnancy Awareness Month! Going through pregnancy is a life-changing event and from offering prenatal massage or pregnancy massage services, to babymoon or mommymoon packages, spas are becoming an ever-present part of the pregnancy process for many expecting parents. So what is a babymoon or mommymoon, you ask? […]

In light of Mother’s Day, we thought it the perfect time to spotlight couple’s massage. Spas are boosting their efforts when it comes to catering to duos, and the couple’s massage, which allows two people to enjoy massage in the same room side-by-side as one therapist works on each person, continues to top the list […]

The Boston Marathon is just around the corner and in addition to the intensive training that runners are doing to prepare for the 115th annual race, our spa partner Mandarin Oriental Boston is encouraging participants to indulge in restorative massage treatments before and after

Want to learn more about Lymphatic Drainage — the technique, the benefits, and the finer points of lymphatic circulation? Check out these informative posts about this specialized treatment and locate some spas near you that may offer the massage!

Lack of sleep can be one serious cause for stress. Sleep is so important to the healthy development of our emotional and physical wellbeing, and it is our body’s time to replenish itself, so we can awaken fresh, calm, and reenergized to start the day. If you’re in need of a good night’s rest, then […]

Massage isn’t just a luxurious treat to pamper yourself; there are many other healthful reasons to get a massage on a regular basis, including the big one – stress. Since stress can translate in different ways for different people, from aches and pains, to muscle tension, to both physical and emotional exhaustion, massage can actually […]

With so many gifts out there for him or for her, we thought we’d take this year’s holiday of love to celebrate just that with “gifts for us” – products that any couple can enjoy together. Awaken your senses together and give yourselves an opportunity to relax, rejuvenate, and reconnect on Valentine’s Day and beyond!

Hong Kong’s Marathon is February 20th and for those participating in the 42.2 kilometer foot race The Mandarin Spa will be offering specially discounted treatments to ease ailing bodies and weary feet. The Mandarin Spa’s Therapeutic Massage and Shanghainese Pedicure are the perfect treatments for anyone who’s been training for the event and truly effective in dissolving aches and strains.

Savvy spas are rethinking everything to address the needs of the growing “over-65” cohort. From facilities to equipment to programming, not to mention just plain old pain relief, spa menus are changing to meet the needs of clientele with back, neck, knee and mobility issues.

While some may be trying to slough off extra pounds gained around the holidays, we’re likely all in need of sloughing off a layer of dry, dead skin that is unavoidable no matter how diligent our moisturizing regimen. Spa Merge’s “Winter Warm Up” treatment, consisting of a relaxing body scrub and wrap, complemented by a […]

If you’re like us, and spa-ing is your one true love, then celebrate this upcoming Valentine’s Day with a visit to one of your fave spa retreats. If you have a special someone, schedule a sumptuous, side-by-side couple’s massage, a hydrotherapy soak in a dual tub, or a private spa meal for two. If you’re […]

As the title suggests, my last full day here in Lake Placid was chock-full of activities that ranged from adrenaline-inducing to luxuriously relaxing. Here are some highlights of my last day in Lake Placid: 9 a.m.: Mirror Lake Inn’s Maple Sugar Body Scrub was as sweet as the name suggests (more to come in a […]

Some of the year’s hottest spa trends.

Massage can do more than just work out the kinks