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Farmer’s markets left and right have bunches of the beautiful green spears gracing the stands of many veggie farmers. Use up this season’s bounty of fresh asparagus with this delightful and refreshing recipe from Sundara Inn & Spa in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin.

80 percent of moms surveyed say what they wanted most this Mother’s Day was a day at the spa – which is where we come in! Enjoy round two of our hand-picked spa specials that celebrate mom.

Along with traditional spa treatments, Ecuador’s El Refugio is well known for its Baños de Cajon, a steam bath, which helps to relieve stress and relax muscles.

Headed to Sin City? Get gorgeous with your girls, recover from wild nights, and celebrate your bride-to-be at these 5 extraordinary spa retreats. Find the spa to fit your clique − from big and small groups, lovers-of-luxe, late night spa-goers and wellness-seekers.

If you’re an East Coast bride and getting to Vegas is out of the question, check out the little slice of Sin City in New Jersey. Atlantic City offers big lights, clubs and a handful of really wonderful spas to indulge in during a weekend of bridal party bliss.

When we saw Travel + Leisure’s list of America’s Best Cities for Hipsters, we couldn’t help but think of the spas in these cities. So we took its top three, plus New York City and Los Angeles, two spa metropolises, and uncovered the best spas for hipsters.

Karl Lagerfeld goes from the runway to the hotel industry.

Here are a few spa treatments that just don’t cut it and could, in fact, potentially do more harm than good.

We say there’s no better way to spa than with your best friend – and the Caribbean’s BodyHoliday shares this philosophy as well! This limited Girlfriends’ Getaway offer is too good to miss.

With top-notch dining and shopping offerings, and unparalleled views and outdoor activities, Vancouver has it all – including a plethora of amazing spas. Here are just a few that our Food & Wellness Editor experienced during her spa sojourn there.

Feed your face…

Home of diverse cultures and thriving, preserved ecosystems, Belize has recently gained great popularity for sustainable tourism and outdoor adventure, particularly for honeymooners, divers and snorkelers. Our senior editor toured parts of Belize earlier this year (2012 is the much-buzzed-about Year of the Maya) for a land and sea adventure.

These Top 10 eco-conscious spas make being green seem oh so easy.

In 1912 the city of Tokyo gave Washington, DC, an amazing gift. Three thousand cherry trees were bestowed to our nation’s capital and 100 years later, DC and The Mandarin Oriental are celebrating this beautiful donation.

There has been such a movement in this country to cook healthier recipes in order to safeguard our family’s health. But while we may be cooking healthier recipes, it is equally important that we are cooking those meals in pots and pans that don’t pose a health hazard.

Catching your Zzz’s is not only good for your skin, Sleeping Beauties, it’s essential to your health. Spas have awakened to this notion, offering a number of sleep therapies devoted to helping you achieve proper rest.

While there are a number of factors that can affect our energy levels, one key player is the food we eat. We asked Kimberly Altman, MS, RD, LD/N, at The Pritikin Longevity Center & Spa in Miami, Florida, for her top six foods for boosting energy.

A Detox Juice is a great way to rid your body of toxins while replenishing it with nutrients it needs and Chef Toni Robertson at The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, New York, recommends drinking it each morning for a refreshing pick-me-up. Get the recipe.

Nothing gets the heart pumping like zip lining 300 feet in elevation, snorkeling among sting rays, rappelling and more — these adventure spa getaways offer fitness lovers the chance to explore a number of thrill-seeking endeavors.

We asked two spa chefs – one from Red Mountain and one from The Oaks at Ojai – what their go-to tips are in making a healthy salad dressing from scratch at home, and for the recipes of a few popular dressings used at each of their spas.