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Being the foodies that we are, we’re sure that somewhere in the equation for love, chocolate must be one of the variables, right? Here’s a delicious – and low-fat – recipe from Lake Austin Spa Resort for the perfect chocolate cake to indulge in with your lucky loved ones. Get the recipe.

Voted “Best for Romance,” these top romantic spas (or “Kingdoms for Coupledom” as we like to call them) offer amenities to spark the perfect Valentine’s Day rendezvous. Think side-by-side spa treatments, rose-petal turndown service and dining by candlelight — now that’s amore!

Q: I am interested in taking my 17-year-old daughter to a spa for a few days over spring break. Are there any that you would recommend? Is this something appropriate for a 17-year-old? She loves horses, yoga, exercise, massages and pampering. Read Susie’s response!

This year give yourself a gift for Valentine’s Day! Our 2011 Readers’ Choice Awards’ “Best Spas for Going Solo” have great deals and packages that let you love yourself this V-day!

Here are some fantastic detox programs found at spas worldwide — and if you can’t make it there, we have some at-home detox tips to try as well.

Whether you stay local or get away for Valentine’s Day, there are a variety of deals that SpaFinder spas have to offer for a V-Day you will both remember. From intimate candlelit dinners to relaxing couples’ massage, check out these romantic treatments and packages.

With the perfect rhythm of spa and spirited charm, Jamaica provides visitors a relaxed and authentic, isle-style experience. Our travel editor slipped into “island time” to visit some of the finest spas and resorts that this paradise has to offer.

If a yoga session isn’t enough to truly maintain balance, opt for some “me time” at one of these spas, voted the Top 10 Favorite for Mind-Body-Spirit.

With all of the incredible spa travel deals found on SpaRahRah!, it’s no wonder we’re excited to announce the launch of its newest branch, Clean Beauty Product deals! In upcoming weeks, SpaRahRah! will be offering amazing specials on some of our favorite all-natural beauty products. Find out which organic, nontoxic and chemical-free brands will be featured!

Sallie Fraenkel confesses, in no particular order, to her top wellness experiences of 2011. See what made her list!

We love the Juara Tamarind Tea Hydrating Toner. An East-meets-West Indonesian line of skincare products, Juara is inspired by the ancient spa experience. Read on to find more about why the Tamarind Tea Hydrating Toner is a favorite.

Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed has ordered that all luxury spas and massage parlors across the island nation reopen immediately, reversing an earlier ban this week that stemmed from a staged demonstration by opposition groups objecting for stricter enforcement of Islamic values, several media outlets report.  The president said he expects the verdict from the island […]

Surprise, Shock, Confusion, Anger, Sadness, Relief, Perspective, Pride, Advocacy This sums up the range of my emotions and thoughts from the moment I read the first report that spas in the Maldives were being forced to close because of Islamic extremists’ accusations that they are fronts for prostitution – to today when I see that […]

New Year, new you! Start 2012 off on the right foot by taking control of your health and feeling inspired. The arrival of a new year means a fresh beginning, and we believe that 2012’s hottest wellness trend is feeling good and living your healthiest, best self. We make it easy for you: Here’s a […]

Before the powder snow had arrived at Montage Deer Valley, a luxury resort and skier’s paradise, our Senior Editor spent a weekend of wellness amidst the majestic alpine terrain as she was “reset” from sluggish to whole. Spa Montage’s dynamic “Surrender” program takes an integrative, individualized approach drawing on the idea that “from powerful land comes powerful healing.”

We’ve made it easy, with a list of ideal locations to which you can escape to a spa winter wonderland: From schussing the powdered slopes to ice skating to ski concierges and even dog sledding, there’s something for everybody at these ten resort spas, voted the “Best for Winter Sports” in the 2011 SpaFinder Readers’ Choice Awards.

All of us at SpaFinder want to wish you and yours a very happy New Year. From all corners of the Earth, we thank you for being part of the SpaFinder community and seeking to make wellness a part of your life.

With more than 250 spas in operation, Hilton Worldwide is one of the largest providers of spa services. In October 2010, it launched a brand-new spa-concept, eforea: spa at Hilton. Today there are more than 90 eforea: spa at Hilton locations in development, globally. Take a look inside this innovate new spa brand’s flagship location in Short Hills, New Jersey.

Consider a spa getaway as a last-minute gift for someone special.

For many Americans, this year has been tough. The job market is still not what it used to be and unfortunately many remain out of work. On January 23, OLEHENRIKSEN FACE/BODY SPA in Los Angeles, California, is dedicating the entire day to treating 100 randomly selected people who have lost their jobs.