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Wraps are always a good way to mix things up when you’re just not feeling like a sandwich. This nutrient-rich and fiber-packed recipe from Immersion Spa at The Water Club at Borgata will leave you feeling satisfied but not overly stuffed – perfect for picnics on hot summer days, or if you’re simply in a rush and need something healthy that you can grab and go.

Ganbanyoku beds are heated black mineral slabs installed into the floor. The stones, made of tenshoh seki, or black silica, and black silica lava rock, are heated to just over 100˚ F and emit far infrared rays as guests lay atop a towel or wrapped in a robe on the bed.

while lasers do have some futuristic functions, we also know that there are many practical uses, particularly when it comes to medicine. Medical spas and dermatology centers around the world use different types of lasers every day to treat clients for a variety of skin conditions.

The Mandarin Oriental, Paris has made its debut on the rue Saint-Honoré (close to the Louvre!), and we’ve snagged some much lauded details of its spectacular holistic spa. Think authentic Parisian experience fused with the luxury and serenity that epitomizes the Mandarin Oriental brand. A certain je ne sais quoi Interior designer Sybille de Margerie […]

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.

The Spa 1851 will open on New York City’s Upper East Side, and while it’s a departure from their downtown roots, clients can expect a healthy mix of chic uptown luxury and the signature funkiness of Kiehl’s NYC flagship location on 3rd Avenue and 13th Street.

Laughter is the best form of medicine, right? Well, one spa is taking the saying to new heights with the world’s first tickling spa now open in Spain.

I recently went on a yoga retreat held at a beachside spa resort in Riviera Maya, Mexico, called Ceiba del Mar Resort and Spa (a longtime SpaFinder partner), which became a wonderfully transformative, novel, personal experience. Everything about the yoga retreat − from the resort itself, the program, the company and the foray into spa and wellness through both a spiritual practice and Mexican healing rituals, comprised the ingredients for a delightful few days.

Question:

I just turned 50 in April, and am looking for the ultimate spa/spiritual renewal trip of a lifetime, anywhere in the world, and need help choosing my destination! I’ve looked everywhere and am now more confused than ever. My ideal trip is someplace where I can spa, [enjoy] light treks and beach/mountain water activities and whatever else a trip of a lifetime can offer. I am looking anywhere between July 9-August 7 for around a two-week stay.

Check back at SpaFinder.com to locate participating medical spas near you and to learn more about medical spas and what fabulous services they offer.

Use it as a facial mask, a calming makeup primer, emollient aftershave or as a spot treatment—this Treatment Serum is sure to become your go-to, solve-all product.

Spa enthusiasts and fashion fiends rejoice: Miami Beach’s Eden Roc Renaissance Hotel has partnered with ELLE Magazine for the first-ever ELLE Spa! The super lux 22,000-square-foot, facility, which opened just this month, combines high fashion with ultimate pampering and relaxation by offering guests the latest in salon and spa services, and I was lucky enough to pay a visit.

Question:

My daughter wants to meet her sister between where they live. One is in Springfield, Missouri, and the other is in Alsip, Illinois. Do you know if there are any nice hotels with spas (not too expensive) around there?”

The Turks, Russians, Finns, Romans and Chinese have all used the idea of contrast therapy, transferring the body from very warm temperatures to very cold temperatures, as part of a regular health and wellness routine.

California wine country beckons not only wine buffs, but also those in search of an easy, rejuvenating weekend getaway. Sonoma Valley, in particular, is less than an hour north of San Francisco and captures all the key ingredients for supreme relaxation. Fine wines? Check. Gourmet cuisine? Check. Gorgeous scenery? Check. Outstanding spas? Check, plus! Spa lovers have found innovative, traditional and vinotherapy-inspired treatments in Sonoma. Get a taste of the region through three savory Sonoma spas: Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn, MacArthur Place and the Lodge at Sonoma, all SpaFinder partners.

Question:

Do you know of any spas in New York City that have infrared saunas? Most have rock saunas or stream rooms. Thanks in advance.”

-FS

Of course Dad doesn’t need your permission to pamper himself, but receiving the gift of spa with access to thousands of spa and wellness options is a great excuse for Dad to take time out to focus on relaxing the body and mind!

Here’s a spa practice we love to toast: vinotherapy, the art of celebrating products and treatments containing antioxidant-rich grape skins, seeds and extracts. Our SpaFinder editor Shari Rosenberg has taken you through a quick tour of select spas in Sonoma, but spas around the globe – whether located in wine country or not—are offering a […]

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 […]