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Six Senses Spa will debut at the five-star Hotel Missoni Kuwait in early summer, and we’ve decided from the look of just the photography that this spa is going to be a stylish addition designed to entice both body and mind. Makes perfect sense to us. Here’s a quick snapshot of the spa and hotel, […]

What are LED and Infrared Light, how does it benefit our bodies, and what does it have to do with spa?

Mother’s Day is creeping up, which means more and more spas are catering to the leading lady in your life! If you’re a mom or have someone that you want to indulge, treat her (or yourself!) to a spa treatment.

The deals for mom at spas just keep on coming – check out the latest Mom’s Day offerings listed on our SpaFinder partner overview listings.

Spa-ing at luxurious hotels has always been an option, but what about spa-ing in your hotel room?

Before Kate Middleton walks down the aisle, you can be sure she’s indulging in some serious beauty treatments to get ready for the big day. (With an estimated two billion viewers around the world predicted to tune in, we’d be indulging in all-things-beauty too!) Now you can treat yourself as well: The Royal Wedding may […]

Question:

I was looking for a spa in my area on your website. I came across quite a few that would honor SpaFinder Gift Certificates. I called the one closest to me and they were very nice on the phone, but some of their reviews were not too good. What would you recommend?”

Earth Month has given us time to stop and think about how the things that we do every day impact our environment. One part of our day that we may take for granted, without considering how it may impact the earth, is our skincare routines. We know that it’s important to use all-natural products in relation to how we want to treat our bodies, but it’s also important to consider how our skincare practices impact the world.

Just in time for Easter, here are three simple and traditional brunch recipes from Ste. Anne’s Spa in Grafton, Ontario, to delight in before you take off for your egg hunt. And, since Mother’s Day is just around the corner, make what you didn’t make this weekend for Mother’s Day! In honor of Earth Day, […]

Clinique La Prairie, an award-winning health spa and medical center based in Montreux, Switzerland, celebrated its 80th anniversary in NYC last week with a luncheon, courtesy of the clinic’s Executive Chef Jean-Bernard Muraro. There, the clinic, which has made significant discoveries in cell therapy and anti-aging, introduced its new initiatives for 2011, which include: An […]

When it comes to the world of spas and salons, it’s undeniable that men and women have very different needs…and that the industry tends to favor the females. In response to this imbalance, men’s spas and custom barbershops are beginning to punctuate the spa scenes in major cities around the world, like the newly opened HOMMAGE. Luxury men’s grooming brand HOMMAGE has teamed up with Julien Farel to create a new kind of gentleman’s club, and the April 4th New York City opening of the flagship HOMMAGE Atelier marked a highpoint in the trend of upscale male grooming.

UK-based chocolatier and cocoa grower, Hotel Chocolat, has announced plans to open The Hotel Chocolat, a boutique hotel set within the company’s own cocoa plantation in Saint Lucia, West Indies.

Just as siblings can be so similar and yet so different, so are the sister Starwood properties of The Sheraton Hacienda Del Mar Golf and Spa Resort and The Westin Resort and Spa, Los Cabos, both situated in lovely Los Cabos, Mexico, where the Sea of Cortez meets the Pacific Ocean. Located at the tip […]

More and more spa menus are sporting services to accommodate golfers, and these treatments are not just par for the course – they can help prevent injuries, improve your game, or simply soothe the aches and pains that can be caused on the green.

Question:

I’ve been a spa fan for years. One thing I haven’t seen addressed on any site is how many spa treatments one should have per day when going on a spa vacation. Is there such a thing as too many where there might be ill-effects?”

The ancient ritual of hammam, also known as the Turkish hamam or Turkish bath, has become a popular trend in the spa world in the last couple of years, but how much do you really know about this purifying and cleansing treatment? This insider’s guide to all-things-hammam, from the experts at SpaFinder and NewBeauty, shares everything from the tradition’s history to the four-step process to the look of this exquisite spa experience, which offers true results.

Pet parents rejoice! The spa world hasn’t forgotten about our furry friends and how they help to make our lives better. In fact, studies have shown that pets not only help to make us healthier, but they can also make us live longer. Our friends at Petside.com reported on a study from George Washington University’s […]

A delicious whole grain, soba noodle salad recipe from Green Valley SpaA delicious whole grain recipe from Green Valley Spa

During times of grief, transition, or other life-changing events, can one find help at a spa? SpaFinder President Susie Ellis touched on this topic last year, and the response is yes.

Today’s menu of recipes comes from AAA Five-Diamond Resort Hotel award recipient, Kohler Waters Spa at The American Club in the village of Kohler, Wisconsin. Chef Ulrich Koberstein, group director of the culinary arts for The American Club Resort  in St. Andrews, Scotland, shares his healthy recipes for a low-calorie, heart-healthy, and low-sodium. Some sample items […]

Having groomed a horse in the Miraval Equine Experience, vibrated in their trademarked Sensorium mix of sound and massage, my next level was Spirit Flight, described in the spa services menu as a “transformational ceremony” with Tim Frank, NMD.