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For those of you rookies who didn’t realize it was Super Bowl weekend, this post is for you. Get psyched for the big game (it’s the Steelers versus the Packers in case you want to impress those sports-addicted friends with your football smarts) by taking a move out of SpaFinder’s playbook: Visit one of these […]

While upping your business savvy at thihs bootcamp, don’t forget to take some time to enjoy the unique boutique resort experience that Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa has to offer.

Stuck on gift-giving ideas for your cutie this Valentine’s Day? Chocolates and red roses are nice, but do they really beat a trip to the spa? We didn’t think so, either.

As Valentine’s Day approaches, love is in the air, and, apparently, in the spa. Getaway spas nationwide will offer couple’s overnight escapes or spa treatments for two that are seriously romantic (if Romeo and Juliet had known about these, maybe things might’ve worked out differently for them!)   Check out these spas that are setting […]

The luxurious Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas is quite something to behold and from what I had heard, the spa’s authentic, Turkish hammam is the highlight of the 27,000-square facility. On a recent visit to the spa at Mandarin Oriental, I knew I had to give it a try.

Unlike many of today’s spa treatments, hammam was historically experienced in the company of others or what we now call “social spa-ing.” The Spa at Mandarin Oriental can accommodate groups of five of your closest friends with a hammam party in the comfort of this private treatment area. It’s also great for bridal parties.

Cal-a-Vie Health Spa is offering a 25% discount off of its standard rates: Select from La Petite three- and four-night packages, or stay the entire week with the European seven-night program.

Shake off midwinter chill and banish the blahs with this extraordinary opportunity: Try four different Ayurvedic treatments for just $89. You’ll be soothed and energized by a 30-minute full-body Abhyanga massage with warm herbal oils, followed by a 20-minute head and facial massage, 20 minutes of hand and foot reflexology and 30 minutes of Shirodhara, a calming, centering therapy where warm herbal oil is gently poured onto your third eye.

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 […]

A dear friend of mine wants to spend a month at a spa to set himself up thoroughly for the ‘second half of his life’ (he’s just turned 50). He would like somewhere that combines high end testing with natural solutions and also offers a complete mind, body, and soul refresher. What would you recommend?”

After my trip to Lake Placid, I’ve been eager to try new fun ways to get a workout in. With an itinerary full of activities like downhill skiing on Whiteface mountain and cross country skiing on the Olympic Biathlon trail in the Adirondacks, I was in a white, snow-covered heaven where working out was more […]

The phrase “pass the salt” has been worn down by the healthy notion to pass on salt altogether, but now, at the spa

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 […]

Lots of spas say they can help you lose weight. In fact, SpaFinder.com lists over 100 getaway spas that offer weight loss as one of their primary programs. I would, however, recommend narrowing your search results through other filters to find spas where criteria such as “portion control” and “serves no alcohol” can help make it easier for you and your husband to lose weight and get fit.

A recent study reports that mindfulness, stemming from the Buddhist meditation tradition, is as effective as antidepressants in protecting against a relapse of depression. Learn more here.

Happy end of year! Now in its eighth year, SpaFinder’s Spa Trend Report™ showcases 10 trends forecast to influence spa experiences and the wellness industry this year and for decades to come. The report is developed by SpaFinder president Susie Ellis and derived from research with consumers, travel agents, spa professionals and industry leaders, as well as data from SpaFinder’s relationships with 9,000+ spas/salons across the globe.

Losing weight tops the list of most-common New Year’s resolutions, so why not tip the scale in your favor? Kick off the year with a healthful trip to one of these top 10 favorite getaway spas – where you can spa and shed pounds at the same time – that were 2010 SpaFinder Readers’ Choice Awards winners for ‘”best for weight loss.”

The year 2010 brought a ton of stand-out spa products our way! The go-to’s when it came to feeling and looking great were often the most simple and versatile items. From beauty to wellbeing, here are the top five spa products that SpaFinder’s editors couldn’t live without.

The holidays are upon us and we thought you might enjoy some healthy holiday recipes! We’ve put together two dinner menus from Canyon Ranch and Mii amo to celebrate the holidays with. Mix and match the dishes to get a taste of both traditional fare and dishes with a touch of the Southwest. From appetizers […]

Putting the Zzzzs in Zen has never been so simple. The award-winning Nob Hill Spa at San Francisco’s Huntington Hotel takes into account those of you in desperate need of a quick catnap before or after a spa treatment with the debut of its new Zen room.

How’s this for a holiday treat? As a part of Budapest’s winter marketing campaign, the city is offering visitors free entry to one of its three most popular spas through March 2011! If that’s not enough, they’re also throwing in a free night’s stay at participating hotels if you visit for three or four nights. […]