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Italy is the perfect setting for a romantic spa vacation…breathtaking landscapes, unique spa experiences, delicious food and wine. The northern regions are best known for healing thermal spas, mainly situated along the volcanic highlands. These spas specialize in traditional thalassotherapy (using marine-derived elements such as seaweed). For couples, especially honeymooners, discover the enchantment of Romantic Spas in Italy.

From September 20-26th, SpaFinder is pleased to present Deal Days, a Wellness Week™ during which you will be able to enjoy fabulous savings on spa and wellness options across the country. Just how fabulous are the savings? Throughout the week you’ll be able to sample spa treatments for $50 prices or 50% off – and try wellness options like yoga and Pilates at the same discount!

They say everything’s bigger in Texas, and spas are no exception! In Texas spas services may incorporate local ingredients like sage, cactus, and aloe vera and target the effects of the sun. So grab your cowboy hat, and book some treatments in the Lone Star State now!

Taking a day away from home or work to visit a spa is a great way to escape your stresses, but sometimes you need immediate relief…after hours. At-home spa treatments are great practices to unwind and give yourself (or a friend) some much needed pampering while saving time and money. An important element of all spa treatments is the ritual…in this case, soaking, relaxing, and making time just for you.

When traveling to Las Vegas or Atlantic City for business or pleasure, you will never find yourself lacking for activities. There are shows to attend, restaurants to try, shopping to be done, and of course, there’s the gambling. But when you’re in need of a break from all of the hustle and bustle of the casinos, there is yet another attraction: the spa!

This summer, jet set to a getaway spa resort and save. We’ve made booking travel plans easy for you—here are SpaFinder’s Top 10 Getaway Spa Deals for July. With all these discounts, you’re sure to find the perfect spa getaway destination.

Get ready for a vacation destination that’s sure to satisfy every family member. These getaway spa resorts are parent- (and kid!) approved! While the grown-ups spa, younger guests can live it up with kid-friendly programs and activities that are fun, energizing, and, often, educational.

SpaFinder is pleased to announce a new getaway spa property added to our network this week. Circle the globe and check out this overnight hotspot for your next vacation destination or rejuvenating spa retreat.

While Jessica Simpson might not be the first celeb to try cupping (see Gwyneth Paltrow at the New York premiere of Anchorman back in 2004), both she and the media sure are excited about it! While Simpson has been experimenting with cupping as part of a new physical and mental health regimen that also includes meditation and tea-sipping, the ancient Chinese art of cupping can also be incorporated into whatever wellness regimen you prefer.

Perhaps the most impressive feature of the Spa at the newly renovated Surrey Hotel is the sheer intimacy that envelops you from the moment you step inside the spa, located on the hotel’s second floor. The entrance design has the familiar and welcoming feel of a friend’s (magnificently decorated) living room. The spa has just five spacious treatment rooms and each contains an armoire for storing personal belongings and a private shower, allowing you to avoid seeing other spa-goers in your robe and slippers.

The Biggest Loser fans have the chance to learn from season four winners and brothers Bill and Jim Germanakos at a special retreat hosted by the Sedona Rouge Hotel and Spa.

Plantogen, a plant derived spa therapy product line, is serious about the power of plants to relieve stress, calm the body, and keep us looking and feeling beautiful. Plantogen has taken a natural and scientific approach to skin health. Plantogen products use some of the most healing, natural ingredients including Manuka Honey, Aloe Vera, Jojoba, Green Tea, Chamomile, and Vitamins A, C, and E.

Visitors to Florida seeking a break from the beaches, and locals who want to stay bikini -ready or simply de-stress, can select from a variety of Florida spas. Whether on the beach, or in Miami hot spots, many offer services incorporating local ingredients like algae, coconut, sugarcane, key lime, and sea salt, as well as treatments targeting sun damage. Here are some spas where you can book treatments online now, before you’ve even stepped foot on the beach.

SpaFinder is pleased to announce four new getaway spa properties added to its network this week. Circle the globe and check out these overnight hotspots for your next vacation destination or rejuvenating spa retreat.

Cool down with refreshing spa specials at The Peninsula Spa by ESPA in the Windy City.

Athletes and weekend warriors alike all need a break from their active lifestyles to unwind and relax with a spa service. These spas cater to sports enthusiasts and men with special sports-related services and treatments tailored especially to the spa-going male.

Our favorite kind of trend is hitting airports around the world; the spa trend. More and more airports around the world are installing in-terminal spas, so when you land in London or touch-down in Tokyo you can unwind before you even pick up your checked baggage! Check out or directory of airport spas before you fly and keep in mind some of the best treatments for curing post-flight-stress.

Susie Ellis answers questions on age limits on spa treatments.

For wine enthusiasts and ardent spa-goers alike, vinotherapy is a great blend. Vinotherapy, or spa treatments that utilize products containing ingredients from grapes and grape seed extracts, could almost be considered a vintage practice in Europe, particularly in notable wine regions such as France, Italy, and Spain, before spa-goers across the Atlantic were offered a taste. Now vinotherapy is the toast of many spas across the United States—from barrel baths and merlot body wraps to chardonnay facials and grape massage at spas spanning from Sonoma to the south of Texas to the east coast.

You don’t have to be a wine connoisseur (or spa aficionado, for that matter) to enjoy these getaway resorts—these Californian retreats warmly welcome you with a taste of wine country. Cheers!