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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!

Readers’ Choice winner in the “best for weight loss, fitness program, and cuisine” categories are just some of the accolades garnered by Cal-a-Vie Health Spa, and it’s easy to see why. Located 40 miles north of San Diego, this destination spa backs up its awards with personalized service and customized, all-inclusive programs of fitness, nutrition, and spa treatments.

We’re thrilled to tell you about three new getaway spa properties added to our network recently. Circle the globe and check out these overnight hotspots for your next vacation destination or rejuvenating spa retreat.

Everyone should have a spa in their own neighborhood that works for them. Here are five new SpaFinder spas to hit New York City to help you unwind from the stresses of big city life in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the Bronx. Plus, you can now book treatments with these spas online for your NYC spa experience!

SpaFinder is pleased to announce six 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.

It’s official—summer is on the way! Survive the scorching days ahead with a refreshing trip to one of these getaway spa resorts offering sizzling deals.

Red Mountain Resort and Spa’s hearty granola is a great way to start the day, or to snack healthfully throughout it. Make a big batch for the week and combine with yogurt or milk and fresh fruit for a delicious and nutritious breakfast!

I love the challenge of helping people find a place that meets all of their unique requests. It gives me a chance to use the neat filter feature on the SpaFinder website. I know I may a bit unusual in that I find filtering fun – it kind of reminds me of a slot machine where things are whirling and then all of a sudden it stops – and you have your answer.

Hollywood, the Lakers, Rodeo Drive, and the beach scene…the Los Angeles area is famous for these and more, and the city is receiving rave reviews as an international spa celebrity as well. This hip city practically requires a relaxed, laidback vibe, and in a place that counts movie stars among its population, an attractive appearance is essential. With its diverse offering of spa retreats, you’re sure to find an L.A. spa that you’ll give four stars.

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.

Bringing your bridesmaids and best friends together for one final fling before tying the knot has long been a beloved tradition. Ahead of your walk down the aisle, celebrate your upcoming nuptials with a trip to some of these top spas for bridal party/bachelorette getaways.

No plans for the holiday weekend? Two words: spa staycation. Grab your honey, your best friend, or go solo to a getaway spa that’s in short distance from home. Relax with a massage treatment or get reenergized on a scenic hike. Long weekends were made for spa. Find spas in your area and look for last-minute deals.

Question:

Dear Susie,

I have heard a lot about Oxygen Facials. Do you know where the best place to get one would be? I would like the one Madonna gets.

Most working women know how to cram in errands during an hour lunch break. And for many well groomed ‘go-getter girls,’ a proper manicure or a quick workout becomes part of a “to do” list. But what about massage? Indulgent? I say no. Read more about “quickie treatments” at the spa.

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

Green Mountain Spa at Fox Run is a health and weight-loss retreat for women, specializing in non-diet weight loss since 1973. Founded on the vision that diets do not work, Green Mountain at Fox Run stresses the idea that eating right is critical to successful, permanent health and weight management. Green Mountain has helped women to make realistic changes in their lives in order to help them achieve their health and weight loss goals, and to maintain them as well. With delicious, nutritious, and easy prepare meals and snacks, Green Mountain has created a nutrition program that is realistic and can benefit women even without dedicating time to a retreat. Sample some of the healthy and satisfying cuisine with these Green Mountain recipes.