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Mandarin Oriental is making its mark on SpaFinder, with a plethora of new international properties joining the getaway spa partner program. Acclaimed for its luxury and sophistication, the Mandarin Oriental brand is also renowned for the Spas at Mandarin Oriental, which offer guests a holistic menu that combines ancient Asian healing rituals with contemporary Western techniques.

By Erika Allen Have you always wanted to be in the Guinness Book of World Records?  Have you ever dreamed of having a massage in an open lavender field in Australia’s spa Capital, Daylesford?  Both of those goals can be accomplished at the end of this month during Daylesford’s upcoming Massage en Masse, during which […]

With St. Paddy’s Day just around the bend, SpaFinder has assembled a list of some of our favorite spa resorts in Ireland. Whether your traditions for the national holiday of Ireland revolve around parades, green beer, or corned beef and cabbage, you may consider a new custom: spa-ing. And the tourism board of Ireland is serious about promoting its spa and wellness offerings, with a entire webpage dedicated to just that.

SpaFinder Deal Days is halfway through! If you haven’t yet taken advantage of this week of wellness promotion – $50 spa treatments at spas across the country – well then, what are you waiting for? Deal Days ends this Sunday, March 14.

SpaFinder Deals Days has begun! And the Washington Metropolitan Area is one of the hottest regions for $50 spa treatments. There are literally dozens of spas to choose from – from Annapolis, MD to Vienna, VA – that are participating in this spa-tacular event for spa-lovers.

The Lodge at Woodloch, a SpaFinder Connoisseur Spa, offers a destination spa experience in picturesque surroundings in Pennsylvania’s lake region, less than 100 miles from NYC.  The fabulous spa cuisine is only part of the wonder of Woodloch.  Get a taste with these signature recipes: Vegetable Paella, Avocado Crab Cake with Temple Orange Glaze, and […]

Question: “I have had my upper lip and eyebrows waxed in the past, but I have never had my bikini area waxed before. I usually just shave that area when necessary but am thinking about giving waxing a try.”

The reviews are in for the new SpaFinder iPhone app, and it seems that you share our excitement about the spa industry’s first app!  Using SpaFinder’s comprehensive database of over 5000 spas around the world is easier than ever in this Free app. But you don’t have to take our word for it – here […]

By Susie Ellis, SpaFinder Insider. Those of you who read my blog regularly know I try not to do too much self promotion. I would rather share with you what I learned at a TED conference that might affect the spa industry than point out a SpaFinder deal or a Global Spa Summit promotion. Afterall, […]

We’re excited to introduce the SpaFinder iPhone app, which finally puts SpaFinder’s leading directory of spas at your own fingertips.  Using our comprehensive database, this app can help you find the best spa treatments and exclusive SpaFinder deals wherever you are (literally). Not only will this app help you find spas nearby and read our […]

Remember when the word luxury was the only term you heard in the spa world? It wasn’t too long ago. But in the last year or so, the meaning of luxury has changed for all of us. What is luxury? In today’s economic climate, luxury no longer just means “opulence” and unnecessary frills have become silly. Smart spas are focusing on giving spa goers two operative words: quality and value.

The 2010 Winter Olympic Games are under way in Vancouver, British Columbia, and as the athletes gear up for their sporting events, spas in the surrounding area are also commemorating the spirit of the Games. These spa services, inspired by the celebrated international sporting spectacle, are tailored toward spectators and athletes alike and will leave you feeling like a champion, even if you’re not on the medal stand.

In honor of the holiday for those in love, SpaFinder and its panel of experts are sharing some of their top picks for weekend spa getaways that celebrate the one you adore. As spas increasingly continue to offer treatments and amenities that cater to couples, these properties take Valentine’s Day to heart, with side-by-side services, starlit dinners, and special romance packages.

Spas do not have to be part of any SpaFinder program to be eligible to win a prestigious Readers’ Choice Award. Any “stay” spa can win – and this year voters can also cast their ballots for day spas in two categories, “Favorite Day Spa” and “Favorite Spa Treatment.” Visit SpaFinder’s Readers’ Choice Awards Awards 2010 site for more information and “Vote Now.”

It’s always a good time to get a deal. And if you’re planning on giving or getting a SpaFinder gift certificate this Valentine’s Day, a great way to spa and save is to use it at one of the spas on our Top 10 Spa Deals for February list.

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What could make your ski vacation more delightful than being able to step right outside your door onto the slope? These ski-in/ski-out resorts boast some of the best ski terrains around the globe, and extensive activities menus offer plenty to do après ski. There are full-service spas to go to, nightcaps in comfy lounges to […]

When my assistant, Dulcy, and I went to Istanbul several months ago to check out places we might want to include for delegates who will be attending the Global Spa Summit, we decided to try out one of their famous and authentic hamams (hammams in Arabic). Dulcy wrote a great blog about it that was […]

Susie Ellis, SpaFinder Insider.   2000 – 2010 While SpaFinder has been predicting spa trends yearly for most of the last decade, this is the first time I’ve had the opportunity to sum up the top 10 spa trends that developed over the past 10 years. And what a decade it was! From organic to […]

Susie Ellis, SpaFinder Insider. Chad Smith who owns a fitness club in Maryland Home Team Fitness, writes a popular column called the Fitness Answer Man. Recently he shared his Top Four fitness trend predictions for 2010. Here they are along with my opinion which boils down to: Agree, agree, disagree, and agree. Fitness Trend #1: […]

I just love it when a spa trend we predict (especially one that some people think is “out of the blue”) begins getting buzz. So how fitting that a week ago we predicted the 2010 spa trend “Year of the Hammam” and in today’s USA Today they talk about the new Silversea Cruise ship with […]