Dear SpaFinder Insiders,
Happy New Year to all. Last month we previewed our 2006 Spa Trends for you. This month, we'll delve a little more into that topic with our annual Hot/Getting Hotter list.
I also want to share with you a very funny TV ad, shot entirely in a spa, for Sony and Intel mobile lifestyle technology. It shows how mainstream spa-going has become. (It takes a moment to load after you click on the link, but it will be worth it.) I think you'll get a good laugh at how well the spa setting works.
SPAFINDER'S HOT & GETTING HOTTER LIST FOR 2006
| Spa | Spa Lifestyle |
| One-of-a-Kind Spas | Spa Brands |
| Anti-Aging | Healthy Aging |
| Ayurveda | Poultices |
| Thai Massage | Philippine Hilot |
| Men at Spas | Men-Only Spas |
| Chlorinated Whirlpools | Natural Mineral Springs |
| Gyms | Feng Shui'd Fitness Spaces |
| Mind/Body | Mind/Body/Spirit |
| Pampering | Detox |
| Steam | Hammam |
| Appointment for Massage | Walk-in Massage |
| Find a Spa Online | Rate a Spa Online |
| Medi Spa | Medical Spa |
| Glycolic | Idebenone |
| Botox | Early Onset Botox |
| Ambiance | Skilled Bodywork |
| Vegetarian | Raw |
| Spas with Retail | Retail Spas |
| Unsubstantiated Claims | Scrutiny |
| Indigenous | Imported Indigenous |
| Medicate | Meditate |
| Beach Honeymoon | Spa Honeymoon |
| Relaxation | Sleep |
| Adventure Tourism | Sanctuary Tourism |
| Retirement Community | Spa Community |
| Spas of Asia | Spas of China |
| Yin and Yang | Luxury and Discount |
| Resort Spa | Destination Spa |
| Prevention | Wellness |
| Personal Spa Experience | Social Scene |
| Sweat | Laugh |
Till the next Insider...
Susie
P.S. You may recall that we set up www.spas-helping-spas.com as a bulletin board when the spa community wanted to help fellow spa professionals who were enduring the Hurricane Katrina disaster. The bulletin board has blossomed into broader themes where spas help spas in a multitude of ways. It has become a place to ask and give advice. One person even asked about the best hair removal wax. There are many job openings posted and shared ideas for charitable events. Check it out and keep it going.
