Articles by Spafinder Team

Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa is a gorgeous getaway destination in the aptly named Paradise Valley, Arizona. Situated on the north slope of Camelback Mountain, the property provides guests with fabulous panoramic views of the desert. The breathtaking views are rivaled only by the remarkable, fresh and local cuisine at Elements, the resort’s restaurant. The farm-fresh American cuisine is highlighted with Asian flavors, like this sumptuous Bamboo Steamed Salmon with sweet Asian Glaze. Bring a little bit of Sanctuary to your kitchen and try this great spa recipe!

Today, Beach Bum Tanning Salon will be hosting a “Free Lindsay!” rally in support of jailed starlet Lindsay Lohan, who is serving a 90-day sentence in Los Angeles for drunk driving. The Lohan family are loyal Beach Bum Tanning Salon customers and avid bronzers (Lindsay even released her own self-tanning product-Sevin Nyne, which like most of her endeavors, was plagued with controversy).

The Lodge at Woodloch’s Tree Restaurant is provides guests with scenic views of lovely Hawley, Pennsylvania through its floor to ceiling windows and nightly entertainment. But you can enjoy their delicious, organic, gourmet cuisine in the comfort of your own home. Try their recipe for fresh and spicy Vegetable Thai Green Curry at your house and get a little taste of the awesome culinary experience that you could enjoy during a trip to The Lodge at Woodloch!

Sample the flavors of Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel & Wellness and the Urumbamba Valley of Peru with this simple yet delicious Salterito Salad. Aranwa’s three restaurants blend contemporary Peruvian and Spanish cuisines and you can put Aranwa’s spin on any meal you are creating at home with this bright and flavorful side dish!

Stacy Denney’s spa program for pregnant woman, or those trying to conceive, Barefoot & Pregnant is all about community. Denney saw the need for an environment where expecting moms could communicate and interact with each other and find a nurturing environment before, during and after their pregnancy. Born of this need was Barefoot & Pregnant, the country’s first maternity spa and its accompanying on-line social community.

Oh yes, you’ve heard right! SpaFinder Deal Days is coming back, September 20-26th – better than before. But 50% off or $50 prices are not your only chances to come out on top when fantastic spa indulgence is concerned. In honor of SpaFinder’s Deal Days, The Wellness Week™ we are hosting The Greatest Spa Getaway Sweepstakes. By entering the sweepstakes you have a chance to win the grand prize, 4-nights, 5-days for two people to at Miraval Arizona Spa & Resort.

Have you ever woken up way too early with the sun glaring in your eyes? Or been sick at home with a splitting headache in need of a calming daytime nap? Aroma Home’s aromatherapy eye mask has become my go-to solution for any situation where I need to catch a bit of extra shut-eye or just need to close my eyes and unwind a little bit.

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!

SpaFinder President Susie Ellis was recently a featured guest on Martha Stewart’s Sirius Radio Show to discuss everything from at home facials with ingredients that you can find in your own refrigerator to the importance of protecting your skin against the sun. Listen to spa-expert Susie enlighten Martha’s radio listeners about the best ways to pamper yourself at home as well as how to use SpaFinder.com and the new SpaFinder iPhone app to find a spa in your area!

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!

While Asian-inspired Bento Boxes might not be exactly what you would expect from the Willow Stream Spa in Riviera Maya, Mexico, but the Bento Box is simply a gorgeous way to deliver Executive Chef David Andrews’ delicious spa cuisine. These petite portions provide the spa-diner the chance to enjoy some healthy, seasonal fruits and veggies that will refresh on any summer night!

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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.

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.

In the ever-advancing world of skincare I’m always fascinated by treatments that remain rooted in natural ingredients that you might be able to find in your refrigerator or pantry. While I don’t stockpile caviar in my fridge, when I hear “caviar facial,” I immediately imagine hundreds, perhaps thousands of dollars of delicious fish eggs spread across my forehead and cheeks – and who wouldn’t be turned on by that?

Hot summer days and nights are the perfect time to try new salads with cool lettuce and fresh fruit with light, crisp flavors. Cal-a-Vie’s Chef Steve Pernetti brings us the perfect vegetarian rice and seitan salad with bursts of juicy grapes that will be sure to refresh guests at summer picnics and barbeques! Enjoy Pina Colada Sorbet as a post-summer meal treat!

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.

When it comes to covering imperfections while protecting skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays, Eau Thermale Avene’s new “High-Protection Tinted Compact SPF 50” goes above and beyond most tinted sunscreens or SPF enhanced make-ups.

Remember the episode of Sex and the City when Samantha was so desperate to get into the Soho House that she stole a Brit’s pass to gain access to the ever-exclusive roof-deck pool? Well Samantha didn’t know that the real draw in the summer is the Soho House’s spa, Cowshed!