Articles by Spafinder Team

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!

Since its inception in 2004 NBC’s “The Biggest Loser” has been inspiring both contestants and viewers to fight obesity and poor health while encouraging them to change their lives and work toward their fitness goals. The show’s dynamic trainers and insight into the world of healthy living has proved to capture the attention of viewers all over the world.

Expecting moms are restricted when it comes to so many things that those not-with-child take for granted.  From giving up sushi and cocktails, there are some things that moms-to-be just have to forego, but spa days are definitely don’t have to be one of them. There are many treatments that are safe for pregnant women, […]

Sending your dad on his way to the spa may not be the first thing that pops into your mind when thinking of gifts for pops. But how many times can you gift a necktie, a new tennis racket, or a DVD? Celebrate your dad and his fatherly selflessness with the stress-free gift of spa. Wondering what treatments men love? Here are just a few:

Father’s Day is right around the corner, which means that it’s time to plan the perfect gift to celebrate your dad! We’ve put together our short list of some great spas that are perfect destinations for you and your pops to have a fun and relaxing spa day. Whether it’s a leisurely lunch and massage at a location close to home, or a long weekend spa trip, we know that every dad needs a little rest and relaxation – and you can be the one to give it to him!

It seems like every new day brings a new anti-aging or skin rejuvenating treatment! This can leave those trying to keep up with wrinkle prevention with their heads spinning. We’ve put together a brief guide to the world of anti-aging treatments for those who are overwhelmed by all of the options.

Despite reports that salons across the country would be able to pitch in to aid the gulf coast oil spill cleanup by donating chopped locks from salon floors, British Petroleum is saying “Thanks, but no thanks.”

Did you know that some sunscreens can be more hazardous to your health than beneficial to your skin? The Environmental Working Group has put out a huge study and website detailing research which reveals that some of the sunscreens that we trust to protect our skin could contain elements that are permeating our skin and could cause damage to our bodies and increase the risk of cancers.

What do John McCain, Ewan McGregor, Elizabeth Taylor and Melanie Griffith have in common? They have all had and beat skin cancer. Melanomas and other skin cancers know no bounds, and can affect people from all walks of life, including the rich and famous. However, when considering the dangerous effects of the sun, it is also important to remember that early detection can be the key to making sure that skin cancer does not progress and spread.

I have thick, curly hair. Lots of it. This means that I’m almost always on a desperate hunt for the most nourishing, detangling, moisturizing, de-frizzing conditioner available, whether it’s targeted at curlies like myself or to those with over-treated or processed hair (which my hair is not). I’ve tried everything from deep conditioning treatments to leave-in-conditioners, and just when I think I’ve found the perfect product, I’m introduced to a new one.

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.

The Danny Fund and the Melanoma Research Alliance, have created a campaign to win the Pepsi Refresh Project and promote Melanoma Awareness with Bruce Springsteen

It is not just experience and relaxation that concerns The Park Hotel Kenmare, it is also their priority to satisfy customers in a time of crisis and confusion. Because of the disruption to travelers caused by the eruption of Eyjafjallajökull in Iceland last month, many hotels have gone out of their way to accommodate customers, and The Park Hotel Kenmare is no exception. The resort has generously extended an offer to their customers that will a help those whose travel plans were thrown for a loop by the ash. Click here if your Ireland adventure was affected by Icelandic ash.

Looking for a low-cal, low sugar beverage option that still satisfies your taste buds? Try Healthy Balance, which has 75% less sugar, carbs and calories than traditional juices on the market. Aside from being “good for you”, it’s available nationwide in 12 fun flavors like Pomegranate Blueberry Açaí, is a partner of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) and even has coupons on the Healthy Balance site. Cheers to that!

Now is the time to tell us who you think is the crème de la crème in the world of spa. SpaFinder’s Readers’ Choice Awards are our way of honoring the spas and resorts that our readers and spa-goers worldwide feel are the best . Each year YOU, the reader/spa-goer, votes on what spas are exceeding expectations in 32 countries and 27 categories, from “Best Accommodations” and “Best for Going Solo” to “Best for Mind-Body-Spirit” and “Best for Romance,” just to name a few!

The Big 4 Restaurant at The Huntington Hotel and Nob Hill Spa, and its chef Gloria Ciccarone-Nehls are known in San Francisco for their award-winning contemporary American cuisine. Known for specializing in wild-game, Ciccarone-Nehls may not be the first person that you would associate with “spa cuisine”. However her expertise does not end at delicacies for the carnivorous, the kitchen at the hotel and spa prepare menus seasonally, making full use of the local, Northern California agriculture. The Huntington Hotel has an excellent, light spa menu that perfectly complements its meaty menu.

Every week several new spas join our network, bringing you ever-growing options when it comes to your spa experience. We would like to welcome four new west-coast spas to the SpaFinder family…

Happy Earth Day! Being environmentally aware is important to SpaFinder and is a huge part of wellness in general. How can you have internal balance and wellness if the environment around you isn’t healthy and balanced itself? In honor of Earth Day we are pleased to bring you some eco-friendly spas that have made it their goal to bring relaxation and health to spa-goers, while monitoring their carbon-footprint and environmental impact to ensure that our planet stays beautiful and balanced for future generations.

Mother’s Day is around the corner, and we know that moms LOVE spas. We also know that every mom deserves a day of pampering and TLC, so here is your chance to give it to her! We are giving away five $100 gift certificates through Twitter, so that you have the chance to give back to mom all the comfort and tenderness that she’s given to you all those years with the gift of spa!

In Mexico, fresh corn is roasted or grilled until smoky-sweet and deliciously chewy. For this classic chowder, the corn is pan-roasted, then cooked to a golden velvet with leeks and aromatic vegetables.

Founder Deborah Szekely and Chef Jesus Gonzales like to give food a quick last touch as it is served. It might be as simple as a quick sauté of leeks, corn and peppers for this corn soup, a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil over tomatoes and basil or a dash of fennel powder on grilled fish. That last touch always lifts each fish a notch, adding freshness and flavor, a hint of texture or temperature contrast and eye appeal.