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Greece was born to be a spa destination. First, Greeks wore togas that were essentially  robes. Second, their food was the Mediterranean diet before the Mediterranean diet was invented. Finally, Greece’s beautiful waters and amazing culture inspire luxury and relaxation. Discover top Greek spas fit for the Gods at one of these four fabulous spa resorts.

Whether it’s exploring the rolling lush countryside or boating on pristine waters, Brits know how to relax.  Therefore, it makes perfect sense that some of the top spas in the world are in the UK.  Take a stroll through these five luxurious spa resorts, and you’ll be ready to trade in Mr. Darcy for a spa getaway.

At a recent wellness event at the Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island, audience members were asked what they struggled most with and judgement weighed in at #1.

Deserts made with apples are a yummy delight. In addition, they are a vitamin boost and the ultimate high fiber food. These classic apple deserts will satisfy your cravings for a luscious and healthy treat.

What is acupuncture and why are more and more medical professionals–and beauty experts–recommending you have needles placed in your skin?

Hyrdrafacial treatments vary but in essence a hydrafacial removes dead skin cells, extracts impurities and rejuvenates the skin with cleansing, hydrating and moisturizing serums.

Delicious, luscious s’mores aren’t at the top of anyone’s healthy eating list. And with nearly 300 calories, 10 grams of fat and a whopping 24 grams of sugar in a typical serving

An insistent refrain at the 2016 Wellness Summit, running like the notes of Mozart’s “Requiem” was the need for more creativity in the form of art, music, literature and dance at wellness retreats and spas – both for guests to experience and to “do.” Historian David Clay Large revealed that the connection between the “spa […]

Cancer sufferers, typically underserved when it comes to wellness options, made significant gains due to organizations like Wellness for Cancer. Julie Bach, who heads this educational platform that trains wellness companies on how to be better equipped to work with cancer patients, said: “The industry’s mantra in the past was ‘we serve well people’ – […]

A hot topic at the Summit was not only how the world needs to learn from European bathing/ sauna culture, but how the Europeans themselves are now busy reimagining the sauna experience. For instance, a Summit showcase, “Sauna Aufguss: Hot Doesn’t Get Any Cooler Than This” (led by Lasse Eriksen, Development Manager, Nordic Hotels & […]

INSIDE THE 2017 REPORT When 500+ wellness experts from 46+ nations gather to debate the future of wellness, you have one uniquely authoritative and global view of the trends set to unfold. And that’s what happened at the recent tenth-anniversary Global Wellness Summit in Kitzbühel, Austria, which (with its specifically future-focused theme for 2016, “Back […]

A new focus on silence at wellness destinations and spas came through loud and clear in Wellness Summit presentations. Programming at hotels & retreats today can sometimes feel like nothing more than an “operational line-item” (some fitness classes or spas to “check off”), while future destinations will need to put a deeper, more comprehensive focus […]

Mental wellness will be the biggest future trend, period: from wellness destinations bringing in neuroscientists and psychotherapists – to meditation becoming seriously mainstream, while evolving into new breeds – to part-mind, part-body workout brands – to apps that track your mental state. Despite our era of historic economic abundance, depression, anxiety disorders, loneliness, addiction and […]

The science behind beauty shows we need beauty in our lives: it brings hope, connectedness and, ultimately, wellness. THE TREND Intuitively, we all know beauty and wellness go hand in hand – and that ‘aspiring to beauty’ can be one of the key motivators we have for keeping physically, spiritually and mentally fit. This year’s […]

It wouldn’t be the holidays without pumpkin deserts and treats. Here are three of our favorite pumpkin recipes (plus a bonus healthy pumpkin latte) from spa chefs and food experts who know how to make healthy taste good.

Craniosacral massage –or craniosacral therapy (CST)–is an extremely gentle treatment used to relieve pain and body dysfunction.  As the name suggests, CST focuses on the top and bottom of the spine, where it meets the cranium (head) and sacrum, the triangular bone in the lower back between the two hipbones of the pelvis.

Massages every month and save? It’s a massage enthusiasts dream come true. Massage has long been known to complement overall health, but more recently people

One-third of engagements happen between Thanksgiving and New Year’s. In many instances, it happens this way because family and friends are gathered together

Besides physical health benefits – being a slim, svelte you – exercise can really make skin look healthier and radiant when you can’t get to a spa.