My spa day commenced with an Epsom salt foot soak and a glass of organic tea in the Kipahulu Relaxation Room. This area is also known as “Maui Under the Stars” because the ceiling looks like a nighttime sky lit by constellations (fiber optic twinkling lights). The initial salt soak helped me relax, from toe to head, as native Hawaiian music played in the background.
Last week my husband and I took a long-overdue little vacation. It was time to decompress, so we decided to go to the Banyan Tree Mayakoba in Riviera Maya, Mexico. I must confess that it’s hard not to go to a spa anytime, let alone when I’m on vacation, so I talked my husband into doing a couple’s treatment. We selected the Thai Classic massage. Our experience began in the tranquil spa reception area with a delicious drink of what I think was hibiscus (or some other flower) juice. Our therapists, Aida and Jaye, greeted us and then brought us to our spa villa. Since Banyan Tree is an Asian-owned company (this is its very first property in North America), all of the therapists come from Thailand
Cities like New York and L.A. are apparently not the only places for celeb-spotting these days–next on the paparazzi-stalking list is your local spa. Serena Williams, the tennis star and sister to tennis player Venus Williams, has enrolled in a Palm Beach, Florida, program to become a certified nail technician, according to the New York Daily News.
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.
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.”
Those of us who live in parts of the world where winter means baby, it’s cold outside, know that our skin needs extra care to combat the drying indoor heat and lack of moisture in the air during these frigid months. And here are some things you can do to pamper yourself and keep your skin soft and supple all winter long.
Before I could attempt to explain the different types of wraps typically offered at a spa, I thought it would be beneficial to have actually experienced a wrap treatment myself! I made an appointment at the elegant Oasis Spa on Park Avenue in New York City for a 60-minute seaweed wrap. I had heard this remarkably nourishing treatment would be a perfect remedy for my seriously dry, winter skin.
SpaFinder shares with you insights about recent spa getaways with our new “Confessions of a SpaFinder” video series. Hear firsthand about what a stay is like at legendary spa, The Golden Door, with SpaFinder’s COO Sallie Fraenkel.
People who know I work in the beauty and spa industry often ask me for recommendations when it comes to products and treatments. I love to share my experiences and the tips I learned from aestheticians and dermatologists all around the world. And if you ask me to single out that one treatment that is so great and so important and can actually create a measurable difference in the way your skin looks and ages,
Get a great deal on your fall foliage spa excursion There’s no better time to see the magnificent color change of the seasons and no better place than at a getaway spa in New England. Start planning your first weekend escape and enjoy breathtaking fall foliage along with spectacular savings. Unwind at the spa, plus enjoy hiking, biking, apple picking and more in one of the most scenic backdrops you can imagine. Discover fantastic deals at premier getaway spas in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, and Vermont.
Celebrating Asian traditions of hospitality and natural beauty MANDARA SPA is the newest spa brand to be featured on SpaFinder. Offering Balinese-inspired services in luxury resorts, there are more than ten Mandara Spas across the United States now featured on SpaFinder.com. Part of the MANDARA vision is that beautiful surroundings, a serene ambience, and skillful, attentive service are as important as the treatments themselves.More about Mandara Spa
Masquerade revelers conceal themselves behind dazzling masks, to hide their true identity. At the spa, masks are also worn to enhance beauty but only so that stunning skin can take center stage. Facemasks are a vital part of skin care, so determine the right one for your skin type. Nourishing the skin, or essentially, feeding