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by Amy Sung | August 08, 2012
A Bounty of Farm-to-Table Spa Treatments
Here are just a few of the many farm-to-table spa treatments out there that incorporate local ingredients, some of which are harvested right on the spa’s property.
by Amy Sung | August 08, 2012
Here are just a few of the many farm-to-table spa treatments out there that incorporate local ingredients, some of which are harvested right on the spa’s property.
by Kate Phillips | May 21, 2012
Our travel editor thinks they make a splash!
by Amy Sung | March 16, 2012
Simply sniffing pleasant food aromas such as garlic, onions and bread, as well as aromatherapy oils such as ginger, basil, coriander and black pepper, can kick start the digestive process, increasing and improving the metabolism.
by Spafinder Team | February 27, 2012
Love aromatherapy but aren’t sure the ins and outs? Learn three things every aromatherapy amateur must know and six tips to get started!
by Amy Sung | November 03, 2011
The Spa at Trump Soho is now available to host elegant baby showers for friends, family and/or colleagues, complete with mini spa services, food and more. With a variety of packages to choose from, you can focus on your wellbeing with some relaxation and pampering time.
by Shari Rosenberg | October 01, 2011
Just a jitney away from New York City, the spa at Gurney’s Inn has always been a SpaFinder favorite for its true passion for the ocean and its creative use of the sea in its treatments. As the only Thalasso spa in the continental U.S., we salute them for their continuous innovation.
by Amy Sung | July 12, 2011
Because Whole Foods Markets believes that what you put on your body is as important as what you put in your body, it created a section in each of its stores called Whole Body dedicated to helping you look and feel your best, inside and out. As a part of Whole Foods’ Whole Body™ program, […]
by Kate Phillips | March 25, 2011
During times of grief, transition, or other life-changing events, can one find help at a spa? SpaFinder President Susie Ellis touched on this topic last year, and the response is yes.
by Spafinder Team | March 21, 2011
Think about your favorite spa experience and how it soothed and healed you through your senses. With EcoChi® you can now bring these healing techniques home with you.
by Kate Phillips | February 28, 2011
Photo courtesy of 21 Drops Overwhelmed, exhausted, or just plain ’ole stressed out? Here are 6 scents that will have you feeling like your relaxed self in no time – and help you get a better sleep as well. We love these therapeutic-grade essential oils, part of the contemporary 21 Drops custom-blend collection created by […]
by Amy Sung | November 17, 2010
The anti-aging category in the United States has grown immensely in the past year, and AsiaSpa Magazine recently announced the shortlist of nominees for its AsiaSpa Awards, upon meeting on November 11 at Hong Kong’s newest design hotel, The Mira. Among the many categories ranging from “Urban Spa of the Year” and “Eco-Friendly Spa of […]
by Amy Sung | November 11, 2010
The Lodge at Woodloch shared with us their at-home spa recipe incorporating delightful rosemary.
by Kate Phillips | October 27, 2010
Since ancient times, aromatherapy has been known for its therapeutic powers, celebrated as a natural aid that’s integrated into spa treatments and beauty products. How it works, what it’s used for, how to get the benefits – the vast offerings of aromatherapy can all be a bit overwhelming. But just calm down – our friends at NewBeauty make sense of it all:
by Kate Phillips | October 01, 2010
Have you ever walked out of the spa wishing you could bottle up that intoxicating fragrance. Now you can be reminded of that scent (and feel a little hint of serenity) whenever you want, even when you can’t make it to the spa – Yon-Ka® Paris debuts its Quintessence Candle today in spas and salons nationwide.
by Spafinder Team | July 16, 2010
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.
by Susie Ellis | November 09, 2009
I have become a spa candle snob…and to a large degree I have only myself to blame. I noticed it last week as I was touring the new Amrita Spa at the Swiss Hotel in Istanbul. Their spa is quite large and has a lovely ambiance. I was especially impressed with the long corridors, which […]