Travel & Play
Snow or Sun: Winter Getaways for Everyone
Slopes or sand? Snow or sun? We share winter escapes to suit every traveler.
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Travel & Play
Vancouver Island: Beaches, Forests and Fresh North Pacific Cuisine
We reveal where to stay, spa, dine, and more in Vancouver Island.
Travel & Play
A Visit to Quebec City – The Paris of North America
As one of the oldest European settlements on the continent, Québec City is oozing with Old World charm and lots to see. Check out our picks for where to stay, spa, and snack in Québec.
Beauty
Editors’ Picks: Our Spa Bucket List
From Swarovski to under-the-sea, here’s what’s on our spa wish list!
Editors' Picks
Top 10 Favorite Spas for Ski & Snow
For ski and snow enthusiasts, there’s no better time than winter—schuss your way to these “Top 10 Favorite Spas for Ski & Snow,” chosen by our SpaFinder® Wellness readers.
Editors' Picks
Destination Vancouver: Discovering 5 Spa Gems
With top-notch dining and shopping offerings, and unparalleled views and outdoor activities, Vancouver has it all – including a plethora of amazing spas. Here are just a few that our Food & Wellness Editor experienced during her spa sojourn there.
Editors' Picks
Whistler, BC: Northern Enlightenment on the Slopes and in the Spa
Embracing the Ayurvedic concept as a whole, Nita Lake Lodge recently unveiled its “A Taste of Ayurveda” spa and dining package (on trend, we must say!), which we had a chance to check out this winter during ski season.
Fitness
Spa & Golf Go Hand in Hand in Nova Scotia
In Nova Scotia, ever-expanding coastline and forested mountains dot the unspoiled landscape, reaching as far as the eye can marvel, and rustic traditions remain the true essence of the maritime province’s captivating allure. It’s the perfect backdrop for a hassle-free spa destination escape, as an immediate calm easily embraces visitors upon arrival. It’s also the
Travel & Play
Vancouver Olympics Winter Spa Escapes
The 2010 Winter Olympic Games are under way in Vancouver, British Columbia, and as the athletes gear up for their sporting events, spas in the surrounding area are also commemorating the spirit of the Games. These spa services, inspired by the celebrated international sporting spectacle, are tailored toward spectators and athletes alike and will leave you feeling like a champion, even if you’re not on the medal stand.
Living Well
Top Tier Spas Still Viable
As I mentioned in my last blog, I visited the new Sense, a Rosewood Spa at the Carlyle for a spa treatment (90-minutes, $280) last Friday. While I was there to learn more about the brand and this spa in particular, I couldn’t help but notice that the spa appeared to be quite busy. Later
Living Well
NYSPA – An Alliance of Spa Professionals in New York State
Early this week I attended the New York Spa Promotion Alliance Inc. (NYSPA) meeting held at the Mohonk Mountain Resort. Professor Mary Tabacchi, from Cornell, organizes the yearly gathering for NYSPA and puts a lot of energy and enthusiasm into getting spa industry professionals from all over the state of New York together. I thought
Living Well
Spa Magazine Copies Spa Finder – Again
I am slightly annoyed. Ok, maybe irritated is a better word. Here’s the deal. Spa Magazine recently announced that they would be giving out annual awards for readers’ favorite spas. When I looked further into their new awards program it appears to me a very close replica of the Readers’ Choice Awards program which Spa