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Taking a day away from home or work to visit a spa is a great way to escape your stresses, but sometimes you need immediate relief…after hours. At-home spa treatments are great practices to unwind and give yourself (or a friend) some much needed pampering while saving time and money. An important element of all spa treatments is the ritual…in this case, soaking, relaxing, and making time just for you.

In the ever-advancing world of skincare I’m always fascinated by treatments that remain rooted in natural ingredients that you might be able to find in your refrigerator or pantry. While I don’t stockpile caviar in my fridge, when I hear “caviar facial,” I immediately imagine hundreds, perhaps thousands of dollars of delicious fish eggs spread across my forehead and cheeks – and who wouldn’t be turned on by that?

Athletes and weekend warriors alike all need a break from their active lifestyles to unwind and relax with a spa service. These spas cater to sports enthusiasts and men with special sports-related services and treatments tailored especially to the spa-going male.

For wine enthusiasts and ardent spa-goers alike, vinotherapy is a great blend. Vinotherapy, or spa treatments that utilize products containing ingredients from grapes and grape seed extracts, could almost be considered a vintage practice in Europe, particularly in notable wine regions such as France, Italy, and Spain, before spa-goers across the Atlantic were offered a taste. Now vinotherapy is the toast of many spas across the United States—from barrel baths and merlot body wraps to chardonnay facials and grape massage at spas spanning from Sonoma to the south of Texas to the east coast.

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:

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.

Question:

Dear Susie,

I have heard a lot about Oxygen Facials. Do you know where the best place to get one would be? I would like the one Madonna gets.

SpaFinder has teamed up with People Magazine’s very popular new sister publication, StyleWatch to bring you awesome savings at two spas that celebrities love. Whether you’re on the east-coast or the west-coast you can treat your skin the way stars treat theirs, with some of the best luxury skincare treatments and products.

Spas in the Lone Star state are serving up gigantic—and affordable!—deals Texas-style with SpaFinder’s weeklong Deal Days event www.spafinder.com/dealdays, March 8-14. Corral your spa-going partners and two-step into tons of spas offering 50-minute spa services that range everywhere from facials to massages to nailcare—for just $50! Book pronto—appointments are filling up faster than you can say “saddle up”!

Spas in the Windy City are gearing up for SpaFinder Deal Days next week. Starting March 8–14th, each spa will offer select treatments for $50. Deal Days spa treatments offered in these Chicago spas listed here will range from Acupuncture Sessions, Deep Pore Cleansing Facials, Laser Hair Removal, Mani/Pedis, Massages and more! Contact the spas […]

Already known for being a business-savvy city, home to international headquarters of The Coca-Cola Company, AT&T Mobility, and Delta Air Lines, Atlanta is also becoming a hotspot for the spa industry. Schedule a treatment at one of the spas gearing up for SpaFinder’s nationwide Deal Days event, March 8-14, and discover a soothing retreat from the vibrant cosmopolitan city. Indulge in pampering spa services—mani/pedis, facials, massage, and more—for just $50!

During SpaFinder Deal Days, several Facelogic Spa locations around the country are offering their Signature Facial, which they say, “begins with a thorough skin analysis followed by a deep cleansing, exfoliation, steam, extractions (if requested) and mask. Therapeutic massage is incorporated into the treatment.”

Spafordable= Spatacular

I recently had the opportunity to experience the new, affordable Red Door spa brand, Simply Face and Body.

The verdict: Simply excellent! $49 a pop for a massage or a facial. Finally, someone has struck the perfect balance between affordability and quality.

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 […]

Spas are a wonderful place for female bonding, and the party flows seamlessly. If you want to combine pampering with bachelorette partying, get started with these tips on HOW TO throw a Spa Bachelorette.

May is Melanoma month. That makes sense since it’s right before summer, the sun gets stronger and people begin spending more time outdoors. It’s a good time to remind people to put on sunscreen, wear hats, and have regular mole checks with their medical doctor. It’s this last recommendation – about having moles checked – […]

“Sorry. We are fully booked.” It’s surprising to me how often I hear this when I call a spa or stop in at a spa to see about booking a treatment. It happened to me twice today when I was trying to book a massage here in Freeport, Grand Bahama where I spent Easter weekend. […]

Last Sunday Peter and I had a chance to experience the Acqualina Resort and ESPA in Florida near Miami. Their spa manager, Kate Brown, had been voted as a top-10 favorite spa manager in the 2008 SpaFinder Readers’ Choice Awards. One of their therapists, Randy Felstead, had been honored as a top-10 favorite spa therapist. […]