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Unwind on a hot day (…or any day) with this delicious drink from Renaissance Hotels!

Ska:ná: Spa at Turning Stone in Verona, New York, means “peace” in the Oneida language and combines modern treatments with Native American healing principles to create peace and harmony within. It offers its guests spa water based on the Iroquois Annual Cycle of Thanksgiving. The spa’s Strawberry Water celebrates the Strawberry Ceremony, which signifies thanksgiving […]

We spotlight 10 classic spa cookbooks that have fed spa and wellness enthusiasts worldwide with deliciously healthy recipes.

Cool down with cold soups.

This cold peach soup recipe from Canyon Ranch also makes for a light and refreshing dessert.

The cooling qualities of yogurt and cucumber make this cold soup recipe from Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat in Queensland, Australia, an ideal soup for warmer months.

Fresh pineapple gives this gazpacho recipe from Kamalaya Koh Samui in Koh Samui, Thailand, in an interesting spin. Tart and sweet, pineapple is full of vitamin C and manganese, which means plenty of antioxidant protection and immune support for you! Also, eating three or more servings of fruit per day may lower your risk of […]

Impress guests with the complex flavors of this melon soup, or enjoy a bowl on your own and cool down in the heat of summer.

Only three basic and easy-to-find ingredients are needed to create this satisfying and wholesome soup that’s perfect for a hot summer’s night.

“Think of this refreshing soup as liquid salsa — plenty of garden-fresh flavors in a bowl,” says Mii amo.

It’s zucchini season and grilling season, which begs the question – how else can I grill zucchini besides on a kabob or flat on the grill? Your answer—and meal—is served, with this healthy and satisfying stuffed zucchini recipe from Sanoviv Medical Institute in Playas de Rosarito, Mexico.

We blindly tested 11 different coconut waters and narrowed it down to the top 5 best. Here are our favorites!

We love the balsamic strawberry dressing in this salad, which strays from the conventional balsamic vinaigrette we usually see for a salad like this.

Fine dining and spa are pairing up to cater to the spa enthusiast foodie for whom total relaxation doesn’t only mean a day at the spa. Here are a few prime examples of SpaFinder’s 2012 Pairing Dining and Spa-ing Trend, providing for the ultimate experience.

This refreshing recipe from Pritikin Longevity Center puts those herbs and tomatoes beginning to grow like crazy to good use.

Farmer’s markets left and right have bunches of the beautiful green spears gracing the stands of many veggie farmers. Use up this season’s bounty of fresh asparagus with this delightful and refreshing recipe from Sundara Inn & Spa in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin.

Mom’s special day is quickly approaching and we can’t think of a better treat (besides a gift certificate to the spa!) than to let her sleep late and wake up to breakfast in bed made by the ones she loves most.

Along with warmer weather comes the urge to eat lighter and more refreshing meals. This simple yet tasty recipe by Executive Chef Brian Scheehser from Penterra Spa at The Heathman Hotel in Kirkland, Washington (just about 20 minutes east of Seattle) fits the bill with ocean-friendly Alaskan Halibut, fresh vegetables and a refreshing lemon-herb dressing.

On a recent visit to the historically rich Ocean House in Watch Hill, Rhode Island, our Food & Wellness Editor got a taste of the laidback yet vibrant and classy charm that Rhode Island is known for through the Ocean House’s spa, wellness and food offerings.

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