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These relaxation-inducing drink offerings, full of amino acids like GABA and melatonin, will help you rest easy.

We all know that a good balance of a variety of vitamins is important in maintaining a healthy mind and body. But, since everyone has a unique genetic makeup, different food habits, varying health conditions and other lifestyle variables, how can you be sure you’re taking the right vitamins for you? We’re loving Dr. Andrew […]

Lunch today wasn’t my usual leftovers from the night before, or lunch special from a local restaurant – no, today, I went to the luxurious Sofitel New York Hotel’s chic French brasserie and bar, Gaby restaurant. The occasion: the unveiling of the hotel’s innovative, low-calorie gastronomy initiative based on the European wellness brand of Thalassa […]

Even if you’re not a football fan, it’s easy to get sucked into game day celebrations with family and friends. Chances are if you’re around the usual calorie- and fat-ridden Super Bowl favorites, you might be tempted to nosh a little. With New Year’s resolutions well underway, and SpaFinder’s Wellness Week™ coming, we wanted to […]

With the aphrodisiacal properties of oysters and chocolate, what better time to try out some new oyster and chocolate recipes than Valentine’s Day? Awarded the AAA Four-Diamond Award of Excellence, and an 11-time winner of Wine Spectator’s Dining Guide Award of Excellence, Mirror Lake Inn’s cozy restaurant, The View, and its executive chef, Jarrad Lang, […]

We love the idea of National Soup Swap Day, which is happening for the 5th year in a row tomorrow, January 22nd. The concept is to make a big pot of soup, freeze it, then invite your friends to do the same and swap! You end up going home with a wonderful mix of soup […]

We spend so much time trying to get rid of it, or at least gain control of it, but according to NewBeauty magazine, a fuller face is better when it comes to aging well in the face.

As the title suggests, my last full day here in Lake Placid was chock-full of activities that ranged from adrenaline-inducing to luxuriously relaxing. Here are some highlights of my last day in Lake Placid: 9 a.m.: Mirror Lake Inn’s Maple Sugar Body Scrub was as sweet as the name suggests (more to come in a […]

You are what you eat, right? Well, we definitely know that what we eat has an effect on almost everything going on in bodies, but it also affects the condition of your body from the outside – including your hair, skin, and nails. Our friends at NewBeauty took a look at how to change your skin internally through diet, and said that since digestion and diet have a direct effect on skin behavior, targeting your daily diet should be the first course of action when rebuilding your skin.

After months of back-to-back holidays all centered around high-calorie drinks, rich home-cooked food, and decadent sweets, it’s no wonder why so many people opt to start the New Year healthy. Specialty juices and smoothies fit the bill perfectly – not just because they taste great, but because they’re full of detoxifying and/or antioxidant properties and […]

All of us at SpaFinder want to wish you and yours a very happy New Year. From all corners of the Earth, we thank you for being part of the SpaFinder community and seeking to make wellness a part of your life.

We will be working hard in 2011 to give you fresh ideas and inspiration to help you live healthier and happier – from spa recipes and fitness tips to beauty at home and innovative spa treatments and retreats.

The holidays are in full swing, which means a house full of food and delicious treats to delight in. What better way to stimulate your senses, nourish your body, and warm the house than to bake a seasonal bread, fresh in your kitchen oven? Miraval’s Warm Pear Gingerbread recipe fits the bill perfectly – we […]

We know Thanksgiving may have worn you out, and now with December holiday meals to worry about as well, we wanted to give you a simple, but comforting favorite recipe from Cal-a-Vie. While this version calls for ground turkey, feel free to use any protein or protein substitute you like. You can also experiment with […]

Year after year, we’ve all developed our favorite Thanksgiving dishes, but why not branch out and give one of these healthy spa-inspired Thanksgiving recipes a try? SpaFinder picked out three spa recipes that sound like great potential additions to mix things up for this year’s Thanksgiving dinner repertoire – Apple Parsnip Soup, Grilled Figs with […]

A recipe from Rancho La Puerta (Serves 6) Ingredients: ½ cup ricotta cheese ½ cup cream cheese (See note) 4 tbsp honey, plus more to taste 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 tsp pure vanilla extract or anise- or fruit-flavored liqueur, or a combination of the two (optional) 18 ripe figs 1 tsp olive oil […]

A recipe from Green Mountain at Fox Run (Serves 10) Use your favorite pie dough recipe, just mixing the pecans into the flour mix before adding the water. Or, to save time, use a ready-made refrigerated crust. Green Mountain provides an ‘in-between’ version below, using a boxed mix for the crust. Ingredients: 1 box pie […]

The Lodge at Woodloch shared with us their at-home spa recipe incorporating delightful rosemary.

As Thanksgiving approaches, so do the parties, which continue on through New Year’s. The holiday season brings with it many festive gatherings filled with indulgent food — rich coffee, red wine, decadent candy, the list goes on. Even though a season of festive, irresistible treats can take its toll on your teeth, you shouldn’t feel […]

With all of these sweet fall spa treatments available to feed your skin, we wanted to give you another way to enjoy the sweet flavors of fall – through your stomach! Eat your way to bliss with this delicious Almond Ricotta Torte recipe from Mii amo. While the recipe calls for fresh berries for garnish, […]

With daylight savings in full swing, relish in the evening with Golden Door’s cozy and satisfying creamy polenta. This straight-forward recipe pairs tart lemon and warm rosemary polenta with sweet corn, meaty oyster mushrooms, and earthy, in-season rainbow chard. Add some roasted tomato sauce and a drizzle of a simple balsamic reduction to enhance this […]