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Q: I am interested in taking my 17-year-old daughter to a spa for a few days over spring break. Are there any that you would recommend? Is this something appropriate for a 17-year-old? She loves horses, yoga, exercise, massages and pampering. Read Susie’s response!

Hello, I’m looking for a spa for my girlfriends on the East Coast. We are located in VA and NY. Is there a spa midway that you could recommend so we are not overburdening one set with travel? I was thinking Delaware [or] Pennsylvania. Prefer a spa resort, but would consider a very nice day […]

SpaFinder readers served these spas with the title of being the Top 10 for Best Cuisine in the 2011 Readers’ Choice Awards, and it’s easy to see why.

There are some new spas on the block, and they’re already making a splash with SpaFinder fans!  On your next spa vacation, why not whisk away to one of these spa resorts? They cater to jet-setting crowds, family vacationers and couples alike, and run the gamut from the bright lights of Sin City to the […]

The summer season is winding down, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to stop! Several resort spas across the country are offering end-of-the-summer travel deals so you can begin this fall refreshed and ready to go. Schedule a last-minute family vacation with Labor Day travel deals or squeeze in one more upcoming girlfriends getaway […]

Father’s Day will be here before you know it and spas throughout the country are putting together fatherly packages for Dads everywhere to enjoy. Get a Father’s Day SpaFinder Instant Gift Certificate to help Dad de-stress by taking some relaxing time out for himself at one of these spas.** Getaway Spa Father’s Day Deals The […]

Six Senses Spa will debut at the five-star Hotel Missoni Kuwait in early summer, and we’ve decided from the look of just the photography that this spa is going to be a stylish addition designed to entice both body and mind. Makes perfect sense to us. Here’s a quick snapshot of the spa and hotel, […]

Whether your wedding plans are winding down or they’re in the works, we encourage you to say “I do” to SpaFinder’s bridal and getaway spa tips before your walk down the aisle. Before You Get Hitched, Get Some Girl Time • Bachelorette Spa Getaways: Spend some serious relaxation time with your fave girls by booking […]

Birthdays, bachelorette or bridal parties, reunions…or it doesn’t even have to be a special occasion – get your besties together and head to the spa! Mother-daughter teams, BFFs, sisters, your fave aunts, cousins or nieces…the list goes on and on. Round up the group and kick off an early start to the summer season with a spa trip together: At these resort or hotel destinations, spa-ing and spending some quality time together go hand in hand.

This Sunday is Mother’s Day and we can think of no better way to spend a day with Mom than to indulge in some pampering and relaxation

Mother’s Day is creeping up, which means more and more spas are catering to the leading lady in your life! If you’re a mom or have someone that you want to indulge, treat her (or yourself!) to a spa treatment.

The deals for mom at spas just keep on coming – check out the latest Mom’s Day offerings listed on our SpaFinder partner overview listings.

This just in! Audience members of The Oprah Winfrey Show enjoyed quite the surprise today, when Miraval Arizona presented everyone with a two-night, all-inclusive stay at the luxury destination retreat. The special offering was in commemoration of the show’s farewell season, as well as the “25 Years of Oprah and Gayle’s All-Time Best Adventures” episode […]

UK-based chocolatier and cocoa grower, Hotel Chocolat, has announced plans to open The Hotel Chocolat, a boutique hotel set within the company’s own cocoa plantation in Saint Lucia, West Indies.

Golfers, spa-goers, and everyone in between, get your golf game and your spa-ing attitude ready! At these getaway resorts, championship courses mix with top-level spas, and fine dining, lovely accommodations, and a number of recreational opportunities round out the experience. Hit the links, then head to the spa to ease your tired muscles – these golf and spa properties will fit you to a tee.

Pet parents rejoice! The spa world hasn’t forgotten about our furry friends and how they help to make our lives better. In fact, studies have shown that pets not only help to make us healthier, but they can also make us live longer. Our friends at Petside.com reported on a study from George Washington University’s […]

If you’re lucky enough to actually enjoy spending time with either parent, I can’t say enough about how special it is to take a spa weekend together, especially at such a one-of-a-kind place like the Villagio Inn and Spa. My mom and I recently enjoyed a long weekend at this luxurious retreat in Napa, California.

Yoga is a great way to get a workout while increasing flexibility, and it’s also an opportunity to stretch the mind as you focus your attention on yourself and your body. Because yoga focuses on the all-encompassing concept of wellness through touching on mind, body, and soul, the practice is a great fit with getaway […]

A dear friend of mine wants to spend a month at a spa to set himself up thoroughly for the ‘second half of his life’ (he’s just turned 50). He would like somewhere that combines high end testing with natural solutions and also offers a complete mind, body, and soul refresher. What would you recommend?”

According to an old lift ticket on my ski jacket, I hadn’t been skiing since September 3rd, 2003. I was rusty, to say the least, and since I miss the mountains and the skiing of my native Pacific Northwest, I jumped at the opportunity to take part in the Women’s Only Experience in Lake Placid […]

Lots of spas say they can help you lose weight. In fact, SpaFinder.com lists over 100 getaway spas that offer weight loss as one of their primary programs. I would, however, recommend narrowing your search results through other filters to find spas where criteria such as “portion control” and “serves no alcohol” can help make it easier for you and your husband to lose weight and get fit.