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Ah, the great outdoors! Now that spring has sprung, what better time is there to go hiking? Here are the 2009 Readers’ Choice picks for the best spa hiking getaways. From the Southwest to the Northeast, enjoying nature while getting a rigorous workout can be the perfect path to fitness or a great supplement to a spa treatment. Take a hike at some of these top spas.

Delicious desserts may not be on your list of top five criteria for choosing a destination spa, but that may change after trying Tree at The Lodge at Woodloch’s recipe for Dark Chocolate Crème. Tree Restaurant has re-invented traditional spa cuisine by presenting diners with all the sophistication and succulence of a five-star gourmet meal, while maintaining its wellness focus.

Many new SpaFinder getaway partners—Grand Tirolia Golf & Ski Resort, Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa, and Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort Villas, to name a few—have hit the ground running, taking advantage of their listings by submitting amazing spa deals for consumers. If you’re in need of a spring getaway without breaking the bank, budget into your schedule a trip to one of these spa resorts—these packages offer day spa and signature services, lodging discounts, fitness activities, and more.

Get set to get away from the stress of everyday life and be pampered—select getaway spa resorts across the country are catering to the spa-going crowd with SpaFinder’s Deal Days promotion, March 8-14. From the Cornelia Signature Essence Facial at Eauspa by Cornelia at The Ritz-Carlton Palm Beach to the Essentials Massage at Spa Mirbeau at Mirbeau Inn & Spa, guests have a selection of 50-minute spa services—for just $50!—at these luxury properties.

The Lodge at Woodloch, a SpaFinder Connoisseur Spa, offers a destination spa experience in picturesque surroundings in Pennsylvania’s lake region, less than 100 miles from NYC.  The fabulous spa cuisine is only part of the wonder of Woodloch.  Get a taste with these signature recipes: Vegetable Paella, Avocado Crab Cake with Temple Orange Glaze, and […]

In the latest episode of her series, SpaFinder’s COO Sallie Fraenkel offers a sneak peek at a  few getaway spas participating in the upcoming Deal Days promotion, including: Miraval Arizona Allegria Spa (at the Park Hyatt) in Colorado Red Mountain in Utah Emerson Resort in New York Sallie’s advice was to start booking your plane […]

In honor of the holiday for those in love, SpaFinder and its panel of experts are sharing some of their top picks for weekend spa getaways that celebrate the one you adore. As spas increasingly continue to offer treatments and amenities that cater to couples, these properties take Valentine’s Day to heart, with side-by-side services, starlit dinners, and special romance packages.

Spa-goers around the world trek to properties in Latin America for the amazing food, championship golf courses and wellness experiences set in exquisite ecological landscapes. From Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Peru – the extraordinary SpaFinder spas in these countries let visitors immerse themselves in the natural surroundings of volcanoes, tropical rain forests, hot springs, Caribbean beachfront and more. Check out HOT SPOTS & DEALS IN SOUTH AMERICA.

Many people think of Thanksgiving as a time to gorge yourself silly on the caloric, decadence of holiday fare. Well, it doesn’t have to be! This year, why not escape nearby to a spa? Many spas offer guests healthy and delicious menus for Thanksgiving – and special holiday packages.

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.