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Take the relaxing, self-care part of your vacation to the next level at these Oahu, Hawaii destinations.

“Let’s go surfin’ now, everybody’s learning how, come on a safari with me.” – The Beach Boys, 1962 It’s hardly breaking news that surf culture has been established as the apex of cool. The worship of surfing “style” took off in the ‘60s when the Beach Boys harmonized about a world where “everybody’d be surfin’ […]

Hotels across the country are bringing their signature spa services poolside.

Slopes or sand? Snow or sun? We share winter escapes to suit every traveler.

From newlyweds to 75th anniversary-celebrating couples, here are 5 top spa destinations for honeymooners.

It’s never too late for a romantic getaway.

They say everything’s better in twos, and a massage is no exception. Reap the benefits of couples massage.

October is well known for its fall foliage, pumpkin-flavored everything and of course, a great autumn brew. If ales, stouts and pilsners are just not your thing, why not make them your thing with a trip to the spa?

Our travel editor thinks they make a splash!

Working out in the water is not only easier on your joints, it’s also great for toning and strengthening with the added resistance factor.

Couples who’ve been can attest – Maui simply inspires romance, beckoning destination weddings, honeymoons and twosome escapes. My own romantic Maui adventure ensued across two of the island’s popular tourist regions: Wailea and West Maui.

Integrating holistic beliefs and cultural tradition, or eco-friendly products and well-experienced therapists, each spa provided its own unique experience, relaxing me into a deeper state of island bliss.

An intoxicating sweetness fills the air in Maui, a place long regarded as one of the most romantic destinations in the world. Join SpaFinder’s editor on Part I of her dreamy adventure in a magical setting to four resorts (and their fabulous spas), the first of which are two SpaFinder Readers’ Choice favorites – the legendary Grand Wailea Resort & Spa and the newer Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort Villas.

If you’re like us, and spa-ing is your one true love, then celebrate this upcoming Valentine’s Day with a visit to one of your fave spa retreats. If you have a special someone, schedule a sumptuous, side-by-side couple’s massage, a hydrotherapy soak in a dual tub, or a private spa meal for two. If you’re […]

My spa day commenced with an Epsom salt foot soak and a glass of organic tea in the Kipahulu Relaxation Room. This area is also known as “Maui Under the Stars” because the ceiling looks like a nighttime sky lit by constellations (fiber optic twinkling lights). The initial salt soak helped me relax, from toe to head, as native Hawaiian music played in the background.

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.