health

According to our friends over at Petside.com, dogs help make us healthy, and to celebrate just how much our four-legged friends make a difference in peoples’ lives, Lake Austin Spa Resort is unleashing its new canine program, Celebrating Paws, February 2-6 and November 2-6, 2011. The new four-day program – geared towards dogs (sorry, no […]

With a bounty of seasonal vegetables including heirloom tomatoes, baby beets, and artichokes, this recipe from Cal-a-Vie is rich in the fresh flavors of both land and sea. While this seafood dish looks complex and having three parts to prepare may look intimidating, each is quick and simple. Combine them together and you have a […]

It’s National Massage Therapy Awareness Week (Oct. 24-30, 2010), and spas throughout the country are celebrating. According to a recent consumer survey by the American Massage Therapy Association®, massage therapy is on the rise as a method of improving personal health. Whether you’re new to massage therapy, or have been a massage junkie for years, […]

I am busy doing research for our annual SpaFinder Top 10 Spa Trends for 2011 that I will announce this year in November.  As always, I get very excited about what is on the horizon and I think you will agree that there are some interesting developments! However, before we turn to 2011, I thought it might be fun to review each […]

It’s peak pomegranate season and for a boost of nutrition and healthy energy, Hacienda Chichen‘s Executive Chef Josue Cime Tuz offers the delightful taste of fresh pomegranates in many of his organic spa recipes to Yaxkin Spa‘s guests. Pomegranate recharges the body with high amounts of potent antioxidants, vitamin C, potassium, and natural fibers; all […]

It’s getting chilly and everyone around you seems to be coughing and sneezing. To make sure your immune system is in check and ready to fight off any unwanted cold and flu germs, we wanted to share with you some of the immune-boosting, detox-encouraging, and healthily-hydrating juices and smoothies being offered at spas and yoga […]

It’s squash season! Butternut squash soup is creamy and filled with different nutrients, such as vitamins A and C, potassium, and fiber. Give this simple recipe from Green Mountain a try – it’s been a fall staple there for years!

We all know a good massage usually makes you more relaxed and does wonders for your body, but does it really affect what’s going on inside your body? According to a group of researchers who recently conducted a study to find out, yes. Massage therapy is a multi–billion dollar industry in the United States with […]

With fall fast-approaching, hearty soups are just around the corner and chili is a great way to warm up as the weather cools down. While this recipe has a long list of ingredients, once everything is added to the pot, it requires little attention until serving time. For an extra seasonal touch, serve this chili […]

Savor the last days of summer with a light and healthy side dish like this Quinoa Pilaf from The Oaks at Ojai, a destination health spa in the Ojai Valley, 90 minutes north of Los Angeles. This recipe combines quinoa – a high protein grain – with scallions, garlic, mushrooms, and spinach for a superior […]

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Just in time for your Labor Day get-together, we’ve got Mii amo, a destination spa at Enchantment’s recipe for succulent veggie burgers with sweet onion ketchup – a delicious, healthy add to your BBQ menu this weekend!

The excitement around Russian bath houses comes not just from the health and relaxation benefits, but because these banyas, or bath houses, also provide the perfect place for social spa-ing. These hot-to-cold-based water treatment traditions have become increasingly popular in the states – especially in big cities like New York, Los Angeles, Miami and Chicago.

Enjoy the last few weeks of summer with this sumptuous seasonal treat of delicious prawns and a cool summery salad. This dish is a Cal-A-Vie guest favorite and is as pleasing to the eye as it is to the mouth! Healthy and refreshing this is a quick and easy summer salad that is sure to satisfy!

For its 10th anniversary, Kohler Waters Spa at The American Club in Kohler, Wisconsin, is tapping into the hydrotherapy healing traditions and invites guests to soak in the experience.

If you’ve always dreamed about going to the famous Golden Door Spa, this is your chance! Share a week, and share the rate at Golden Door Spa. Sign up yourself and a friend for a weeklong stay this August* and split the summer rate!

The Lodge at Woodloch’s Tree Restaurant is provides guests with scenic views of lovely Hawley, Pennsylvania through its floor to ceiling windows and nightly entertainment. But you can enjoy their delicious, organic, gourmet cuisine in the comfort of your own home. Try their recipe for fresh and spicy Vegetable Thai Green Curry at your house and get a little taste of the awesome culinary experience that you could enjoy during a trip to The Lodge at Woodloch!

Sample the flavors of Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel & Wellness and the Urumbamba Valley of Peru with this simple yet delicious Salterito Salad. Aranwa’s three restaurants blend contemporary Peruvian and Spanish cuisines and you can put Aranwa’s spin on any meal you are creating at home with this bright and flavorful side dish!

While Asian-inspired Bento Boxes might not be exactly what you would expect from the Willow Stream Spa in Riviera Maya, Mexico, but the Bento Box is simply a gorgeous way to deliver Executive Chef David Andrews’ delicious spa cuisine. These petite portions provide the spa-diner the chance to enjoy some healthy, seasonal fruits and veggies that will refresh on any summer night!

Hot summer days and nights are the perfect time to try new salads with cool lettuce and fresh fruit with light, crisp flavors. Cal-a-Vie’s Chef Steve Pernetti brings us the perfect vegetarian rice and seitan salad with bursts of juicy grapes that will be sure to refresh guests at summer picnics and barbeques! Enjoy Pina Colada Sorbet as a post-summer meal treat!