Travel & Play
by Kate Phillips | August 05, 2015
Romance Awareness: Vacation Ideas for Every Couple
You’ll love these getaway ideas for two.
by Kate Phillips | August 05, 2015
You’ll love these getaway ideas for two.
by Jackie Burns Brisman | July 16, 2015
Old Saybrook, Connecticut, features everything you’d expect from a small town on the New England shore… and more!
by Debra K. | January 22, 2015
No longer viewed solely for pampering, massage offers a non-invasive, drug-free approach to wellbeing and allows the body to heal itself. More people than ever before are turning to massage therapy for stress reduction. Proof is in the numbers: the American Massage Therapy Association estimates the U.S. massage industry at $10 billion.
by Spafinder | November 01, 2014
A core part of a spa’s DNA is personal connection and helping people cope with pain and stress. And a growing percentage of spas around the world offer services specifically created for people suffering from serious illnesses like cancer, and numerous spas and wellness businesses provide free services and raise money to support health-related causes. […]
by Spafinder | December 29, 2013
Each year before issuing the New Year’s top 10, we review last year’s trends and assign ourselves a grade using the familiar A = Excellent to F = Failure grading system.
by Spafinder | November 01, 2013
Spas have always broadcast the ancient pedigrees of their healing practices, whether hydrotherapy circuits originating in ancient Rome or millennia-old yoga traditions. Too often, however, a “lite” version got served up (a few Ayurvedic touches here, a steam room dubbed a “hammam” there). And, typically, all this venerable ancientness got played out in a modern, […]
by Spafinder | November 01, 2013
Swedish, Thai, shiatsu, hot stone…make way for “the mindfulness massage” in 2013, a creative blend of two effective approaches—mindfulness techniques and bodywork—that when combined can have a uniquely positive, profound impact on people’s stress levels, emotions and brains. This new massage “mix” addresses the wellbeing of both body and mind, and because it helps people […]
by Spafinder Team | June 02, 2013
Today’s Spa Spotlight is on Miami’s Acqualina Resort & Spa on the Beach and its fabulous ESPA Spa!
by Amy Sung | March 21, 2013
The Setai Club & Spa Wall Street introduces a new Sierra Renewal body treatment using eco-luxe DayNa Decker products. We check it out and give you the inside scoop!
by Spafinder Team | March 14, 2013
Self-massage can be used to energize yourself at any time of day. Try these 9 techniques from Massage Envy!
by Kate Phillips | March 14, 2013
Here we touch upon eight spas that take the mindfulness massage trend to heart and, well, mind.
by Spafinder Team | February 20, 2013
Described as a deep massage on the mind, shirodhara relaxes the nervous system, calms imbalances in the mind and disturbances in emotions.
by Spafinder Team | February 19, 2013
The power of touch can heal the world, perhaps not always on a physical level, but most certainly on an emotional one.
by Jackie Burns Brisman | February 09, 2013
Tucked away in a lavishly restored townhome just three blocks from New York City’s iconic Central Park, Townhouse Spa offers tourists and locals alike a posh space to relax, mix and mingle, and be thoroughly pampered.
by Kate Phillips | February 08, 2013
It’s never too late for a romantic getaway.
by Spafinder | February 07, 2013
They say everything’s better in twos, and a massage is no exception. Reap the benefits of couples massage.
by Jackie Burns Brisman | February 06, 2013
Check out this roundup of Valentine’s Day-inspired spa treatments that are perfect for couples in love or for singles needing a little “me time.”
by Spafinder Team | February 05, 2013
While Valentine’s Day is around the corner and we’re thinking about our love for others, it’s also just as important to take a step back and remember to love yourself.
by Jackie Burns Brisman | January 29, 2013
There’s a market for everything, right? We’ve rounded up cool, yet LOL-inducing gadgets and gizmos that will make your life easier.
by Spafinder Team | January 25, 2013
Curious about body rolling? We talk Yamuna Zake herself about its healing benefits, and why it’s a perfect fit for those who don’t love the gym.