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There is no more powerful consumer trend across the developed world than the hunger for all things authentic and indigenous, impacting what we now most want to eat (the latest global “superfoods” and ancient grains), to where we most want to travel (suddenly a far wider, exotic map). It’s why the spa/wellness scene is increasingly […]

It used to be that while traveling for business or pleasure, spa treatments were a luxurious add-on, something fitted in between a meeting and dinner, or perhaps an afternoon treat during a visit to a new city. Now, however, spa treatments and other wellness offerings are being prioritized both en route and on arrival – either to get a head start […]

You’ll love these getaway ideas for two.

Old Saybrook, Connecticut, features everything you’d expect from a small town on the New England shore… and more!

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.

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. […]

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.

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, […]

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 […]

Today’s Spa Spotlight is on Miami’s Acqualina Resort & Spa on the Beach and its fabulous ESPA Spa!

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!

Self-massage can be used to energize yourself at any time of day. Try these 9 techniques from Massage Envy!

Here we touch upon eight spas that take the mindfulness massage trend to heart and, well, mind.

Described as a deep massage on the mind, shirodhara relaxes the nervous system, calms imbalances in the mind and disturbances in emotions.

The power of touch can heal the world, perhaps not always on a physical level, but most certainly on an emotional one.

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.

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.

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.”

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.