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Are you, or a man in your life, hesitant about spa-going? Let us know if you agree with this writer’s perspective on the hesitance behind spa-going.

One sign that this emphasis on senses is a trend (not that I think this is a good sign) is how often spas and brands are using the term “sense” in their name.

“Hot” is the spa world’s age-old weapon to make people relax, sweat, detoxify and draw blood to the surface. But now spas are bravely stepping out into the cold.

2013’s spa and wellness trends are here!

Another new study[10] finds that of the 41 million Americans that use mind-body therapies like yoga or tai chi, 6.4 million are now doing them because they were “prescribed” by their medical provider.

Massage-loving Manhattan men rejoice! New York City’s newest men’s spa, The Spa at THE OUT NYC has opened its doors.

For many years, most people probably thought that one hotel or day spa sure seems a whole lot like any other: the same beige, Zen look, the same menu of treatments and homogenized experiences. But now spas are really piling on the “wow” factors, serving up both big and small wows (and true surprises) in […]

Don’t discount the edge massage can give you when it’s incorporated into your training routine.

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?

We’ve rounded up some products and places to help pamper yourself pink in support of BCA.

Did you know that by the year 2030, an estimated 67 million or 25 percent of the projected total adult population will have arthritis? With consumers visiting massage therapists at least 140 million times a year, it’s clear that more Americans are turning to therapeutic massage to relieve the painful symptoms.

We’ve got nudist spa resorts covered…and expose them here.

Fall is just around the corner, and what better way for parents to unwind and teens to get prepped for a new school year than with a visit to the spa? Check out these back-to-school spa deals.

The spa world is all about sense of touch and smell, but more spas are unleashing a cocktail of multisensory “good vibrations” to impact the eyes, ears and bodies – and to help us relax quicker, boost the mood and reduce pain.

If you can tear yourself away from your computer for long enough, head to the spa and try this treatment out yourself!

Is it a dance move? Something to do with Middle Eastern sandwiches? Partly relating to dance, but nothing to do with sandwiches, Gyrotonic is a form of exercise that strengthens, stretches and lengthens.

On the west bank of the Chao Phraya, the major Thai river running through Bangkok and emptying into the Gulf of Thailand, lies the famed Peninsula Bangkok. This distinctive hotel and three-story ESPA location cinched the title of Best in Asia and Best in Thailand during our 2011 Readers’ Choice Awards. Take a sneak peek inside to find out why!

Thailand offers an incredible paradise for honeymooners and romantics, whether you’re an eco-conscious couple, an adventure-seeking duo or a spa-loving one.

Like New York, Shanghai is a fast-paced and well-cultured city where the concept of a New York Minute is nothing new. Our Food & Wellness Editor kept up with the pace by making her way through three Shanghai spas in one day.

Five wellness offerings we feel provide a sense of healing.