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Ask Susie: Spas Once Again Among Best Holiday Gifts

It’s almost Christmas and I thought I would share a Q&A with you that came across my desk this week. A national network morning show was doing a story on the most popular gifts for Christmas this year. They went to several shopping centers to ask men and women, “What would you most like for Christmas this year?” The answer surprised them – so many of the women said that what they really, really wanted was a gift certificate to a spa!

December 21, 2010 · 2 min read

A traditional shaving brush rests in a bowl of white lather on a polished dark wood surface.

Travel & Play

Deal Days Gets Manly

The men’s grooming market isn’t just razors and shaving cream anymore. It’s clear that as men are becoming more and more attentive to personal care, the market for men’s health and beauty is growing. In fact, purchases of premium-priced ($70 and above) men’s skin-care face products increased by 8 percent in the first half of 2009 compared with the same period in 2008, according to the NPD Group, a market research firm.

August 25, 2010 · 3 min read

Relationships

Man, It’s Nice to Spa!

Athletes and weekend warriors alike all need a break from their active lifestyles to unwind and relax with a spa service. These spas cater to sports enthusiasts and men with special sports-related services and treatments tailored especially to the spa-going male.

June 24, 2010 · 2 min read

A traditional shaving brush and bowl, suggesting men's grooming and spa treatments.

Beauty

Spa is a Man’s World… Too!

Sending your dad on his way to the spa may not be the first thing that pops into your mind when thinking of gifts for pops. But how many times can you gift a necktie, a new tennis racket, or a DVD? Celebrate your dad and his fatherly selflessness with the stress-free gift of spa. Wondering what treatments men love? Here are just a few:

June 4, 2010 · 1 min read

Tools and ingredients for a facial treatment.

Travel & Play

Best Face Forward for Deal Days

During SpaFinder Deal Days, several Facelogic Spa locations around the country are offering their Signature Facial, which they say, “begins with a thorough skin analysis followed by a deep cleansing, exfoliation, steam, extractions (if requested) and mask. Therapeutic massage is incorporated into the treatment.”

February 24, 2010 · 2 min read

A book, pen, and notebook symbolizing thought and the integration of medicine and wellness.

Living Well

Dr. Andrew Weil and Spas: SpaFinder Visionary Award Winner

Dr. Andrew Weil and Spas: SpaFinder Visionary Award A couple of nights ago it was our privilege to hand Dr. Andrew Weil SpaFinder’s 2009 Visionary Award. Our Visionary Award goes to one person each year who has made a huge contribution to the field of spa and wellness. (Previous recipients include Dr. Deepak Chopra, Dr.

September 11, 2009 · 2 min read

An open ledger and pen on a desk, representing economic analysis and forecasting.

Living Well

Spa Headwinds, Spa Tailwinds….Which are Strongest?

Day two of the American Lodging and Investment Summit (ALIS) here at the Hyatt Century Plaza in LA. There are great speakers and mostly business topics – economics, research numbers, forecasts, etc. I found the following comparison a good way to summarize what I have been hearing here. Headwinds for the U.S. (things slowing us

January 31, 2008 · 1 min read

Living Well

Fertility Tranquility: Pregnant with Possibilities for Spas

Based on initial reactions to this year’s top ten list, it appears that the Fertility Tranquility trend has sparked quite a bit of interest.

January 12, 2008 · 1 min read

Living Well

Macho Macho Spa: Why the Spa Industry is Partially at Fault for Fewer Men Enjoying Massages, Facials and other Spa Treatments

The spa industry has attracted more women than men here in the U.S. ever since I can remember. When I started in the industry in 1975, although there weren’t statistics, my guess is that the ratio of women to men was likely 95% to 5%. The industry figure is currently 70% to 30% although if

November 11, 2007 · 2 min read