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In the heart of Miami’s South Beach are some of the hottest spas for poolside pampering and relaxation supreme.  The spa scene is sizzling on Collins Avenue (and beyond) at new, hip hotels like the Shore Club, as well as at the old-is-new hotels like the legendary Fontainebleau.  Hey spa-lovers, put these Seven Sexy South […]

Need to get away before the holiday hoopla begins? Start making plans to head to Cal-a-Vie Health Spa – the Vista, California-based retreat.

  Wind down, slow down, and live in the present moment. That’s what I did earlier this week when I went to check out the Yoga for Foodies event at The Culinary Loft, located in the heart of Soho, New York City. Yes, you heard right – yoga and food. The brainchild of Yahoo! wellness […]

Los Cabos in Baja California is a stunning natural setting and a hot spot for spas that feature spiritual and indigenous treatments including one of the only thalassotherapy spas in North America.

Set amidst the sea, mountains, and expansive desert at the southernmost tip of the Baja Peninsula, is beautiful Los Cabos in Baja California. This stunning natural setting is also a hot spot for spas that feature spiritual and indigenous treatments, super-exclusive spas favored by Hollywood jetsetters, and eclectic, holistic, and luxurious spas, including one of the only thalassotherapy spas in North America.

Fall is here, which signifies the arrival of brisker temps, leaf-pile jumping, apple and pumpkin picking, and glorious spa getaways. Reap the benefits of the bountiful season with a destination getaway – an abundance of autumn-like offerings are cropping up at vacation retreats, known for their spectacular foliage-surrounded backdrops.

While you may have missed National Yoga Month, you can still continue on your journey to find inner peace with a yoga-centric getaway. Here are some ideal resort and spas offering special yoga retreats, so you can practice those sun salutations while enjoying the beautiful surroundings. Parrot Cay, Turks & Caicos At Parrot Cay, the […]

This February, Miraval Arizona, in conjunction with SpaFinder and Lauren Stone, will debut its first annual Touched by an Angel, Sisterhood of Survivors Spa Retreat, a ground-breaking, inspirational experience devoted to supporting those who have lost a loved one and providing a place to heal and grieve both individually and collectively as a group. Learn more about this life-enriching retreat.

In February, I was graciously invited to visit the tiny yet robust principality of Monaco by members of its local New York tourism bureau. I was further flattered by a subsequent invitation to experience the renowned spa, Thermes Marins, which connects two of Monte-Carlo’s finest hotels, the Hôtel de Paris and Hôtel Hermitage. After a […]

This is one blog I have not looked forward to writing.  It is September 10th – the first anniversary of the day one of my best friends, Debbie Simon, took her own life.  It is still so unbelievable to me.  It was a tremendous loss to her family, the many friends (there were over 1,000 at […]

Ever wish that you could take more than a long weekend, one week, or two? You can and you should. We all need longer time away from work to refresh and renew ourselves, to get those juices going again so that we can be more creative and effective at work and happier in our personal lives. We call this time a “Reboot Break.”

All you fitness devotees out there, get pumped up! Grande Real Villa Italia Hotel & Spa, a Leading Spas of the World property in Cascais, Portugal, recently introduced the country’s first private in-room gym. Known as the “Wellness Suite,” this suite retreat combines relaxation with a bit of physical fitness so you can maintain your exercise regimen 24/7 while traveling – all in the comfort of your own room. The suite sports TechnoGym’s Kinesis system, and you can also schedule a work-out session with a personal trainer.

Like its brand name suggests, One&Only getaway properties are known for five-star service, unprecedented locations, and amazing experiences. SpaFinder is extremely excited to announce the following spa getaways by One&Only that recently became part of our network.

SpaFinder is pleased to announce four new getaway spa properties recently added to our network. Circle the globe and check out these overnight hotspots for your next vacation destination or rejuvenating spa retreat. Longevity Wellness Resort Monchique – Monchique, Portugal The first integrated five-star wellness resort in the Algarve, Longevity Wellness encourages you to jumpstart your […]

Summer may be winding down, but there’s still time to squeeze in a last-minute vacation retreat! With so many spa getaways offering amazing deals, you can save, spa, and celebrate the final days of summer. Enjoy SpaFinder’s North American spa getaway picks for your Labor Day weekend. Atlantic Hotel – Fort Lauderdale, Florida Save US$50 […]

There are still a few more weekends to get away this summer and save at the same time! We’ve made it seriously easy for you – check out SpaFinder’s list of top 10 deals for August.

SpaFinder is pleased to announce three new getaway spa properties added to our network this week. Circle the globe and check out these overnight hotspots for your next vacation destination or rejuvenating spa retreat.

Ready to get fit and feel good? With The Ranch’s all-inclusive weeklong program dedicated to outdoor activities, exercise sessions, and a structured organic diet, you’ll be feeling in top shape in no time.

Just less than an hour north of Milan lies a stunning, historically rich, brand-new luxury resort and spa that played host to my recent whirlwind weekend adventure in early June. CastaDiva Resort is named for the famous opera soprano Giuditta Pasta (who was composer Bellini’s muse) and is located in Lake Como, Italy, a magical summer playground for great artists, celebrities, international soccer stars, and often lovingly nicknamed “Lake Clooney” for being home to debonair every-ladies man actor George Clooney. (Yes, I snuck a peek at his villa during a lake tour!)

When traveling to Las Vegas or Atlantic City for business or pleasure, you will never find yourself lacking for activities. There are shows to attend, restaurants to try, shopping to be done, and of course, there’s the gambling. But when you’re in need of a break from all of the hustle and bustle of the casinos, there is yet another attraction: the spa!