One of the goals of this year’s Global Spa Summit (GSS) , held in Istanbul, Turkey in May, was to look beyond our industry for fresh ideas and inspiration. So early on, the board of the GSS decided to invite a futurist. Edie Weiner immediately came to mind. She is a prominent futurist known for “saying
SpaFinder’s own spa connoisseur Susie Ellis recently trekked down to the financial district of Manhattan to visit The Setai Spa Wall Street, a hip and sophisticated complex that’s making its mark on the New York spa scene. On-site bonuses at the new Setai Club include an award-winning restaurant, fitness center, and sleek design, and, with its inviting atmosphere, this spa’s stock is definitely up.
Anitra Brown, from Spas.About.com emailed me a few days ago saying she noticed I hadn’t been blogging as often lately (or tweeting for that matter) and wondered if everything was ok. Well, the answer is ‘yes’ things are ok – now – and thanks for noticing that I was out-of-action for a while. In brief
I was in Bangkok a few weeks ago (when the Red Shirts who were demonstrating still looked more like a Sunday parade) attending the Asia Pacific Spa and Wellness Coalition (APSWC). Since I usually take pretty comprehensive notes at conferences (keeps me awake and alert), I have selected some points I found particularly interesting, surprising,
Health Guru Dr. Oz teamed up with SpaFinder to give away a lovely three-day trip to historic St. Michaels, Maryland for some deep relaxation at The Inn at Perry Cabin. But you don’t have to be a prize winner to enjoy a luxurious weekend along the water of the Miles River… at the very same location where hilarious rom-com The Wedding Crashers was filmed!
Just returned from a spa trip to Asia. First stop – Tokyo for a SpaFinder Japan press conference. Yoriko Soma, our partner in Japan, hosted a lovely event honoring recipients of the Crystal Awards for top spas in Japan. Consumers voted these the top 10: 1. The Peninsula Spa by ESPA Tokyo 2. The Ritz
iPhone users are raving! SpaFinder has released the iPhone app that will take you directly to deep relaxation. With our SpaFinder App spa-goers have all the tools they need to discover descriptions, discounts, deals and directions to spas close to them. Not only can you find and learn more about spas in your area, but you can also book appointments in real-time using SpaBooker for added convenience!
When your travel plans include an overnight stay and you can’t bear the thought of leaving your pet off the packing list, these resort and hotel spas welcome you to bring along your furry friends—with indulgences that spoil the four-legged loved ones as much as they do the pet lover. Some resort spas offer treatments for your animal (a pampering massage, perhaps?), while others offer pup-tailored packages or amenities to make Rufus’s stay more comfortable.
The Setai Spa Wall Street If I lived in the financial district of Manhattan near Wall Street (and especially if I was a regular recipient of those Wall Street bonuses), I would love being a member of the new Setai Club . With an award winning restaurant, access to their cool new Setai gym and Setai spa, and great aesthetics all the
SRI International is conducting a study to examine the concept of wellness, and the research team would like to capture your viewpoint as a spa savvy consumer. This short survey will just take a few minutes to complete. By participating you’ll be entered into two drawings: for a Mandarin Oriental gift certificate and a Murad Inclusive Health Spa gift basket – both are valued at $250+!
I recently signed up for a Practical Philosophy class, and have been enjoying the series much more than I thought I would. It is a wonderful mixture of lessons on finding the wisdom within, pausing to live in the moment, and learning how to deal with everyday dilemmas.
I have come to peace with the word “pampering.” To understand why this is important to me, I’ll start with the fact that the word pampering and I have been in a wrestling match for about 10 years. It started as a result of hearing my friend and colleague Bernie Burt, author of Fodor’s Healthy