What great timing! I am in the middle of a book by Douglas Peter Mackaman called, Leisure Settings, Bourgeois Culture, Medicine, and the Spa in Modern France where I just finished reading the chapter on Vichy and Aix-les-Bains. These were two of the largest and most important spas in France during the 19th century. The
Since I receive quite a few Ask Susie questions from Club Spa and the Ask Susie column in Luxury SpaFinder Magazine – and can only answer a few each month – I thought I would answer some in my blog. Here are two questions which represent a subject I get asked about quite often: QUESTIONThe
Shorter Spa Weeks Available Now (“Spa Interludes”) at the Golden Door Spa. By Susie Ellis Well, I never thought it would happen. But alas….it did and I suppose it had to. The Golden Door Destination Spa in Escondido, California is introducing “Spa Interludes” which give guests the option, several times a year, to check in
Hot Spas in LA: Century City Fitness Club & Spa, Obagi Skin Health Institute and Voda Spa – One is Extremely Hot! By Susie Ellis After the ALIS event (American Lodging and Investment Summit), I had just enough time to visit three spas in the LA area before my flight back to New York. The
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
Spa Talk (very little so far) at the Lodging and Investment Conference Here in LA By Susie Ellis A sea of blue suits….that’s what this American Lodging and Investment Conference looks like here in LA. I flew in for the conference a few days ago and just completed day one. People had recommended I attend
Can the Spa Industry Learn Anything from the Conversation Going on in Davos? by Susie Ellis The World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland is always an exciting “happening.” This year’s Forum is January 23rd through 26th so I have been following their website, blogs and YouTube videos. It is amazing how involved one can get
Club Spa’s Q&A; is For Bloggers Too!By Susie Ellis SpaFinder sends out an email newsletter, about special discounts and happenings, once a month to all of those who have signed up as Club Spa Members. This year we changed the format of the e-newsletter and begin with a Q & A and “quick Poll,” both
Are Spas a Necessary Evil? Impressions of the Monaco Spa Event By Susie Ellis Just returned from the Monaco Spa Event. With such a jam-packed schedule of symposium sessions, meetings and exhibits to see, there was little time for plugging in and writing on my blog.The hotel’s charge of 20 euros ($30.00) for connecting to
Flight Delays? Try out an Airport Spa!by Susie Ellis I had my first airport spa experience. Not because I haven’t tried before. When I have stopped at one of these places for a quick manicure or foot reflexology, they have always been totally booked. But finally on my way to catch a flight to San
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.
Power Plate Fitness Equipment in Spas and Clubs. Hype or Hot? By Susie Ellis During my vacation I got to spend a bit more time at the gym and decided to try out a new piece of equipment they just added – the Power Plate! I have seen the Power Plate at many trade shows