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Spas have traditionally been all about hot: saunas, steam rooms, Jacuzzis, hot rock massages, etc. “Hot” is the spa world’s age-old weapon to help people relax, sweat, detoxify and draw blood to the surface. But now spas are bravely stepping out into the cold. We’ll see more icy therapies and cold design experiences in 2012, […]

The human foot is a delicate, complex structure of 33 joints and 26 bones, wrapped in a web of 126 muscles, ligaments and nerves. The most utilized part of our bodies, the average person spends four hours (pounding out 8,000 to 10,000 steps) on their feet every day. We exert a force equivalent to several […]

So many hotels and resorts now boast award-winning celebrity chefs and award-winning spas, and the trend is about “tasting” and appreciating both. One example: The Hotel Metropole of Monte Carlo’s (Monaco) restaurant Joël Robuchon (featuring a chef with more Michelin stars than any other in the world) can be combined with the hotel’s incredible ESPA […]

INSIDE THE 2012 REPORT As we look into our crystal ball for 2012, two distinct, overarching themes emerge. One is an industry innovating diverse, new sensory experiences and treatments. The second is how spas are re-imagining and extending their connection to customers, moving beyond the sporadic visit, to new programs and concepts aimed at forging […]

Part 6 of our Around the World in 80 Spas feature takes our travels to the hot spas of South America. From desert havens to cosmopolitan hotspots to Patagonia destinations, these superlative spas should be on your must-see list.

This month, we’re spotlighting the beautiful AYANA Resort and Spa, Indonesia, for its immersion in community outreach.

From wellness lifestyle meccas to secluded huts in a Pacific paradise, here are five spas in Australia and the South Pacific you just have to see!

A picture, taken in 1961 for Life magazine, shows a sand bath, one of the skincare techniques at a Bel-Air, California, treatment center under the auspices of plastic surgeon Robert Alan Franklyn, M.D.

Part 4 of our Around the World in 80 Spas leads us to travel along the magnificent Asian spa road, where ancient spa traditions fuse with brilliant settings and unique rituals, and wellness inspirations are woven into everyday life.

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?

Love living the green life, from the products you use to the spas you visit? Check out the 11 spa and product companies that were honored at Green Spa Network’s first-ever Sustainability Awards!

From hammams and rasul chambers to vitality pools and sound therapy, the spas of South Africa are as diverse as the culture.

In this month’s Good Karma we’re highlighting the Northern Michigan Spa Tour, where seven participating spas have joined forces for the Grand Traverse Women’s Resource Center.

From luxurious and historical to holistic and healing

These 10 New York City spas have truly dazzling designs that transport you to a different world…France, Rome, Morocco, 1940s Hollywood…the chaos of the city will seem miles away.

Welcome to our second edition of From the Sparchives! Read on for some fascinating facts about this photo from Rancho La Puerta in Baja California!

Dive into our list of the world’s most interesting pools.

Welcome to our new monthly round-up of hand-picked spa deals and offers, Spa $avant! Check back at the beginning of every month to get the scoop on notable spa deals in your region.

In celebration of Fashion’s Night Out we’ve rounded up some of the world’s most fashionable spas. From the Dior Institut in Paris to the Oscar de la Renta Beach Resort in Tortuga Bay, these 10 spas are definitely best dressed.

Equine therapy has long been a source of treatment for adults and children with addictions and cognitive disorders, but equine experiences can be beneficial to all of us. We’ve rounded up six spas that know the power of a little horse play.