spa

The 5th spa trend we forecast was “Deals Gone Wild” and 2011 was clearly the year of the deal.  You’ll notice in the write up that our prediction was totally lined up with what Barron’s said recently “consumers who are bombarded daily with coupon offers from Groupon and its rivals could be coming down with “deal fatigue.”  So […]

L’Occitane, a brand rich in French tradition, unveiled its latest addition in to the form of a flagship store in the historic Flatiron District of New York City. Learn more about this exciting new store which is bringing the spirit of Provence to the Big Apple!

From the Atacama Desert to the Lake District to the very happening Santiago, Chile is on the rise as one of South America’s best-choice travel destinations—and spa lovers will be very pleased. We are approaching 12,000 feet in the glorious Atacama Desert of Chile, slightly, yet happily, altitude-dizzy, winding our way up a road in […]

The soft pink sand, warm waters, fantastic food, modern accommodations and premier spa make Elbow Beach a standout boutique hotel — the first hotel on the island’s South Shore, just minutes from happening Hamilton, the capital and heart of Bermuda.

With turkey and all the trimmings top of mind, we wanted to share with you the spas voted Top 10 Best for Cooking Classes by our SpaFinder enthusiasts during the 2011 Readers’ Choice Awards.

It’s arrived! SpaFinder and NewBeauty magazine teamed up again for the annual SpaFinder: The Guide to Global Spa, Wellness & Beauty. This year the Guide features the 2011 Readers’ Choice Award winners, including Best Spas for everything from detoxing, going solo, girlfriend getaways, affordability and more! Plus, discover hot new trends in spa and beauty.

Las Vegas: Bright lights. Long nights. Sound familiar? Rejuvenation isn’t the first thing to come to mind when you’re on the strip, but on a recent trip, I found that Sin City has a bit more to offer in the wellness department than what I had originally thought.

Our food & wellness editor travels to Kohler, Wisconsin, to check out the new Complete Harmony treatment during the Kohler Food & Wine Festival. Read about her food and spa adventures from Jaques Torres and his delicate caramel cages to a relaxing whirlpool bath.

We’re big into movies here at the SF office — dramas, comedies, indies, we love them all. When we want an opinion on a new film, we know Senior Editor Shari’s the one to ask because she’s probably seen it. Our SVP Betsy can pretty much name any actor starring in any movie ever made. […]

With everyone running on super-speed this season we think it’s important to take some time out of our stressful seasonal schedules and slow down. Here are some of SpaRitual’s tips for Slow Beauty in a Fast World.

Are you caught up on the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills? Our guilty pleasure gals had a glamorous at-home spa party and opened even our eyes up to a winter skincare must: the HydraFacial. Read about this innovative device and how it can benefit your winter skin.

Not only are squash oddly delightful to admire by sight, they’re also satisfyingly buttery and sweet to the palate, in addition to being nutritious sources of beta-carotenes and other vital nutrients.

With the New York Marathon just around the corner, sports massage is something that should be on every runner’s mind. Aimed to restore and rehabilitate or just to get the muscles ready for the race, NYC spas offer great insight to the service and even some ways to sprint, soothe and save this marathon season.

SpaFinder readers served these spas with the title of being the Top 10 for Best Cuisine in the 2011 Readers’ Choice Awards, and it’s easy to see why.

With fall under way, spas across the country are getting seasonal and savoring the powerful and antioxidant-rich ingredients of autumn treats like pumpkin, cranberry, pomegranate and more. With pumpkin offering over 100 beneficial ingredients including retinol (Vitamin A), ascorbic acid (Vitamin C), beta-carotene, and a natural form of salicylic acid,  nourish your skin with these […]

QUESTION: Do you know of any spas in the U.S. that are uniquely themed for kids — a fun and whimsical-themed spa? – L.C Dear L.C., Where to find spas that accept children is a question we receive often here at our SpaFinder offices. It seems people want to take their kids—of all ages—with them […]

There are some new spas on the block, and they’re already making a splash with SpaFinder fans!  On your next spa vacation, why not whisk away to one of these spa resorts? They cater to jet-setting crowds, family vacationers and couples alike, and run the gamut from the bright lights of Sin City to the […]

In 1958 Deborah Szekely, founder of the first destination spa, Rancho La Puerta, opened the pioneering Golden Door in Escondido, California.

The internationally beloved Spa Eastman asserts, “We are not a hotel with a spa. We offer a global and authentic health spa retreat.” It’s an important distinction that makes Quebec’s Eastman one of our favorite spots in the Great White North to unwind and revive as we savor their healthy, delicious food, wonderful treatments and […]

While it doesn’t define itself as a spa, Green Mountain’s 40 years as a treasured destination for women seeking healthy solutions to weight loss make it an essential pioneer for our list. Their caring program of mindful meditation, nutrition, and fitness has helped thousands of women break the cycle of yo-yo dieting in a healthy, […]