spa

When it comes to the world of spas and salons, it’s undeniable that men and women have very different needs…and that the industry tends to favor the females. In response to this imbalance, men’s spas and custom barbershops are beginning to punctuate the spa scenes in major cities around the world, like the newly opened HOMMAGE. Luxury men’s grooming brand HOMMAGE has teamed up with Julien Farel to create a new kind of gentleman’s club, and the April 4th New York City opening of the flagship HOMMAGE Atelier marked a highpoint in the trend of upscale male grooming.

UK-based chocolatier and cocoa grower, Hotel Chocolat, has announced plans to open The Hotel Chocolat, a boutique hotel set within the company’s own cocoa plantation in Saint Lucia, West Indies.

Just as siblings can be so similar and yet so different, so are the sister Starwood properties of The Sheraton Hacienda Del Mar Golf and Spa Resort and The Westin Resort and Spa, Los Cabos, both situated in lovely Los Cabos, Mexico, where the Sea of Cortez meets the Pacific Ocean. Located at the tip […]

More and more spa menus are sporting services to accommodate golfers, and these treatments are not just par for the course – they can help prevent injuries, improve your game, or simply soothe the aches and pains that can be caused on the green.

Question:

I’ve been a spa fan for years. One thing I haven’t seen addressed on any site is how many spa treatments one should have per day when going on a spa vacation. Is there such a thing as too many where there might be ill-effects?”

The ancient ritual of hammam, also known as the Turkish hamam or Turkish bath, has become a popular trend in the spa world in the last couple of years, but how much do you really know about this purifying and cleansing treatment? This insider’s guide to all-things-hammam, from the experts at SpaFinder and NewBeauty, shares everything from the tradition’s history to the four-step process to the look of this exquisite spa experience, which offers true results.

Pet parents rejoice! The spa world hasn’t forgotten about our furry friends and how they help to make our lives better. In fact, studies have shown that pets not only help to make us healthier, but they can also make us live longer. Our friends at Petside.com reported on a study from George Washington University’s […]

A delicious whole grain, soba noodle salad recipe from Green Valley SpaA delicious whole grain recipe from Green Valley Spa

During times of grief, transition, or other life-changing events, can one find help at a spa? SpaFinder President Susie Ellis touched on this topic last year, and the response is yes.

Today’s menu of recipes comes from AAA Five-Diamond Resort Hotel award recipient, Kohler Waters Spa at The American Club in the village of Kohler, Wisconsin. Chef Ulrich Koberstein, group director of the culinary arts for The American Club Resort  in St. Andrews, Scotland, shares his healthy recipes for a low-calorie, heart-healthy, and low-sodium. Some sample items […]

Having groomed a horse in the Miraval Equine Experience, vibrated in their trademarked Sensorium mix of sound and massage, my next level was Spirit Flight, described in the spa services menu as a “transformational ceremony” with Tim Frank, NMD.

Think about your favorite spa experience and how it soothed and healed you through your senses. With EcoChi® you can now bring these healing techniques home with you.

Indulge your senses with these unique food-inspired products from four great bath and beauty lines. The innovative mixtures of ingredients take food and drink products that we already love and give us a new way to savor the scents, flavors, and benefits of glorious food! LUSH Big Shampoo: Scoop it out with this jar of […]

Are you a spa enthusiast interested in the spa industry? If so, you can’t miss the first annual Washington Spa Alliance Symposium, where valuable information and new insights on the redefining of the American spa experience will be revealed and discussed. With featured speakers including Dr. Pamela Peeke, Philippe Bourguignon, vice chairman, Revolution, LLC & […]

Question:

What do you suggest I do when I have had a bad spa treatment at a spa?

Answer:
All spas should continually strive to improve, so speaking up is important. Here are my suggestions:

When it comes to dining, it’s hard not to opt for dessert first. Now spas are making it even more tempting, with delicacy-inspired treatments listed on their menus for Wellness Week™. Whether it’s the Chocolate Truffle Body Wrap at Channing’s Day Spa in Chicago or the Blueberry Slimming Wrap at Om Spa Chiropractic & Wellness […]

Spring fever really means spa fever, right? It does this season, and we at SpaFinder absolutely love the hundreds of Wellness Week™ spas and wellness studios offering $50 prices or 50% discounts – and you will too! Get ready to take a hiatus from your busy schedules and off you go to one of these […]

Feeling a bit bummed from the up-and-down weather we’ve been dealing with? It may not feel like spring just yet, but you can jumpstart the season. No, we don’t mean by spring cleaning (unless you want to, of course), but by reserving an appointment at one of the fantastic getaway spas participating in SpaFinder Wellness […]

X marks the spot in midtown Manhattan for Pilates enthusiasts who want to stretch their workout routine. IM=X, short for integrated movement xercize, maintains the classic Pilates principles of muscle toning and lengthening while going mano a mano with strength and cardio training for a more athletically oriented workout. Get prepared to practice Pilates moves […]

In exergaming the body, rather than just a handheld device, propels the game forward. One of the first popular videogames to combine body movement and video gaming was Dance Dance Revolution, a fixture of Japanese and American arcades in the early 2000s.