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After my trip to Lake Placid, I’ve been eager to try new fun ways to get a workout in. With an itinerary full of activities like downhill skiing on Whiteface mountain and cross country skiing on the Olympic Biathlon trail in the Adirondacks, I was in a white, snow-covered heaven where working out was more […]

The phrase “pass the salt” has been worn down by the healthy notion to pass on salt altogether, but now, at the spa

If you’re like us, and spa-ing is your one true love, then celebrate this upcoming Valentine’s Day with a visit to one of your fave spa retreats. If you have a special someone, schedule a sumptuous, side-by-side couple’s massage, a hydrotherapy soak in a dual tub, or a private spa meal for two. If you’re […]

Lots of spas say they can help you lose weight. In fact, SpaFinder.com lists over 100 getaway spas that offer weight loss as one of their primary programs. I would, however, recommend narrowing your search results through other filters to find spas where criteria such as “portion control” and “serves no alcohol” can help make it easier for you and your husband to lose weight and get fit.

A recent study reports that mindfulness, stemming from the Buddhist meditation tradition, is as effective as antidepressants in protecting against a relapse of depression. Learn more here.

Happy end of year! Now in its eighth year, SpaFinder’s Spa Trend Report™ showcases 10 trends forecast to influence spa experiences and the wellness industry this year and for decades to come. The report is developed by SpaFinder president Susie Ellis and derived from research with consumers, travel agents, spa professionals and industry leaders, as well as data from SpaFinder’s relationships with 9,000+ spas/salons across the globe.

Losing weight tops the list of most-common New Year’s resolutions, so why not tip the scale in your favor? Kick off the year with a healthful trip to one of these top 10 favorite getaway spas – where you can spa and shed pounds at the same time – that were 2010 SpaFinder Readers’ Choice Awards winners for ‘”best for weight loss.”

The year 2010 brought a ton of stand-out spa products our way! The go-to’s when it came to feeling and looking great were often the most simple and versatile items. From beauty to wellbeing, here are the top five spa products that SpaFinder’s editors couldn’t live without.

The holidays are upon us and we thought you might enjoy some healthy holiday recipes! We’ve put together two dinner menus from Canyon Ranch and Mii amo to celebrate the holidays with. Mix and match the dishes to get a taste of both traditional fare and dishes with a touch of the Southwest. From appetizers […]

Putting the Zzzzs in Zen has never been so simple. The award-winning Nob Hill Spa at San Francisco’s Huntington Hotel takes into account those of you in desperate need of a quick catnap before or after a spa treatment with the debut of its new Zen room.

How’s this for a holiday treat? As a part of Budapest’s winter marketing campaign, the city is offering visitors free entry to one of its three most popular spas through March 2011! If that’s not enough, they’re also throwing in a free night’s stay at participating hotels if you visit for three or four nights. […]

Feeling a bit Scrooge-like this holiday season? It’s time to change your tune, because ’tis the season of giving, and getaway spas around the globe are presenting you with the gift of savings. Enjoy merry discounts with SpaFinder’s top ten deal picks for December. Offers so good, they could put everyone from Santa to Scrooge […]

This season, let one of these getaway spas, voted top ten best for winter sports for SpaFinder’s 2010 Readers’ Choice Awards, be your very own winter wonderland. These ten spa resorts are a haven for wintry weather enthusiasts, where snow takes center spotlight. Thrill seekers can schuss the daring slopes (one property boasts a vertical […]

Want an insider’s look at the top ten spa trends for 2011? Our expert and president Susie Ellis shares her insight on the spa industry in SpaFinder’s annual 2011 Spa Trend Report™. This global report, now in its eighth year, is based upon analyses from industry experts who visit hundreds of day and stay spas […]

Guests who come to Cal-a-Vie experience a magical place with unparalleled facilities and programming provided by owners Terri and John Havens.

Massage can do more than just work out the kinks

Question: My husband wants to take our daughter, who is in recovery for bulimia, alcoholism, and drug abuse, and me to a luxury spa in a warm place, with no bar, for a week. Any ideas?

Medical evidence about the benefits of spas‘ wellness therapies – massage, acupuncture, meditation, etc. – is on the rise. Consider the recent New York Times report on a Cedars-Sinai study stating a 45-minute massage resulted in a decrease in stress hormones and boost in immunity, or even SpaFinder’s 2011 Spa Trend Report™, where our own […]

In the heart of Miami’s South Beach are some of the hottest spas for poolside pampering and relaxation supreme.  The spa scene is sizzling on Collins Avenue (and beyond) at new, hip hotels like the Shore Club, as well as at the old-is-new hotels like the legendary Fontainebleau.  Hey spa-lovers, put these Seven Sexy South […]

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How do I know whether the spa in my area is a “good” one for a full cleansing facial?”