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So let’s take a look at our 5th spa trend prediction for 2010 called “The Hybrid Spa” and see how we did. (Hint, my grade is lower than the first four trends on this one.) Last year at this time we were noticing a movement toward fusing several concepts together.  For many years we had seen […]

  Wind down, slow down, and live in the present moment. That’s what I did earlier this week when I went to check out the Yoga for Foodies event at The Culinary Loft, located in the heart of Soho, New York City. Yes, you heard right – yoga and food. The brainchild of Yahoo! wellness […]

This deliciously light yet hearty chowder from Canyon Ranch’s Canyon Ranch Cooks book is perfect to warm you up when the leaves are falling outside – and, it doesn’t take too long to make. Whether you frequent the Canyon Ranch in Arizona, Massachusetts, or Miami, take a little bit of the award-winning spa home with […]

Hey, Miami spa lovers! Enjoy the best happy hour in South Beach, combining a little bubbly, with a little spa, for a great big cause. The Palms Hotel & Spa hosts its weekly Sip & Spa event every Thursday in October, to raise funds for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Look out açaí berry – coffeeberry is taking over as the new skin-enhancing antioxidant on the block! Coffeeberry, which uses the fruit of the coffee plant, is said to be a potent natural antioxidant that helps reduce fine lines and wrinkles and balance uneven complexions. Awareness of this antioxidant-rich powerhouse has been brewing for awhile now, and spas are getting in on the bandwagon.

Los Cabos in Baja California is a stunning natural setting and a hot spot for spas that feature spiritual and indigenous treatments including one of the only thalassotherapy spas in North America.

Question:

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

Set amidst the sea, mountains, and expansive desert at the southernmost tip of the Baja Peninsula, is beautiful Los Cabos in Baja California. This stunning natural setting is also a hot spot for spas that feature spiritual and indigenous treatments, super-exclusive spas favored by Hollywood jetsetters, and eclectic, holistic, and luxurious spas, including one of the only thalassotherapy spas in North America.

Fall is here, which signifies the arrival of brisker temps, leaf-pile jumping, apple and pumpkin picking, and glorious spa getaways. Reap the benefits of the bountiful season with a destination getaway – an abundance of autumn-like offerings are cropping up at vacation retreats, known for their spectacular foliage-surrounded backdrops.

Autumn’s arrival means making way for your fall wardrobe, brilliant foliage, and Halloween festivities galore. This season, trick your skin into squashing wrinkles and other skin ailments with a treat of nutrient-rich pumpkin. RealAge® has the facts on how consuming pumpkin can give you a glowing complexion:

Marathon time is fast-approaching! Last month, we blogged about Chicago spa Tiffani Kim Institute offering The Marathon Massage for Chicagoland’s runners. This month, we caught wind, in Vital Juice Chicago, of even more spas offering athletes massage and other spa treatment deals to ease their accomplished-but-tired muscles and to pamper their weary feet. Here’s what […]

This February, Miraval Arizona, in conjunction with SpaFinder and Lauren Stone, will debut its first annual Touched by an Angel, Sisterhood of Survivors Spa Retreat, a ground-breaking, inspirational experience devoted to supporting those who have lost a loved one and providing a place to heal and grieve both individually and collectively as a group. Learn more about this life-enriching retreat.

To support Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, the national initiative, Pretty in Pink, is bringing together more than 100 spas and salons that will offer services for $31 all month long. Implemented by PrettyCity.com, the 6th annual campaign will benefit Chicago-based Bright Pink, the only national non-profit organization with an exclusive focus on the […]

If a spectacular spa vacation is on your Christmas or holiday wish list this year, then start scheduling a destination retreat—before the season starts! Discover the Leading Hotels of the World properties that plan to spread some holiday cheer, offering Christmas-y packages complete with all the trimmings. What could be better than the gift of relaxation?

Does massage have “real” physical benefits? This is a not only a question that I am asked now and then but one that the New York Times answers with a resounding, yes!

If you are a spa enthusiast and will be in Vegas this weekend (or if you live in town), here’s your chance to experience pampering and wellness, while never repeating the same treatment and never breaking the bank!

While Deal Days spa treatments and wellness and fitness classes run the gamut, don’t forget about all of the hair-related deals being offered this week through the 26th! Jumpstart a happy and healthy fall by checking out some of the businesses in cities and towns across the country that are offering $50 services or 50% off discounts on your chance to update your ‘do!

10-10-10 in Chicago is “The Date to Motivate!” This October 10th, athletes inChicago will run the race they have been training for − the Chicago Marathon. In honor of the race, Chicago spa Tiffani Kim Institute has the perfect treat for the city’s runners: The Marathon Massage!

In February, I was graciously invited to visit the tiny yet robust principality of Monaco by members of its local New York tourism bureau. I was further flattered by a subsequent invitation to experience the renowned spa, Thermes Marins, which connects two of Monte-Carlo’s finest hotels, the Hôtel de Paris and Hôtel Hermitage. After a […]

Question:

I’m going on a Carnival Cruise at the end of September. I plan on getting a deep tissue massage on the ship. Does SpaFinder have discounts for cruise spa visits?”