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This is one blog I have not looked forward to writing.  It is September 10th – the first anniversary of the day one of my best friends, Debbie Simon, took her own life.  It is still so unbelievable to me.  It was a tremendous loss to her family, the many friends (there were over 1,000 at […]

Ever wish that you could take more than a long weekend, one week, or two? You can and you should. We all need longer time away from work to refresh and renew ourselves, to get those juices going again so that we can be more creative and effective at work and happier in our personal lives. We call this time a “Reboot Break.”

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My wife and I enjoyed Ten Thousand Waves in Santa Fe, New Mexico and want to find other spas with clothing optional policies. Would you be able to recommend a spa or two that is similar?”

SpaFinder’s Taste of New York Spas event, held on August 18th, 2010, was a huge success! Almost 300 executives from across the industry joined together at SpaFinder’s New York City offices in the Flatiron District to snack on hors d’oeuvres, sip on cocktails, solidify relationships, make new friends, and enjoy a taste of what some of New York’s finest spas have to offer.

Rancho La Puerta, a fitness resort and wellness spa in Tecate, Baja California, Mexico, is hosting a two-day birthday gala and symposium, “The Sun, the Butterfly, the Dove,” in San Diego, California, this September 24-25th to celebrate its 70th. Proceeds from the gala will benefit Fundación La Puerta, a non-profit dedicated to the Tecate region and building a better future on the border through educational and ecological action, so join the fun and feel good about it at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront.

All you fitness devotees out there, get pumped up! Grande Real Villa Italia Hotel & Spa, a Leading Spas of the World property in Cascais, Portugal, recently introduced the country’s first private in-room gym. Known as the “Wellness Suite,” this suite retreat combines relaxation with a bit of physical fitness so you can maintain your exercise regimen 24/7 while traveling – all in the comfort of your own room. The suite sports TechnoGym’s Kinesis system, and you can also schedule a work-out session with a personal trainer.

Like its brand name suggests, One&Only getaway properties are known for five-star service, unprecedented locations, and amazing experiences. SpaFinder is extremely excited to announce the following spa getaways by One&Only that recently became part of our network.

SpaFinder is pleased to announce four new getaway spa properties recently added to our network. Circle the globe and check out these overnight hotspots for your next vacation destination or rejuvenating spa retreat. Longevity Wellness Resort Monchique – Monchique, Portugal The first integrated five-star wellness resort in the Algarve, Longevity Wellness encourages you to jumpstart your […]

The men’s grooming market isn’t just razors and shaving cream anymore. It’s clear that as men are becoming more and more attentive to personal care, the market for men’s health and beauty is growing. In fact, purchases of premium-priced ($70 and above) men’s skin-care face products increased by 8 percent in the first half of 2009 compared with the same period in 2008, according to the NPD Group, a market research firm.

SpaFinder Deal Days, a Wellness Week™ that is bringing great savings on spa and wellness options to your neighborhood, is not open to the public! This means that now is your chance to check out what spa, yoga, Pilates, and nutrition businesses in your area are offering $50 or 50% off pricing on services that you want and need this September 20-26th.

Serving up major deals Texas-style, tons of spas in the Lone Star state will participate in SpaFinder Deal Days, the Wellness Week™, September 20-26th. Pamper, get pretty, or just relax as you two-step into these spas offering $50 prices or 50% savings.

SpaFinder Deal Days, the Wellness Week™ isn’t just for the day spas in your area – dozens of getaway spas at hotels and resorts are joining the excitement too! Get away from the stresses of everyday life, and reward yourself with a visit to one (or two, or three, or more!) of the getaway spas listed below. Plan an overnight stay, or just indulge for a few hours. Some of these properties encourage access to hotel/resort amenities—be sure to check with each spa—so after a spa treatment, you can spend the day lounging by the pool, exercising in the fitness center, or enjoying a tasty lunch!

My husband and I are going to Egypt on holiday. We’re looking for two to three nights of relaxation, spa treatments, meditation, and possibly a round of golf. Do you have any recommendations?”

Summer may be winding down, but there’s still time to squeeze in a last-minute vacation retreat! With so many spa getaways offering amazing deals, you can save, spa, and celebrate the final days of summer. Enjoy SpaFinder’s North American spa getaway picks for your Labor Day weekend. Atlantic Hotel – Fort Lauderdale, Florida Save US$50 […]

SpaFinder is pleased to announce two new getaway spa properties added to our network this week. Circle the globe and check out these overnight hotspots in Algarve, Portugal, for your next vacation or rejuvenating spa retreat. One of Portugal’s most sought-after destination sites, the Algarve is fêted for its beaches, rich architecture, and lovely Mediterranean climate.

There are still a few more weekends to get away this summer and save at the same time! We’ve made it seriously easy for you – check out SpaFinder’s list of top 10 deals for August.

These classic patties are served up and down the Eastern seaboard but the best catch is found right here: lightly breaded, pan browned and finished in the oven. Gently tossing the crab mixture and gingerly patting them into shape will ensure your crab cakes are delicate. The moist, flaky claw meat mixed with the firmer lump gives the patties better texture given the reduced amount of mayonnaise and other “binding” ingredients in this recipe.

Deemed one of the hottest spa trends for 2010 (SpaFinder’s Susie Ellis even dubbed it the “Year of the Hammam”), this ancient ritual of cleansing is rising in popularity within the modern spa world.

The age-old ritual of hammams has been a centuries-old fixture on the spa circuit in places like Eastern Europe and the Mideast, and is now emerging across North America— from Winnipeg to Manhattan to Miami—even aboard cruise ship spas!

For its 10th anniversary, Kohler Waters Spa at The American Club in Kohler, Wisconsin, is tapping into the hydrotherapy healing traditions and invites guests to soak in the experience.

Sometimes you don’t always have the time or funds to get away for a long retreat, so a staycation may be a perfect fit for you right now. If you love all-things-spa as much as we do, then you’ve likely experienced a spa day, but have you ever experienced a staycation? During a staycation – […]