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Some people fall asleep easily and then wake up at 3 in the morning while others take many hours to fall asleep. These are the two common patterns. Anything less than 7 hours of sleep is considered not enough. Even those of us who are good sleepers may not be getting enough rest.

California is home to some of the best getaway spas in the world. From the legendary, zen-like Golden Door Spa in SoCal, to the majestic hills of the wine country in the north, relaxing by the Pacific, there are some dreamy deals to be had on the West Coast.

Had a lovely lunch with Rudy Tauscher, GM of the Mandarin Oriental, NY and Denise Vitiello who is their spa director extraordinaire. What a privilege to sit at one of the best tables in all of New York City overlooking Central Park on a beautiful fall day talking about my favorite topic – what else? […]

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: 1. Tell your therapist, immediately, what would take the treatment from “bad” to “good.” Mention something to the therapist […]

Spafordable= Spatacular

I recently had the opportunity to experience the new, affordable Red Door spa brand, Simply Face and Body.

The verdict: Simply excellent! $49 a pop for a massage or a facial. Finally, someone has struck the perfect balance between affordability and quality.

Get a great deal on your fall foliage spa excursion

There’s no better time to see the magnificent color change of the seasons and no better place than at a getaway spa in New England. Start planning your first weekend escape and enjoy breathtaking fall foliage along with spectacular savings. Unwind at the spa, plus enjoy hiking, biking, apple picking and more in one of the most scenic backdrops you can imagine.

Discover fantastic deals at premier getaway spas in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, and Vermont.

Lymphatic drainage massage is a very specialized type of massage used to detox the lymph nodes. Lymph nodes act as the garbage cans of the body and catch all the ‘bad stuff.’ Lymph drainage allows the body to flush out that bad stuff. The technique involved is very unique and the benefits can range from post-operative healing from breast cancer, to allergy and sinusitis relief.

Dr. Andrew Weil and Spas: SpaFinder Visionary Award A couple of nights ago it was our privilege to hand Dr. Andrew Weil SpaFinder’s 2009 Visionary Award. Our Visionary Award goes to one person each year who has made a huge contribution to the field of spa and wellness. (Previous recipients include Dr. Deepak Chopra, Dr. […]

A Votre santé

I love France for many reasons, the food, the wine, the beauty approach and yes…the fashion. They really get it. Recently the Caudalie Vinotherapie Spa at The Plaza Hotel opened In New York. A glass of wine after a luxurious, fragrant and youth reviving treatment…. Now in my book, that is a recipe for perfection.

Celebrating Asian traditions of hospitality and natural beauty MANDARA SPA is the newest spa brand to be featured on SpaFinder. Offering Balinese-inspired services in luxury resorts, there are more than ten Mandara Spas across the United States now featured on SpaFinder.com. Part of the MANDARA vision is that beautiful surroundings, a serene ambience, and skillful, attentive service are as important as the treatments themselves.More about Mandara Spa

Spas, Wellness and Medical Tourism…Observations from a Medical Student in Europe by Susie EllisSpaFinder Insider My niece from Germany (yes….the third niece this summer) is visiting at the moment and we had a very interesting discussion last evening. Charlotte is a medical student in Germany who will be graduating next year before starting her residency. […]

One of the best – and most natural – ways to improve and moisten your skin is through a body wrap treatment. Body wraps are a staple on most spa menus but take may vary from spa to spa

If you’re dreaming about a fabulous – and super-affordable – summer spa getaway, you must check out the hot spa deals going on now in Mexico! Rates are deeply discounted, so you will get a great value for your money. Whether you’re looking to relax at an adults-only luxury spa or you want an all-inclusive, […]

Like beauty, sexy is in the eye of the beholder. With that in mind, we asked top spa editors from around the globe to tell us which spas they thought were the sexiest – and why each made their list. Here then are the top 10: The Dolder Grand Hotel in Zurich, Switzerland If your […]

Before I took on both motherhood and a full-time career, I was a waxing devotee. Now I no longer have the time to plan, schedule, and coordinate appointments and worry about timing them with vacations and skirt-wearing events. So what is a girl to do? I started shaving. Guess what! I love it! I became […]

1. Be specific. Readers love to hear about treatment recommendations, or if you liked the staff at a spa. 2. Only review spas that you’ve visited personally, and keep your comments limited to that particular spa.   3. If you had a negative experience, write your review in a way that will be helpful to prospective spa-goers and […]

Spas are a wonderful place for female bonding, and the party flows seamlessly. If you want to combine pampering with bachelorette partying, get started with these tips on HOW TO throw a Spa Bachelorette.

Joan Lunden’s Spa Camp is a Dream Come True for Her and for Us! By Susie Ellis, SpaFinder Insider A few months ago Joan Lunden, of Good Morning America fame, visited us here at our SpaFinder offices with some of her staff. We were to learn about her summer “spa camp” for women and she […]

A woman soaking in a wine barrel looking out at what you imagine to be a view of a beautiful vineyard – that’s a photo I remember seeing when I first read about the Caudalie Vinotherapie Spa opening in France. It was 1999, and the first time I heard the term Vinotherapie. It sounded intriguing […]

May is Melanoma month. That makes sense since it’s right before summer, the sun gets stronger and people begin spending more time outdoors. It’s a good time to remind people to put on sunscreen, wear hats, and have regular mole checks with their medical doctor. It’s this last recommendation – about having moles checked – […]