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On a recent visit to Spa at Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort, an all-inclusive resort on Mexico’s Riviera Maya, I was able to get in tune with ancient spa traditions of the Mayan culture.

  Waterbury, Connecticut just got a bit sweeter with the recent opening of Sundae Spa, dishing up a delicious treat that ensures that spa-ing doesn’t just cater to the adults, but it’s for kids, too. With vibrant cupcake and cherry decor, the family owned, kids’ spa serves yummy-sounding cotton candy pedicures, fruit loops manicures, glitter […]

Question:

I have been trying to plan a vacation for myself in August and thought maybe I could find a spa-type place to go. I am a single mom (age 43), not into the typical “singles” scene, but don’t want to go somewhere there will be lots of families. I love outdoor activities (snorkeling, hiking, etc). I love fitness classes and just doing things I haven’t tried before. I like to be in a group with organized activities rather than try to go it alone. I would love to go to the Caribbean, British Virgin Islands, somewhere tropical, but not too quiet and sedentary. I am not sure about Mexico at this time. I would like something economical and not looking for gaudy, just classy and fun. I would fly from Newark, NJ or in that area.”

Need to get away before the holiday hoopla begins? Start making plans to head to Cal-a-Vie Health Spa – the Vista, California-based retreat.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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?”

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.”

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 […]

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 […]

Join Joan Lunden at her weekend girls’ getaway, Camp Reveille, on the shores of Long Lake in Naples, Maine, August 19-22. If you want to be pampered, feel inspired, challenge yourself, and laugh like a kid, Reveille, a unique summer camp for women, is for you! Lake cruises, massages and facials, hikes, campfire conversations, fitness classes, and time with Joan are bundled into one incredible price at this idyllic setting/retreat.

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.