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Our food & wellness editor travels to Kohler, Wisconsin, to check out the new Complete Harmony treatment during the Kohler Food & Wine Festival. Read about her food and spa adventures from Jaques Torres and his delicate caramel cages to a relaxing whirlpool bath.

With fall under way, spas across the country are getting seasonal and savoring the powerful and antioxidant-rich ingredients of autumn treats like pumpkin, cranberry, pomegranate and more. With pumpkin offering over 100 beneficial ingredients including retinol (Vitamin A), ascorbic acid (Vitamin C), beta-carotene, and a natural form of salicylic acid,  nourish your skin with these […]

QUESTION: Do you know of any spas in the U.S. that are uniquely themed for kids — a fun and whimsical-themed spa? – L.C Dear L.C., Where to find spas that accept children is a question we receive often here at our SpaFinder offices. It seems people want to take their kids—of all ages—with them […]

There are some new spas on the block, and they’re already making a splash with SpaFinder fans!  On your next spa vacation, why not whisk away to one of these spa resorts? They cater to jet-setting crowds, family vacationers and couples alike, and run the gamut from the bright lights of Sin City to the […]

In 1958 Deborah Szekely, founder of the first destination spa, Rancho La Puerta, opened the pioneering Golden Door in Escondido, California.

The internationally beloved Spa Eastman asserts, “We are not a hotel with a spa. We offer a global and authentic health spa retreat.” It’s an important distinction that makes Quebec’s Eastman one of our favorite spots in the Great White North to unwind and revive as we savor their healthy, delicious food, wonderful treatments and […]

Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto thought he’d found the Fountain of Youth at this site’s natural mineral springs in the 1500s. The water of is one of the many features that brings us back to this Tampa Bay spa resort, which boasts a sprawling 50,000 feet dedicated to spa and fitness. Upon his arrival in […]

Founded in 1931 by Dr. Paul Niehans, a cellular therapy trailblazer whose methods were rooted in the extraction of various organs from sheep and sheep fetuses, Clinique La Prairie, in Montreaux, Switzerland, has steadily built on its original vision to create a private luxury clinic offering regenerating and revitalizing treatments based on organ extracts.

Built from the ground up in 1986, Cal-a-Vie was envisioned from the start as a luxury destination spa offering a comprehensive plan integrating health, nutrition, fitness and spa treatments.

The award-winning Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn and Spa, with its geothermal hot springs, has been serving its loyal guests for years, and still maintains its place as the preeminent spa destination in the county.

They say everything’s bigger in Texas – and that reigns true for the state’s spa and wellness offerings as well. See what Travaasa\Austin has to offer.

I’m a 39-year-old married male who loves to go to spas and get massages. However, my wife doesn’t like this. (I thought every woman would enjoy being pampered.) My wife, not so much. I have checked through SpaFinder and there are many places to go, based on double occupancy. Is there anywhere I can look […]

The summer season is winding down, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to stop! Several resort spas across the country are offering end-of-the-summer travel deals so you can begin this fall refreshed and ready to go. Schedule a last-minute family vacation with Labor Day travel deals or squeeze in one more upcoming girlfriends getaway […]

Get ready to get fit luxe style. This fall, La Reserve Ramatuelle is offering two wellness packages over two weeks in October designed to promote a healthier lifestyle through medical consultations, a wellbeing diet based on your needs, daily sport activities and numerous spa treatments – all within a majestic setting along the French Riviera, […]

Just click the “Spa and Wellness” tab on the homepage and then select “Destination Spas” under the “Find Spa” tab.

Bringing its Balinese origins to Russia’s capital, Mandara Spa at the Lotte Hotel Moscow is an alluring respite that caters to the senses. Here, you’ll experience a sensory journey filled with spa traditions and modern techniques, unprovoked solace, meandering time and a stunning Asian landscape. If you didn’t know better, you’d think you’d been swept […]

The luxurious Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes offers a welcome respite for those looking to take a break from Mickey and Voldemort during their Orlando visit.

Dear Susie, I am 66-years-old, single and I love to hike. I’m looking for a spa where I can learn gluten-free eating, lose weight, swim and play tennis. Any suggestions? -BB Hi BB, We mentioned a gluten-free week at Rancho la Puerta in our annual Trends Report (RLP also has great hiking!). Destination spas have, […]

Recent spa travels washed me up on the shores of the secret pleasure of the Caribbean: Turks and Caicos, comprising a chain of 40 islands in the British West Indies, including the developed Providenciales, home to the renowned Grace Bay, where my travel companion and I stayed. Popular with East Coasters in particular, Turks and […]

The Mandarin Oriental, Paris has made its debut on the rue Saint-Honoré (close to the Louvre!), and we’ve snagged some much lauded details of its spectacular holistic spa. Think authentic Parisian experience fused with the luxury and serenity that epitomizes the Mandarin Oriental brand. A certain je ne sais quoi Interior designer Sybille de Margerie […]