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Question:

I’ve been a spa fan for years. One thing I haven’t seen addressed on any site is how many spa treatments one should have per day when going on a spa vacation. Is there such a thing as too many where there might be ill-effects?”

Inspired by the living foods tradition, COMO Shambhala Estate‘s cuisine keeps it simple and healthy, attempting to minimize cooking methods in order to help maintain all that nutritional goodness of the original ingredients. This allows guests to benefit from the ‘life force’ of specific foods, which in their raw state are rich with enzymes, essential […]

During times of grief, transition, or other life-changing events, can one find help at a spa? SpaFinder President Susie Ellis touched on this topic last year, and the response is yes.

Feeling a bit bummed from the up-and-down weather we’ve been dealing with? It may not feel like spring just yet, but you can jumpstart the season. No, we don’t mean by spring cleaning (unless you want to, of course), but by reserving an appointment at one of the fantastic getaway spas participating in SpaFinder Wellness […]

Being on the go doesn’t mean you have to send your workout routine packing. Whether away on business or pleasure, travel can come with all sorts of temptations, and while it’s important to indulge a bit (especially when on vacation!), it’s also healthy to maintain your exercise regimen. With some planning ahead and these quick […]

If you’re lucky enough to actually enjoy spending time with either parent, I can’t say enough about how special it is to take a spa weekend together, especially at such a one-of-a-kind place like the Villagio Inn and Spa. My mom and I recently enjoyed a long weekend at this luxurious retreat in Napa, California.

An intoxicating sweetness fills the air in Maui, a place long regarded as one of the most romantic destinations in the world. Join SpaFinder’s editor on Part I of her dreamy adventure in a magical setting to four resorts (and their fabulous spas), the first of which are two SpaFinder Readers’ Choice favorites – the legendary Grand Wailea Resort & Spa and the newer Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort Villas.

The luxurious Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas is quite something to behold and from what I had heard, the spa’s authentic, Turkish hammam is the highlight of the 27,000-square facility. On a recent visit to the spa at Mandarin Oriental, I knew I had to give it a try.

Unlike many of today’s spa treatments, hammam was historically experienced in the company of others or what we now call “social spa-ing.” The Spa at Mandarin Oriental can accommodate groups of five of your closest friends with a hammam party in the comfort of this private treatment area. It’s also great for bridal parties.

Cal-a-Vie Health Spa is offering a 25% discount off of its standard rates: Select from La Petite three- and four-night packages, or stay the entire week with the European seven-night program.

After my trip to Lake Placid, I’ve been eager to try new fun ways to get a workout in. With an itinerary full of activities like downhill skiing on Whiteface mountain and cross country skiing on the Olympic Biathlon trail in the Adirondacks, I was in a white, snow-covered heaven where working out was more […]

Putting the Zzzzs in Zen has never been so simple. The award-winning Nob Hill Spa at San Francisco’s Huntington Hotel takes into account those of you in desperate need of a quick catnap before or after a spa treatment with the debut of its new Zen room.

How’s this for a holiday treat? As a part of Budapest’s winter marketing campaign, the city is offering visitors free entry to one of its three most popular spas through March 2011! If that’s not enough, they’re also throwing in a free night’s stay at participating hotels if you visit for three or four nights. […]

This season, let one of these getaway spas, voted top ten best for winter sports for SpaFinder’s 2010 Readers’ Choice Awards, be your very own winter wonderland. These ten spa resorts are a haven for wintry weather enthusiasts, where snow takes center spotlight. Thrill seekers can schuss the daring slopes (one property boasts a vertical […]

Guests who come to Cal-a-Vie experience a magical place with unparalleled facilities and programming provided by owners Terri and John Havens.

In the heart of Miami’s South Beach are some of the hottest spas for poolside pampering and relaxation supreme.  The spa scene is sizzling on Collins Avenue (and beyond) at new, hip hotels like the Shore Club, as well as at the old-is-new hotels like the legendary Fontainebleau.  Hey spa-lovers, put these Seven Sexy South […]

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 […]

Spa-ing this season makes for plenty to be thankful for, with bountiful relaxation options before the upcoming holiday hustle and bustle. Whether your Thanksgiving plans call for staying local or a quick trip to a destination spot, numerous spas near and far are stuffed with amenities and all the trimmings that cater to families, couples, winter enthusiasts, and more.

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.

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 […]