wellness

“A world filled with innovation capability and innovators is a much more hopeful world.” – John Kao Many have said that the spa and wellness industry is seriously lacking in innovation and needs some spark. So, the Global Spa & Wellness Summit would like to bring you a new – and hopefully innovative way – […]

Q: I am interested in taking my 17-year-old daughter to a spa for a few days over spring break. Are there any that you would recommend? Is this something appropriate for a 17-year-old? She loves horses, yoga, exercise, massages and pampering. Read Susie’s response!

Sallie Fraenkel confesses, in no particular order, to her top wellness experiences of 2011. See what made her list!

Surprise, Shock, Confusion, Anger, Sadness, Relief, Perspective, Pride, Advocacy This sums up the range of my emotions and thoughts from the moment I read the first report that spas in the Maldives were being forced to close because of Islamic extremists’ accusations that they are fronts for prostitution – to today when I see that […]

The soft pink sand, warm waters, fantastic food, modern accommodations and premier spa make Elbow Beach a standout boutique hotel — the first hotel on the island’s South Shore, just minutes from happening Hamilton, the capital and heart of Bermuda.

It’s arrived! SpaFinder and NewBeauty magazine teamed up again for the annual SpaFinder: The Guide to Global Spa, Wellness & Beauty. This year the Guide features the 2011 Readers’ Choice Award winners, including Best Spas for everything from detoxing, going solo, girlfriend getaways, affordability and more! Plus, discover hot new trends in spa and beauty.

I had a big “ah ha!” recently.  It came after reviewing my notes and reflecting on what I heard and learned at the World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress I attended in Chicago a few weeks ago. It was the revelation that because of medical tourism – people traveling across borders eitherinternationally or domestically for […]

Wellness Summit architecture, design and wellness experts detailed how everything in buildings will be rethought in the future: air, ventilation, water, light, sleep, and sound/acoustics – even designing “in” more human movement. THE TREND As Wellness Summit presenter, Whitney Gray, PhD, of Delos Living put it, “I’ve never met an architect or real estate developer […]

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 […]

For years we’ve been completely charmed by this down-to-earth, Southern California gem, located in the healthy-minded valley town of Ojai. The Oaks has been welcoming guests for over three decades with its top-notch nutritional and fitness programs and spa treatments. We also love how new habits are forged here—affordably.

Tasty and beautiful, we can’t get enough figs! his simple and easy recipe from Green Mountain at Fox Run in Vermont highlights the flavors of the spa’s native Northeast with not only apples and figs, but maple syrup as well.

In Nova Scotia, ever-expanding coastline and forested mountains dot the unspoiled landscape, reaching as far as the eye can marvel, and rustic traditions remain the true essence of the maritime province’s captivating allure. It’s the perfect backdrop for a hassle-free spa destination escape, as an immediate calm easily embraces visitors upon arrival. It’s also the […]

Sprayology, a line of 22 FDA-regulated natural vitamin and homeopathic oral sprays, has recently introduced a new spray to its already-vast selection – the Life Detoxer spray, which can help you detox in the comfort of your own home, and gradually over time.

Have you heard of Marshall Ulrich? Three years ago, at the age of 57, he ran two marathons and a 10K every day for nearly two months straight, clocking the third-fastest trans-American crossing from San Francisco to New York City. He also set new records in multiple divisions and climbed Mount Everest. We talk to him about physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing.

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, […]

We here at SpaFinder love to relax, but not just because it’s important to take some time away from the computers and the smartphones, but also because relaxation plays a crucial role in the state of mental and physical wellbeing. In fact, as a result of a new national study that showed that 74 percent […]

Spa is massage; spa is skin care; and spa is relaxation, meditation and rejuvenation. But above all, spa is about wellness for the body and the mind, and some exciting new changes now make us the ultimate resource to help you achieve that healthy mental and physical balance that we all strive for.

You might remember our SpaRahRah!™ featuring the fabulous floral products of Fleuremedy, New York City’s first hair salon and flower studio devoted entirely to healing with flowers. Most recently, SpaFinder held an event for the press at the unique Midtown Manhattan hair salon and flower studio hybrid, which was, as media blogger Jennifer Mirsky blogs, […]

Because Whole Foods Markets believes that what you put on your body is as important as what you put in your body, it created a section in each of its stores called Whole Body dedicated to helping you look and feel your best, inside and out. As a part of Whole Foods’ Whole Body™ program, […]