Now more than ever, we’re all stressed out and worried about money, the future and what will happen next. When money’s tight and the week, or two week long vacation you used to take is suddenly not such a good idea, there’s nothing like a day at the spa to rejuvenate your body & soul and, if even for a few short hours, melt away the stresses of the outside world.  A fantastic hot stone massage is one of my go-tos when I’m feeling uber stressed with no beach vacation in sight.
Beginning February 1,  Sensorielle Holistic Spa and Wellness Center …read more

I’ve always wanted to go on one of these retreats. Yoga, peace, quiet, meditation…. it sounds like pure bliss.
Well, if you’re near, or able to be near, the Mandala Welless Retreat and Spa in northern Georgia near the middle of April, think about factoring in a special two day retreat – Manifesting Health and Happiness.
Held April 18-19, 2009, this retreat will offer an opportunity to reorient your energies towards a healthier, happier you. Vibrant health and wellness reflect a state of balance in mind, body and spirit. In this world of ‘gogogo’, constantly rushing here and rushing there, …read more

Suncadia Resort, located just 80 miles (about 90 minutes) outside of Seattle us a gorgeous, full service mountain spa resort. With beautiful Cascade mountain setting this full service, all season resort is absolutely stunning. 

Suncadia is offering an Ultimate Valentine’s Day Retreat and it’s one of SpaBeautifully’s picks for a romantic February getaway. Your romantic, relaxing retreat package includes:

Complimentary amenity upon arrival
Elegant one-bedroom penthouse suite with river view
Private treatments at Glade Spring Spa
90 minute Tangerine Truffle Duo Massage
30 minute Soak, Steam and Sauna
60 minute Triple Chocolate Pedicure treatment
Private Mediterranean Dinner (menu here)

Package price per couple $1199. Available, Saturday February …read more

Delaware North recently began operating the historic Roosevelt Baths & Spa and the 1930s-built Gideon Putnam Resort in Saratoga Spa State Park outside of Albany in Upstate New York.
They’ve got a couple of cool holiday specials on, that I’d love to check out, were I in the area! Treat yourself this season and take a break from the silliness and sped up drama. It’ll all get done, even if you take an hour or three to yourself.
The following holiday specials below are available through the end of the year:
Candy Cane Scrub $150 (save $12)
20 minute Mineral bath, ½ hr aromatherapy massage, …read more

Skinsational Skin and Body Spa in Carlsbad CA has some yummy sounding holiday treatments available. If you’re in the area, go check these out and let me know what you think!
Candy Cane Facial: Awaken your senses with aromas of warm cinnamon spice and brisk, cool peppermint. This facial rapidly resurfaces the skin and reduces fine lines revealing a brighter, smother complexion. Get the results of having a peel without peeling!  This treatment includes a hand massage and is perfect for the holiday season!
Japanese Red Flower Ritual: Indulge in tranquility with this lavish treatment! Relax while you receive a gentle body …read more

SpaFinder Magazine has recently released their predictions for the spa industry in 2009. Everything from energy medicine, medical and spa tourism, and spas going even greener. Here are just a few of their top 10 predictions for 2009.
Energy Medicine – terms like ‘qi (chi),’ ‘prana,’ ‘chakras’ and ‘doshas’ have been used in the spa sector, and the healing arts associated with them have been practiced in Eastern philosophies for centuries.  The emphasis is on clearing imbalances in a body’s energy field to promote healing of body, mind and spirit. Interesting spa examples are emerging, such as bite-size doses of energy …read more

With the economy in steady decline, many people are letting go of luxury, but one spa in Washington DC is coming at this potential problem in a different way. Nusta Spa doesn’t think that they’re in the spa business, they consider themselves as being in the luxury goods business. Their competition is that trip to London or the Caribbean, that gorgeous bracelet from Tiffany’s.
Elizabeth Snowdon, owner of Nusta Spa (which is from a tribal language used in Peru, which means “royalty” or “wealth”) told the Washington Post that, “With the overall economic condition and people feeling the impact on their …read more

Looking for a way to pamper yourself before the stress of the holiday season really sets in? The SkinSense Wellness Center in Los Angeles has just the thing. They’re offering three ways to make you at least look like you’re not stressed, even if you are!
Oxygenating Trio with Mineral Powder Application: Anti-oxidant treatment that corrects free radical damage caused by environmental and holiday stress. Improves tissue respiration and increases the oxygen level in the skin. Results: a glowing and radiant complexion. Followed by Glominerals – a Mineral Powder cosmetics line that contains no fillers, talc …read more

There’s a new spa in Vegas at the Palms Place (the new uber-luxurious tower at The Palms) called Drift Spa Hammam. The Turkish style spa uses ambient heat and steam to relax your muscles. The spa is 2 stories, and includes indoor hot and cool soaking pools, steam and sauna pods, private outdoor garden lounges and a full and extensive treatment menu. Drift offers couples treatment rooms, a full service salon, and a state of the art fitness centre.
Drift has just launched their holiday treatments, so treat yourself (or someone special) this holiday season with some Champagne delights!
Sugar & Spice …read more

Take out. Flowers. Groceries and the newspaper.  All the good things that you can get delivered to you, and Spa Connections, a service based in LA, brings the spa to you. Spa Connections specializes in on-site/on-call beauty and wellness services and are the go to mobile spa for LA’s movers and shakers.
With an A-list client list which includes Christina Applegate and Britney Spears, Spa Connections’ services are available from 8am – 11pm, 7 days a week.
They offer the full slate of services, from facials and massages through to make up application (by their tv and movie trained, veteran make up …read more