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

Hotel Brisas del Mar is located on the Mexican Pacific coastline in the quiet fishing village known as Zihuatanejo. Guests can fly to Hotel Brisas del Mar via the Zihuatanejo-Ixtapa International Airport. Hotel Brisas del Mar promises a peaceful and private vacation.

The Hotel Rooms
Hotel Brisas del Mar offers six kinds of suites ranging from the junior suites to the luxurious Suite Noyoltzi and the Suite Zihuatlan. There is also the Villa Don Agustin for special family or party occasions. All suites include a king bed, a private terrace that faces the bay, hammocks and lounge chairs, fully designed bathrooms with …read more

It is a very special time of year.  The time of year that the Fairmont’s spa experts set aside to greet Spring, help their guests shrug off the stress of Winter and prepare to look and feel their best this Summer.
I want to share with Spa Beautifully readers the spa season specials available at participating Fairmont properties all over the world:
• Complimentary room upgrade at time of reservations for 2-night stay
• Willow Stream or Fairmont Spa robe and slippers for your use while our guest
• Spa gift from Kerstin Florian International—renowned spa body and facial product experts
• Spa coordinator to help you choose your experiences …read more

Once a year the editors of Luxury SpaFinderpen unabashed love letters to the spas that spark their passions – from Nam Hai in Vietnam to Royal Palms in Arizona.
To help you discover 60 of the world’s best spas, Luxury SpaFinder has created an interactive map as a fun way to scan the globe, pick a destination, and learn more about it. Using the latest version of Microsoft Virtual Earth technology, you will be able to instantly learn details about the spa that’s perfect for you.
The 60 spas are sorted into six categories including:
DAMN THE EXPENSE: PRICEY SPAS THAT PAY OFF
The bill may …read more