Spas

PHOTOS: 7 Incredible Outdoor Spas

Oyster | Posted 05.24.2012

Oyster

Vitamin D does wonders for our health.

Embracing Travel Therapy In Bermuda (VIDEO)

Karen Schaler | Posted 05.18.2012

Karen Schaler

You know you're stressed -- that one's easy -- but picking the trip that's best for you can get complicated.

Happy Birthday Deborah Szekely, Godmother Of The Wellness Movement

The Huffington Post | Ann Brenoff | Posted 05.03.2012

What better way to celebrate one's 90th birthday than with a pledge to change the world -- one healthier body at a time? Meet Deborah Szekely (pronoun...

Happy Birthday, Deborah Szekely!

David Freeman | Posted 05.03.2012

David Freeman

Deborah Szekely looks good or 90. Heck, she looks good for 50 -- and she says she doesn't feel any different now than she did decades ago.

That Spa Black Magic and the Joy of Cooking: Are You Being Pampered or Basted?

Pamela Haag | Posted 05.01.2012

Pamela Haag

This is a luxury "spa journey"? No way. It's Hansel and Gretel and the witch's oven, retro-fitted for plump, honeysuckle-infused children, or middle-aged hacks with grizzled flesh that must be rehydrated with buttercup and maple sugar.

Bad Idea: Spas for Tween Girls

Patricia Leavy, PhD | Posted 04.26.2012

Patricia Leavy, PhD

Offering a bikini wax to a young girl serves only to sexualize her and push her towards an adult ideal of the body-beautiful.

Amsterdam By Bike

Jetsetter.com | Posted 05.21.2012

Jetsetter.com

If ever a city were made for cycling, Amsterdam -- with its miles of safe bike lanes on flat, canal-skirting roads -- is it.

Inside The Canyon Ranch Hotel & Spa In Miami Beach

Suzanne Aaronson | Posted 05.09.2012

Suzanne Aaronson

Very different from the Arizona and Berkshire locations, this Canyon Ranch is an a la carte proposition, smack on the beach midway between South Beach and Bal Harbour shopping mall.

PHOTOS: An Idyllic Island With A Small Hometown Feel

Dwight Brown | Posted 05.02.2012

Dwight Brown

Antigua is distinguished from the other Caribbean islands by its vast unblemished landscapes, its friendliness and a variety of secluded, all-inclusive resorts that each have their own appeal.

From Cell Service To Sanctuary

Melanie Nayer | Posted 04.08.2012

Melanie Nayer

Can a tech-addict who always travels with extra battery packs for her laptop and phone survive seven days in the desert with no cell service and limited Wi-Fi access?

How a Korean Spa Can Keep You Lean, Rejuvenated and Sexy

Grace Suh Coscia, L.Ac., Dipl.O.M. | Posted 04.07.2012

Grace Suh Coscia, L.Ac., Dipl.O.M.

"How do you de-stress, maintain your energy with a super-busy schedule, and stay so lean?" my clients often ask me among their routine medical questions. I'm going to let you in on my little secret: I visit a Korean spa every month.

How to Get the Most From Your Spa Experience

Red Room | Posted 04.01.2012

Red Room

Getting the most out of your experience is what really counts. Here are some tips for the spa newbie or the spa savvy.

85 Percent Of Spas Give Back, Study Says

Posted 01.13.2012

A spa that offers soothing soaks and celebrity-caliber hair treatments may seem like a place solely committed to decadence. But these days, a surprisi...

Three Lavish Miami Hotels

Dwight Brown | Posted 03.13.2012

Dwight Brown

Miami's hotels offer three distinct luxury experiences: classic grandeur, zen elegance and chic boutique. Each is distinguished by location, accommodations and atmosphere.

Maldives Bans Spas Over Prostitution Claim

Posted 12.30.2011

The tourism dependent Indian Ocean nation of the Maldives has ordered all spas shuttered after an Islamic political party claimed they were fronts for...

The Bath House

Angora Holly Polo | Posted 01.29.2012

Angora Holly Polo

It must speak volumes to Belle von Bonaventure de Bacon's adventurous spirit that for our first one-on-one lady date, we would be totally naked. For some, this would be a terrifying surprise, but I was thrilled.

Forbes Travel Guide Announces 54th Annual Five- and Four-Star Awards

Melanie Nayer | Posted 01.15.2012

Melanie Nayer

Known for its excellence in defining the extraordinary, Forbes Travel Guide (formerly Mobil Travel Guide), unveiled its 54th annual listing of Five-Star and Four-Star hotels, restaurants and spas worldwide - and the list is nothing short of spectacular.

Spas Aren't Just For Grown Ups Anymore

Eileen Ogintz | Posted 12.03.2011

Eileen Ogintz

"This age group has seen their parents go to spas and taking care of themselves," explains Lucia Rodriguez, the Aulani Spa Director. "This is mimicking what their parents do."

The Best Way To Go Solo In NYC

Jeralyn Gerba | Posted 10.09.2011

Jeralyn Gerba

There are plenty of upsides to being a party of one in a city like New York.

Aruba: The Beach Is Just the Beginning...

Dwight Brown | Posted 09.19.2011

Dwight Brown

When you consider the island of Aruba's culture, history, nightlife, restaurants, sports and dramatic desert terrain, alluring beaches are just the opening act.

Looking to Relax? How About Visiting a Centuries-Old Health Spa?

Ronen Paldi | Posted 09.14.2011

Ronen Paldi

King David used the Dead Sea as a place of refuge. Herod the Great used it as his personal health resort and Cleopatra used the mud on her skin.

St. Lucia -- The Shangri-la Caribbean Island

Dwight Brown | Posted 08.19.2011

Dwight Brown

St. Lucia is an earthly, verdant, mountainous paradise perfect for exploration and vacations.

Get Your Spa On at These Six Historic Hotels

Pam Grout | Posted 07.13.2011

Pam Grout

To an actress, turning 50 is almost a death sentence. To the grand old dames listed here, 50 is merely the starting gate. Yes, we're talking the National Trust's Historic Hotels of America.

7 Fab Spas... Something for Everyone!

Courtney Cachet | Posted 06.19.2011

Courtney Cachet

Spa Week might be over, but there is no shortage of fabulous places to get a killer body treatment, an incredible facial or just some good old fashioned ass kissing and pampering.

9 Cool Things To Do in Rome (PHOTOS)

Karen Schaler | Posted 06.05.2011

Karen Schaler

When in Rome, get off the regular tourist track and try some things some real Romans would do. Like gladiator training, driving a Ferrari, taking a secret tour and getting a reservation at the top restaurant in the city.