Great food, great treatments, great service and great antiques? Hmmm, one of those things in not something I normally associate with a great destination spa, but at Cal-a-Vie, its par for the course. Cal-a-Vie is an exclusive spa just north of San Diego that pampers guests in a setting…
Two brands Fitglobetrotter loves are coming together! Celebrity Cruises and Canyon Ranch, unveiled a partnership to feature Canyon Ranch SpaClub® at Sea facilities onboard 10 state-of-the-art Celebrity ships. Canyon Ranch and Celebrity will create the largest and most comprehensive SpaClub at Sea offering exclusive SpaClub services and treatments. The luxurious Canyon…
Valentine’s Day can be depressing if you’re not in a relationship, but this year the Fairmont Scottsdale spa has couples, friends and singles covered with several spa specials through the end of February. The top-rated, 44.000 square foot Well& Being Spa is the largest spa in the Valley and…
Wellness tourism is thriving and in 2014 more travelers will experience the rewarding health benefits associated with wellness travel than ever before. According to the Global Wellness Tourism Economy Report by SRI International, wellness tourism travel is expected to grow over nine percent annually through 2017. From fit-cations to the tasty fresh-pressed juice craze, my friends…
You’ve survived the holidays and it’s time to reward yourself for putting up with your in-laws and the malls with a much deserved spa day to kick off the new year. Here are a few places for you to consider to set the tone for a year of spa-ing! …
Michael Tompkins may have kicked off his tenure as the new Chair of the International Spa Association Board (ISPA) at the annual conference in October with an irreverent interpretation of Lady Gaga, but the CEO of Miraval’s relationship with ISPA and the road to his chairmanship has been anything but…
One of the best parts about attending the large International Spa Association Conference (ISPA) held at the end of October is walking the trade show floor to see the latest and greatest spa products. Over 200 manufacturers were showing off their current collections and over 50 products were introduced at…
Canyon Ranch was a pioneer in the destination spa movement and its retreat in Tucson is one of my favorite spa sanctuaries. The word “sanctuary” is not one I normally associate with Las Vegas, so I was excited to see how Canyon Ranch was able to recreate that feeling in…
Scottsdale is awash in resort spas that encourage day-long relaxation and revitalization, but what if you’re in need of a facial or massage and pressed for time? A good day spa is harder to find. Happily the traditional Red Door Spa, a wellness staple since the first opened in 1910,…
For spa divas, finding new and interesting treatments can be a challenge. But the next time you’re in San Diego and looking for something new to indulge in check out the only five star property in the area, The Grand Del Mar and it’s spa. Just rated in the top…
