Spa Treatments

(TrendHunter.com) For most people, the holiday season is a time for rest and relaxation. For others, it’s the most stressful time of the year, whether it’s Christmas shopping, feast preparation, or end-of-the-year business…  

Filed under: North America, United States, Travel HealthI'm not not usually a spa kind of girl. I like the occasional de-stressing massage, pore-clearing facial or special occasion mani-pedi, but mud baths, seaweed wraps, and caviar scrubs just aren't for me. Neither are some of the bizarre and ridiculous spa treatments Forbes Traveler has rounded up from across the globe. A few actually don't sound that unusual. A wine and honey wrap is...  

The Jersey Journal - NJ.comShop Hoboken! Chocolate, spa treatments and fair-trade productsThe Jersey Journal - NJ.comAmy Sara Clark / Hoboken NowGodiva at Jems of Hoboken, 1200 Washington St. Still looking for holiday gifts? ...and more »  

About 80& of spa-goers are female, but men are a fast-growing market. Many spas have lounge areas, treatments, and programs designed specifically with men in mind.Related links:10 Top Luxury Resort Spas"Spa recommendations in Bangkok?" in the Forums...  

Gold, chocolate and pumpkin … Sounds like the recipe for a holiday season. But they are part of a growing number of new spa treatments available at Austin spas. And speaking of spas, make sure you get your relax on despite your nagging family or your holiday shopping crunch. Make some time to celebrate you this season. That’s why we’ll tell you about new spa treatments at various spas for a quick Austin yuletide staycation, especially if...  

I work in spas so I'm always interested in the "behind the scenes" aspects -- the kinds of things that a lot of people don't think about. And one of the things that impressed me about Miraval, a destination spa in Tucson, is how they allow individualexperts to create their own special treatments, like Dr. Tim Frank's Spirit Flight. This is highly unusual. Most spas want to have several people who can do whatever is on the menu of services...  

Many Orlando day spas offer couples spa treatments for less than $100 per person, and some include lunch and complimentary beverages to enhance the experience. Here's where to book a couples spa package in Orlando.Contributor: Sabah KarimiPublished: Nov 27, 2009  

Although a bit of pampering is great for your self esteem when pregnant, depending on your level of concern for your unborn-child, you may feel more comfortable forgoing certain spa treatments entirely, or at least temporarily.Contributor: Safia El-HagePublished: Nov 16, 2009  

A day or overnight visit to the spa may include several spa treatments including body wraps, massages, facials, pressure point and energy body work and nail care treatments.Contributor: Rhiannon C. KnightPublished: Dec 02, 2009  

Fancy a Run Pine Forest Run? Every holiday season, spas repackage their treatments with a seasonal spin, usually involving some kind of nostalgic foodstuff. What was a plain old body scrub in April becomes the Gingerbread Body Buff in November, or the Christmas Cookie Body Wrap, or what have you. This season, perhaps in some way related to the economy (a stretch, but work with us), the naming trend is more about happy childhood memories...  

PHUKET: In a bid to improve health and safety standards, the Excise Department has canceled excise tax for spa treatments in licensed spas.It is good news for licensed venues, but not the vast majority of Phuket spas that are unlicensed and will have to continue paying the tax after the new regulation takes effect on January 20.Even worse for the unlicensed spas, the tax will be increased on that date and spas that continue to operate without...  

During pregnancy what women doesn't want to feel pampered and appreciated? The spa can offer many relaxing venues for the pregnant mother, but it can also be dangerous for the unborn baby.Contributor: Josh TulianoPublished: Nov 17, 2009  

(TrendHunter.com) Pampering your pet is one thing; giving them the proper treatments and products for better health is entirely another. There are just benefits from holistic pet spas and designer pet vitamins that no amount…  

For nearly two decades, consumers could only find Bioelements skin care products in spas across the U.S. But today, consumers can get their professional anti-aging treatments, facial masks, sunscreens, wrinkle creams , and acne cleansers online with ...  

More than 300 springs are exploited by 30 bottling sites, while spas offer treatments for health problems ranging from thyroid malfunctions to backache. Often believed to have miraculous powers, the hot springs became medieval pilgrimage centers ...