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Beauty Treatments Worth Traveling For

You might not book a flight just to get a facial or a massage, but there are some ultra-luxe treatments by expert beautifiers from Paris to LA that might just be worth it.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on May 10, 2012 at 5:01:50 PM EDT Tagged: Spa, Spa and Beauty, Los Angeles, New York City, Paris, London
Hotels

Glenmere Mansion Calling All Spa (and Wine) Lovers

Glenmere Mansion wants you—assuming you love brand new lavish spas, multi-course themed dinners with wine pairings, and intimate Tuscan-inspired villas in the Hudson Valley.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on May 09, 2012 at 11:01:38 AM EDT Tagged: Hotels, Spa, Spa and Beauty, Wine, New York
Best of the Best, Trip Ideas & Itineraries

Best Spa Weekend Escapes

Sometimes, a girl just needs to get away for the weekend for a little relaxation and rejuvenation. At these luxury hotels, ladies can pamper themselves while indulging in the finest spa treatments. Just make sure you don’t enjoy yourself so much that you miss work on Monday!

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on February 14, 2012 at 4:08:00 PM EST Tagged: Spa, Spa and Beauty, Women, Health, Palm Beach, Florida, Finger Lakes, New York, Oregon, Boston, Massachusetts, Cancun, Vail, Colorado, Mexico, California
Best of the Best

New York City's Top 4 Spas

In New York City, there are pockets of tranquility within easy reach, no travel to far-off lands required. Look to luxury spas boasting all manner of treatments to iron out urban kinks, dispel stress, and soothe the savage beast with a little tender loving care. Naturally, it'll cost you, but when you need a quick trip to "Anywhere but Here," try one of these four posh sanctuaries.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on February 13, 2012 at 3:00:12 PM EST Tagged: Spa, Spa and Beauty, New York City
Practical Travel Tips

Freshen Up Your Airspace with Travel-Friendly Scents

Pure, clean airspace doesn't come easy at cruising altitude—we're all at the mercy of whatever odors waft by—savory and otherwise. Why not take matters into your own nose by carrying some uncommon scents on board to create your own aromatherapy?

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on November 08, 2011 at 4:33:54 PM EST Tagged: Spa and Beauty
Practical Travel Tips

Arrive early for your first spa appointment to make the most of the spa facilities.

Check in at least 20 minutes prior to your first treatment. The earlier you arrive, the longer you can enjoy the spa’s gratis amenities, like relaxation areas, pools, and steam rooms.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on March 16, 2011 at 1:00:00 AM EDT Tagged: Spa and Beauty, Spa, Beauty
Practical Travel Tips

Looking to relax in Riviera Maya? Try a Mayan-inspired spa experience like a temazcal ritual.

A visit to the Riviera Maya is not complete without participating in a temazcal ritual based on traditional Mayan healing methods. Temazcal is a type of sweat lodge that’s used to purify the body and cleanse mind and spirit.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on March 03, 2011 at 2:00:00 AM EST Tagged: Mexico, Riviera Maya, Spa and Beauty, Beauty
Practical Travel Tips

Heading to Brazil? Soak up a mineral spa town experience

Known for the curative properties of their natural springs, a collection of mineral-spa towns in southern Minas Gerais forms the Circuito das Águas (Water Circuit). For more than a century people have flocked to these mystical towns, bathing in the pristine water parks and drinking from the bubbling fountains. Today the towns are especially popular among older, wealthier Brazilians.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on February 28, 2011 at 2:00:00 AM EST Tagged: Brazil, Minas Gerais, Spa and Beauty
Best of the Best

Try Australia & New Zealand's Beauty Buys & Experiences

From the massive landmass of Australia to the islands of New Zealand, the South Pacific has many unique botanicals that are found nowhere else on earth. With their active lifestyles and increased sun exposure, Aussies and Kiwis understand the power of nature—as traveling skincare enthusiasts will quickly learn. So, the next time you’re Down Under, give your skin a break from surfing or trekking through the bush to explore some of the region’s top skincare products and wellness experiences.

Posted by Dr. Leslie Baumann on February 24, 2011 at 3:48:17 PM EST Tagged: Australia, New Zealand, Sydney, Beauty, Spa and Beauty