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The Umstead in North Carolina Reopens Its Spa 26 Aug 2013 | 09:04 pm
One interesting piece of news to come out of the ISPA Media Event is that The Umstead Hotel and Spa in Cary, North Carolina has reopened its spa. Located in "The Triangle" of Raleigh, Durham and Chape...
New Destination Spa To Open Outside Kansas City 23 Aug 2013 | 09:52 pm
One of the most interesting announcements to come out of this year's ISPA Media Event is the opening of Awaken Whole Life Center outside Kansas City, Missouri, on September 14. It's located in a 1929 ...
Things Looking Good For the Spa Business 21 Aug 2013 | 07:22 pm
Things were unusually exciting at the International Spa Association (ISPA) Media Event in NYC last week. A brand new spa called Awaken Whole Life Center will open Sept 14 at Unity Village, a spiritual...
Looking Ahead to Miraval at Natirar 15 Aug 2013 | 03:01 am
I had a delightful day touring the grounds and gardens of what will become Miraval at Natirar by early 2015. The hotel and spa will be built around an already successful farm-to-table restaurant calle...
A Sneak Peek at Miraval at Natirar Spa 14 Aug 2013 | 02:04 am
I'm having lunch with Michael Tompkins,Miraval CEO, and Bob Wojtowicz, founder of Natirar, to find out what they have planned for Miraval at Natirar. This major new destination spa will be set on a 50...
A Different Way to Enjoy Spa Water 8 Aug 2013 | 03:57 pm
When I was staying at Hidden Pond in Kennebunkport, Maine, I grabbed one of the bikes from a rustic shed and pedaled a few miles of easy terrain down to the lovely Goose Rocks Beach. ... Read Full P...
Next Time, Check the Hydrotherapy Menu 1 Aug 2013 | 03:10 am
Today most people think spas are places to get a massage or a facial. But spas originated around healing waters, and hydrotherapy is a wonderful, and often overlooked, method of reviving body, mind an...
A Photo Tour of Hidden Pond & Tree Spa 31 Jul 2013 | 10:03 pm
I've been to Maine many times, but Hidden Pond has upped the luxury quotient. It's a sophisticated version of the traditional Maine camp, where people own a little cottage they retreat to for the summ...
How To Find the Perfect Coach For You 29 Jul 2013 | 11:07 pm
I have never been a jock. Walking, a little strength training and yoga are enough for my basic level of fitness in between visits to the spa. But I like this new, free resource called Coachup.com wher...
Tree Spa Sticks To A Natural Approach 22 Jul 2013 | 06:15 pm
People often think that a spa means some kind of standard experience. But that's like saying all hotels or restaurants are alike. Spas come in all shapes and sizes One of the most interesting spa con...
