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Budget Destination Spa Now Closed
New Age Health Spa in Neversink, New York, closed in 2011. Originally a juice fasting retreat, it became a budget destination spas in 1986 until it closed.
Canyon Ranch Tucson
Canyon Ranch Tucson is one of the country's best destination spas, with esoteric, life-transforming therapies like Healing Touch, Shamanic Journeys and EMDR.
The Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain
The Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain is Tucson's most luxurious new resort spa, with a 27-hole Jack Nicklaus golf course, adventure programs, and world-class hiking.
Book Review: "The Science of Yoga"
"The Science of Yoga" by William J. Broad has been criticized for focusing on injuries. But it sorts out fiction from fact, and is a must-read for yoga practitioners.
The Ocean House at Watch Hill, Rhode Island
Ocean House at Watch Hill and OH! Spa in Rhode Island is a $146 million Victorian hotel - and one of the wonders of the hotel world.
The Ritz-Carlton Golf & Spa Resort, Jamaica
Set along a stretch of beach on the north coast, the Ritz Carlton Jamaica is romantic spa that offers great golfing.
LED Home Machine
LED is an effective treatment for relieving pain and can also promote beauty. Read a review of LED Technologies' home LED machine and find out how well it works at both.
Cal-A-Vie, Vista, California
Cal-a-Vie has emerged as the "it" destination spa for celebrities, who often visit when they're between projects. The French-style spa is so authentic it has its own 400-year-old chapel.
Round Hill Spa in Jamaica
Round Hill is a casually elegant hotel and spa in Montego Bay, Jamaica, with a celebrity clientele that dates back to 1953. The exceptional spa is in a former plantation house.
Mohonk Mountain House
Set on a mountaintop lake and just ninety miles from New York City, Mohonk Mountain House is a trip back in time to the Victorian era. Even the spa looks Victorian.
The Spa at Encore, Las Vegas
The Spa at Encore in Las Vegas is the most gorgeous spa I've ever seen -- and that's saying something. Expect opulence, good taste, and expensive treatments.
La Costa Resort & Spa
La Costa Resort & Spa near San Diego was originally created as a playground for celebrities and athletes and still hits all the high points: great spa, golfing, and kids club, plus Ayurveda and a Feng Shui hair salon.
Aromatherapy Associates Miniatures
Stressed? Sluggish? Tired? This set of nine miniature bottles of aromatherapy oils has the right blend for any occasion. Great for travel.
Spa Bellagio
Spa Bellagio in Las Vegas offers stellar treatments and a serene retreat from The Bellagio, one of Vegas' best-loved and most bustling hotels.
Vdara Hotel & Spa, Las Vegas
Vdara Hotel & Spa in Las Vegas is one of the smaller, quieter spas on the Las Vegas Strip, and that's why I love it. Read reviews of Vdara Hotel & Spa.
Travaasa Austin
Travaasa Austin (formerly The Crossings) is a gorgeous, upscale destination spa on 210 acres in the Balcones Canyonland Preserve. Expect magnificent views, horses, and a mechanical bull workout!
Euphoria Spa
Euphoria Spa in NYC's Soho is known for its impeccable skin care service, including cutting edge technologies like the Hydrafacial. And it's owned by an esthetician.
Polar Heart Rate Monitor
The Polar Fitness Heart Rate Monitor lets you calculate your heart rate during workouts. Read my review and leave your own.
Haven Spa in NYC
Haven Spa in NYC is a neighborhood spa in Soho known for its waxing prowess (six rooms!) and reasonably priced treatments. Add your own review of Haven Spa in NYC.
Exhale Meatpacking in NYC
Exhale Meatpacking, a spa in the trendy Gansevoort Meatpacking NYC, offers an unusual ambiance (the treatment rooms were once nightclub VIP booths) along with some top-notch treatments and fitness options. Add your own review of Exhale Gramercy in NYC.
Great Jones Spa in NYC
Great Jones Spa in NYC has a stunning, sunlit water lounge where you can heat up, hang out and drink smoothies before or after your excellent spa treatment. Add your own review of Great Jones Spa in NYC.
Exhale Gramercy in NYC
Exhale Gramercy may not be as spacious as other Exhale locations branches in New York (just three treatment rooms and an exercise studio), but it still delivers quality treatments and wellness experiences. Add your own review of Exhale Gramercy in NYC.
Ojai Valley Inn & Spa in Ojai, California
Ojai Valley Inn & Spa is a luxury resort spa that has it all: a gorgeous Moroccan-inspired spa, challenging golf, and beautiful new rooms in a Shangri-La setting. Great shopping is just a ramble away in the charming, historic village of Ojai.
Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa in NYC
The Elizabeth Arden Red Door Salon and Spa in New York City has a tony address on Fifth Avenue and a rich history. Other spas may offer a more luxurious atmosphere, but Red Door still has a commitment to solid professionalism and depth of services that no one else really matches. Add your own review of The Elizabeth Arden Red Door Salon and Spa in NYC.
Dorit Baxter Day Spa in NYC
Dorit Baxter Day Spa in NYC offers high quality spa treatments at an affordable price -- $89 for 55 minutes in Midtown Manhattan. Just don't expect luxury. Add your own review of Dorit Baxter Day Spa in NYC.