12 Hot Spas in Europe

By Jackie Burns Known for being a continent rich in traditions and beauty, and simply a traveler’s paradise, Europe is home to a collection of spas that range from luxurious and historical (think Marie Antoinette and Renaissance chapels) to holistic and healing with brine pools and rasul chambers. With 47 countries making up Europe, it [...]

License to Spa: Resort Spas in James Bond Movies

Spas and Resorts in James Bond Movies By Ysolt Usigan | November 5, 2012 From “Dr. No” (1962) to the highly anticipated “Skyfall,” out November 9, 2012, we know James Bond loves luxury and spa. For the ultimate 007 experience and a spa with cinematic historical context, each of these luxe locales offer something for [...]

Top 10 Haunted Hotel Spas

By Kate Phillips | October 25, 2012 We dare you to visit these fab haunts, where guests check in…but do they check out? There’s nothing spookier than hearing a scary ghost story or frightening yourself with a horror movie, especially during the Halloween season. If you like haunted houses, we’ll do you one better: Get [...]

Holiday Heaven: Top 10 European Spa Deals

by Kate Phillips European Summer Holiday Picture this: Dining on Mediterranean cuisine. Indulging in the traditional Turkish hammam. Looking out onto verdant hills, fruitful lemon groves and the picturesque Lake Garda. Hitting the links on an 18-hole, Tim Liddy-designed golf course then heading to the spa. If you think a dream trip like this isn’t [...]

Moroccan Magic: Es Saadi Palace and La Mamounia

by Cassandra Cavanah Most people are initially drawn to Marrakech for the exotic sights and sounds of its famous souks, but a retreat from the frenetic energy of the Medina (defined as the walled, ancient part of the city) is what you will crave after a couple of days of wandering its maze-like pathways.  And [...]