The Spa at the Intercontinental Hotel in the Escazu Neighborhood, outside of San Jose, Costa Rica claims to be the largest urban spa in Central America, so of course I had to check it out. As a hotel spa, the locker room is used for not only spa-goers but also those looking to work out...
The Spa Peninsula NYC tied for first place on Conde Nast Traveler’s 2012 Top 75 Hotel Spas (US Mainland). So that seemed a logical pick for a spa visit in NYC. I was impressed that for a hotel they also offered some fitness classes, which as a spa guest you have access to....
Recently when I visited the Grand Spa at Tabacon Thermal Resort and Spa , I noted that while at the spa, instead of the usual spa water and herbal teas, they offered a small fruit smoothie. They had a number of offerings, as depicted in a pamphlet of “Fruit Therapy” This really resonated with me from...
Spa cuisine isn’t about restriction and deprivation. I have had some truly decadent desserts at destination spas like the Lodge at Woodloch, Mii Amo and Miraval. One of my favorites is a Bitter Chocolate Cremeaux and I have been working with a variation for home. Like all spa cuisine, the key is about...
I think one of the things I love about spa time is that I get a break from technology for a period of time. The phone is silenced and put away while I enjoy a massage or facial. And on an extended destination spa, my phone for once is not my constant companion. ...
I love to eat good food. Period. We could just end the blog here. So if some people think of the stereotypical “spa food” they may not think the two can go hand in hand. But anyone who has been to any of the Destination Spas knows that you can get great food, spa-style. Filet...
I was recently in Walt Disney World for a RunDisney event, (1/2 marathon, thank you very much). So naturally I had to check out the spa scene while I was there. Since I was staying at the Swan property (SPG member), I figured that I would go there. I did notice that the spa on...
I recently ran a half-marathon (thank you very much!). Specifically the Disney Princess Half-Marathon. I actually had run it last year. However, that was my first one, and I remember running, and just feeling spent, and I was coming up on Mile Marker 10. My friend who had run 4 half-marathons, told me,...
Following my Grand Spa Massage the night before, I took the advice of my massage therapist and booked a Deep Tissue Massage. Now, I get deep tissue work done pretty regular from my regular massage therapist (see M-Spa) and I have also written about the Deep Relief Massage at the Lodge at Woodloch. So, i...
When checking out a new spa, I always like to try one of their Signature Treatements. Its what the spa is choosing to distinguish itself with, and so I like to use that as a basis of my assessment of the spa. For the Grand Spa at Tabacon Thermal Resort & Spa, this...
