Can Travel Make You Happier? That all depends. Surprisingly, happiness doesn’t depend on where you go. Nor does it depend on how long you go. A longer vacation doesn’t necessarily automatically mean more happiness. There are only two factors that matter when it comes to whether travel makes you happy – travel planning and how...
Spa Vacation = WEIGHT LOSS Results Does it sound too good to be true to lose weight while on vacation? It makes more sense than you might think. Going to a spa for weight loss offers you an immersive experience that allows for a greater level of transformation. And greater results than just trying to...
Best Women’s Wellness Travel Expert Betsy Leahy named Best Women’s Wellness Travel Expert by LUXlife Magazine’s Travel and Tourism Awards. LUXlife LUXlife launched the Travel & Tourism Awards to recognize those who have dedicated themselves to offering the finest experiences, product and services in the industry. Whether established stalwarts, or up and coming newcomers, they...
When I was first looking at spas in Bali, Prana Spa (full review coming soon) hit my radar. In looking at their signature treatments, I could see right away they had a Ayurvedic Rejuvenation Package. It was a 240 minute treatment. I had been reading and learning more about Ayurvedic philosophies, so even hough...
ESPA caught my eye because in addition to your typical spa services and packages they also have day-long retreats packages. This reminded me of Destination Spas that offer a variety of packages or journeys. Since I was in Singapore for business and did not have time for a full length Destination Spa Journey, a day...
Prana Spa’s Hot and Cold Stone Massage So Prana Spa’s treatments primarily center on Ayurvedic treatments and philosophies. Their services and treatments do have some Asian influence given the region. However, Bali is a Hindu island and so the connection to Ayurvedic practice makes sense. The Hot and Cold Stone Massage is based on an...
Demai Spa for Peaceful Harmony Spa time can be very helpful to combat jetlag, especially when traveling to Singapore. It’s a secret that I have learned in all my spa travels, and I do credit a spa therapist in Vegas with first pointing out to me the healing properties of a spa facilities after a...
Prana Spa caught my eye in a search for spas in Bali. Bali quite possibly may be the mecca of my philosophy of so00ooo many spas, soon little time. Its hard to know which to choose from. I had seen Prana in my research. But then Food and Wine magazine featured a place in Bali...
I was in Costa Rica for work and had some free time, and so I had been searching for some spas in Costa Rica. Pure Vida kept coming up in my searches as a “highly rated” spa, so it caught my eye. In the end, on that particular trip, I ended up going to...
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...
