It is Award time in the travel industry! A time where travel agents and consumers have spoken, voted and prizes have been awarded to several winners. There were a hugh amount of categories for the 2011 awards, including awards for the best Spas and that is exactly we are interested in! We are always a […]
Spa holidays are extremely popular nowadays, but the Spanish ¨Spas¨ already date back in time for more than 2000 years! The healing properties of thermal water are known for centuries and have since been used to treat medical problems. In our part of the world there is a renewed interest for this form of wellness […]
¨Health through wine¨. Yes, you are reading this right! With Vinotherapy you combat aging, remove wrinkles, moisturize the skin, reduces and reaffirms the abdomen, buttocks and breasts. An elixir of beauty that also tones, relaxes and reduces stress. Lots of research has determined that wine is good for one’s health, but…wine isn’t just good for […]
As we have learned in part 1 of our introduction to Ayurveda, Ayurveda is an effective system of medicine in India, but what does it practically mean? Ayurveda is all about getting and keeping your Tridosha in balance. The most ideal way to achieve this is by following a personalized diet, get your body internally […]
Ayurveda, the term is often seen in Spa menus and Wellness programs, but what does it mean? Ayurveda, the word originates from the words Ayur = long life and Veda = knowledge. So, Ayurveda literally means ¨science of life¨ and is considered to be the traditional system of medicine in India. It is 5.000 years […]
Chocolate is one of the most popular foods ever known. For centuries, it has been appreciated for its rich, smooth and delicious flavor. For some time now, chocolate has been studied for its potential health benefits, with intriguing results. More and more often you see Chocolate treatments and therapies appear on many spa-menus. So, although […]
Imagine yourself or may be your parents 30 years ago coming home from a day at a spa saying ¨I had such a fantastic Shirodhara treatment¨. A day at a Spa may be already was something unusual, but a Shirodhara treatment….? Yesterday I went to a Spa and when reading the Spa menu I noticed […]
We wish you a happy, healthy and relaxed 2011! The end of the old year and the beginning of the new one has always been a time for looking back to the past, and more importantly, forward to the coming year. It’s a time to reflect on the changes we want (or need) to make […]
And these are the second 5 trends of Susie Ellis´ Spa Finder trend projection for 2011- identifying global spa trends that will influence experiences for both consumers and the industry in the coming year and for decades to come. 6. THE SCIENCE OF SPA. Is there scientific proof that massage reduces stress? Are mudpacks and […]
This is interesting! Susie Ellis at Spa Finder has just released the Spa Finder trend projection for 2011- identifying global spa trends that will influence experiences for both consumers and the industry in the coming year and for decades to come. In this BLOG we tell you about the first 5 trends. At the bottom of […]