Joya Spa raises the bar on Scottsdale spas
By: Dena Braun Scottsdale is an oasis for world-class spas. To make a splash on the spa scene here it takes a pretty special retreat, and the new Joya Spa at the Intercontinental Montelucia delivers. More Mr and Mrs Braun go to the Spa
By: John and Dena Braun Dena: I admit it, no matter where I am in the world and no matter all the museums, historic attractions or famous sites to see, I inevitably will get just as excited for a day at a spa as a look see at the Mona Lisa.
John: To be fair, the Mona Lisa was kind of anticlimactic. But, I digress…this is about spa treatments. You know, the kneading of flesh, the application of all manner of sticky, stinky and slippery goo, and even techniques involving hot stones that I’m sure have origins in medieval torture chambers. More Spa is the ultimate apres ski After spending several days learning to ski, nothing sounded better than sitting in a hot tub or having someone work out the kinks in muscles I hadn’t known existed before my forays down the slopes. More Fusion Fitness
By: Dena Braun
Fusion cooking is popular on the culinary scene, and now fusion fitness classes are all the rage at spas. The Golden Door Spa at the Boulders in Arizona is on the forefront of this trend with its latest offering, Spinyolates, a mix of spinning, yoga and Pilates crammed into one 50-minute class. More The Gold Standard
By: Dena Braun You can just imagine Cleopatra going to the spa for a 24-karat gold facial. Now UMO brings the 24 Karat facial to the masses. More Do they offer a treatment with Guinness?
By: Dena Braun
The times they are a changing in Ireland. Long regarded as a country of jovial natives and killer pints of Guinness, the Ireland of the 21st Century is a far richer land. Thanks to an explosive economy, the Emerald Island of today is redefining itself as a diverse destination complete with luxury resorts and world-class spas. More The kitchen and spa combine
By: Dena Braun Now in addition to eating well on vacation, you can incorporate healthy culinary ingredients into your spa treatments. The spa at Rancho Bernardo Inn in San Diego is launching two treatments that are the result of collaboration between the spa and kitchen staffs. More NEW SPA OPENS ON KANGAROO ISLAND
By: Dena Braun A physical and spiritual refuge, the Southern Spa indulges your body and soul embracing a signature menu of rejuvenating and relaxation treatments. More A Neighborhood day spa in Malaysia
By: Dena Braun The spa industry is booming with spas springing up in the most unlikely places. On a recent trip to Penang in Malaysia, I mentioned to my guide that I also wrote spa stories and the next day he surprised me with a trip to a local day spa. More A Walk on the Wild Side
By: Dena Braun It used to be that active travelers would be thrilled with a deep tissue massage after a day of hiking, climbing or paddling. But today many Fit Globetrotters are a bit bored with the basic massage, and being adventurous souls, always on the lookout for a new way to soothe their tired muscles. More Travel the world at Scottsdale spas
Many of the city's world-class spas offer up treatments that evoke the spirit of far-flung destinations. More
