As a wellness travel enthusiast, I’ve had the chance to visit some pretty great destination spas. I’ve gone on a few healthy holidays that helped me “unplug” and unwind. I’ve also survived fitness retreats that featured some fairly extreme dieting and enough exercise to fell a horse. While these trips have been challenging to say […]
The Cabinet, a hair salon which opened a few years ago in the King and Bathurst area, recently added a spa on the upper level. Already known for its Gilded Age aesthetic, the new services only extend the vibe, offering both massage and “five star treatment” services for head, hands and feet in addition to […]
Ste. Anne’s Country Inn & Spa, widely regarded as Canada’s favourite destination spa, is branching out with its new sister property, The Dorset Manor. Located in the historic town of Port Hope about 90 minutes outside of Toronto, the Dorset was previously owned by Ste. Anne’s founder Jim Corcoran (when it was known as the […]
Lynn Burshtein Austin, Texas, regarded as the live music capital of the world and home to some of the best barbecue in the South, also lays claim to one of the world’s most popular destination health spas, Lake Austin Spa Resort. Consistently ranked at the top of readers’ polls in magazines such as Condé Nast […]
Long before health spas became trendy getaways and yoga pants were considered fashionable street wear, there was Rancho La Puerta. Founded in 1940 by Edmond and Deborah Szekely in the Mexican border town of Tecaté, “the Ranch” is the template for the modern health spa resort. This place is a far cry from the mass […]
