Spas | Wellness

I Have Become a Spa Candle Snob

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Published Nov. 9, 2009 at 8:56 p.m.

I have Become a Spa Candle Snob ... By Susie Ellis, SpaFinder Insider ... I have become a spa candle snob…and to a large degree I have only myself to blame. I noticed it last week as I was touring the new Amrita Spa at the Swiss Hotel in Istanbul. Their spa is quite large and has a lovely ambiance. I was especially impressed with the long corridors, which featured rich-colored wooden floors lined with candles. Gorgeous. I noticed the candles because they were beautifully spaced, occasionally

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The Soy of Life Skincare Line Nurtures Naturally

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Published Oct. 1, 2009 at 4:00 p.m.

We drink soy milk and burn soy candles so why not use it on our skin? Sound weird? Maybe. But doesn’t anything new sound weird at first? Microwaves? The internet? Rotating mascara? It never hurts to give something innovative a try. The folks at The Soy of Life, a skin care company that offers products chock [ ... ] ...

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Top 10 Sexiest Spas

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Published Aug. 13, 2009 at 1:24 p.m.

Top Ten Sexiest Spas ... By Susie Ellis, SpaFinder Insider ... Well, there are lists of sexiest bathrooms, beaches and hotels, so why not sexiest spas? I decided to ask my editor friends and a few spa experts around the world which spas they thought were the sexiest. Then we selected the spas with the most votes to give you the top ten. Here are the results in no particular order ... By the way one spa was mentioned by almost every editor. Care to guess which one? ... (I will let you know in the

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Skulls Are Cool

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Published Feb. 19, 2009 at 11:16 a.m.

So I’m a member of Hautelook.com. I love this site because there are sales every day on designer clothes and accessories. (I’ve bought a couple of Rachel Pally dresses and some Beyond Yoga wear. Nice!) Anyway, today I discovered that the site sells home goods as well–as in D.L.&Co. If you haven’t smelled their candles, [ ... ] ...

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12 Great Deals at Spas Around the Country

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Published Feb. 18, 2009 at 10:54 a.m.

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Looking for an escape? Here are 12 deals currently available at spas around the country. Note: All the details were accurate upon publication; you'll want to double-check with a spa directly before booking. The offers may be subject to change or to restrictions such as availability or blackout dates. Also, the rates quoted here may not include applicable taxes and gratuities ... Lakeview at Fontana, Bryson City, N.C ... Intimate and unpretentious. Small scale and casual. That's how the owners of

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