When Michael Bruggeman, CEO and founder of Organic Male OM4, wanted to bring attention to the eco-friendly men’s line, it took only a good night’s sleep to plant the seed of an idea—to partner with Sports Club/LA (SCLA)—that would do just that. “It actually was a dream that I had one night and proposed in a letter to Eric Ricard, former national spa and retail director at Millennium Partners Sports Club Management, titled, ‘Brilliant Idea or Harebrained Scheme?,’” says Bruggeman...

Although hammams have long been a mainstay of daily life in various parts of the world, it wasn’t until recently that they’ve become an increasingly common component in many North American spas. Now, Miraj Hammam Spa by Caudalie is taking the concept a step further by adding vinotherapy into the mix. Opened this past September in the luxe Shangri-La Hotel, Toronto (Canada), the spa is a result of the vision of owner Surinder Bains and Mathilde Thomas, founder of Caudalie...

A popular escape for celebs and jetsetters, Las Ventanas al Paraíso, A Rosewood Resort (San José del Cabo, Mexico) is true to its name, serving as a window to paradise. The luxury beach resort has long served as a respite to guests with its stunning setting, five-star service, and attention to detail. In fact, the property just recently celebrated its...

Although I've never been one to embrace the sun, that doesn't mean I don't still worry about the consequences of overexposure. Recently, I learned of an innovative program for stylists and salon professionals launched by the Melanoma Foundation of New England (MFNE). The Skinny on Skin , set to launch this spring, is a free educational program that teaches hair...

Recently, on " Kourtney and Kim Take Miami ," Kim Kardashian underwent a procedure that is getting a fair amount of attention these days, the aptly named Vampire Facial. While not exactly pretty to watch, the bloody facial, which relies on the body's own platelet-rich plasma (PRP), is reputed to energize cells and boost collagen production. After skin is treated...

There was a time when I was obsessed with all things Jane Austen. I read all the books and saw all the movies. Not surprisingly, I'm a fan of The Ritz-Carlton, Denver 's new Sense & Sensibility Performing Arts Package. As a seasonal sponsor to the Denver Center for the Performing Arts , the hotel has introduced the package to...

For some time, golf and spa have proven to be the perfect duo. That's why I wasn't surprised when I learned that The Ritz-Carlton Spa at The Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation (Greensboro, GA) is offering a host of Masters-themed spa treatments throughout March and April. The golf-inspired menu is meant to coincide with The Masters , which is scheduled to...

Although Mother's Day is still a couple of months away, it's the perfect time to start planning how you'd like to promote the holiday in your spa. Pravassa Wellness Travel , which offers wellness-related travel opportunities around the world, is ahead of the game, having just introduced a Mother's Day Wellness Weekend (starting at $1,765 for two) in Palm Springs,...