Julie Keller Callaghan
Top Summer Spa Treatments
July 2, 2012
If your clients are anything like me, their spa needs change drastically from winter to summer. As such, you need to update your spa menus accordingly. To help you out, Spa Development International is offering their picks for the top spa treatments for summer. Do you agree with their thoughts on the hottest treatments for the season? 1. Focus on...
Men's Cosmetics Market Booms
June 27, 2012
My dear friend Michael Bruggeman, founder and president of Organic Male OM4 , has always been a proponent of men’s skincare. In fact, we recently had dinner together and talked about how the market for men’s skincare has grown and changed. So when he passed along an article from the Los Angeles Times , “ Market booms for men's cosmetics...
A Recipe for Sexy Summer Legs
June 25, 2012
For most people, winter is the time for dry, scaly skin. Most people, however, don’t work in my office building, where the temperature is kept at a sub-zero level all summer long. As such, I have a mini-space heater under my desk to keep me warm from June to August. While it does the job of heating up my office,...
Threading Versus Waxing?
June 20, 2012
When it comes to hair removal, I’ve pretty much tried it all on my brows. In my opinion, waxing seems to be the best option. It’s speedy, it’s accurate, and it seems to hurt less than some of the other choices, like threading. Malynda Vigliott, owner of Boom Boom Brow Bar (New York City), wholeheartedly agrees. “Most people turn to...
St. Regis Guests Toast Champage Treatments
June 14, 2012
While Aspen’s FOOD & WINE Classic is enticing enough to bring droves of people to the gorgeous mountain town, Remède Spa at The St. Regis Aspen Resort is adding one more temptation—champagne. Available for a limited time during the FOOD & WINE Classic, from June 13 to 18, the spa is offering a series of signature spa treatments the incorporate...
GSWS Wrap-Up – Days 2 & 3
June 7, 2012
Once again, the delegates of the 2012 Global Spa and Wellness Summit were inspired by the exciting range of speakers and experts on the final two days of the conference. The prevailing message—don’t be afraid to fail. Some of the most successful people in the world failed at one point only to eventually succeed. Be sure to visit the GSWS...
GSWS Day One Highlights
June 5, 2012
The Global Spa and Wellness Summit officially kicked off on Monday with a host of exciting speakers. Be sure to visit the GSWS website post-event for a comprehensive compilation of transcripts, PowerPoint presentations, and research reports. We’ll also be featuring the conference in the August issue of American Spa . But in the meantime, enjoy a few highlights from the...
GSWS Kicks Off in Aspen
June 3, 2012
Just arrived in Aspen for the Global Spa and Wellness Summit . The delegates are having fun networking at the St. Regis Aspen at the Welcome Cocktail Reception sponsored by Babor. Check back often for more photos, news, and reports from this exciting conference. This year's focus is Innovation Through Imagination. Can't wait to hear what speakers like Philippe Bourguignon,...
Rancho La Puerta To Offer Two Family Weeks in August
May 31, 2012
For me, Rancho La Puerta (Tecate, Mexico) has always been about family. I’ve been lucky enough to have been a guest there several times, and each time, I’ve been accompanied by at least one member of my family. My mother has joined me three times, and my dad came with us the last time. While visiting The Ranch as a...
A New Gilded Age
May 31, 2012
A meticulously restored New York mansion with roots in the early 20th century debuts a luxe new spa.
Though the lifestyles of the rich and famous are splashed across reality television and the news today, New York City’s upper class was equally intriguing in the early 1900s. Among the upper echelon of this Gilded Age society was Robert Goelet, a real estate magnate who captured headlines for his high-profile friends, his multiple marriages, and his privileged lifestyle. Like...
