If you're like most spa directors, you're probably always looking for ways to attract new demographics to your business, and one growing trend is targeting teens and tweens. Families are a big part of the success of many popular vacation spots, so why not do something specifically for the kids? One resort, Paradise Point Resort and Spa (San Diego, CA),...

Eating healthy can sometimes be a difficult task when faced with so many options, and one of the biggest reasons is we don’t always know which foods are good for us and which aren’t. Healing Lifestyles & Spas recently reported the eight most forbidden foods for anyone trying to stay healthy—and the list is scary! Things we encounter every day...

Most travelers can admit that they have used a vacation as an excuse to cheat on their diets and exercise routine for a few days. Its no surprise really when you consider that getting healthy food and exercise is harder when away from home. However, access is no longer an excuse at the Trump Hotel Collection , which is debuting...

Looking for a seasonal treatment to set your spa apart this summer? Take a cue from The Alpina Gstaad (Gstaad, Switzerland). The alpine resort opened in December 2012 and is already receiving top accolades ( read our full overview of the resort and spa here ). This luxury hotel and Six Senses Spa added four Summer Wellness Retreats and one...

The professional nailcare industry is growing rapidly —double-digit growth in 2012 is proof— but that also means more competition from new spas and salons. How can savvy spa and salon owners make their beauty spots stand out and take advantage of the increasing number of potential clients? Here are three simple tips from nail scheduling software company Appointment-Plus for attracting...

Are a few bad apples ruining the whole medical spa bunch and putting patients at risk? They certainly are making headlines in this rapidly growing niche, prompting new state regulations in the last few months and a growing debate. With a high demand for lucrative treatments and procedures, it’s no wonder physicians from varied backgrounds as well as cosmetologists have...

Beauty experts share how to make more than lemonade with the tart yellow fruits from Limoneira Company , the largest distributor of lemons and avocados in the U.S., in the Unleash the Power of Lemons campaign this summer. "Lemons are one of the most versatile items in the produce department," says John Carter, Limoneira's director of global sales. "Lemons are...

Haven’t thought about what to get Dad for his special day? Spa week has the perfect solution: discounted Spa & Wellness Gift Cards. From June 1st to June 16th, purchase $100 Spa & Wellness Gift Cards for $84.99, or receive 15% off all other denominations. The Gift Cards by Spa Week are redeemable year-round at over 7,500 spas and wellness...