I wasn’t sure what to think as I dipped my feet into the tepid water full of tiny little fish that immediately “attacked” my toes and ankles.  As quickly as I put them in the tank, I whisked them right out, took a breath and thought “heck, they’re only tiny little fish that want to [...]

While Kevin was busy experiencing the sights, sounds and spas of Tokyo during the annual Leading Hotels of the World Conference (SpaFinder has the pleasure of being invited to this impressive get together every year as a strategic partner of Leading Spas of the World), I decided to take some time off  to visit a [...]

Nothing really beats a spa celebration (a growing trend we are seeing here at SpaFinder), especially when the champagne is flowing and the  ambiance literally forces you to “chillax”.  I was lucky enough to visit The Sanctuary in Covent Garden last week for just such a day.  It did the trick – leaving me feeling [...]

If you’re anywhere near London, I would strongly suggest and immediate visit to the newly opened So SPA at the Sofitel St. James.  Housed in a glorious building, the So SPA is uniquely French and uniquely good.  They has somehow transformed an old bank into an oasis of relaxation and beauty – and have done [...]

I had the pleasure of visiting Blau Porto Petro in Majorca about a week ago…and the effects of this heavenly experience are still emblazoned across my mind, body and soul. A bit dramatic, I know…but perhaps it was the easy and painless trip from London Luton to Palma or perhaps it was the warm [...]

Continuing my English spa journey I visited Harrogate in North Yorkshire, another traditional spa town alongside Bath, Buxton, Leamington Spa, Tunbridge Wells and Cheltenham. Many of these towns are seeing renewed interest in their spa facilities although many have been lost during the 20th century as dilapidation and re-development have taken over.
Harrogate is another architectural [...]

Kevin writes…
“Recently I was invited to speak at the Buxton College, part of the University of Derby and specializing in spa and beauty therapy and management. I’ve been to Buxton before and it’s simply an awe-inspiring place. If you like living history this is a ‘must do’ visit – and all set in the beautiful [...]