Cactus Spa at Hacienda Del Mar

The Cactus Spa at the Hacienda del Mar

At the Hacienda del Mar, they give you no compelling reason to leave. You want a pool? They have five. What about restaurants? They have six. Bars? Check. Kids Club? Check. Cafe? Check. And then there is the Cactus Spa … Checkmate! In Cabo San Lucas, “good hotels” are literally … Read more

Encore Boston Harbor Spa on TravelSquire

Encore Boston Harbor Spa

The spa at EncoreBoston Harbor offers a palatial spread, with an attentive staff, tech-forward iPad sign-in capabilities, a lush waiting area complete with gigantic geodes and complimentary treats and teas for indulging until your aesthetician greets you. The best part? There are several T3 hair dryers in the gorgeous bathroom … Read more

Catskills Spa on TravelSquire

The Emerson Resort & Spa: A Poetic Retreat in The Catskills

Set amidst majestic mountains, flowing rivers and the natural beauty of New York’s Catskills, The Emerson Resort & Spa offers a great escape just two hours from NYC. Inspired by the location as well as its namesake, American poet Ralph Waldo Emerson, the 20-acre boutique hotel features a luxury destination … Read more

Spa at Salish Falls on TravelSquire

A Calming Pacific Northwest Retreat

If you’re in Seattle and looking to be pampered, head east about 40 minutes to The Spa at Salish Lodge in Snoqualmie, Washington. This contemporary mountain lodge located in the Pacific Northwest woods is at the top of the awe-inspiring 268-foot Snoqualmie Falls. Everything from the soothing décor to the … Read more

Scottsdale Princess on TravelSquire

A Desert Wellness Experience

Frequently named one of the best spas in Scottsdale, the Well & Being Spa at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess is an oasis in the desert, a tranquil escape that captures the essence of the southwest. From the rugged mountain views which you can enjoy from the rooftop pool, to the … Read more

Spa Eastman on TravelSquire

Spa Eastman in Canada’s Eastern Townships

In her twenties Jocelyna Dubuc became interested in learning more about foods to improve her health. Touting her success, she would ultimately create a wellness destination in Canada way before the term was even coined. In 1977, she opened Spa Eastman, a holistic place in Canada’s Eastern Townships that has … Read more

Grand Traverse Resort & Spa on TRavelSquire

Grand Traverse Resort and Spa

Have you ever thought about a summer trip to northern Michigan? Perhaps the ‘Pure Michigan’ commercials made you curious? Being an East Coaster, I was intrigued by the idea of a Midwest version of Cape Cod. Michigan has hundreds of miles of lakeshore all with nearly perfect summer temperatures. I … Read more

Muluk Spa is one of the best spas in Mexico on TravelSquire

Muluk Spa-Hotel, Xcaret

Why merely relax when you can transform? The Muluk Spa at Hotel Xcaret Mexico is your gateway to the ancient traditions and healing practices of the Mayan culture. As you enter the spa’s expansive, open-air lobby you immediately connect with the lush topography of  Mexico’s Riviera Maya. Excavated from a … Read more

Sàbila Spa in Baja on TravelSquire

The Sàbila Spa: Bliss in Baja

If Loreto doesn’t ring any bells, don’t worry — most people have no idea where this dot of a town is in Baja California Sur. However, with the jade expanse of the Gulf of California stretching out before it and the Conan-the-Barbarian landscape of the Sierra de la Giganta coming … Read more

Surfer at Kalon Surf a wellness trip on TravelSquire

A Wellness Trip is Exactly What You Need

It’s easy to get caught up in the everyday stresses in our busy lives. Trying to find balance while facing obligations like work, family, a social life, staying fit — the list can go on and on. It’s important to balance a busy lifestyle to remember why you took it … Read more

The Henderson is a health and wellness resort in Destin featured on TravelSquire

An Emerald Coast Jewel

Situated amid the sugar white sand beaches of Florida’s Gulf Coast and on over 200 acres of untouched nature preserve, The Henderson in Destin, Florida is a luxurious retreat with health and wellness at its core. The resort is reminiscent of a grand old seaside mansion, with gabled rooflines and … Read more

A Wisconsin Wellness Weekend

I grew up in the Philly suburbs where summer getaways were traditionally devoted to the beaches along the East coast from the Jersey shore south through Florida, and winters were reserved for Pocono mountain cabins. So, no one in my family had ever heard of the Midwest resort town of … Read more

The Omni Homestead Resort & Spa Virginia TravelSquire

The Omni Homestead Resort and Spa

Surprisingly, perfectly nestled in an Allegheny Mountain range, one can find the best place to experience Virginia’s dichotomy of history and natural beauty.  The Omni Homestead Resort and Spa is a towering and commanding brick structure that seems to rise out of a valley that’s surrounded by mountains. The historic … Read more

Summer Wellness Destinations on TravelSquire

Five Destinations for Wellness Travelers

What is it about summer that makes us want to board a plane, hop a train or drive for hours on a crowded road?  It’s no secret that wanderlust rears its head when the days grow longer, and temperatures rise. If you’re like me and thoughts of beautiful beaches and … Read more