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
If variety is the spice of life, Aruba is hot, hot, hot! This self-proclaimed “One Happy Island” is a blend of Caribbean ease, European sophistication and American comfort. Though best known for the pristine beaches along its west coast, Aruba also has a rugged eastern coast and a colonial town … Read more
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
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
Long gone are the days when spas were just for women only. Over the past few years, spas and spa resorts have greatly expanded their offerings to not only envelop guests’ mind, body and spirit, but also welcome couples—of any gender—to enjoy “all things wellness.” Offering their own unique combination … Read more
Tranquil surroundings, giant tree stumps, and wide barnyard doors. No, this isn’t a farm. I’m in Brooklyn, inside the new Bamford Haybarn Spa. With its unique approach to holistic wellness, the spa’s English countryside vibe is the perfect antidote to New York’s urban terrain. British founder, Carole Bamford, cultivated her … Read more
With fall right around the corner and the summer heat subsiding, TravelSquire is bringing you six beautiful locations to rejuvenate, de-stress, and return to nature. Whether spending a few weeks practicing yoga lakeside, sun kissed by the Maldivian sun, or hiking through the radiant Italian country side why not take … Read more
For two and a half weeks every year New York City comes alive with the tennis elite at the U.S. Open and even diehard Yankees fans suddenly find themselves tuning in to watch the action at Flushing Stadium. With Rafael Nadal turning up the heat on his opponents this year … Read more
As long as there is a bit of a chill in the air on the East Coast the jet set will flock to Palm Beach to play golf and work on their tans. Situated on a pristine beach on the Atlantic Ocean and surrounded by lush tropical gardens is the … Read more
Standing in Germany’s Black Forest surrounded by dense canopies of dark towering evergreens, I fully expected to see Little Red Riding Hood skipping along to Grandma’s house with the big bad wolf undoubtedly lurking somewhere behind a tree. This geographically blessed region in southwest Germany’s state of Baden-Württemberg was the … Read more
Not every journey that takes 13-hours from origin to destination ends in paradise. Thankfully, ours did. Owing to non-direct flights from Mumbai, after several changes (two domestic, one international) and a speedboat transfer, we finally made it to the only resort in the Laamu Atoll in the far south of … Read more
In the 1985 film The Trip to Bountiful, an old woman longs to return to her childhood home, a small Texas town called Bountiful. Unbeknownst to her, her memory of the place would be all that is left when she gets there, the town having been devastated by the Great … Read more
Is your ideal vacation one where you barely have to lift a finger? Then we have a lot in common! Think ancient Roman aristocracy lounging around, being hand fed grapes, and you get a sense of what I’m looking for. Everyone knows that you can expect to receive that kind … Read more
Before there were hot stone massages and oxygen facials, Vichy showers and seaweed wraps, there were hot springs. For centuries, cultures around the globe turned to bubbling, mineral-rich natural springs to help heal a wide array of ailments, from joint pains to skin conditions. The ancient Romans in particular cultivated … Read more
Ojai Valley Inn and Spa is an oasis nestled near the Topatopa Bluffs, over 6,000 feet above sea level, at the eastern end of the stunning Ojai Valley. Considered to be a sacred place by the Chumash Indians who ascribed healing powers to the mystical valley, it was referred to as … Read more