5 Treatments You Really Don’t Need

We all know that massage and facials, among other spa and wellness treatments, have evidence-based emotional, physical and spiritual benefits, but we’ve also been seeing more and more coverage as of late about crazy, out-there spa treatments. While the wow factor may be enticing, you might ask yourself, “Will this treatment really do anything for [...]

My First Authentic Hammam

By Dulcy Gregory What exactly is a hammam you ask?  Think part serenity… part surprise… and brand new skin! I learned just exactly what a hammam is on a recent trip to Istanbul, to research hotels for the Global Spa Summit.  After breakfast one morning it was decided that a trip to a local, authentic [...]

Four Hands Are Better Than Two! Discover Four Hand Massage

People that say ‘two’s company and three’s a crowd’ must not have experienced a four-hand massage! This treatment, where two therapists work on one client simultaneously, can feel a bit like having two full-body massages at once —plus, it’s known to be an effective spa option for those who find it hard to relax completely [...]

Two’s Company

We all know spas are brilliant at offering romantic packages and catering for loved up sweethearts. But did you know they are also doubling their efforts when it comes to catering to duos? Tandem treatments can be enjoyed by best friends, mothers and daughters, brothers and sisters, even business partners!