Summer is here and that means one thing….pack those bags and hit the road!   One of my favorite summer getaways when the desert starts to sizzle is to the cool red rock country of Sedona.  This picturesque town in northern Arizona is home to some world-class spas, shopping and outdoor adventures. It’s the perfect backdrop for a little R&R.  You’ll be able to read more about my Sedona spa visits coming later this month in our Critiques section.  Surprisingly, one of my favorite experiences there wasn’t at one of the pricey resort spas, but at A Spa for You Sedona Day Spa, a tiny converted cottage tucked away behind the town’s fire station.  Read the rest of this entry »

Wow! It’s hard to believe that three years ago Margaret and I were sitting in Prague on a winter day feasting on sausage rolls and hot mulled wine while hatching a plan to turn our passion for spa travel into a legitimate business. Now here we are, thousands of air miles later, with more than 100 spa visits under our belts and ready to share our experiences with you.

Between the two of us, we have visited spas in Thailand, Hungary, Mexico, Canada, Iceland, Indonesia, Czech Republic, Egypt, China, Brazil, South Africa and Spain. We have also been soaked, rubbed and scrubbed in spas all over the US including Arizona, California, Nevada, Washington, New Mexico, Texas, Tennessee, New York, Hawaii, and South Carolina. Read the rest of this entry »