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Massage on the Mind: Places to De-Stress
Nov 23, 2007
I don't know how many times lately I've been asked about where to go to get a good massage. And because a "good massage" is about as subjective as a "good haircut," I often hesitate to answer. But for a list of just some …
Hip to be Ho
Aug 8, 2006
With the exception of it being said three times in a row by a chubby guy in a Santa suit, "ho" is generally accepted as an insult. But now, thanks to the return of Hotel Valley Ho in downtown Scottsdale, "ho" is being …
M.B. York Moves On
Oct 21, 2006
Devastation comes in many forms. But the closing of a long-time favorite day spa is especially heartbreaking for a spa devotee like me. M.B. York Spa De Da day spa in north Scottsdale is no more. After almost a decade of …
Spa Avania Savings
Oct 24, 2006
When it comes to Arizona resort spas, I don't play favorites. Each of our 30 or so retreats here shine with their own personality and offer treatments among the best in the nation (okay, I'm a little biased). But if you …
Pretty in Fuchsia
Nov 4, 2006
On Friday, Nov. 17, celebrate the unveiling of Fuchsia Spa at the Village Square at Dana Park in Mesa. A haven for practical gals with a nose for beauty and wellness, Fuchsia promises an experience that until now, is …
Eat and Retreat at South Mountain
Dec 21, 2006
If you live in a warm climate like we do here in Arizona, you will undoubtedly have houseguests this winter. They come in droves to escape whatever blustery hell they've managed to shovel themselves out of. I've spotted …
Arizona Spas Given Top Dog Status
Mar 29, 2007
The readers of Conde Nast Traveler have very good taste. In a poll conducted by the prestigious travel magazine, Willow Stream Spa at The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess was named as one of the Top 10 resort spas in North …
Glendale in the Spa-tlight
Jun 12, 2007
Don't ask me why I ended up at a bridal show recently but if you must know, it's not because I'm pining away for my premarital days. No, I was there to spread the SpaGirl word. Besides chatting with, oh, about a thousand …
Dolce Spa and Salon Blankets the Valley with the Sweet Life
Sep 15, 2007
I get asked this same question almost once a week: Where do I go for an upscale pedicure experience that doesn't break the bank and is large enough to accommodate me and my posse? Okay, I finally found the place. In …
SpaFinder Announces 2007 Readers Choice Awards
Nov 13, 2007
No surprise that nearly every category in SpaFinder's 2007 Reader's Choice awards was graced by an Arizona spa (okay, so we didn't win in anything in the Winter Sports category!) but we're thrilled that Miraval won the …
