Canyon Ranch opens spa resort in Miami Beach
One of the country's best-known luxury spas, Canyon Ranch, has opened a new resort in Miami Beach.

Gyms, spas stress value of fighting stress in hard times
As cash-strapped customers cut spending, spas and gyms are doing all they can to keep a place in people's budgets.

Gambling getaways from $99 a night
The best gambling vacations put you right in middle of the action. Whether you're into high-stake poker games, penny slot machines, world-class entertainment, pampering spas, or a 24-hour party scene second to none ? if you've come to win or simply to unwind ? there's a casino vacation to suit your taste and budget.

Charges filed in prostitution scheme at three "spas"
Federal agents have arrested a California businessman and a woman on charges of conspiracy to transport prostitutes across state lines and money laundering after a two-year investigation into several King County tanning salons. A woman who remains a fugitive was also charged.

Winnipeg spas, beauty salons go uninspected, CBC finds
Despite complaints of unsanitary conditions at some of Winnipeg's 900 spas and beauty salons, there are no mandatory health inspections at such facilities, CBC News has found.

Dallas' Ritz-Carlton ranked No. 1 large hotel in Zagat guide
The Zagat travel guide Wednesday named The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas the No. 1 large hotel in the U.S. and its Fearing?s restaurant No. 1 in hotel dining. In its 2009 Top U.S. Hotels, Resorts & Spas survey, Zagat rated the hotel, in Dallas? Uptown, extraordinary to perfect in each category.

ASIA SPA & WELLNESS FESTIVAL 2009
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Healthy food doesn't have to be bland
Let's start where we all dream of starting anyway--with dessert. Pistachio cake with vanilla cardamom cream, doubly accented with a bright blaze of pomegranate syrup and a more delicate drizzle of orange flower syrup. Intense and satisfying, the cake merely whispers sweetness, made as it is from groundnuts, whole flour, and maple crystals as sweetener.

How to get deals on hotel rooms
New hotels are opening just as the economy slumps; that means travelers can get deals on rooms.

3 King County Salons Operated As Brothels, Says Attorney's Office
SEATTLE -- Three King County businesses were brothels disguised as tanning salons and spas, said the U.S. Attorney?s Office, Western District of Washington.

Manitoba considering beauty industry guidelines
Manitoba's Health Department is considering new health and safety guidelines for spas and beauty salons after annual inspections of such facilities were curtailed by the City of Winnipeg 10 years ago.

The science behind the soak? a coping tool for today's changing world
(PRNewswire/MS) ? For centuries civilizations have flocked to warm bubbly waters to soothe their aching muscles. The steamy soak has evolved into the high tech home spas of today that can cost anywhere from $5,000 to $40,000. But in this time of economic uncertainty, is a backyard water oasis simply a luxury or could it be a coping necessity?

Clifton Springs spa gets top honors for tourism draw
The Springs of Clifton has drawn people from as far away as Texas.

Chateau de Bangkok
Among the huge number of hotels in Bangkok, one of the world's most popular tourism cities, travelers have placed Chateau de Bangkok in the top 25% of Bangkok hotels. It is labeled a 'fantastic' hotel...

Joie de Vivre Promotes Ingrid Summerfield to President, Reporting to Founder Chip Conley
Joie de Vivre, California?s largest boutique hotel collection, has promoted Ingrid Summerfield to president. Summerfield reports directly to Joie de Vivre Founder and Chief Executive Officer Chip Conley. As president, Summerfield will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the company, which manages hotels, restaurants, spas and luxury residences in California. She will oversee the ...

Zagat out with new guides to U.S. hotels and European restaurants
NEW YORK - Two new Zagat guides offer reviews of hotels in the United States and restaurants in Europe.

New Generation of BPA Free Bottles Aims at Spas and Gyms
This is a guest post by John Simonetta, owner of an eco-friendly promotional items consultancy. John?s blogs are designed to keep us up to date on the ?greening? of his industry. I mentioned before in this blog that the gym and spa industry is one of the main buyers of sport bottles. It makes sense, sign-up for a membership, get a water bottle and t-shirt.

Gyms are sweating out the bad times
As cash-strapped customers cut spending, spas and gyms are doing all they can to keep a place in their budgets.

Arcadia extends massage parlor ban
ARCADIA - City officials have extended a moratorium on massage therapy businesses by another 10 and a half months.

Utah Chocolate Shows Tickles Tastebuds
It's the fifth annual Utah Chocolate Show. Open to the public, the chocolate exposition brings in just over forty vendors to sell confectionary cargo at delectable deals.