Day spas come in many forms. Most are urban sanctuaries offering pampering delights of massage, facials and traditional spa treatments. Here´s where to check out some of my favorite city spas.

Destination spas focus on the overall spa wellness and rejuvenation experience, often alongside a program of lifestyle options that cover nutrition, exercise and even soft adventures.

Inspired to create your own home spa? Here are some ideas you can try to turn your bathroom into a personal spa sanctuary

Spas are now synonymous with most luxury travel destinations, be they at a luxury ranch, ski resort, beach resort, fine city hotel or cruise ship.

Located within a hotel resort complex, spa goers can enjoy the full use of the resort amenities either as as a day or overnight guest

Romance is only a massage away at a great hotel plus spa. These destinations are our recommendations for extra special, heart-to-heart connections.

All manner of books are written about spas, whether regional guides or books on specific topics such as aromatherapy. Here´s where to find some of my recommendations

When I come across a spa with culinary ideas you can make for yourself at home, you´ll find that menu here

Spa is becoming a lifestyle that´s being translated into fashion, bath and housewares, jewelry and more. Spa Style looks at all of these areas alongside spa trends

Watch this section for spa product reviews and an explanation and/or benefits of new, tried and true spa wellness therapies.

Spas of all genres, located outside of the United States

Specialty spas are out-of-the-ordinary destinations - spa venues that may come as sand baths, hammams, mud bakes, and salt caves.