Insider's Guide to Spas

The Insider's Guide to Spas is a tribute to the individuals, locations, and core elements that define the amazing realm of spas. Our goal is straightforward: to preserve and promote Spa Culture. Consider Insider's as a gathering spot where we come together to exchange experiences, explore fresh treatments, and discover new destinations. Historically, spas have been established near natural bodies of water—like hot springs, lakes, and rivers—where people would come to relax and rejuvenate. Spas have always served as havens of tranquility. Come in, and allow us to lead you on a soothing journey.

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Belgin Aksoy's Call to Reconnect on Global Wellness Day

6 days ago | insidersguidetospas.com | Mary Bemis

Mary Bemis is Founder & Editorial Director of InsidersGuidetoSpas.com. An advocate for all things spa, Mary forged a vocabulary for spa reportage that is widely used by those who cover the issues today. Recently honored as a Top 30 Influential Voice Transforming Wellness by Medika Life, Mary is an inaugural honoree of Folio’s Top Women in Media Award.
Inside Montage Healdsburg: A New Era of Spa and Wellness

6 days ago | insidersguidetospas.com | Mary Bemis

I’m seated at Scout Bar, sipping a glass of Surveyor Rosé—the first vintage produced from the 15-acre vineyard at Montage Healdsburg. Like the wine, it has taken me five years to get here. I’m catching up with Jenn Chiesa, the resort’s Director of Public Relations, who helped launch the property into the teeth of the pandemic. She tells me about the three ribbon-cutting ceremonies that had to be cancelled—and then, by 2021, how the resort soared almost overnight.
Leverden: Ritual Beauty, Rooted in Healing

6 days ago | insidersguidetospas.com | Mary Bemis

Ritual has always been a gateway to grounding—a way to return to ourselves through simple, intentional acts—and today, it has become a powerful form of self-care. Enter Leverden: a brand born not just from aesthetic intention, but from a deep belief in the healing potential of daily practice. Created by longtime friends Helen Lee and Soyoung Cho during the stillness of the pandemic, Leverden translates global wellness traditions into sensory rituals that help reconnect us to ourselves.
Meadowood Spa Debuts Pietro Simone’s Ultimate Lift Facial

1 month ago | insidersguidetospas.com | Mary Bemis

Some places stand the test of time, not just in beauty but in spirit. Meadowood Napa Valley’s spa is one of them. Tucked into a lush corner of California wine country, this iconic retreat has weathered challenges—including the devastating wildfires of 2020—yet remains a sanctuary of healing, elegance, and impeccable care. Today, under the steady leadership of Spa Manager Jennifer Brunetti, the spa continues to thrive, upheld by a loyal, skilled team and a devotion to personalized service.
Insider’s Guide to Spas: Best of Synergy Bali

1 month ago | insidersguidetospas.com | Mary Bemis

From regenerative retreats and visionary brands to the changemakers shaping conscious travel, Insider’s Guide to Spas curates the standout people, places, and products from Synergy Bali—and offers a glimpse into the future of transformational wellness experiences. From sacred healing retreats and pioneering medical sanctuaries to regenerative resorts and next-generation wellness escapes, these properties are shaping the future of transformational travel.
Synergy: Shaping the Future of Retreats

1 month ago | insidersguidetospas.com | Mary Bemis

Amid Sardinia’s rugged beauty and timeless Mediterranean spirit, Synergy – The Retreat Show returns for its fourth edition from October 7–10, 2025. Focused on sustainability, slow hospitality, and the evolving desires of today’s retreat seekers, Synergy offers an intimate space for meaningful conversations, creative exchange, and transformative connections.
Jennifer Lynn on Shaping the Future of Spa Culture

1 month ago | insidersguidetospas.com | Mary Bemis

Jennifer Lynn is one of the most respected—and beloved—spa leaders in the United States. Known affectionately as the “Godmother of Las Vegas Spas,” she began her storied career at Treasure Island more than 30 years ago and today serves as Director of Spa & Fitness at Lapis Spa & Wellness at Fontainebleau Las Vegas. I first met Jennifer during her tenure at Bellagio, and spent time with her at the newly opened Bacara Resort & Spa in Santa Barbara, back in 2000.
Cal-a-Vie: Where the Art of the Destination Spa Lives On

1 month ago | insidersguidetospas.com | Mary Bemis

A rare sanctuary rooted in American spa culture and Provençal eleganceTucked into the hills of northern San Diego County, Cal-a-Vie Health Spa is more than a wellness retreat—it’s a storied sanctuary that helped shape the very concept of the destination spa in the United States. Established in 1986, it was among the earliest to offer a fully immersive, all-inclusive wellness experience grounded in fitness, mindful eating, and restorative spa therapies.
Insider's Guide to Spas: Best of ISPA 2025

1 month ago | insidersguidetospas.com | Mary Bemis

From lush oils that honor ancient bathing rituals to spa-smart athleisure and a lymphatic-focused treatment bed, this year’s ISPA show offered a rich tapestry of stories, textures, and ideas. What stood out weren’t the loudest booths—but the ones that spoke quietly and carried meaning. These are the brands that sparked conversation and felt genuinely in step with where spa is headed next.
Charmaine Lang: Weaving Wabi Sabi into Spa Luxury

1 month ago | insidersguidetospas.com | Mary Bemis

For Charmaine Lang, founder of The Madison Collection, the new Wabi Sabi collection is more than just a fresh offering in hospitality-grade linens—it’s a soulful evolution of her design ethos. “I’ve been working on Wabi Sabi for four to five years,” Lang shares. “The reason was, I wanted to go thinner than our Bordado collection, and the dyes needed to be developed resistant to fade.”Thinner wasn’t just a pursuit of elegance—it was a pursuit of sustainability.