The spa with the best ocean views in California just received a refreshing $4.5 million renovation

There is no better place in California to get away from it all than Terranea Resort, located on 102 lush oceanfront acres in Rancho Palos Verdes. Boasting the best ocean views in California, the Spa at Terranea has emerged from a $4.5 million refresh with a relaxing color palette of soft blues, sandy neutrals, and organic materials. The top-to-bottom update of this expansive oceanfront oasis … Continue reading The spa with the best ocean views in California just received a refreshing $4.5 million renovation

Find your Zen in Greater Palm Springs

This article was first published in Conejo Valley Lifestyle Magazine print (January 2025). The Southern California desert has drawn wellness seekers for hundreds of years, since the Cahuilla Indians came to the Coachella Valley for the readily available natural hot and cold mineral springs. This helped them not only thrive through farming, bathing and drinking, but also served ancient spiritual purposes. In the early 20th … Continue reading Find your Zen in Greater Palm Springs

5 LA Massage Therapists That Will Have You Feeling as Good as New

Treating yourself to a professional massage is more than a day of self-care. It’s a relaxing way to improve your circulation and relieve stress. Entrust your wellness to people with plenty of experience by booking an appointment with these LA massage therapists. They’ll know how to soothe your muscles with the expert training that’s given them stellar reputations in the City of Angels. 1. Burke … Continue reading 5 LA Massage Therapists That Will Have You Feeling as Good as New

Find Zen in Greater Palm Springs with a unique wellness treatment

For over 150 years, the Greater Palm Springs area has attracted visitors seeking wellness. The Native Americans were the first to tap the desert land’s special resources, as healing thermal springs were sometimes enclosed as bathhouses by the Cahuilla Indians. The desert soon became a retreat haven for those with respiratory conditions and later a Hollywood playground for celebrities seeking sunshine, rest, and rejuvenation away … Continue reading Find Zen in Greater Palm Springs with a unique wellness treatment

Reset and Renew at the Four Seasons Westlake Village 

We all know life is chaotic and sometimes wellness goals feel impossible to maintain, whether improving performance, controlling weight, or being more mindful about what goes into our bodies. Four Seasons Westlake Village is leading the charge in helping to hone healthy lifestyle choices. Each month, the hotel offers a 3-night 4-day wellness retreat guided by experts to help reset, reflect, and rejuvenate.  The urban … Continue reading Reset and Renew at the Four Seasons Westlake Village 

6 Eco-Conscious Spas in the LA Area

People are becoming more environmentally conscious about everything, including where they go to pamper themselves. Eco-friendly spas are becoming increasingly popular because of this. Los Angeles is home to many amazing places where you can get a rejuvenating experience with minimal environmental impact.   Here are six eco-conscious spas in the LA area. 1. The Raven Spa This eco-friendly spa is located in Santa Monica and … Continue reading 6 Eco-Conscious Spas in the LA Area

Squeeze, a way better massage experience

From the founder of Drybar comes SQUEEZE in Studio City, a stress-free way to easily book, pay and tip for a massage on an app. Upon arrival (after parking in back), it feels like you have stepped into a happy blue cloud with cute slogans everywhere you turn. Thus, the name. You may feel as if you have been SQUEEZE’d. The best features include being … Continue reading Squeeze, a way better massage experience

Find wellness at Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills

This article was first posted on MoneyInc, January 2018. Los Angeles is synonymous with living a healthy, fit lifestyle, even while traveling. Today we see hotels popping up with new room features that optimize guests’ physical and emotional wellbeing. In our tech-obsessed age where most of us are tied to our phones morning, noon, and night, hotels are offering wellness-themed experiential stays beyond the spa, … Continue reading Find wellness at Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills

Holiday Cheer with Hilton San Diego Bayfront

One of the twelve best places to spend Christmas in America is San Diego, and for good reason. It was 68 degrees last weekend when we spent a festive weekend in December at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront. From Los Angeles, the drive to San Diego took around 2 hours leaving mid morning. The annual Holiday by the Bay celebration kicked things up a notch … Continue reading Holiday Cheer with Hilton San Diego Bayfront

Aqua Star Beauty Spa Beverly Hilton Beverly Hills

Beverly Hilton’s Aqua Star Babor Beauty Spa

GLOWING and refreshed! That is how I left the Aqua Star BABOR Beauty Spa in Beverly Hills. This full service spa will transform and relax you. Their steam room was the perfect place to unwind, recharge, and begin this facial. Before my treatment I relaxed in the midcentury modern lounge in my plush robe, and of course sampled cookies made by the chef while downing strawberry cucumber … Continue reading Beverly Hilton’s Aqua Star Babor Beauty Spa