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Yahoo
14 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
SC has the best day spa in the US, a new USA Today ranking shows. Here's where, why it's great
When you think of great spas you might think of big cities like Chicago and Denver or resort areas like Palm Springs or Orlando and to be sure there are spas on USA Today's 10 Best list in those places. But the number 1 best spa in the country? It's in Greenville, South Carolina. The Altar Spa, located in a 1918 Beaux Arts-style building that also houses M. Judson Bookstore in downtown Greenville, was described as 'a luxurious escape where wellness meets sophistication.' It is owned by Karen Sobocinski, whose husband Carl is widely credited with ushering in Greenville's restaurant revolution with Soby's New South Cuisine, also a favorite of best of lists. His restaurant group is Table 301 and includes five other restaurants and a soon-to-be eatery adjacent to The Greenville Drive baseball stadium. Karen Sobocinski could not be reached for comment Friday but she told The Greenville Journal in 2023 just before the space opened she wanted the spa to be a place to relax and practice self-care. The name came about because 'an altar is a place where you come to set intentions and really find peace,' Sobocinski told the paper. 'We'll learn and teach practices that have been around for thousands of years, whether it's meditation or dry brushing,' she said. 'All these little, fun, holistic things that people have been doing around the world for thousands of years.' The day spa offers scrubs, facials, manicures, hair and healing practices in a 6,000 square-foot space beneath the bookstore. The building served as the Greenville County Courthouse until 1950 and as Family Court until 1991. 'Tucked beneath the vibrant streets of downtown Greenville, The Altar Spa offers a luxurious escape where wellness meets sophistication,' USA Today said. 'Specializing in customized massages, rejuvenating facials, advanced aesthetics, and restorative body therapies, the spa is a destination for those seeking elevated self-care.' The spa features exclusive skincare lines like Biologique Recherche and Augustinus Bader. 'We're beyond honored, and it's all thanks to you, our amazing guests and supportive community,' the spa states on its Facebook page. 'To celebrate, we've curated a limited-time collection of Summer Spa Specials, featuring discounted facials, massages, and body peels, plus a complimentary glass of champagne with every service.' Other spas on the list include: 2: The Spa at Séc-he in Palm Springs, California 3. Oakwell Beer Spa in Denver 4. Sway in Denver 5. My Beer Space in Orlando, Florida 6. AquaVie Spa at AquaVie Fitness + Wellness Club in San Diego, California 7. Lilikoi Day Spa at Balian Springs in Alexandria, Virginia 8. Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary in Freestone, California 9. Burke Williams in Santa Monica, California 10. AIRE Ancient Baths Chicago in Chicago, Illinois Solve the daily Crossword
Wall Street Journal
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Wall Street Journal
The Latest Spa Trend? ‘Immersive Digital Treatments' Designed for Anyone With Frayed Nerves
At Golden Door, the over- 600-acre California spa favored by celebrities and CEOs, clients are buzzing about a new high-tech wellness treatment. 'The Circle,' a multisensory outdoor healing experience that debuted last year, surrounds guests with a 360-degree 12-foot video screen that depicts, say, minnows swimming or cherry blossoms blooming with synchronized light effects—while serenading them with a live cellist, taiko drummer and violinist hidden in the nearby forest. 'I've had guests tell me this is the first time their mind just completely turned off,' said Kathy Van Ness, Golden Door's COO.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Penrith's North Lakes Hotel and Spa unveils new spa-cation package
Skip the airport queues and treat yourself to a flying visit to the captivating Lake District. The four-star North Lakes Hotel & Spa – part of Thwaites – has everything you need to play 'tourist' this summer. A two-night spa break Pure rest and relaxation – all wrapped up in a two-night luxurious spa break, including lunch and dinner, plus two spa treatments each. North Lakes has planned the ultimate spa getaway. Pack a case and head to Penrith for 48 hours of pure rest and relaxation. Check in to one of the hotel's stylish guest rooms, then head to the luxurious spa. Enjoy a 50-minute TEMPLE SPA 'I'll Be Back' treatment which includes an invigorating exfoliation and purifying mud mask application, plus a 25-minute Caudalie facial, with a 10 per cent discount on any pre-booked extras. In the evening, tuck into some delicious dishes in the award-winning FYR restaurant. There's a light spa lunch included on the second day. Based on two people sharing a double room, prices start at £295 per room**. £30 dinner allocation per person (not including drinks). ** Subject to availability. Prices may differ. Full T&Cs on the website. FYR up your dinner plans AA Rosette awarded restaurant in Penrith, The FYR Grill, showcases the region's finest producers in dishes inspired by the landscape, prepared fresh on the day for you to enjoy. Rest assured if steak and chips is what you're after, they've got that too, on the open fire grill! Hero dishes include FYR BBQ belly pork, tandoori marinated salmon and monkfish kebab and the FYR grilled lemon and herb marinated spatchcock chicken. For something a little different, why not try the FYR Bytes? North Lakes' alternative afternoon tea. The FYR menu is served Monday to Sunday, from 12pm to 9pm. Discover The Lake District A landscape that has inspired artists, poets and writers for generations. Wherever you explore in the Lake District, one thing is for certain, the views will take your breath away - whatever the season. Venture on one of the region's Mountain Goat tours, take a trip to Brougham Hall, or stroll around Aira Force. About Thwaites Established in 1807, Lancashire-based, family-run Thwaites boasts a unique collection of award-winning inns, hotels, and spa hotels across England. For more information or to book your visit to North Lakes Hotel & Spa, please call us at 01768868111 or email reception@
CTV News
3 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
Nordic spa approved for Edmonton
The Scandinave Group has chosen Edmonton for its newest nordic spa location. The company applied for re-zoning of an area in Brander Gardens last fall and got approval a few months ago.
CTV News
3 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
Nordic spa coming to Edmonton in 2028
Edmontonians can get ready to relax by 2028 as a well-known Canadian wellness spa has chosen the city as its newest home. Edmonton is slated to be the fifth location for Scandinave Spa, a nordic spa experience expected to generate over $120 million for the city's economy in the first 10 years. The new location will overlook the North Saskatchewan River valley in the Brander Gardens neighbourhood. It's anticipated to open by the summer of 2028. In a release Wednesday, the Scandinave Group said Edmonton was chosen for its 'mix of natural and urban aspects, reinforcing the potential for tourism development in the Edmonton region.' 'Bringing Scandinave Spa to Edmonton is a natural fit with our vision to create unforgettable wellness experiences in iconic destinations,' Scandinave Group CEO Steve Arsenault said in the release. 'We're proud to be part of Alberta's tourism future and to offer Edmontonians a unique way to unwind, year-round.' It's a notch in the belt of Alberta's wellness tourism sector bolstered by the support of Travel Alberta, Edmonton Global, Explore Edmonton and city government.
