Treat Time

Blissful Spa Road Trips Around Washington

Crank up the sauna and point me toward the massage table.

02/03/2026 By Allison Williams

Hot Spots

Soak and Sauna Road Trips from Seattle

Washington has some weird new ways to heat up, including a few things we've never seen before.

11/11/2025 By Allison Williams

Warm Up

Where to Sauna in Seattle

The city has gone crazy for heat, and we're not mad about it.

10/29/2025 By Allison Williams

Spray On

What the Heck Is a Head Spa?

The scalp gets its own line of dedicated self-care, but things are going to get wet.

02/13/2025 By Allison Williams

Home Cooking

There’s a Cannibal Hot Tub near Mount Rainier

One Ukrainian family is turning a rural hotel into a wholly unique destination.

01/16/2025 By Allison Williams

Warm Up

Dumplings Are the Steamiest Spa Cuisine

Inside Federal Way’s Korean-style Palace Spa, Eldar’s Kitchen serves Georgian khinkali and other specialties from around the former Soviet sphere.

01/14/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Short Stops

This Vancouver Spa Brings the Hammam Experience to the West Coast

Hot steam, a brisk treatment, and the softest skin you can get in 30 minutes.

06/16/2023 By Allison Williams

UNWRAP

4 Ways to Gift a Little Chill

We feel calmer already.

04/08/2022 By Zoe Sayler

Hamlets 101

A Crash Course in Washington State’s Best-Known Burgs

From general vibes to must-sees, small towns in a nutshell.

09/24/2019 By Allison Williams

Spa Town

Bavarian Leavenworth Is a Self-Care Sanctuary, Too

A quiet soaking enclave opens amid the hustle of the Cascades’ biggest party spot.

09/24/2019 By Allison Williams

Beat the Heat

Summer Skin Rules from Celeste Hilling

The Skin Authority CEO knows how to keep skin looking great this summer.

06/28/2016 By Colleen Williams

Winter Wonderland

4 Spa Specials for the Winter Season

Try a rejuvenating cocoa and marshmallow body wrap or just work out the kinks with a classic Swedish massage at these local spas.

11/18/2015 By Dominique Etzel

Say Ahhh

The Uber of Massages Comes to Seattle

Turn your living room into a spa with on-demand massage services from new-to-town Soothe.

07/14/2015 By Amanda Zurita

Pamper Perfect

7 Valentine's Day Spa and Salon Specials

Relaxation reigns this Valentine’s Day at these seven local spas.

01/30/2015 By Conor Romack

Say Ahhh

Four Seasonal Spa Treatments in Seattle

Get wrapped in cranberry, try a cardamom massage, or get a winter-skin scrub-down with these seasonal spa specials.

12/01/2014 By Amanda Zurita

Treat Yo' Self

New! The Spa at Cedarbrook Lodge

A tranquil oasis near the airport. Yeah, you read that right.

10/30/2014 By Amanda Zurita

Beauty Happenings

Bella Fiore Introduces Kari Gran Skin Care

The Queen Anne spa throws a party to celebrate the locally made skincare line (with free mini-facials and swag bags up for grabs).

10/10/2014 By Amanda Zurita

Treat Yo' Self

Pumpkin Spice Treatments at the Spa at Four Seasons

Everyone's fall favorite doesn't just come in a Starbucks cup.

10/06/2014 By Amanda Zurita

New Go-To

Road Test: Bluemercury Spa Services

Makeup, skincare, and the best face massage in town.

09/05/2014 By Amanda Zurita

Cleansing

City Sweats Urban Sweat Lodge in Madison Park

Like an oven/straight-jacket combo for the soul.

07/25/2014 By Amanda Zurita

Seattle Met

Spas