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

Warm Up

New Hot Spots to Soak and Sauna

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

01/13/2025 By Allison Williams

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

Weekend Pass

4 Blissful Spa Road Trips Around Washington State

This spring, the path to relaxation is lined with spas that show off the best of the Northwest’s sea, mountains, forest, and city.

03/20/2017 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

SPF

Yuan Spa Sun Smart Skincare Event

The Eastside spa teams with Clarisonic and Epicuren for some summertime skin prep.

07/11/2014 By Amanda Zurita

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