Spa Week

The focus of this prize pack is five of the summer’s hottest reads, including A Family Affair by Fern Michaels, Under A Summer Sky by Nan Rossiter, Magnolia City by Duncan Alderson, Apart at the Seams by Marie Bostwick, and our featured book of the month, The Scandalous Adventures of the Sister of the Bride, by Victoria Alexander—all signed!

Plus, Kensington is helping you prepare for your next big getaway in style with brand new travel essentials: a new BRICS travel bag, a six-piece set of Philosophy travel skincare products, a HONORA silver pearl necklace, DENY Designs notecards set, a Sephora travel clutch and brush set, KC Jagger luggage tag and passport set, a of course a $100 Spa & Wellness Gift Card by Spa Week to help with the relaxation! Plus—15 lucky runners-up will receive a signed copy of Fern Michaels’ A Family Affair.

Everyone is buzzing about pistachio, and no we don’t mean the nut, (although we love them too) but the nail polish color! This creamy cool shade will make you feel fresh for spring and easily transition into summer. Check out our favorite pistachio polishes we’re loving this season:

Doctors and experts share 6 tips and tricks to make Coconut Oil work better in your beauty routine. 

If you’re in NYC this weekend and looking for a fun and fulfilling workout, you’re in luck! ThisSunday May 4th marks the 2014 Five Boro Bike Tour, where cyclists will be able to bike through Manhattan and beyond!

The largest recreational cycling event in the U.S., the Five Boro Bike Tour is an opportunity not to be missed. Over 30,000 riders band together to bike for 42 miles around New York City, and all roads are reserved for cyclists only.

DIY Cinco de Mayo decorations, Peanut Soba Spring Rolls and Sea Foam Green Pineapple Candles #FridayFavorites

Cinco de Mayo is the point in the year when it’s official—spring has arrived, balmy weather is on the way and we are ready to celebrate! Our favorite way to show our love for Mexican heritage? Relaxing with a tasty margarita! We’ve scoped out some of the best options in NYC to hit up this weekend in honor of the upcoming holiday. Of course, whether you’re in NYC or not, you deserve to treat your taste buds to a delicious margarita—so we got the recipes for you out-of-towners!

We consulted the experts, chatted with our friends and personally tried out everything from gadgets to garments, so we could give you the scoop on what’s worth picking up before you head outside to break a sweat.

If you’re in search of a Mother’s Day gift that will show Mom how much she really matters, look no further because Spa Week has you covered! To celebrate moms everywhere, we’re having an extra-special Spa & Wellness Gift Card Sale that just happens to offer the biggest savings ever. Right now you can score a $100 gift card to the spa for just $79.99, which means one thing – tons of pampering for mom. And we didn’t stop there! You can also save 20% on all other Spa & Wellness Gift Cards, right now at SpaWeek.com.

Of all the unique and exotic products that Morocco is famous for, it is undoubtedly Argan oil, nicknamed liquid gold, that has created quite a buzz. While many American companies have monopolized upon this pricey product, the handmade Argan oil found only in Southern Morocco is a different breed of beauty elixir entirely.

I am thrilled to say that I have finally completed my journey with oil pulling! I should have checked in at 10 weeks, however, I went on vacation and left my coconut oil at home. I suppose I could have bought more oil to continue my experiment, but, well, you know…rest and relaxation prevailed.

It has been 12 weeks since I began oil pulling (minus one week off) and I deem the experience a success. Fresher breath is the biggest benefit I’ve noticed, along with permanent elimination of chapped lips. I’ve also notice slightly whiter teeth.

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Because these days mothers are more stressed than ever, we weren’t surprised when a recent survey found that most moms prefer a massage or spa treatment as their favorite way to unwind. There’s little else that’s more relaxing than kicking up your feet and indulging in some total me-time, but there’s one thing that could make the experience even more decadent. Chocolate, of course!

Manicures have long been a fascination for us here at Spa Week, and we love to bring you the latest and greatest (and weirdest) nail trends! Though no stranger to funky salon manicures, when it comes to DIY nail art, we’re beginners, too. We figured why not grow into pros together? Check out our easy tutorial for this DIY Mani, below.

Of all the destinations that feature both a restaurant and spa, Hotel Vitale stands out for more ways than one. To start, the spa is a complete oasis amid the bustling city of San Francisco that it towers above. Located on the penthouse level, Spa Vitale boasts breathtaking views of the San Francisco Bay while you enjoy your choice of treatments offered on a diverse spa menu.

At-home juicing recipes, DIY Coconut Oil Hair Masks and motivational quotes are just a few of our favorite things this week. Check 'em all out.

Powdered alcohol – If you haven’t heard of it yet, you will soon because Palcohol is creating quite a buzz as the first of its kind to be FDA-approved. While powdered alcohol sounds like some space ship concoction, it could in fact be available to consumers later this year.

Palcohol isn’t sitting well with some, however, who fear that it will have some pretty dangerous effects. For one, there’s the fear that Palcohol will be improperly ingested (read: snorted) but the company put those rumors to rest on its website.

Would you go #vegan? Perhaps Time's Most Influential Person can convince more Americans to try the animal product-free diet. Plus, a vegan pad thai recipe from Wolfgang Puck.

When we imagine our dream retreat, there are certain luxurious essentials that immediately come to mind. Location is obviously vital, and while our go-to is typically a beautiful beach, there’s much to be said about the stunning landscape that Camelback Mountain in Scottsdale Arizona creates. 

One lucky Spa Week-er stands the chance to win four nights of luxurious accommodations in a Spa Suite at Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain, simply by entering our Fashionably Fit Giveaway.

Included in this incredible retreat is airfare, provided by CheapOair.com, three spa treatments per person, two dinners at Elements Restaurant, and much more! Head over to SpaWeek.comto get all the details and enter to win!