by Melissa Broughton | Jan 9, 2018
I was on the road to Chianciano to visit one of the many healing hot springs (termes) of Tuscany. The drive through the countryside was bellisima—I rolled my window down and let the sunshine warm my face and the wind twirl my hair. This was my time to unwind and... by Melissa Broughton | Nov 9, 2012
As a travel writer, I visit many hotels and spas where I feel like I am in a dream. “This is too good to be true!” I’m thinking as I get a tour around the hotel and my amazing room, which overlooks the Mediterranean in many cases. As I’m led through a spa, headed... by Melissa Broughton | Oct 3, 2012
All of my spa experiences have been relaxing to say the least, but as a reviewer and writer on spas, I’m also looking for unique and creative spa environments and treatments. Writing about “just” a massage or facial that I have had is a treat, but visiting a spa or... by Melissa Broughton | Jul 2, 2011
As if experiencing and writing about spa treatments like facials and massages weren’t enough, spa writing includes anything that incorporates “spa health”. The Spa Writing workshop this year in Chicago will explain what defines spa health and the writing...