Dear Spa Finder Insiders,

 It's that exciting time of year again when we share with you Spa Finder's predicted spa trends for the upcoming year. For several years now, we have used our unique vantage point to provide industry watchers with a "sneak peek" at the big spa stories in the year ahead. I feel that we have been remarkably prescient in past predictions, which have included the popularization of spa residences and home spa design; the rapid growth of cosmetic med spas, medical wellness, and mobile spas; the renewed interest in water experiences; and increased spa participation among men, pregnant women, teens, couples, and groups. Here, then, are our Spa Finder Spa Trends for 2007. Enjoy—and do let me know what trends you are spotting out there! Till the next Insider, Susie

 Exercise, good nutrition and stress management have long been the domain of spa programs. Now healthy sleep is being added to the curriculum, inspired by the emerging field of sleep medicine, which has revealed that sleep has a profound effect on appearance, weight, and well-being—and that we, as a nation, are dangerously sleep deprived. Look for hotels and resorts to put even greater emphasis on creating ideal sleep environments through minimal light and sound, aromatherapy, ultra-relaxing spa treatments, etc. At destination spas (some of which already offer sleep programs) sleep specialists will help educate, diagnose and treat sleep apnea, insomnia and other disorders. More spas will focus on good sleep hygiene, offering sleep yoga programs and life coaches who address the underlying issues associated with poor sleep. Stay spas will also re-schedule their programs to start morning hikes and exercise programs a bit later (so people can sleep in) and allow for naps to help visitors catch up on their "sleep debt." Even day spas will get in on the sleep craze by offering relaxation lounges for a post treatment nap. (. . . Now if they would only let us snooze on the massage table after a massage instead of ushering us out.)