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| A spa vacation is a great way to cleanse and rejuvenate the body and spirit. With spas and expanded services popping up everywhere, travelers can pick their ideal destination and then work in a few hours or a few days to take advantage of spa treatments and some relaxation. No matter where your next vacation may take you - to the desert, the mountains, the city or the beach below are some favorite spas across the country. |
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An Intimate Desert Retreat |
Sanctuary - Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa
5700 East McDonald Drive
Paradise Valley, Arizona 85253
800.245.2051
The award-winning Sanctuary Resort and Spa is an intimate retreat in the beautiful Sonoran Desert. Spa services include some of the latest Asian-inspired trends including espresso scrubs and wasabi masks. The grounds of the resort include a meditation garden, fitness center, an infinity pool and tennis courts. The onsite restaurant, Elements, uses farm fresh ingredients in its Asian-accented menu and the Jade Bar offers guests an excellent wine list.
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The Luxurious City Escape |
Great Jones Spa
29 Great Jones Street
New York, New York 10012
212.505.3185
If you're short on time but crave the full spa experience, try the Great Jones Spa in Manhattan's NOHO neighborhood that features rejuvenating water therapies along with a full list of spa services. The subterranean water lounge includes a plunge pool, thermal hot tub, chakra-light steam room and river-rock sauna which are meant to be used in tandem to stimulate circulation and detoxify the body. Relaxing in the water lounge is more akin to being at the beach than the city. Other holistic services available include colonic irrigations, a menu of facials, a Crystal Energy Healing treatment and the luxurious 90-minute Red Flower Sento treatment for the whole body.
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A Grand Mountain Tradition |
The Broadmoor
1 Lake Avenue
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80906
866.837.9820
The Broadmoor has been one of America's premier resort destinations since the end of the nineteenth century. In 1994 the award winning spa opened on the 3000 acre campus located in the shadow of Cheyenne Mountain. Amenities include a fitness center, 2 swimming pools, a lap pool, 54 holes of championship golf, six tennis courts, children's programs, 24-hour room service and 25 specialty retail shops. Some of the interesting spa services guests can choose from include a 'Fountain of Youth' face and body treatment, a wine therapy sugar body scrub, various massage services and a relaxing sound therapy experience.
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The Elegant Oceanside Gem |
Bacara Resort & Spa
8301 Hollister Avenue
Santa Barbara, California 93117
877.422.4245
Commanding a prominent spot overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Bacara Resort & Spa is the epitome of informal California elegance and relaxation. Resort amenities include access to 2 adjacent gold clubs, 3 saltwater swimming pools and 2 outdoor whirlpools with available private cabanas and all-day food and drink service. The 42,000 square feet spa facility boasts 36 individual treatment rooms, private sunbathing with ocean views, open air or indoor massage, a fitness center, personalized wellness programs, and a beauty salon. |
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