A moment of zen is nice, sure. But a couple days of zen … ? Absolutely essential in midwinter. Crystal Mountain Resort, just west of Traverse City, is at your service. The family-friendly ski resort in the woods recently opened the new 18,500-square foot Crystal Spa—the only LEED-certified spa in Michigan—and it’s offering an unbelievable deal:

One night’s lodging at the resort, a 50-minute spa treatment of your choice, plus full access to any of the fitness center’s classes and its motion studio during the length of your stay, and, on the day of your treatment, unlimited use of the spa’s facilities— luxurious locker rooms with infrared saunas and steam rooms, a private meditation lounge and outdoor hot tub—all for $129+ per person.

To book your spa getaway, call: 800-968-7686, ext. 5100, or see crystalmountain.com

Want more?

Go big with Crystal’s Ski & Spa package, which nabs you two nights of lodging, plus your choice of one 50-minute spa treatment, lift tickets valid upon your arrival through departure, and a complimentary cross-country trail pass for $319+ per person.

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Hilton Hotels Corporation announces that the Naples Grande Beach Resort in Naples, Florida, has joined the Waldorf Astoria, continuing the luxury brand’s expansion into key leisure markets worldwide.

Situated among lush palms and balmy sea breezes in Naples, Florida’s exclusive Southwest city, along the Gulf of Mexico’s Paradise Coast, the Naples Grande Beach Resort, Waldorf Astoria Collection is surrounded by 200 acres of Nature Preserve. Designed to coexist with its surrounding environment of clear water, unspoiled mangrove-lined beaches and lush green flora, the resort completed a multimillion-dollar renovation in 2007, unveiling an elaborate redesign indicative of the destination’s changing face and solidifying its status as one of Florida’s premier resorts.

Following in the footsteps of recent Florida additions to the portfolio the Casa Marina Resort & Beach Club, Waldorf Astoria Collection and The Reach Resort, Waldorf Astoria Collection, in Key West, Florida, the Naples Grande Beach Resort is the 11th hotel to join the prestigious Waldorf Astoria Collection, as the portfolio continues to expand into key indigenous destinations.

Featuring an 18-story tower with 395 luxuriously appointed guestrooms and 29 tower suites, the Naples Grande Beach Resort, Waldorf Astoria Collection combines comfortable elegance with the active lifestyle evocative of Naples’ stunning setting. The resort offers an array of outdoor activities to acclimatize guests to the dazzling Florida scenery – from its Tennis Center with Har-Tru courts offering professional services managed by Peter Burwash International, to the exclusive championship golf course at Naples Grande Golf Club and including beachfront sailing, windsurfing and aqua cycling along three miles of Gulf of Mexico white sugar-sand beach.

Inside the resort all refurbished guest rooms feature a luxurious take on Floridian style while exuding the casual, comfortable elegance which has become the resort’s signature. Custom designed furniture, hand-selected fabrics and luxurious touches such as silky window treatments, plush carpeting and sumptuous bedding enrich each guestroom and suite, while oversized closets, expansive bathrooms with five fixture arrangements and separate oversized tub/glass enclosed shower combinations provide the ultimate retreat.

The 50 self-contained Bungalows, adjacent to the main resort have been completely refurbished by Bob Barry and feature design elements of relaxed gray, beige and green and Asian-inspired clean, simple lines for an exclusive, private space for guests’ relaxation. Elsewhere, the Naples Grande Beach Resort, Waldorf Astoria Collection offers three swimming pools and private cabanas with butler service, providing ultimate luxury and relaxation. For those guests seeking an extra level of luxury, the resort’s Golden Door Spa – the first of its kind on the U.S. east coast – features elements of traditional Japanese architecture, serene gardens, relaxation pool, individual mp3 players and a meditation labyrinth, providing an awe-inspiring yet calming environment to unwind and relax.

Ross Klein, Global Head Luxury & Lifestyle Brands, Hilton Hotels Corporation, said: “Following in the footsteps of our most recent Florida additions to the portfolio, we are delighted to welcome the Naples Grande Beach Resort to the Waldorf Astoria Collection. This resort provides the perfect balance of stunning local scenery, and indigenous local experiences and intuitive, luxurious comfort, and the renovations have given a fresh face to an already popular destination.”

The renovations also included the addition of a Strip House steak restaurant, a signature dining experience first introduced in Manhattan and featuring sumptuous silk furnishings and vintage Studio Manasse images. The Strip House offers an eclectic and design-rich fine dining space, designed by celebrated interior architect David Rockwell and featuring cuisine from acclaimed chef John Schenk. Also included in the renovations were a full redesign of the lobby and lounge space and updated meeting space – unveiling a banquet facility, the pool-facing Vista Ballroom which boasts floor to ceiling windows. With 2 further ballrooms, as well as an additional 27 meeting and breakout rooms, the Naples Grande Beach Resort, Waldorf Astoria Collection offers 80,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor space, an accommodating base for all occasions, from bar mitzvahs to board meetings.

In addition to the Naples Grande Beach Resort, Waldorf Astoria Collection, the Waldorf Astoria Collection also operates ten other properties – seven in the United States, comprising the inspiration for the brand, the legendary Waldorf Astoria® in New York; Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa in Phoenix, Arizona; Grand Wailea Resort Hotel & Spa in Maui, Hawaii, La Quinta Resort & Club in Southern California, as well as the Casa Marina Resort & Beach Club, Waldorf Astoria Collection and The Reach Resort, Waldorf Astoria Collection, both in the Florida Keys. Internationally it operates the 46-suite Qasr Al Sharq or “Palace of the Orient” in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the Rome Cavalieri, and most recently the Trianon Palace in Versailles which joined the collection in December 08.

The company is also developing Waldorf Astoria Collection hotels and residences in key cities around the world and this year expects to launch the Waldorf Astoria Orlando in Florida, Dakota Mountain Lodge in Park City (Utah) and the Bentley Waldorf Astoria Collection in London. The Palace Jerusalem, Israel, the Waldorf Astoria Sarasota in Florida and the proposed the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills in California are also scheduled to open in 2010.

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TripAdvisor(R), the world’s largest travel community, today announced the results of its romantic travel survey of more than 1,800 U.S. respondents. Seventy-seven percent of travelers plan to take a romantic trip with their significant other this year, up from 72 percent, last year. Among travelers who took leisure trips for love last year, 47 percent took one or two such trips and 25 percent took three or more.

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One of the 12 relaxing treatment rooms at the Spa at the Four Seasons Hotel. Whew! The holidays are over—no more running around to parties, holiday event overload, last minute shopping or obligatory visits with family. Relaxation and rejuvenation are definitely the order of the month!

Finding a spa to soothe your weary mind, body and soul is easy, as there are literally thousands in the U.S. alone, offering everything from 30-minute to daylong treatments for women, men, couples and even teens.

From facials to manicures, waxing, mud baths, eucalyptus steams, body scrubs, seaweed wraps and hot rock massage therapy, there is something for everyone.

If you’ve already discovered the joy of “spa-ing,” you know what I’m talking about. For those who have never indulged….believe me, it is time and money well spent.

Here are just a few fantastic spots where you can recharge your inner batteries:

The wind in the Windy City can be brutal on your skin. However, at the Honey Child Salon & Spa you can dream and smell of the islands with a mango honey sugar scrub, or lemongrass and tangerine hand scrub and massage. Now through March the Honey Child is offering several winter specials, including a Shea butter moisture blast facial.

One of my favorite spas is located in the Ozark Mountain paradise of Eureka Springs, Arkansas. The Palace Hotel and Bathhouse–North Arkansas’ only operating historic bathhouse—offers mineral baths in the original claw-foot tubs, eucalyptus steam treatments in wood barrel steam cabinets, Bentonite facial mask treatments, aromatherapy, facials and glycolic peels, among a wealth of other services.

Nestled in a stunning, three-story Antebellum-style home in the heart of Historic Elizabeth near downtown Charlotte, Oasis Day Spa is the city’s premiere boutique spa. Rejuvenating specialty pedicures and manicures, soothing and fun spa-day getaway packages and exquisite massage therapies are just the beginning of the experience here. Try their new pumpkin peel, designed to introduce vitamins and enzymes into the skin as well as exfoliate and withdraw any body impurities via the powerful antioxidant formula. Brow, leg and “Peruvian bikini” are among the waxing services.

Offering a wide array of massage therapies, body treatments, manicures, pedicures and other services, the Sonoran Spa in Tucson is a must! Located at the Westward Look Resort and using all-natural desert botanicals, the environment here is captivating from the ever-present aromatic aromas to the cozy treatment rooms, refreshing relaxation and tearooms and private pergola-sheltered outdoor patio. The pomegranate body scrub treatment including a full body massage with pomegranate body butter is absolutely yummy!

Voted “Best Day Spa,” “Best Color & Highlights” and “Best Manicures & Pedicures” by CitySearch, the Spa Roma Urban Dream Spa is a Milwaukee favorite. In addition to spa services for women, girlfriend’s parties and couples, the spa also offers a wide selection for the men in our lives, including sports massages, purifying back treatments and skin fit facials, just to name a few.

The Spa at the Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis is truly an urban oasis, offering pampering and wellness for every part of your body. The 12,000 square foot spa encompasses 12 luxuriously appointed treatment rooms, couples suites and several Jacuzzi tubs. For a jolt of java, try the exfoliating and detoxifying espresso mud body wrap with accompanying head and scalp massages, warm shower and hydrating crème massage. The Marrakech detox is one of the “Ritual” services.

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If there was ever a time for Taking the Cure, it’s now. As we move headlong into uncertain economic territory – rollercoaster Dow, layoffs, foreclosures – isn’t it tempting to just yourself in a terry-cloth robe and pretend the world has vanished, if only for a few days? As counterintuitive as it may seem to spend your dwindling assets on a vacation, some vacations can actually be an asset – to your peace of mind.

This winter, destination spas close by are offering deals that soothe even before you walk in the door.

How to choose

The word “spa” means different things to different people, so consider what type of experience you’re craving.

Do you want a boot camp or a pamper palace? Almost anyone can display a “spa” shingle these days – even those ubiquitous nail salons are doing it.

A “spa” is technically a “resort with mineral springs,” according to Webster’s Dictionary, but that definition has been expanded to include an establishment devoted to health, weight-loss, beauty and fitness.

Rule of thumb: If you crave facials, wraps and massages (not to mention a Cosmo or a nice glass of wine at the end of the day), many hotels with spa components offer these indulgences. If changing your lifestyle, losing weight or getting in shape is paramount, check into a destination spa.Destination spas

Deerfield Spa

East Stroudsburg, Pa.

800-852-4494

COST $800 a person, based on double occupancy, for a 10-day stay

This spot in the Poconos opens for the season on April 3. During April, the “stay 10 days, pay for 7″ package includes all meals, one $75 massage, an unlimited number of exercise classes (including Pilates and guided hiking) and accommodations in a homespun-style shared twin room with shared bath.

New Age Health Spa

Neversink, N.Y.

800-682-4348

COST $209 a night per person, based on double occupancy.

You’ll find more bells and whistles than other spas that charge twice the price. Meals are prepared with fresh greenhouse herbs, lettuces and wheatgrass. An extensive list of fitness options include some unusual classes – belly dancing, “aquarobics.” Take on a 50-foot outdoor climbing tower, set off on a bald-eagle watch, go cross-country skiing or snowshoeing. Evening events include lectures, movies.

Copperhood Inn and Spa

Shandaken, N.Y.

845-688-2460

COST $350 a night per person, double occupancy (two-night minimum)

The spa’s ethos, “guests are never burdened by strenuous exercise” and “starvation is not our philosophy,” sums up a decidedly European way of thinking. Fitness classes here include fencing, and the dining room offers a nice wine list. A stay includes multicourse meals, fitness classes (including cross-country skiing and snowshoeing), indoor pool, modern dance and a stay in country-pine rooms.

Lodge at Woodloch

Hawley, Pa.

866-953-8500

COST From $445 a night per person, double occupancy (two-night minimum)

Voted one of the “Top 10 most luxurious spas in the U.S.” by Forbes magazine, the two-night “Awaken to a New You” package includes three daily meals, snacks, one spa service a day, fitness classes and a private session in your choice of personal training, nutrition, meditation, Pilates or yoga. Among the “mind-expanding” activities available – indoor cross-country biking, geocaching, painting classes, cooking demonstrations and guided hiking in the Delaware Valley. Valid for stays through Feb. 28.

Canyon Ranch

Lenox, Mass.

800-742-9000

COST From $640 a night per person, double occupancy

On the cutting edge, Canyon Ranch brings fitness experts, physicians, nutritionists, mind and body specialists, master chefs and alternative health practitioners together in one place. Luxurious rooms, gourmet dining – with demonstration kitchen, dozens of fitness classes and treatment options are offered and coordinated by your personal Program Advisor. Pricey? Yes, but Canyon Ranch, Lenox’s winter two-night special ($1,280) includes a room, three daily meals, a $260 spa credit and your choice of more than 225 all-inclusive programs and services. (Rates at peak season are almost double this.) Valid through March 31

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Hotel Hershey Chocolate Spa

Hershey, Pa.

717-520-5888

COST From $501 a night for two people

The spa’s most popular treatment, a 15-minute Whipped Cocoa Bath ($45), is an experience comparable to sitting in a cup of hot chocolate. It’s just one of many treats in the three-day, two-night “Chocolate Spa Getaway” package, which includes a $350 spa service credit, a trademark “Spa Rain Shower” and massage, a room at the Hershey Lodge, lunch, fitness classes and admission to Hershey Gardens.

Gideon Putnam Hotel

Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

866-890-1171

COST $462 a night for two people

Located in the country’s very first spa town, health seekers have been coming to Saratoga Springs to “take the waters” since the 1800s. And this hotel has been a presence here for nearly as long. As part of the “Spa Retreat” overnight package, a couple can enjoy breakfast, dinner, a one-hour Swedish massage and time in the Roosevelt Bathhouse, where you can indulge in a warm and tingly effervescent mineral soak.

SPA FAQ’s

What should I bring?

For the most part, think “exercise” when stuffing your suitcase. Yoga pants, sweats, jogging bras, bathing suits, aqua shoes, hiking shoes. During the winter, you will be outside quite a bit, whether snowshoeing or cross-country skiing, so pack warm socks, boots, a warm coat and lots of sunscreen. Do not bring the family jewels or couture clothing. Even the most luxurious spa is casual when it comes to dining and downtime.

Will I starve?

No. Three meals a day, plus snacks, are included daily in most destination spa packages, though the food tends to correspond to the level of accommodations. Artfulness of preparation increases with each uptick in price, so expect fresh but basic meals at budget spas such as Deerfield and New Age Health spas, and gourmet cuisine at luxury spas like Canyon Ranch and Lodge at Woodloch. Generally, spas are “health conscious,” which means no alcohol on the premises. There are exceptions, however. European-style Copperhood Spa has its own wine list.

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Summertime on 9: Cranwell Resort & Spa

The long winding road that leads you to Cranwell Resort & Spa in Lenox is as unassuming as it is long. But it’s at the crest of this hill where the real resort begins to come into focus.

“Cranwell is unique in many aspects. We’re only about a two and a half hour drive out of New York, about a two hour drive out of Boston, and you’re in beautiful country,” said Cranwell Resort & Spa President Lewis Kiesler.

Nestled in the heart of the Berkshires, Cranwell was named the “Top Resort Spa in Massachusetts” in Read more…

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Canyon Ranch Tucson, AZ., and Canyon Ranch Lenox, MA
800-742-9000

Canyon Ranch helped pioneer the healthy spa concept in 1979 and still does it better than anyplace else. Healthy, delicious food? Check. Top-notch skin care? Doris Day, the dermatologist on our panel (meet all of our judges), rates this spa a perfect 10. In the fitness category, Jo Hannafin, MD, gives Canyon Ranch’s offerings, which range from restorative yoga to hard-core hiking, the highest score of any spa we evaluated. Our judges also love the staff’s high level of accreditation and training. (The place is crawling with doctors.) A nurse tailors a schedule to help you meet your health goals, from lowering cholesterol to beating insomnia, and may also suggest tests like a mammogram or a stride analysis—all done on-site. “Canyon Ranch has the high standards that other spas strive to match.”  Choose between desert (the 240-guest Tucson spa) and mountains (the 200-guest Lenox location, tucked into the Berkshires), both of which take maximum advantage of the natural beauty.

Don’t miss: Yamuna Body Rolling, done with special balls to build strength, flexibility, and balance.
Cost: $5,130 and up per week, per person, double occupancy, at Lenox ($5,750 at Tucson), including meals and some treatments and wellness services. Lenox also offers a three-night stay starting at $2,040.

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The diary of a spa virgin
How a new spa made me feel like a new woman

I have lived a truly sheltered and deprived life.  Up until last Saturday, I had not yet experienced that rite of passage for a young woman that brings her to a fevered pitch of ecstasy and merriment, the spa day. 
Fortunately, for newcomers like me and veteran spa denizens, there is a new destination for luxury and indulgence just a hop, skip, and water taxi ride away from Old Town.  

What a perfect place for my maiden voyage into beauty bliss. 
Nestled in the Gaylord Hotel at National Harbor, lies Relache, French for “relax.”  
The chic French theme runs throughout the spa with shining marble floors, black and white sofas and cushions, and fragrant orchids adorning every surface.   The lobby where I arrive is grand, but not imposing.  

I am soon greeted by a chipper spa girl and ushered into the ladies locker room, which has every amenity one can possibly need. Blow dryers, tooth brushes, moisturizers, and even weight scales, which is probably the only thing I did not sample.  

This sure beats the heck out of the locker room at the office gym, I think. I am handed a plush robe (with pockets deep enough for a blackberry and/or cell) and get into my spa uniform.  

I am given a quick tour of the 20,000 square foot premises (for those of you like me unfamiliar with the spa scene, that’s big).  

First, the sauna and steam rooms. The steam room was a little small for my claustrophobic taste, but still clean and functional. The sauna is larger, and the best part is the lovely eucalyptus scent that is emitted with the steam. You feel as if you are in the middle of a sultry Australian forest.  
Sorry, no Koalas.  

Next, the VIP couples suite. A peaceful white room with breathtaking views of the Potomac and the harbor. Two small beds lie in the middle of the room for mothers and daughters, girlfriends, and newlyweds to enjoy the spa’s services together. Pampering loves company.  

Then, the main lounge area where you wait for your therapist or facialist to fetch you for your appointment. Another stunning view of the harbor and a place where you can chat with other spa visitors over a cup of herbal tea.  Although because the atmosphere is so tranquil and quiet, idle small talk seems inappropriate. 

My facialist, Jean Martini, arrives and we go to a small, dimly lit room for my facial. I tell her that this is my first time, and she is patient and reassuring. She answers all of my questions and explains each step of the hour long signature treatment. 
 

Like all the products used at Relache, the ones Jean employs are natural and organic with soothing aromatherapy elements. Indeed, most of the products one can purchase in the spa’s retail shop for home use. 

“The first thing people ask me is ‘Why do I need a facial,’” Jean tells me. She explains that our skin in constantly regenerating cells, leaving behind the old ones. Also, as people age they lose vital natural moisturizers like collagen that keep the skin supple and smooth.  

My facial removed the dead cells, deeply cleansed the under layers of my skin, and nourished my face leaving it luminous and healthy. 

The signature facial also includes a light facial and neck massage with a wonderful scented lavender oil, which Jean also used on my hands and feet. 

Now I know why this facial thing is so popular with my girlfriends. Yes, spas may be a girl’s best friend, but according to the spa director, Nelly Guerrero-Lent, boys can also benefit from Relache’s menu. “We have men come in all the time. I just had a gentleman come in this morning for a mani-pedi.” Yes, it is estimated that 25 percent of spa services in this country are performed on men. 

Just a few months old, Relache is trying to expand its audience to Alexandrians who may want to get away for the day with a trip to National Harbor.  “The people in Alexandria already know about the great shopping and restaurants here at the harbor-but they may not know about the great spa possibilities,” Guerrero-Lent explained.  Relache wants to promote the idea of a true spa day-a few hours of spaing, then lunch at Pienza (Gaylord’s fantastic Italian eatery) and some sightseeing and late afternoon cocktails to round out the experience. 

To lure more Alexandria spa lovers to Relache, the spa recently updated the price points for their luxurious services to make them more competitive with the average King Street salon. My signature facial and massage is now $130. A complete spa package called “the Versailles Indulgence” features massage, manicure, pedicure, facial, lunch, and your choice of shampoo, makeup lesson, or fitness class runs for $370.  
Even the most jaded of spa rats will not be disappointed by Relache. The service is friendly, the services affordable, and the ambience is elegant and sophisticated.  
I came in a skeptical spa virgin, but walked out a deflowered believer. 

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Florida: Spa getaways close to home

BELLA VITA RETREAT
Bella Boot Camp participants hit the beach at the Ocean Sands Resort & Spa Bella Villa Retreat in Pompano.

Looking for the ideal Florida spa getaway? Here are a few ideas to get your search started.
Note that many Miami-Dade spas are offering $99 treatments this month as part of Miami Spa Month.

A similar program in Broward County, Lauderdale Spa Chic, will be offered in September,

• Mayfair Hotel & Spa
Pet-friendly boutique hotel with 179 rooms and suites in heart of Coconut Grove, with rooftop infinity pool, sundeck and skybar to be completed this year; Jurlique Spa uses holistic and whole body elements.

• Delano Hotel 

Services at the center of chic’s rooftop Agua Spa, which has 360-degree views, include Lavender Basil Bamboo scrub, White Cloud Algae body mask treatment with Italian white mud body wrap, rub with essential oils.

• Red Door Lifestyle Spa, Hyatt Regency Bonaventure Conference Center & Spa, Weston.
Serene, Asian-inspired spa offers summer values. Through Sept. 30, the Girlfriends’ Getaway costs $187 per person, double occupancy and includes a 50-minute massage or facial, manicure and pedicure, make-up lesson, two days of fitness classes and two days of spa faciliaties. 954-349-5500;

 

• Bella Vita Retreat, Ocean Sands Resort & Spa, 

Offers the Bella Boot Camp fitness program. One week (six nights) including hotel room, three meals a day, fitness classes, nutrition analysis, body composition and $200 spa credit, is $2,495 single occupancy, $1,895 double; three-night camps are $1,595 single, $995 double.

• Naples Grande Beach Resort

Golden Door Spa has private gulf-front couple’s spa villa with private whirlpools, soaking tub, sundeck, patio. Services include Mommy-To-Be pregnancy massage or Mommy-&-Me mother and baby massage.

• Don CeSar Beach Resort

The majestic pink resort recently opened a new 11,000-square-foot Spa Oceana with skin care treatments, body wraps, salon services and barber; plus spa services including reflexology, Thai massage, Mommy-To-Be massage, Reiki massage, plus aromatherapy and aromastone massages.

• Sandpearl Resort
Clearwater Beach’s newest resort has 253 gulf- or bay-view rooms and suites. Yoga massage, Thai and stone massages are among the spa services offered.

• Sawgrass Golf Resort & Spa

Spa at Sawgrass is a 25,000-square-foot Zen sanctuary with body treatments and wraps, hydrotherapy baths, massage, including Thai (yoga) massages, facials and salon services. There’s also yoga, Pilates and spinning classes.

• Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island

Ritz-Carlton Spa services include body wraps, scrubs, and polishes, massages for moms-to-be, Hadashi massage where therapists balance from bars while using their feet to relieve muscle tension, energizing facials and Slumber Therapy reflexology treatment, plus full-service salon and fitness center.

• Casa Marina Resort & Beach Club

Ocean Breeze massage on the beach; body scrubs, masks and more.

• Pier House Resort and Caribbean Spa

 Spa specials include a Mango Mud Wrap, Chocolate Kiss wrap and caviar facial with ”micronized” caviar and pearl extract.

• Canyon Ranch Spa Club at Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center

Polished surroundings, well-trained staff, silk robes lined in plush terry, hot moist towels and fruits in the tea lounge create a harmonious setting. Treatments include various massages, energy therapies including reiki, body wraps, ayurvedic oil treatments, facials and full salon services.

• Ritz-Carlton Orlando,

From spacious and elegantly appointed lounges to the private spa pool and cafe, the 40,000-square-foot Ritz-Carlton Spa is, simply, one of the most beautiful in Florida. Treatments include herbal friction massages, Thai massage, a Tuscan Citrus skin cure, Emerald Green Body Masque, plus cellulite treatments, facials, baths, body polishes and salon services.

• Sanibel Harbor Resort & Spa

Named one of the ”Top 10 Spa Resorts in the U.S.” by Conde Nast Traveler. The spa has a full range of massage, facial, salon services, plus BETAR (Bio Energetic Transduction Aided Resonance) bed session ($75), one of only 16 worldwide, where sound waves bathe the entire body, promoting relaxation.

• Pink Shell Beach Resort & Spa

Aquagene Spa offers a range of services, including poolside massages, teen manicures and pedicures.

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