How to Stay at a Spa Resort in Austin, Texas

Austin, Texas has become quite popular as a vacation destination or a weekend get-a-way. Many individuals come to Austin to stay at one their fabulous spa resorts. So if you love Texas, love Austin and want to relax and have fun in the Texas hill country, use the following guidelines to help you make a selection as to which spa resort would be perfect for you.

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1. Check out Austin's Barton Creek Resort and Spa for a truly luxurious resort spa facility. The location is prime in the Texas hill country and this resort boasts some really wonderful views from its 300 rooms and guest suites. If you play golf, its courses are considered to be the top two in Texas. There are pools for everyone having both indoor and outdoor options as well as a top of the line fitness center. This facility will be considered a bit pricey, but there are rooms that will run around $150 per night and they go up from there depending on the length of stay and activities included. Call the resort directly at [phone] for additional information.

2. Look at what the Lake Austin Spa Resort has to offer for you about 35 minutes from downtown Austin. It has a variety of style rooms and guest suites. The spa covers an area of over 25 thousand square feet of pampering and special services. The fitness center overlooks Lake Austin and has top of the line fitness equipment and the staff to match. Swim laps in the Olympic sized pool or take a yoga class on the outdoor deck with Lake Austin as a beautiful backdrop. The cuisine is top rated and the chefs are able to meet any dietary needs and offer menus with vegan and vegetarian choices. Contact the resort at [phone] for pricing.

3. Give a look at the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa which is located just 13 miles east of Austin. This is a terrific place to relax and enjoy the Texas hill country on the 650-acre facility across from the McKinney Roughs Nature Park. The resort will have plenty to do with the 18-hole golf course designed by Arthur Hills, the full service spa facility, fishing, equestrian center and water park. Call the resort at [phone] for pricing and availability.

4. Book your stay at The Crossings just outside of Austin in the midst of the hill country scenery if you are looking for a resort spa that is more of a sanctuary for wellness. This facility is a learning center, meeting place and wellness spa all in one. The Crossings facility strives to make as little impact on the natural environment and their greatest impact on the health and well-being of humans. This aside, they offer top rated spa facilities, nature trails for hiking and wellness classes. Call them directly at [phone] for room rates, availability, class schedules and other information.

5. Talk to your local travel agent for information about various resort and spa packages in the Austin area. Many of the top rated hotels in Austin also offer spa packages and the hotel facilities have many amenities that top resorts have. Look at travel and leisure type magazine publications for resorts and spas that appeal to you and then pass that information on to your travel agent as criteria for your stay.