Spa Vacation Getaways
If you are planning a getaway and find yourself overwhelmed by the multitude of choices, consider a spa vacation. Offerings include packages for couples, singles, families with children or teens, or a weekend trip with the girls. You can choose a facility that focuses only on spa services or a hotel that features spa treatments among other amenities. The majority of spas offer a range of health, massage and beauty treatments, and thus a spa vacation getaway can be both relaxing and beneficial.
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Emerson Resort & Spa
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Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Catskill Mountains in Hudson Valley, the Emerson Resort and Spa is located two hours from Manhattan. The property features accommodations in Eastern-inspired suites and lodges. The resort is an ideal destination for couples, as it is an adult-only property. Emerson Resort features a Forbes four-star spa that offers a selection of holistic wellness with outdoor, stream-side treatment cabanas; 10 treatment rooms; an outdoor hot tub; a fitness center; sauna; steam showers; relaxation lounge; and yoga classes. With more than 40 treatment options, including Ayurvedic rituals, the spa offers personalized treatments. The facility is open Sunday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. When taking a break from spa treatments, guests can enjoy a cozy dinner in the Catamount Restaurant or shop at the country stores located within the resort.
Crown Paradise Resort Cancun
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For those who want a more exotic destination for a spa getaway, Mexico is a good choice because of its proximity to the U.S. The Crown Paradise Club in Cancun is suitable for family getaways because you can send the children off to the kid's camp or water park while enjoying a massage, facial or body treatment. The spa offers anti-stress and anti-cellulite hydrotherapy treatments, Reiki therapy, reflexology massages and Shiatsu massages. Or treat yourself to an Under the Stars Night Massage, during which you can relax with a full-body massage on the beach at night. The spa offers a range of facial treatments, including deep cleansing, eye-lifting treatment and facial aromatherapy. Resort rooms are suitable for singles, couples or families. Multiple dining options are available in the seven restaurants in the resort, including Chinese, Italian, Mexican, Japanese and French cuisines.
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Joyful Journeys Hot Spring Spa
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This spa retreat is located in south central Colorado, secluded in the majestic San Luis Valley, with access to pure, natural mineral hot springs. The supposed healing power of the water and the peaceful energy help attract visitors. The resort's Hot Springs Spa offers an array of services, including reflexology treatments, deep-tissue and therapeutic massages, hot-stone therapy, natural body wraps and aromatic facials. Guests are advised to soak in the mineral hot springs before any appointment to enhance the effects of the treatments. A special feature is the Naturopathica Pure Aromatherapy Line, which uses healing aromatherapy treatments and only pure botanical ingredients. Joyful Journey offers accommodations in a hotel and in a Yurt and Tipi village.
Acqualina Resort & Spa on the Beach
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Located in the northern part of Miami Beach, Florida, Acqualina Resort & Spa on the Beach features a 51-story tower built in Mediterranean style. The heart of the resort is the 20,000-square-foot ESPA spa, where guests can enjoy customized treatments, including aromatherapy, facials, Ayurvedic treatments, reflexology, Swedish massages, body scrubs and wraps, hot-stone massages and hair services. An ice fountain; outdoor, heated lap pool; whirlpool; and terrace are available to guests. On the spa terrace, guests can enjoy salads, wraps and smoothies from the organic cuisine menu.
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