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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Sugar Beach in St Lucia ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Beaches
Sugar Beach in St Lucia
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2. Aman Spa at Amangiri, Utah ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Aman Spa at Amangiri, Utah
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3. Lake Austin Spa Resort

Category: Accommodations

4. Beautiful Garden Suite at Auberge du Soleil in Napa

Category: Activities

5. Hacienda AltaGracia, Costa Rica

Hacienda AltaGracia, Costa Rica
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6. Cabanas at the Royal Hawaiian in Hawaii

7. Sandy Lane in Barbados

Category: Food & Drink

8. Ocean Views Through Floor-to-ceiling Windows at the Banyan Tree Bintan

9. Jumeirah Capri Palace

10. Chiva-Som, Thailand

11. Six Senses, Fiji

12. Royal Mansour Spa, Marrakech, Morocco

Royal Mansour Spa, Marrakech, Morocco
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13. Mandarin Oriental Tokyo

14. The Retreat at Blue Lagoon, Iceland

The Retreat at Blue Lagoon, Iceland
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15. Xigera Safari Lodge, Botswana

Category: Accommodations

16. Hotel Tremezzo, Lake Como, Italy

Category: Accommodations
Hotel Tremezzo, Lake Como, Italy
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17. ESPA Life at Corinthia, London, UK

18. The Wakaya Club & Spa

Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • The cornerstone of the ultimate spa vacation is the treatment suite where you will be receiving your relaxing massage, facial, body wrap, or bath.
  • Choose from city spas with modern treatment rooms and suites, and resort spas where you can receive a massage outdoors and enjoy spectacular views.
  • Plan a dream spa trip to a beach destination like Fiji, the Maldives, or Thailand and get pampered from head to toe in a relaxing tropical setting.

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